BASIN SOCCER ROUNDUP: May 9, 2025
MIKE MAYNARD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 9 months, 3 weeks AGO
Wahluke's’ Franco Perez controlling the ball in a previous match against Zillah. Perez and the Warriors made a run in the district tournament.
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COLUMBIA BASIN – Basin soccer is in the thick of district competition. Some teams have not fared so well while others are still making a final push to states. See below how the competition has unfolded over the last week.
May 8
The Knights were victorious in a low-scoring affair against the Cashmere Bulldogs.
Cashmere at Royal
Final Score 0-1
The Warriors were victorious in a competitive matchup against the Eagles.
Connell at Wahluke
Final Score 1-2
May 9
The Mavericks were defeated on the road by the Wildcats.
Moses Lake at Eastmont
Final Score 1-4
May 10
The Huskies held off the Ellensburg Bulldogs at home to advance in the district tournament.
Ellensburg at Othello
Final Score 0-1
The Jacks fell to the Greyhounds on the road.
Quincy at Grandview
Final Score 0-2
May 13
The Huskies won the district title over the Greyhounds.
Othello at Grandview
Final Score 2-0
The Jacks kept their state aspirations alive and defeated the Bulldogs.
Ellensburg at Quincy
Final Score 0-3
The Knights were victorious over the Bears.
Royal at Brewster
Final Score 1-0
The Mavericks fell to the Grizzlies.
Moses Lake at Sunnyside
Final Score 0-2
The Warriors fell in a close match to the Wolves.
Wapato at Wahluke
Final Score 1-0
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Eagles fall after fourth quarter rally by Idaho
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