BASIN BASEBALL ROUNDUP: May 21, 2025
MIKE MAYNARD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 9 months, 2 weeks AGO
Warden Cougar Ryan Jorgenson runs to first base after hitting the ball to the outfield Saturday. Warden is one of many Basin baseball teams moving on to the state tournaments.
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COLUMBIA BASIN — District tournament play has wrapped up and state tournaments will begin later this week. See below how Basin baseball played in the last week and who punched their ticket to state.
May 13
The Cougars were shut out on the road by Okanogan.
Warden at Okanogan
Final Score 0-10
The Huskies were runners-up in the district title game to Selah.
Othello at Selah
Final Score 1-4
The Knights were victorious on the road against the Rangers.
Royal at Naches Valley
Final Score 5-3
May 16
The Mavericks lost in a low-scoring game against the Rams.
Moses Lake at West Valley
Final Score 0-1
May 17
The Cougars were off to a competitive start against the Panthers before rain caused the game to be canceled two innings in. Both teams will move on to state.
River View at Warden
Final Score 6-5
The Huskies were victorious in a crossover game against the Greyhounds. They will move on to state.
Pullman at Othello
Final Score 3-8
The Mavericks pulled off a tight victory over the Wildcats.
Eastmont at Moses Lake
Final Score 5-6
The ACH Warriors were defeated by the Patriots.
Almira/Coulee-Hartline at Liberty Christian
Final Score 2-12
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Eagles suffer loss ahead of conference tourney
CHENEY — The Eastern Washington Eagles (13-18) were white hot coming into their game against the Vandals on an eight-game win streak. However, their momentum ran out at home as Idaho outscored the Eagles 85-81 Monday. “They just had an edge to them tonight,” Associate Head Coach Ryan Lundgren said. “They were the tougher team tonight, bottom line. I mean, they just wanted that game more than us."
Eagles fall after fourth quarter rally by Idaho
CHENEY — After a competitive first half, the Vandals were able to run away with the game 75-64, as they stunted any momentum Eastern Washington (14-17) built. Despite the loss, Head Coach Joddie Gleason felt her team played hard, according to a statement by EWU Athletics. “These were two good teams that battled tonight, and the conference champs took control in the fourth to secure the win,” Gleason said. “Ella Gallatin was absolutely amazing tonight and helped propel us into the lead at halftime. Unfortunately, we couldn't keep them off the glass to start the game and then again in the pivotal moments in the fourth. We didn't match their physicality, or we had the chance to steal the game in Moscow.”
Skjonsby’s late heroics lift Cougs to road win over Long Beach State
LONG BEACH, Cali. — After a late rally led by Ryan Skjonsby, the Washington State Cougars (5-6) defeated the Long Beach State Dirtbags 9-7 Sunday. In a postgame interview with WSU Athletics, Skjonsby credited his team for finding a way to win.