BASIN BASEBALL ROUNDUP: May 21, 2025
MIKE MAYNARD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 2 months 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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