Basin football roundup – Week 10
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The Mavs’ Brady Jay (2) escapes from the pocket up the sideline on Saturday. The Mavericks defeated Issaquah 49-35 to advance to the 4A state tournament. They will play Bothell at home on Nov. 15.
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MOSES LAKE – Basin football has wrapped up district play, and a few teams are heading to their respective state tournaments. Over the next couple of weeks, they will compete in a series of win-or-go-home games in the pursuit of a state title. See below which teams advanced and their current record.
Nov. 6
The Eagles were defeated in their season finale.
Soap Lake (2-7) vs. Oroville
Final Score: 0-54
The Lions were dominant on the road.
MLCA (8-2) at Waterville
Final Score: 60-12
The Wahluke Warriors fell short at home.
Wahluke (2-8) vs. Grandview
Final Score: 6-28
Nov. 7
The Cougars were defeated on the road.
Warden (5-4) at Okanogan
Final Score: 0-50
The Knights advanced to the state tournament with a win at home.
Royal (10-0) vs. King's Way Christian
Final Score: 69-0
The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors are heading to the state tournament.
ACH (8-1) vs. Dayton
Final Score: 53-20
Nov. 8
The Broncos were defeated on the road.
Lind-Ritzville (2-8) at Northwest Christian
Final Score: 6-35
The Huskies advanced to the state tournament with a dominant win.
Othello (9-1) vs. Renton
Final Score: 48-6
The Mavericks overcame a tough opponent at home to advance to state.
Moses Lake (10-0) vs. Issaquah
Final Score: 49-35
The Tigers' season came to an end after a loss on the road.
Ephrata (6-4) at Steilacoom
Final Score: 14-38
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