Basin girls soccer roundup Oct. 9 – Oct. 14
MIKE MAYNARD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 months, 1 week AGO
The Wahluke Warriors’ Alexandra Rodriguez (14) fights for control of the ball with the Knights’ Maggie Frank (14) on her heels. The Knights held off the Warriors in a 1-0 nail-biter on Tuesday.
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MOSES LAKE — With just over two weeks left of Basin girls soccer, teams are making their push for a spot in the postseason. See below where your favorite teams stand and their current record.
Oct. 9
The Cougars were defeated on the road.
Warden (2-9) at Cle-Elum Roslyn
Final Score: 0-8
The Jacks were shut out on the road.
Quincy (9-5-1) at East Valley
Final Score: 0-7
The Knights lost a competitive game against Cashmere.
Royal (9-3) at Cashmere
Final Score 2-4
The Wahluke Warriors were dominant on the road.
Wahluke (7-5) at Wapato
Final Score: 9-1
Oct. 11
The Jacks won a close game over the Huskies.
Quincy at Othello (4-9-1)
Final Score: 1-0
The Knights were defeated on the road.
Royal at Naches Valley
Final Score: 1-4
The Mavericks get a win on the road.
Moses Lake (6-3-1) at Sunnyside
Final Score: 2-1
The Tigers lost a close matchup on the road.
Ephrata (4-6-2) at East Valley
Final Score: 1-2
The Wahluke Warriors earned another dominant win.
Wahluke vs Zillah
Final Score: 7-0
Oct. 14
The Huskies fell short on the road.
Othello at Ellensburg
Final Score: 0-5
The Jacks overcame the Vikings in a competitive game.
Quincy vs Selah
Final Score: 1-0
The Knights bounced back in a conference game.
Royal vs Wahluke
Final Score: 1-0
The Tigers suffered a loss at home.
Ephrata vs Toppenish
Final Score: 1-3
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