Basin soccer roundup Oct. 16 – Oct. 21
MIKE MAYNARD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 months AGO
The Knights’ Taylor Webb (9) passes the ball to a teammate as a Wapato defender closes in. The Knights defeated Wapato 3-0 to earn their 10th win of the season.
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MOSES LAKE – As the end of the Basin soccer season gets closer, local teams are starting to make their final pushes for the postseason. See below where your favorite teams stand and their current record.
Oct. 16
The Jacks were victorious in their final game of the regular season.
Quincy (10-5-1) vs Chelan
Final Score: 2-0
The Knights won a close game on the road.
Royal (10-3) at Zillah
Final Score: 1-0
The Wahluke Warriors were victorious at home.
Wahluke (8-6) vs College Place
Final Score: 4-1
Oct. 17
The Cougars were defeated at home.
Warden (2-10) vs Highland
Final Score: 0-8
Oct. 18
The Huskies were victorious at home.
Othello (6-9-1) vs Pasco
Final Score: 1-0
The Mavericks earned a key win at home.
Moses Lake (7-4-1) vs West Valley
Final Score: 3-1
The Tigers earned a victory at home.
Ephrata (6-6-2) vs Prosser
Final Score: 3-0
Oct. 21
The Huskies earned a win on the road.
Othello at Prosser
Final Score: 1-0
The Knights earned a shutout win at home.
Royal vs Wapato
Final Score: 3-0
The Mavericks fell short on the road.
Moses Lake at Wenatchee
Final Score: 1-4
The Tigers won a close game on the road.
Ephrata at Grandview
Final Score: 1-0
The Wahluke Warriors were defeated on the road.
Wahluke at Naches Valley
Final Score: 0-6
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