Basin volleyball roundup Oct. 21 – Oct. 20
MIKE MAYNARD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 9 months AGO
The Tigers’ Alyssa Dymarkowski (2) gets set on defense during their match against Moses Lake. The Mavericks defeated the Tigers 3-0 on Oct. 23.
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MOSES LAKE – The end of Basin volleyball is near, and teams are gearing up for district tournament competition. See below where your favorite team stands and their current record.
Oct. 21
The Cougars were defeated at home.
Warden (4-12) vs Tri-Cities Prep
Final Score: 0-3
The Devils were defeated on the road.
Wilson Creek (5-12) at Pateros
Final Score: 0-3
The Eagles were victorious over the Lions
Soap Lake (10-3) vs MLCA (10-7)
Final Score: 3-0
The Huskies lost a competitive game at home.
Othello (7-10) vs East Valley
Final Score: 2-3
The Jacks were defeated at home by the Mustangs.
Quincy (0-14) vs Prosser
Final Score: 0-3
The Knights fell short in a close game.
Royal (7-9) vs Wapato
Final Score: 2-3
The Mavericks fell short at home.
Moses Lake (9-6) vs Wenatchee
Final Score: 0-3
The Tigers were shut out on the road.
Ephrata (2-12) at Grandview
Final Score: 0-3
The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors were victorious at home.
ACH (14-3-1) vs Chesterton Academy
Final Score: 3-0
The Wahluke Warriors were victorious over a league opponent.
Wahluke (4-12) at Naches Valley
Final Score 2-3
Oct. 23
The Broncos were defeated on the road.
Lind-Ritzville (14-2) at Freeman
Final Score: 1-3
The Cougars suffered a loss on the road.
Warden at Granger
Final Score: 0-3
The Eagles earned another win on the road.
Soap Lake vs Bridgeport
Final Score: 3-0
The Huskies defeated the Jacks at home.
Othello vs Quincy
Final Score: 3-0
The Knights bounced back at home.
Royal vs College Place
Final Score: 3-0
The Lions fell short at home.
MLCA vs Waterville
Final Score: 1-3
The Mavericks earned a road win versus the Tigers.
Moses Lake at Ephrata
Final Score: 3-0
The ACH Warriors were victorious on the road.
ACH at Odessa
Final Score: 3-0
The Wahluke Warriors earned a win at home.
Wahluke vs Kiona-Benton
Final Score: 3-1
Oct. 25
The Mavericks earned a consecutive win at home.
Moses Lake vs Prosser
Final Score: 3-1
The ACH Warriors continued their winning ways.
ACH vs Wellpinit
Final Score: 3-0
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