Basin soccer roundup Oct. 23 – Oct. 29
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Jourdan Ferguson (11) boots the ball back into play against Prosser on Tuesday. The Jacks season came to an end after a 2-1 loss at home to the Mustangs.
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MOSES LAKE – The regular season of Basin soccer has wrapped up, and many local teams are beginning district tournaments. See below where your favorite teams stand and their current record.
Oct. 23
The Cougars were defeated on the road.
Warden (2-12) at Goldendale
Final Score: 1-5
The Knights earned a close win at home.
Royal (12-3) vs College Place
Final Score: 1-0
The Wahluke Warriors were dominant at home.
Wahluke (10-6) vs Kiona-Benton
Final Score: 8-0
Oct. 25
The Huskies were defeated in a tight game.
Othello (6-10-1) vs Prosser
Final Score: 1-2
The Jacks fell short in the play-in game of the 2A district tournament.
Quincy (10-7-1) at Selah
Final Score: 0-4
The Tigers fell short on the road.
Ephrata (6-8-2) at East Valley
Final Score: 1-5
Oct. 28
The Cougars were defeated once again on the road.
Warden at Granger
Final Score: 0-3
The Jacks were eliminated from the 2A district tournament in a competitive game at home.
Quincy vs Prosser
Final Score: 1-2
The Knights earned a dominant win on the road.
Royal at Kiona-Benton
Final Score: 5-0
The Mavericks lost at home.
Moses Lake (7-5-1) vs Eisenhower
Final Score: 1-4
The Tigers were eliminated from the 2A district tournament at home.
Ephrata vs Ellensburg
Final Score: 1-4
The Wahluke Warriors earned another road win.
Wahluke at Connell
Final Score: 4-1
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