Basin football roundup week one
MIKE MAYNARD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 10 months, 2 weeks AGO
The Knights defense brings pressure against the Kiona-Benton offense on Friday. The Knights put up 48 points in the first quarter on Friday, ultimately winning 68-0.
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MOSES LAKE – The first week of Basin football is in the books. See below how your favorite teams did in week one.
Sept. 4
The Mavericks went on the road and dominated in week one.
Moses Lake at Oak Harbor
Final Score 49-6
Sept. 5
The Broncos fell short in a close game at home.
Lind/Ritzville vs Liberty
Final Score 13-21
The Cougars defended home turf on Friday.
Warden vs Medical Lake
Final Score 32-13
The Eagles were defeated on the road in week one.
Soap Lake at Wallace
Final Score 0-66
The Knights continued their winning ways against Kiona-Benton.
Royal vs Kiona-Benton
Final Score 68-0
The Lions won in a high scoring affair.
MLCA/CCS vs Sunnyside
Final Score 68-44
The Tigers fell short by a point on the road.
Ephrata at Prosser
Final Score 13-14
The Wahluke Warriors lost a heartbreaker on Friday.
Wahluke vs Naches Valley
Final Score 20-21
Sept. 6
The Huskies were dominant on the road Saturday
Othello at Ellensburg
Final Score 49-0
The Jacks were shutout on the road Saturday.
Quincy at Selah
Final Score 0-44
Current Records:
ACH: 0-0
LRS: 0-1
Ephrata: 0-1
MLCA/CCS: 1-0
MLHS: 1-0
Othello: 1-0
Quincy: 0-1
Royal: 1-0
Soap Lake: 0-1
Wahluke: 0-1
Warden: 1-0
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