Basin football round-up week three 2025
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The Mavs' Taggart Rathbun hauls in a touchdown pass from quarterback Brady Jay. The Mavericks were victorious 49-13 in their first home game of the season.
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MOSES LAKE – Week three of Basin football has concluded. While schools like Moses Lake hosted their first home games, others hit the road. See below how your favorite Basin football teams did. Numbers in parentheses indicate the team's record season-to-date.
Sept. 19
The Broncos (1-2) were shut out at home Friday.
Lind/Ritzville vs Newport
Final Score: 0-42
The Eagles (1-2) were defeated at home.
Soap Lake vs Dayton
Final Score: 16-46
The Huskies (3-0) remain undefeated after a road win.
Othello at Grandview
Final Score: 57-7
The Jacks (0-3) were unsuccessful on the road.
Quincy at Toppenish
Final Score: 6-50
The Knights (3-0) were dominant in their home victory.
Royal vs Connell
Final Score: 54-7
The Lions (2-1) lost in a shootout on Friday.
MLCA at Waitsburg
Final Score: 62-66
The Mavericks (3-0) secured their first home win of the season.
Moses Lake vs Sunnyside
Final Score: 49-13
The Tigers (3-0) continued their winning ways on Friday.
Ephrata vs Ellensburg
Final Score: 43-20
The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors (1-1) suffered their first loss.
ACH vs Liberty Christian
Final Score: 18-44
The Wahluke Warriors (1-2) logged their first win of the season.
Wahluke vs Kiona-Benton
Final Score: 30-6
Sept. 20
The Cougars (3-0) won a nailbiter on Saturday.
Warden vs Tonasket
Final Score: 20-18
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