Basin Soccer roundup for Sept. 26, 2025
MIKE MAYNARD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 10 months AGO
The Mavs’ Kenna Morrison (4) passes the ball away as a Wenatchee defender closes in. The Mavericks look to bounce back against the Ephrata Tigers after a tough loss at home to Wenatchee.
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MOSES LAKE – Basin girls soccer has put out several competitive matchups already as the first month of high school sports wraps up. See below where your favorite teams stand heading into October. Numbers in parentheses indicate the team's record season-to-date.
Sept. 18
The Cougars (0-5) fell short on the road.
Warden at Columbia
Final Score: 0-2
The Huskies (1-4-1) were efficient on the road.
Othello at Chelan
Final Score: 5-0
The Jacks (4-2-1) lost a competitive battle at home.
Quincy vs Wenatchee
Final Score: 2-4
The Knights (4-1) earn a league win on the road.
Royal at Wahluke (3-2)
Final Score: 4-0
Sept. 20
The Cougars suffer a tough loss at home.
Warden vs Tonasket
Final Score: 0-7
The Huskies fell just short at home.
Othello vs Prosser
Final Score: 2-3
The Jacks tie on the road.
Quincy at Lakeside
Final Score: 2-2
The Mavs (4-1) were dominant on the road.
Moses Lake at West Valley
Final Score: 5-0
The Tigers (2-2-1) earned a win at home.
Ephrata vs Grandview
Final Score: 5-2
Sept. 23
The Cougars suffer another loss at home.
Warden vs Goldendale
Final Score: 0-8
The Huskies were defeated at home.
Othello vs East Valley
Final Score: 2-3
The Jacks get back in the win column at home.
Quincy vs Grandview
Final Score: 2-0
The Knights dominate at home.
Royal vs Zillah
Final Score: 8-0
The Mavs lost a heartbreaker in overtime.
Moses Lake vs Wenatchee
Final Score: 2-3
The Tigers earned a win at home.
Ephrata vs Ellensburg
Final Score: 2-1
The Wahluke Warriors earned a strong win on the road.
Wahluke at College Place
Final Score: 6-0
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