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Basin Volleyball round up – Sept.24 - Sept. 29

MIKE MAYNARD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 months, 3 weeks AGO
by MIKE MAYNARD
| September 30, 2025 4:09 PM

MOSES LAKE – As the 2025 Basin volleyball continues, teams are preparing to make their push for a spot in the postseason. See below where your favorite teams stand. The numbers in parentheses indicate the team's current record.   

Sept. 24  

The Cougars were defeated at home.   

Warden (2-6) vs Okanogan  

Final Score: 0-3  

Sept. 25  

The Broncos continue their winning ways.   

Lind-Ritzville (8-0) vs Upper Columbia Academy   

Final Score: 3-0  

The Cougars were victorious at home.   

Warden vs Mabton   

Final Score: 3-0  

The Eagles earned another win in a home match.  

Soap Lake (3-2) vs Entiat   

Final Score: 3-1  

The Huskies won a close one on the road.   

Othello (4-5) at Connell   

Final Score: 3-2  

The Jacks suffered a loss at home.   

Quincy (0-6) vs Ellensburg  

Final Score: 0-3  

The Knights fell short to the Wolves in Wapato.  

Royal (3-3) at Wapato   

Final Score: 0-3  

The Lions were victorious on the road.   

MLCA (5-3) at Wilson Creek (2-5)  

Final Score: 3-0  

The Tigers were defeated at home.   

Ephrata (0-6) vs Prosser   

Final Score: 0-3  

The Wahluke Warriors earned their first victory on their home court.   

Wahluke (1-5) vs Naches Valley   

Final Score: 3-1  

Sept. 27   

The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors were victorious at home.   

ACH (6-2-1) vs Odessa   

Final Score: 3-0  

Sept. 29  

The Lions fell short in the MLCA gym.  

MLCA vs Liberty Christian   

Final Score: 0-3  

The Huskies overcame the Cougars at home.   

Othello vs Warden   

Final Score: 3-1   

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