Basin Volleyball round up – Sept.24 - Sept. 29
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The Warden Cougars’ Kaleigh Secrist serves the ball during the match against the Othello Huskies. The Cougars were defeated by the Huskies 3-1 on Monday.
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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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