BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: Feb. 23 – 28, 2026
CALEB PEREZ | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 month, 2 weeks AGO
Eli Cox from the Warden Cougars prepares to shoot a free throw during a previous home game this season. The Cougars head into the first round of the state tournament this weekend where they face Adna Friday evening.
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COLUMBIA BASIN — The last standing basketball teams from around the basin prepare to head out and face the first round of state competition. See who the remaining teams will be facing this week.
Almira/Coulee-Hartline
Boys Basketball (22-1)
Feb. 28 vs. Neah Bay at Wenatchee HS, 2 p.m.
Girls Basketball (18-5)
Feb. 28 vs. Evergreen Lutheran/Muckleshoot Tribal at Wenatchee HS, 4 p.m.
MLCA/CCS
Boys Basketball (20-2)
Feb. 28 vs. DeSales at Richland HS, 6 p.m.
Girls Basketball (16-8)
Feb. 24 at Valley Christian, 7 p.m.
Royal
Boys Basketball (21-3)
Feb. 28 vs. King’s at Davis HS, 2 p.m.
Girls Basketball (20-4)
Feb. 27 vs. Annie Wright at the University of Puget, 6 p.m.
Warden
Boys Basketball (13-13)
Feb. 27 vs. Adna at Tumwater HS, 6 p.m.
ARTICLES BY CALEB PEREZ
Eagles fall to Entiat on the court
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Eagles boys and girls tennis teams both fell 2-3 against Entiat Tuesday evening. After a long day of matchups going back and forth, the Eagles came just short of earning team victories on both sides. “It was good, that was our second time playing them, and I felt like the kids played a lot better,” said Eagles Head Coach Lee Leavell. “I was a little nervous with them coming back from break, but they responded pretty well and despite us losing, I was pretty happy with it.”
Wildcats finish 1-3 in weekend series against St. Martins
LACEY — The Central Washington University Wildcats (9-29) wrapped up their road trip over the weekend 1-3 against Saint Martin’s with a 6-2 victory in game three Sunday, according to a statement by CWU Athletics. Their victory in game three was led by the Wildcats pitcher Zoey Theophilus. “Zoey had an outstanding weekend and was a huge reason we stayed competitive in every game, giving our offense the chance to do its job,” said Wildcats Head Coach Ronnie Ladines. “This team continues to improve each weekend, and it’s exciting to see the progress.”
Basin tennis roundup, April 4-11
MOSES LAKE — While many took a rest during their spring break, a handful of Columbia Basin tennis teams competed fiercely in matches as their seasons march forward. See below how your favorite teams have performed.