Basin soccer roundup, March 17-21, 2026
MIKE MAYNARD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 4 months AGO
The Royal Knights’ Cristian Nieto (12) makes a slide to disrupt a Connell player during their game Saturday. The Knights eventually fell in overtime 3-2.
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MOSES LAKE — The 2026 boys soccer season is well underway, as teams across the Basin hit the fields for action. See below how your favorite teams have fared so far this season and their current record.
March 17
Ephrata (3-2) @ Bridgeport
Final Score: 6-0
Moses Lake (3-1) vs Othello (2-1)
Final Score: 4-1
Royal (3-2-2) vs Wahluke (4-1-2)
Final Score: 2-0
Warden (2-3) @ Wapato
Final Score: 1-5
March 18
Soap Lake (0-2) @ Tonasket
Final Score: 0-3
March 19
Moses Lake vs Ephrata
Final Score: 2-0
Othello vs Chelan
Final Score: 3-1
Quincy (1-2) vs Brewster
Final Score: 3-0
Royal @ Cashmere
Final Score: 1-2
Wahluke vs Toppenish
Final Score: 1-1
Warden vs Highland
Final Score: 1-3
March 21
Ephrata vs East Valley
Final Score: 0-6
Royal vs Connell
Final Score: 2-3
Wahluke vs Cashmere
Final Score: 3-1
Warden @ College Place
Final Score: 5-3
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