Two more deaths linked to COVID-19 in Grant County announced

MOSES LAKE — Grant County Health District has reported the 14th and 15th deaths of Grant County residents associated with COVID-19.

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Two more COVID-19-linked deaths in Grant County announced

MOSES LAKE -- Grant County Health District is reporting the 14th and 15th deaths associated with COVID-19 in a Grant County resident.

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Big Bend nursing students excel through difficulties

MOSES LAKE — Pam Kortness knew she wanted to be a nurse since she was a child.

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Local students complete 6-week summer program

MOSES LAKE — Students from Othello, Royal City, Warden and Moses Lake celebrated the completion of a six-week summer program last week.

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Microsoft donates to BBCC computer science program

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College’s computer science program recently received a $10,000 donation from Microsoft, according to a press release.

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More than 100 golfers turn out for chamber tournament

MOSES LAKE — Over 100 players descended on Moses Lake Golf Club for the 20th annual Golf Scramble, hosted by Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Aug. 7. It was a sunny day in the mid-80s.

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Moses Lake graduate chasing artistic dream

MOSES LAKE — Marissa Strickland’s grandmother, Susan Fanning, taught her an important lesson when it comes to art: there is no such thing as a mistake.

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Local firefighter seriously injured in workshop accident

MOSES LAKE — A GoFundMe page has been started to help a Moses Lake firefighter with substantial medical bills.

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NWAC announces postponement of most fall sports

MOSES LAKE — DeVries Activity Center on the campus of Big Bend Community College won’t be hosting sports in the fall.

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How to help pets deal with fireworks noise

MOSES LAKE — The Fourth of July can be a time to get together with family and friends, enjoy some grilled food and watch fireworks burst in the air.

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Active lifestyle can boost immune system

MOSES LAKE — Jose Zambrano, general manager at South Campus Athletic Club, has a simple adage he tells gym-goers.

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Active lifestyle can boost immune system

MOSES LAKE — Jose Zambrano, general manager at South Campus Athletic Club, has a simple adage he tells gym-goers.

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Newhouse urges resumption of hours at Grant County International Airport

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Sunnyside, is trying to return the operating hours of Grant County International Airport to what they were before May 2020.

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Over six tons of carp removed from Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — At the beginning of May, Grant County Conservation District and Moses Lake Watershed Council teamed up to address the problem of blue-green algae in Moses Lake.

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Moses Lake track athletes lament loss of season

MOSES LAKE — A few Moses Lake High School track records could have fallen if spring prep sports had not been canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Grant Elementary teachers, staff lip sync battle to raise funds for leukemia

EPHRATA — The Disney animated movie “Frozen” became a cultural phenomenon when it was released in 2013.

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Columbia River to open for Chinook salmon fishing this weekend

OLYMPIA — State fishery managers announced Thursday that the Columbia River will be open an additional four days for spring Chinook salmon fishing beginning today.

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Inslee creates three advisory groups for reopening

OLYMPIA — As part of his plan to methodically reopen the state, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday the formation of three Safe Start advisory groups to focus on health systems and public heath, social supports, and economic readiness. The move was quickly criticized by a state Republican Party leader.

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Governor details rules for drive-in religious services

OLYMPIA — As part of the first phase of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan to reopen Washington, drive-in spiritual services are permitted, according to a memo released Wednesday by his office.

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Former MLHS wrestler robbed of final college tournament by closures

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Former Moses Lake High School wrestler Chase Clasen was only 12 hours away from competing in his final collegiate tournament when he heard the news.

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Moses Lake golf tournament rescheduled to mid-August

MOSES LAKE — The seventh annual Ag World Golf Classic tournament has rescheduled its competition date in Moses Lake due to the COVID-19 outbreak, according to an email from event organizers.

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Hunters can apply for special permit until May 18

OLYMPIA — Hunters can submit an application for a special permit between April 20 and May 18 for deer, elk, mountain goat, moose, bighorn sheep, and fall turkey 2020 seasons in Washington.

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Application process for expanded unemployment benefits available Saturday

Those who had their employment interrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to start applying for expanded unemployment benefits on April 18, according to information provided by the state Employment Security Department during a webinar hosted by the Grant County Economic Development Council on Thursday.

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Writer, outdoors enthusiast Dennis Clay passes away

MOSES LAKE — Dennis Clay, a longtime contributor to the Columbia Basin Herald, passed away on Thursday, April 9, at the age of 72.

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Local Democrats urge participation despite Sanders’ decision

GRANT COUNTY — Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont suspended his presidential campaign on Wednesday after a number of primary losses to fellow candidate Joe Biden.

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Coronavirus: Confirmed cases up to 98 in Grant County, 30 in Adams

GRANT COUNTY — Four more Grant County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, bringing the county’s total to 98, the Grant County Health District reported Wednesday evening.

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Feeling unmoored without sports

My favorite TV series of all time is “The Wire.”

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Spring sports still possible

There remains some hope that high school student-athletes in the Columbia Basin will have an opportunity to compete this spring.

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Port commissioner Kent Jones has unique hobby

MOSES LAKE — If the pen is mightier than the sword, Port Commissioner Kent Jones has quite the arsenal.

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How schools could adjust to shortened spring seasons

Baseball Boys soccer Dance/drill Fastpitch softball Golf Tennis Track and field

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WIAA provides options for student-athletes should spring activities resume

Baseball Boys soccer Dance/drill Fastpitch softball Golf Tennis Track and field

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Mark Poth adds NWAC’s highest honor to athletic career

MOSES LAKE — Mark Poth has always been one to defer credit, whether it was to his student-athletes or assistant coaches.

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Moses Lake advances to state quarterfinals

TACOMA — Moses Lake has been at its most successful when the scoring is balanced and the defense is swarming.

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Inductees honored at BBCC Hall of Fame banquet

MOSES LAKE — Members of Big Bend’s 2010-11 men’s basketball team milled around the stage inside the campus’s ATEC building, unaware of exactly where to stand or position themselves.

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State wrestling turns in another classic on the mat

Former Columbia Basin Herald Publisher Harlan Beagley called me into his office one day.

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College roundup: Big Bend women win second in a row

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend strung together its second win in a row after a rout of Blue Mountain 97-54.

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Late reversal the difference in Tanguma’s state championship win

Laird, Perez, Mendez take home first-place trophies

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Moses Lake a title contender in 4A

TACOMA — The Moses Lake wrestling room bustled toward the end of Tuesday night’s practice, a rarity for most wrestling programs in the state when the calendar turns to late February.

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12 Basin wrestlers reach 2A bracket

TACOMA — This season, Region IV in Class 2A was absolutely brutal.

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Nine locals qualify for 1B/2B bracket at Mat Classic

TACOMA — Almira/Coulee-Hartline (ACH) boys wrestling was recently awarded an academic state championship from the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association.

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Othello sending strong quintet to Tacoma

TACOMA — Othello head wrestling coach Rudy Ochoa II said his team could have easily sent seven to 10 wrestlers to this weekend’s state tournament.

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Pair of Warriors headed to Tacoma Dome

TACOMA — Wahluke head coach Jerry Yorgesen said to look for a more aggressive Pedro Castaneda at this year’s Mat Classic.

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Othello’s Perez heads to Tacoma as No. 1 seed

CHENEY — State berths were at a premium during the 2A Region IV tournament at Cheney High School.

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Moses Lake girls holding steady in RPI

Moses Lake girls basketball is a win away from returning to the regional round of the state tournament.

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Wrestling roundup: Basin standouts Laird, Perez win 2A regional championships

CHENEY — State berths were at a premium during the 2A Region IV tournament at Cheney High School.

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Senior moment: Jessie Loera wraps up collegiate career

SPOKANE — Jessie Loera said it felt like yesterday when she committed to Gonzaga.

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MLHS cheer wins fourth consecutive state title

BATTLE GROUND — Whenever her athletes would tire of the endless hours of practice or become anxious about the pressure of performing intricate routines, Moses Lake head cheer coach Mikey Carlile repeated a simple mantra: “You can do anything for two and a half minutes.”

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Moses Lake 2nd overall at districts

YAKIMA — Jonathan Tanguma lay there, flat on his back, in the lowest moment of his season.

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Aspen Merkle’s lay-up gives MLCA crucial league win

MOSES LAKE — Kali Kast bounded down the court as the seconds ticked down.

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Odessa boys, Warden girls lead locals in RPI rankings

The basketball postseason continues to inch closer.

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Chairwoman of the board

Anna Yarbro knows what it takes to rebound.

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Yarbro rebounds

Anna Yarbro knows what it takes to rebound.

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Moses Lake defeats cross-state rival Lake Stevens

MOSES LAKE — Lake Stevens head coach Brent Barnes took exception to a takedown awarded to Max Zamora at the start of his 152-pound match against Wyatt Springer.

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Moses Lake makes short work of West Valley

MOSES LAKE — Call it the calm before the storm.

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Foul trouble plagues BBCC in loss to WVC

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend only had one scorer reach double figures and lost to Wenatchee Valley 62-51.

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Prep roundup: Ephrata wrestling beats Royal in non-league dual

ROYAL CITY — Ephrata accepted six forfeits, won four matches and beat Royal in a non-league dual meet 57-21.

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Ephrata grinds out win against hot-shooting Wapato

EPHRATA — Friday night had trap game written all over it.

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Moses Lake to host youth hockey tournament

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Coyotes will return to the rink this Friday for the 18U Winter Hockey Classic.

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Prep roundup: ML’s Washburn completes ‘Iron Man’ for third year in a row

YAKIMA — Moses Lake junior Zach Washburn has a penchant for making the spectacular seem routine.

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Moses Lake bowlers Rogers, Christie stay in their lane

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake girls bowling head coach Danny Stevenson described Haley Rogers and Kylee Christie as the “glue” of the team.

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Moses Lake picks up CBBN win against Ike

MOSES LAKE — Joey Freidig was one shoulder down away from completing one of the more improbable comebacks on the mat.

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Basin roundup: Moses Lake boys basketball drops home game to West Valley

MOSES LAKE — West Valley methodically outscored Moses Lake in each quarter to win 57-45.

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Chiefs overcome shaky shooting to beat WV

MOSES LAKE — The shots just weren’t falling for Moses Lake.

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Pro baseball league may come to Moses Lake this summer

MOSES LAKE — Ben Weber, now a World Series champion, used to work as the mascot for the Salinas Peppers when he wasn’t pitching.

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Big second quarter lifts Big Bend to first NWAC East win

MOSES LAKE — Not known as a dead-eye marksman, Anna Yarbro let loose a 3-pointer from the right wing that tickled the twine. It was Yarbro’s seventh consecutive point, which highlighted a 17-3 run by Big Bend to close the first half.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake boys hold off Rogers in OT

SPOKANE — Moses Lake senior Kyle Karstetter scored 34 points and Moses Lake upended Rogers 76-70 in overtime.

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Recounting the decade in Basin sports

I can’t believe the decade is complete.

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Wrestling roundup: ML’s Tanguma wins Winter Cup

RICHLAND — With only 13 wrestlers in tow and 11 possible scorers, Moses Lake placed fourth at the Hanford Winter Cup.

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Wrestling roundup: ML’s Tanguma, Othello’s Perez win Tri-State championships

POST FALLS, Idaho — Moses Lake crowned one Tri-State champion and nearly took the whole tournament over the weekend in Post Falls.

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Moses Lake pins its way to first CBBN win

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake recorded the most pins out of any team at last weekend’s El Cajon Invitational.

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Basin roundup: Moses Lake stuns No. 6 Chiawana after trailing big in first quarter

MOSES LAKE — It might be one of the oldest sports adages.

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Wrestling roundup: Moses Lake 2nd at Bob Mars Invite

KENNEWICK — Moses Lake finished with 11 placers and five champions to take second overall at the Bob Mars Invitational.

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Wahluke sophomore wrestler Laly Gonzalez-Nunez had a memorable first season, but her career is far from finished

MATTAWA — Laly Gonzalez-Nunez had no idea who she was going to wrestle in her first-ever state tournament match.

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Moses Lake pulls away from Davis with four straight wins

MOSES LAKE — The Guzman brothers, Sergio and Bryan, didn’t come up in the Moses Lake club wrestling scene.

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Moses Lake rallies to force OT, loses to league-leading Sunnyside

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake fell behind Sunnyside by as much as 13 points in the second half and trailed by 10 entering the fourth quarter.

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Wrestling roundup: Othello puts two on podium at Tri-State Tournament

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — Othello’s Isaiah Perez reached the semifinals of the Tri-State Tournament in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, however, the Husky heavyweight lost to a pair of Central Valley of Spokane Valley teammates to finish fourth.

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Ephrata stifled by Ellensburg's length in defeat

EPHRATA — Ellensburg is a big high school basketball team.

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Warden girls overcome turnovers, fouls to remain unbeaten

WARDEN — Warden girls basketball is still a “work in progress,” according to first-year head coach Josh Madsen.

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Wrestling roundup: ML's Riley Burgess 3rd at Inland Empire Invite

SPOKANE VALLEY — Riley Burgess shook off a loss in the second round to finish third at the Inland Empire Invitational.

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Michael Byers posts double-double, late free throws sink Moses Lake against U-Hi

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake flew around the court to start the fourth quarter, forcing turnovers and — mercifully — knocking down shots from distance.

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Moses Lake's Dominic Signorelli inks with Boise State

MOSES LAKE — The Signorelli name is synonymous with baseball in the Columbia Basin.

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Close calls don't go Moses Lake's way in dual with No. 5 Sunnyside

MOSES LAKE — Jonathan Tanguma and EJ Villanueva of Sunnyside — two top 10 wrestlers in the Class 4A 120-pound weight class — traded points throughout the entirety of their match.

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Moses Lake unable to upset state tournament hopeful Kamiakin

MOSES LAKE — On the playgrounds it’s called a “wolf.”

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Wrestling roundup: Othello runs away with Bob Mars Invite title

KENNEWICK — Othello crowned five champions to handily win the Bob Mars Invitational.

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Madisyn Clark's 21 points helps Moses Lake hold off King's

MOSES LAKE — Madisyn Clark picked up her fourth foul 11 seconds into the fourth quarter and had to reenter the game at the 5:22 mark when backcourt mate Kiara McPartland fouled out.

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Northeast 1B South powerhouses to square off for 1B title

COULEE CITY — For Almira/Coulee-Hartline (ACH) to repeat as Class 1B state champions it will have to do something it hasn’t done since 2015.

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Moses Lake boys basketball has potential in wide open CBBN

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake boys basketball has the potential to return to the regional round of the state tournament.

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Moses Lake girls basketball ushers in new era

MOSES LAKE — It’s a new era for Moses Lake girls basketball.

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Moses Lake's Rodriguez holds his own with 2A state champion Isaiah Perez at jamboree

MOSES LAKE — The line stretched about 30 deep from the Moses Lake High School box office.

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Basin roundup: ACH, Odessa set up rematch for 1B state championship

WENATCHEE — Reigning Class 1B state champion Almira/Coulee-Hartline (ACH) will have an opportunity to go for two titles in a row this weekend at the Tacoma Dome.

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Moses Lake's Tanguma looks to move up state podium as a sophomore

MOSES LAKE — The Class 4A 106-pound bracket at last season’s Mat Classic was one of the more competitive fields in the Tacoma Dome.

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Moses Lake wrestling optimistic about upcoming season

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake head coach Jaime Garza is entering his seventh season.

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ACH scores school record 100 points, advances to state semifinals

MOSES LAKE — The Lions Field scoreboard read 00-16 when the final whistle blew.

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No. 2 Almira/Coulee-Hartline opens state title defense against No. 7 Crescent

MOSES LAKE — Brandon Walsh wants his team playing its best when the calendar turns to November and, if things go to plan, December.

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Big Bend women hope to build on Final Four appearance

MOSES LAKE — The NWAC Tournament trophy for third place sat prominently on the desk of head coach Preston Wilks.

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Moses Lake divers Bateman, Tolley ready to represent

MOSES LAKE — A typical swim race, especially at the statewide level, is filled with a fervor that can startle a newcomer.

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Warden's historical season ends in 1A state opener

WARDEN — There will be much to remember from Warden’s 2018 season.

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Warden to make debut in 1A state tournament tonight

WARDEN — Hannah Mohs didn’t even realize her team had made history until an off-hand remark by her significant other.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake stunned in district semis by Eastmont

MOSES LAKE — The last team to beat Moses Lake in the regular season was the team to eliminate it from the postseason.

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Basin roundup: Warden girls soccer qualifies for state tournament

WARDEN — The celebration was well-deserved, yet muted.

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Moses Lake records 10th shutout, wins CBBN league title

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake’s players echoed the same sentiment throughout mid-season interviews: Play for each other, win for each other.

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Basin roundup: Moses Lake football shuts out Southridge, ends skid

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake returned to the win column against Southridge of the Mid Columbia Conference 33-0.

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Prep roundup: Warden routs Ki-Be, clinches league title

BENTON CITY — Warden scored eight goals in the second half to beat Kiona-Benton 11-0.

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Hadleigh Cranston and Moses Lake's defense shine in sport where offense rules

MOSES LAKE — Slowpitch softball is still in its infancy in the Columbia Basin Big Nine.

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Football roundup: Moses Lake can't maintain halftime lead against WV

YAKIMA — Moses Lake’s slide continued in a 27-7 loss at West Valley.

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Moses Lake loses to Eastmont in match for second place

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake’s volleyball match against Eastmont had all the makings of a classic.

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Moses Lake comeback bid falls short against Ike

MOSES LAKE — The rain began just before kickoff and started to relent when the final whistle blew, acting as a dark cloud that hovered over Moses Lake football like an on-the-nose cartoon.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake slowpitch clinches CBBN

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake asserted itself as the best slowpitch softball team in the Columbia Basin Big Nine with two wins over West Valley 14-4, 18-3.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake volleyball sweeps Sunnyside

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake held off a scrappy Sunnyside team in three sets 25-18, 27-25, 25-22.

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Mix of newcomers, experience helping Quincy out of CWAC cellar

Quincy entered the locker room at East Valley down 3-1 at halftime.

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Top-ranked Royal handles Warden with 35-point second quarter

ROYAL CITY — It was lights out for the halftime fireworks show.

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Royal, ACH unanimously voted No. 1 in latest AP poll

Local teams Royal (1A) and Almira/Coulee-Hartline (1B) were unanimously voted No. 1 in the latest Associated Press Washington High School Football Poll.

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Moses Lake completes comeback against Eisenhower

MOSES LAKE — Gabi Rios sprinted toward the visiting bleachers, her back to the net, and flung both her arms over her head for a desperation return that landed just inbounds.

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Moses Lake opens CBBN play with rout of Davis

MOSES LAKE — First, Lerenz Thomas took a pitch 26 yards for a first-quarter rushing touchdown. Next, on defense, Thomas ripped the ball away from Davis running back Dimitri Rodriguez and went 34 yards in the opposite direction for another touchdown. Finally, Thomas returned a punt for a touchdown in …

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Moses Lake freshman Natalie Bunch scores game-winner against Wenatchee

MOSES LAKE — It was double overtime against the reigning district champions.

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Prep roundup: Ephrata girls barrage Othello with goals

OTHELLO — Ephrata scored four goals in each half to beat Othello 8-1.

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Big Bend no match for undefeated Spokane

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend head coach Michael De Hoog sat down after a match last season and illustrated the path to success.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake struggles against No. 7 Mt. Spokane

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake proved to be over-matched in a 41-16 loss to No. 7 Mt. Spokane.

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Warden opens league play with rout of Connell

CONNELL — Warden scored seven unanswered goals to upend South Central Athletic Conference East foe Connell 7-1.

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Warden beats Quincy in season opener

WARDEN — Playoffs are far in the distance.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake football stumbles in season opener

SPOKANE — It will take some time for Moses Lake to find its identity after graduating over 20 seniors from last year’s state tournament qualifier.

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Former WHS wrestler Guerra prepares for derby

MOSES LAKE — Josiah Guerra is a man of many talents.

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Mel Olson's remarkable life celebrated by community members

MOSES LAKE — Jon Lane posed two rhetorical questions during his address at Mel Olson's celebration of life.

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Mel Olson's remarkable life celebrated by community members

MOSES LAKE — Jon Lane posed two rhetorical questions during his address at Mel Olson’s celebration of life.

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Warden's Arredondo ready to test himself at Florida tournament

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Ryan Arredondo is taking his talents to south ... Florida.

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Longtime Moses Lake broadcaster Mel Olson remembered fondly

MOSES LAKE — It was a cold Saturday evening in February of 1996.

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Summer baseball roundup: CB River Dogs capture Bozeman Invite Championship

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Tristan Garland homered and doubled in the championship game of the Bozeman Invite and the Columbia Basin River Dogs defeated host Bozeman for the second time 4-3.

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Big Bend hires Jose Tanguma, Ryan Foster to lead wrestling programs

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College has found its wrestling coaches for the upcoming school year.

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Baseball roundup: Moses Lake River Dogs 4-1 in Centralia

CENTRALIA — The River Dogs nearly finished their tournament run in Centralia undefeated before a loss in the championship game to the Black Sox 8-5.

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Southridge pulls away from Central Washington in late innings

KENNEWICK — Southridge scored six runs over the final two innings to break a 6-6 tie and beat Central Washington 12-6.

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Baseball roundup: Moses Lake River Dogs solid on west side

AUBURN — The Moses Lake River Dogs suffered one loss in four games at the Cam Christian Memorial Tournament.

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Spuds drop season opener to Bandits

MOSES LAKE — Southridge High School just won a Class 3A state championship.

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Almira/Coulee-Hartline repeats as Scholastic Cup champions

RENTON — Almira/Coulee-Hartline (ACH) asserted itself as the premiere Class 1B school in Washington, comfortably repeating as Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Scholastic Cup champions.

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Big Bend to add men's, women's wrestling

MOSES LAKE — Wrestling fans across the Basin will have a collegiate program to root for this upcoming school year.

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Moses Lake ousted from 4A state softball tournament

SPOKANE — Moses Lake was unable to rally in a pair of games and was eliminated from the 4A state softball tournament Friday at Merkel Sports Complex in Spokane.

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Prep roundup: ACH baseball wins state, completes perfect season

CENTRALIA — Almira/Coulee-Hartline rectified its loss in last year’s 1B state championship with a win over Colton 8-4.

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No headline

MOSES LAKE — Jon Ochoa, Gabe Garza, Joey Robertson and RJ Koreis were unaware they made history until after their 4x100 relay race on the first day of the District 6 Championships.

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Hard work pays off for Moses Lake hurdler Abonyi

MOSES LAKE — Obiomachi Abonyi said it was the months of hard work leading up to the district meet, not what she did during the 300-meter hurdles itself, that allowed her to set a personal best and qualify for the Class 4A state meet at Mount Tahoma High School.

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Basin roundup: Moses Lake softball defends district championship

MOSES LAKE — Brooklyn Bailey knew the ball was gone as soon as it left her bat.

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Sixth-inning rally sends Warden to district semis

WARDEN — Ashlyn Yamane said she probably should have slid when she scored the game-tying run, but it counted all the same.

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3 Chiefs make college commitments

MOSES LAKE — It was a packed house in the Moses Lake High School office on Tuesday afternoon.

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Ephrata blanks Othello in district softball opener

OTHELLO — Ephrata’s players and coaches gathered near the visitor’s dugout after the fourth inning and repeated the season-long mantra: “We are not taking our foot off the gas.”

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Basin roundup: Moses Lake softball routs Eastmont in opener, second game rained out

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake outlasted Eastmont 1-0 to clinch its sixth consecutive Columbia Basin Big Nine league championship on Tuesday.

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Lone senior Brooke Richardson has the Chiefs ready for another run at state

MOSES LAKE — It’s not easy to be a leader.

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Moses Lake's Morgan Yamane signs with Willamette

MOSES LAKE — College basketball wasn’t on Morgan Yamane’s radar after she finished her senior season for Moses Lake High School in March.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake outlasts Eastmont, captures sixth consecutive CBBN crown

EAST WENATCHEE — Moses Lake did just enough to beat Eastmont 1-0 and clinch its sixth consecutive Columbia Basin Big Nine league championship.

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Kleyn's gem elevates Ephrata over Othello

EPHRATA — Ephrata starting pitcher Trenton Kleyn has a penchant for working himself out of jams.

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Moses Lake takes two from Ike

MOSES LAKE — It would be extreme to call it a scare, but Moses Lake was pushed in its sweep of Eisenhower.

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Basin roundup: Moses Lake baseball sweeps Ike, heads into districts as No. 1 seed

YAKIMA — Moses Lake clinched the Columbia Basin Big Nine league championship on Tuesday. Friday, the Chiefs added an exclamation point.

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Arredondo strikes out 14, Warden extends season to play-in game

WARDEN — Warden did just enough to extend its season to at least one more game.

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Prep roundup: Big innings aid Moses Lake softball again

YAKIMA — Moses Lake eventually broke through to score nine runs in the seventh inning and beat Eisenhower 16-0.

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Huge innings help Moses Lake sweep Wenatchee

WENATCHEE — Moses Lake wanted to send a message during its three-game set against Wenatchee.

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Basin roundup: Warden baseball keeps playoff hopes alive with sweep of River View

KENNEWICK — Warden kept its district playoff hopes alive with a sweep of River View 4-3, 7-5.

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Hunter Cruz officially commits to Fresno State

MOSES LAKE — Hunter Cruz had quite the collective gather in the Moses Lake High School office as he made his college choice official.

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Basin roundup: Moses Lake baseball's win streak halted at Wenatchee

WENATCHEE — Moses Lake could not closeout rival Wenatchee, losing 3-1.

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Moses Lake prevails in battle of CBBN unbeatens

MOSES LAKE — Forget the mitt-pounding fastball or knee buckling changeup.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake sweeps Sunnyside, sets up showdown with Wenatchee

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake softball continue to hum, sweeping Sunnyside on Friday 12-0 and 17-0.

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Prep roundup: Ephrata's Kenedee Peters runner-up at Gamble Sands

BREWSTER — Ephrata’s Kenedee Peters finished sandwiched between two Bellingham golfers to finish second at Gamble Sands.

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Vance Alvarado throws 3 perfect innings; Moses Lake routs Sunnyside

MOSES LAKE — Sometimes a team needs a spark.

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Basin roundup: Moses Lake softball completes sweep of Davis

YAKIMA — There was no containing Moses Lake in its doubleheader at Davis.

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Moses Lake's Cruz to continue wrestling at Fresno State

MOSES LAKE — Hunter Cruz finished his high school wrestling career as a three-time state placer and two-time state champion.

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Cascade comes back to beat Warden late

WARDEN — Warden head coach Dan Caballero wasn’t happy with the result, but he was happy with the effort level his team gave Thursday.

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Moses Lake routs Davis in return to diamond

MOSES LAKE — Head coach Mike Hofheins has confidence in his lineup, top to bottom.

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Prep roundup: Zack Valdez's big day helps Moses Lake beat Davis

YAKIMA — Moses Lake scored seven runs in the fifth inning to blow out Davis 13-2.

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Basin roundup: Moses Lake's Hunter Cruz finishes third at national tournament

INDIANA, Penn. — Hunter Cruz, a two-time state wrestling championship for Moses Lake, took his talents across the country to the 2018 FloNationals in Indiana, Penn.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake unable to keep pace with Sunnyside's attack

MOSES LAKE — Typically, there’s a little extra when Moses Lake and Sunnyside link up.

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Basin roundup: Warden softball takes two from Royal

ROYAL CITY — Warden stayed perfect in the SCAC East with two wins over Royal 14-2 and 11-1.

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Boys soccer roundup: Moses Lake boys soccer falls to Wenatchee

MOSES LAKE — Senior forward Luis Navarette gathered a through ball, outran one defender and fired a right-footed rocket by Moses Lake goalkeeper Michael Villarreal.

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Prep roundup: Ephrata's Peters holds off 4A champion for Joe Lenberg title

YAKIMA — Ephrata’s Kenedee Peters is one of the best prep golfers in Washington, regardless of classification.

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Warden's Amanda Contreras inks with Mt. Hood

WARDEN — Tears were intermittently wiped away as family, friends, coaches and teammates cycled in and out for pictures.

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Moses Lake's Loera highlights Basin all-state selections

Moses Lake point guard Jamie Loera capped her high school career with a selection to the Associated Press all-state first team.

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Basin roundup: Moses Lake baseball splits with West Valley

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake was able to salvage a split with West Valley, dropping the opener 6-4 before winning the second 6-5.

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Warden overcomes gusting winds to take two from Connell

WARDEN — It was spring sports in name only at Warden’s softball diamond Saturday afternoon.

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Brooklyn Bailey has 7 RBI, Moses Lake routs West Valley in CBBN opener

MOSES LAKE — Brooklyn Bailey was unable to play in last year’s series against West Valley.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake baseball stifled in loss to West Valley

YAKIMA — Moses Lake out-hit West Valley 6-5, but could not scratch out a run in its 4-0 loss.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake softball starts season 1-1

Moses Lake split a pair of non-league games to start its season.

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Hailey Garrity leaves everything on the court because she knows adversity

MOSES LAKE — Hailey Garrity called it the best three days of the year.

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Prep roundup: Ephrata boys soccer blitzes Prosser in first half, wins comfortably

PROSSER — Ephrata is out to prove it didn’t trip, fall and land in last year’s CWAC district tournament.

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Moses Lake can't convert opportunities in loss to Lewis and Clark

MOSES LAKE — The progress hasn’t translated to the win column, yet, but there has been gradual improvement for Moses Lake boys soccer since the start of the season.

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Basin roundup: Moses Lake boys soccer drops a pair of games

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake boys soccer is still finding its footing, so to speak.

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First-year coach Richie Ramirez looks to bring 'fight' to Chiefs

MOSES LAKE — First-year head coach Richie Ramirez didn’t mince words when asked what he hopes to bring to the Moses Lake boys soccer program.

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Big Bend meets No. 1 seed Grays Harbor in first round of NWAC Tournament

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend women’s basketball sat in its locker room following a 80-76 loss to Yakima Valley.

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Moses Lake blows open fourth quarter against Eastlake, finishes third in state

TACOMA — During a stoppage in play with about a minute left, Moses Lake senior starters Ellie Mayo, Morgan Yamane, Abby Rathbun and Jamie Loera were able to check out of the game and walk off the court to an ovation.

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Bears end Chiefs' unbeaten run for second time in three seasons

TACOMA — Moses Lake did everything it was supposed to do against top-ranked and undefeated Central Valley.

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Sky's the limit for Moses Lake softball

MOSES LAKE — Last year, it appeared Moses Lake’s reign atop the Columbia Basin Big Nine would be in jeopardy.

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Moses Lake rides Loera's record night into state quarterfinals

ELLENSBURG — Woodinville was determined to not let Jamie Loera beat them.

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Moses Lake returns to regionals, this time it's Woodinville

MOSES LAKE — Abby Rathbun, in eighth grade at the time, watched from her seat in the Tacoma Dome as Moses Lake lost a one-point game in the state semifinals to Mt. Rainier.

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Moses Lake's Hunter Cruz repeats as state champion

TACOMA — Hunter Cruz is an adaptable wrestler.

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Warden's Martin Dominguez captures 220-pound championship

TACOMA — Warden’s Martin Dominguez was eliminated early in last year’s state tournament.

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Basketball roundup: Moses Lake girls defend district championship

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake used its depth to rack up another district championship, beating Sunnyside for the third time this season 62-49.

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Warden has high ceiling entering state tournament

TACOMA — The common refrain when it comes to the state tournament is, “anything can happen.”

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Moses Lake sinks 8 free throws in final minute, eliminates West Valley

MOSES LAKE — Free throws had been a bugaboo for Moses Lake throughout the season.

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Basin roundup: Moses Lake girls complete undefeated regular season

YAKIMA — Moses Lake left little to chance Friday at Davis.

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Hunter Cruz, Payton Castro regional champs; Moses Lake sends 7 to Tacoma

YAKIMA — Hunter Cruz has the aura of a defending state champion, sure.

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Vikings ride big first half in win over Spokane

MOSES LAKE — Leah Dougherty and Hailey Garrity took turns punishing Spokane early.

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Chiefs overcome foul trouble to beat Panthers

MOSES LAKE — The whistles came early and often.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake stifles Wenatchee on senior night

MOSES LAKE — Zach Phillips, in his final regular-season home game, twisted under the hoop and scored through contact.

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Local ballers set to return to Columbia Basin

MOSES LAKE — Tonight at the DeVries Activity Center will be a homecoming, of sorts, for three Columbia Basin ballplayers.

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Tigers run away from Huskies in district opener

EPHRATA — Ephrata ran, ran and then ran some more.

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Moses Lake locks in early, routs West Valley

MOSES LAKE — Playing against the game of basketball, regardless of opponent, is something the Moses Lake coaching staff preaches.

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Wrestling roundup: Moses Lake's depth leads to district championship

YAKIMA — Moses Lake put eight wrestlers in the finals, crowned five champions and placed 19 en route to its first district championship since 2015.

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Moses Lake basketball falls to West Valley in OT

MOSES LAKE — Elation turned to devastation in just over four minutes of game time.

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Basketball roundup: Ephrata completes sweep of Quincy

QUINCY — Ephrata created separation with an 18-6 second quarter to beat Quincy 60-43.

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Free throws push MLCA past Wilson Creek

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Christian wasn’t dead-eye from the free throw line, but when it mattered most freshmen Aidyn Waldrop and Jocelyn Lloyd combined to make three crucial ones.

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Ms. Clutch: Big Bend's Johnson makes game-winning 3 against WVC

WENATCHEE — Something about big shots clicks with Miranda Johnson.

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Prep roundup: Soap Lake girls lose 4OT thriller

SOAP LAKE — It took four overtimes to settle the second game between Soap Lake and Manson.

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Moses Lake native makes impact with Sounders Academy

CHULA VISTA, Calif. — Moses Lake native Ray Serrano grew up idolizing Clint Dempsey.

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Prep roundup: Othello edges Yelm for Lady Knights Invite crown

MUKILTEO — It took every win and bonus point, but Othello held off top-ranked Yelm 157-155 for the Lady Knights Invitational championship.

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Everyone scores in Moses Lake rout of Eastmont

MOSES LAKE — Lingchi is translated variously to death by 1,000 cuts.

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Moses Lake bench provides spark in win over Eastmont

MOSES LAKE — With each passing day, the sophomores that comprise most of Moses Lake’s bench have grown more confident.

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Prep roundup: Ephrata closes dual schedule with blowout over Grandview

EPHRATA — Ephrata benefited from seven forfeits and blew out Grandview 66-12.

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Yakima Valley beats Big Bend behind big second half

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend head coach Preston Wilks surmised that his opposition received quite the tongue lashing at halftime.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake girls bowling fourth at districts

EAST WENATCHEE — Reigning state champion Eastmont held off rival Wenatchee for the District 6 4A championship 3,856-3-748.

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Moses Lake pulls away from Sunnyside, finishes CBBN unbeaten

MOSES LAKE — Maximus Zamora rose from the mat and beat his chest in triumph.

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Warden hits late free throws, wins ugly over Columbia

WARDEN — Neither team will use the game's footage to teach shooting.

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Basin roundup: Moses Lake takes third at Dream Duals

SPOKANE — Moses Lake won three out of five duals to finish third at Dream Duals.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake swim suffers first dual loss at Wenatchee

WENATCHEE — Moses Lake won half of the events, but could not counter Wenatchee’s depth and lost 106-80.

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Moses Lake's Skone, Warden duo voted to WSSCA all-state team

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake midfielder Morgan Skone was voted all-state honorable mention by the Washington State Soccer Coaches Association.

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First-place Moses Lake Christian breezes by Easton

MOSES LAKE — The quality of play in the Central Washington 1B league can be mercurial.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake wrestling rallies to beat Eastmont

EAST WENATCHEE — Moses Lake overcame a slow start to beat Eastmont 47-25.

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Moses Lake handles physicality, ends Davis win streak

MOSES LAKE — Meticulously wound ponytails turned disheveled quickly due to the ragged nature of the game.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake unable to close out sixth-ranked Davis

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake was unable to close out sixth-ranked Davis and lost 68-60.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake girls bowling rallies past Ike in CBBN finale

YAKIMA — Moses Lake rallied from a 1-0 hole to win the next three games and beat Eisenhower 3-1.

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Jamie Loera leans on family experience during stellar senior season

MOSES LAKE — It’s a name that has become synonymous with athletic excellence in Moses Lake.

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Chiawana pins its way to upset of Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Head coach Jaime Garza bounded from his chair onto the mat.

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Prep roundup: Last-second score by Jack Hardman lifts Warden over Wahluke in OT

MATTAWA — Jack Hardman scored a put-back with three seconds left and Warden stunned Wahluke in overtime 68-66.

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Basin roundup: Moses Lake's Hunter Cruz captures Gut Check championship

BREMERTON — Hunter Cruz romped his way to the 160-pound championship at the Gut Check Invitational and Moses Lake tied for sixth as a team with 107 points.

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Warden runner-up to B champ Tonasket at home tournament

WARDEN — Warden head coach Brent Cox referred to it as “Hell week.”

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Prep roundup: Warden girls grind out first win in OT

WARDEN — Natalie Cole forced overtime with a late basket and Warden outlasted River View in the extra period 63-59.

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Basin roundup: Late free throws spoil Big Bend's comeback bid

MOSES LAKE — From the highest of highs to the lowest of lows.

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Prep roundup: Oxos scores 29 in Ephrata's win over East Valley

YAKIMA — Ephrata outscored East Valley 45-21 in the second half to win going away 78-55.

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Melanie Flores becomes first female wrestler to compete in dual lineup; Moses Lake blanks Eisenhower 70-0

MOSES LAKE — Even in a program as storied as Moses Lake’s, there was still room for some history to be made.

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Basin roundup: Moses Lake finishes Cam Jam 3-0

SPOKANE VALLEY — Moses Lake girls basketball rounded out the Cam Jam Tournament at Central Valley High School with a pair of wins.

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Basin roundup: Ephrata girls pull away from Othello in second half

EPHRATA — Avery Mickelsen poured in 20 points and Ephrata routed Othello 62-29.

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Moses Lake freshman Zach Washburn has made history, but he is far from finished

MOSES LAKE — The X-factor.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake boys basketball holds off Lynnwood

WENATCHEE — Moses Lake used balanced scoring to hold off a late charge from Lynnwood (5-3) to win 68-59.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake swimmer Zach Washburn becomes second ever to complete 'Iron Man'

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake head coach Tony St. Onge only has given out his “Iron Man” award — a swimmer that reaches state qualifying times in each individual event — one time.

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Basin roundup: Hunter Cruz captures Tri-State title, Moses Lake third overall

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — Hunter Cruz won all but one match by fall en route to the 160-pound championship at the Tri-State Tournament.

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Monster third quarter helps Chiefs pull away from Braves

MOSES LAKE — Jamie Loera dove to the right corner, received a pass and sunk a three-pointer mere seconds into the third quarter.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake's Noah Heaps sets new 100 backstroke record

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake freshman Zach Washburn got to enjoy his school record in the 100 backstroke for less than a week.

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Big Bend women take fast start into home tournament

MOSES LAKE — Money talks.

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Moses Lake girls record balanced win over Eisenhower

MOSES LAKE — Off a turnover, Abby Rathbun dished ahead to a streaking Camille Carpenter for an easy lay-up against Eisenhower.

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Zach Phillips goes off for 43 points; Chiefs win CBBN opener

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake head coach John Hohman likes to think of his team as a bunch of fishermen.

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Basin roundup: Moses Lake finishes second at IE Classic

SPOKANE VALLEY — Moses Lake put four wrestlers in the finals and finished second at the Inland Empire Classic with 202.5 points.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake freshman Washburn breaks school record in 100 backstroke

MOSES LAKE — Zach Washburn has made quite the impression in his first two high school meets.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake debuts pin chain in one-sided win over Wenatchee

MOSES LAKE — Daiman Vasquez emerged from a swath of teammates with a glittering gold rope around his neck.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake outlasts Chiawana, improves to 3-0

MOSES LAKE — Jamie Loera and Macey Morales — the evening’s point guard matchup — went toe-to-toe.

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Moses Lake's fourth-quarter rally comes up short against Walla Walla

MOSES LAKE — Right now, Moses Lake is a work in progress.

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Basin roundup: Othello wrestling wins Bob Mars Invitational

KENNEWICK — Othello crowned two champions and won the Bob Mars Invitational with 222 points.

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Loera reaches 1,000 points; Moses Lake routs Southridge

MOSES LAKE — Jamie Loera was wide open in the left corner after a Southridge defender gambled for a steal.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake's Washburn, Molitor qualify for state

MOSES LAKE — Zack Washburn, Ander Molitor and Moses Lake’s 200 freestyle relay didn’t waste any time qualifying for the state meet in February.

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Prep roundup: Warden splits pair at Othello jamboree

OTHELLO — Warden boys basketball split its two jamboree games at Othello High School.

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Chiefs ready for run at CBBN crown

MOSES LAKE — It was a youth movement for Moses Lake boys basketball a season ago.

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ACH rolls Lummi in 1B state semis

BELLINGHAM — Civic Stadium was lights out literally and figuratively Saturday afternoon during the 1B state semifinals.

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Chiefs ready for another run at the golden ball

MOSES LAKE — Jamie Loera and Abby Rathbun milled around an adjacent gymnasium, putting up shots before practice.

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Basin roundup: Big Bend women rout EWU Club in season opener

MOSES LAKE — Callie Gronning gathered the opening tip and fired a bounce pass to a streaking Kelsey Foster for a layup.

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Moses Lake ready to return to state title contention

MOSES LAKE — Hunter Cruz worked to escape from the bottom position against Dylan Morris.

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Experienced sophomores lead Big Bend into 2017-18 season

MOSES LAKE — Roster turnover is something two-year community colleges must deal with year in and year out.

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Griffith throws 3 TDs; Moses Lake falls to No. 9 G-Prep

MOSES LAKE — Brandon Griffith rolled to his right and — with the improvisational playground style that exemplified his two years at quarterback — found Brandon Stevens in the back of the end zone for the last of his three touchdowns late in the fourth quarter.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake hosts Gonzaga Prep in state playoffs

MOSES LAKE — For the third time in as many seasons, Moses Lake will host a first-round playoff game.

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Four-year participant Anna Fair leads Moses Lake group into state meet

MOSES LAKE — Anna Fair is Moses Lake High School’s Associated Student Body president.

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3 Chiefs ink letters of intent for D1 basketball

MOSES LAKE — Any kid that ever stuck with a sport dreamed of one day “going D1.”

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Moses Lake eliminated from postseason by West Valley

YAKIMA — Moses Lake head coach Ric Char called it the game of Abigail Rosenow’s life.

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Basin roundup: Moses Lake shuts out Eastmont, plays at West Valley for state berth

MOSES LAKE — There’s something about the friendly confines of Lions Field.

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Warden pulls away from pesky Naches Valley in district opener

WARDEN — Aubree Skone has upped her weight training during her junior year and the results are starting to pay off.

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Krogh scores twice; Moses Lake eliminates Sunnyside

MOSES LAKE — Abby Rathbun grasped onto the goal netting, frustrated that another shot rolled just out of her reach.

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Basin roundup: Moses Lake girls swim third at districts

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake girls swimming totaled 300 points at the three-day district swim meet to finish third overall.

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Moses Lake captures CBBN championship, finishes league unbeaten

MOSES LAKE — West Valley receiver Cameron Willey made a defender miss and raced up the right sideline, an almost certain touchdown in his sights.

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You got served: Moses Lake racks up 17 aces in sweep of Sunnyside

MOSES LAKE — Krista Hutsell’s all black uniform signifying her libero status might as well have looked like the grim reaper to Sunnyside.

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Battle of unbeatens to decide CBBN crown

MOSES LAKE — 6-0.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake slowpitch wins inaugural CBBN tournament

YAKIMA — Moses Lake slowpitch won the inaugural Columbia Basin Big Nine league tournament.

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Rathbun's hat trick highlights senior night victory for Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — The last two years of varsity soccer had been frustrating for goalie Erin Manly.

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Haneberg catches 2 TDs; Moses Lake silences Wenatchee

WENATCHEE — Regardless of record, Wenatchee is always a marquee game on Moses Lake’s schedule.

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Moses Lake narrowly defeated by league-leading Wenatchee

MOSES LAKE — Almost exactly a year ago Moses Lake and Wenatchee played in a winner-to-state game at the Apple Bowl.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake's Carpenter runner-up at CBBN meet

WENATCHEE — Moses Lake’s Camille Carpenter could not quite overtime Eisenhower’s Erica Simison in the second Columbia Basin Big Nine league meet in Wenatchee.

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Moses Lake shuts out Davis in second half, earns win

MOSES LAKE — Abby Rathbun pointed toward the Moses Lake sideline and made a dead sprint to high-five everyone.

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Late score propels Wahluke past Warden

WARDEN — Wahluke has a run-heavy offense.

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Warden uses balance to knock off Connell

WARDEN — Warden junior defender Cathy Mendoza jostled Isle Enriquez down the field, keeping the Connell defender’s shot from having any real velocity toward the goal. Ellie Conahan made the routine save and Warden’s defense bounced back from a difficult trip to Benton City in a 4-1 victory against Connell.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake slowpitch sweeps first-place Wenatchee

WENATCHEE — Moses Lake slowpitch nailed down the No. 2 seed for the league’s final tournament after sweeping first-place Wenatchee.

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Deep threat Kyler Haneberg highlights Moses Lake passing game

MOSES LAKE — Some idle chatter emanated from the sideline during Moses Lake’s practice.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake slowpitch sweeps its way into second place

YAKIMA — Moses Lake slowpitch swept an important doubleheader with West Valley.

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Moses Lake records 5 takeaways, shuts out Davis

MOSES LAKE — Mario Yepiz had aspirations of a touchdown when a pass from Davis quarterback Angel Amenzola floated toward his eager hands.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake slowpitch sweeps Ike

MOSES LAKE — Sjuana Rose hit a combined 7-for-7 against Eisenhower and Moses Lake won both games 12-1 and 20-4.

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Abby Rathbun scores twice; Moses Lake handles Sunnyside 4-0

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake transformed Lions Field from 100 yards of turf to about 50 Tuesday night against Sunnyside.

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Prep roundup: Balance leads Warden to win over College Place

COLLEGE PLACE — Warden had four different goal-scorers in a 5-0 win at College Place.

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Fuchs scores 3 TDs, Moses Lake pulls away from Eisenhower

MOSES LAKE — Sometimes a team needs a break to collect itself.

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Prep roundup: Warden grinds out win against Royal

ROYAL CITY — Warden overcame travel and a new playing surface to outlast Royal 2-1.

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Moses Lake's Abby Rathbun balances soccer and basketball the only way she knows how: hard work

MOSES LAKE — Denali Knowles greeted a soccer ball with her face during practice on Wednesday.

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Prep roundup: Warden's Skone, Whitney record hat tricks in rout of Highland

WARDEN — If back-to-back games had any affect on Warden, it didn’t show in the scoreboard.

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Slow starts plague Moses Lake in loss to Wenatchee

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake head coach Jennifer Gering exulted on the sideline after a one-handed block by Madi Crain tied the third set with Wenatchee 5-5.

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Basin roundup: Moses Lake boys crack top five at Wenatchee Invitational

WENATCHEE — Strong races by Zachery Owens and Joshua Cooper helped Moses Lake boys cross country finish fifth at the Wenatchee Invitational.

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Ephrata sprints to early lead, beats Ellensburg for first time since 2007

EPHRATA — The last time Ephrata beat Ellensburg most of the players were in Grid Kids or had not even started competitive football.

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Moses Lake hitters have big night in win over Davis

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake needed contributions from everyone on the floor to dispatch a scrappy Davis team.

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Prep roundup: Warden girls soccer continues to roll

WARDEN — Aubree Skone scored twice and assisted on two more goals as Warden beat Mabton 6-0.

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Prep roundup: Warden girls soccer cruises by Connell

CONNELL — Warden scored four goals in each half and beat Connell 8-2.

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Moses Lake unable to match West Valley in loss

MOSES LAKE — Soccer aficionados call the sport “the beautiful game.”

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Moses Lake ready for inaugural slowpitch softball season

MOSES LAKE — Brooke Richardson was the Offensive Player of the Year in the Columbia Basin Big Nine during fastpitch softball season in the spring.

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Ephrata routs Wapato in front of 1987 title team

EPHRATA — It was the first home game of the season at Kiwanis Field and the 1987 state championship team was in the house.

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Basin roundup: Moses Lake's Abby Rathbun announces verbal commitment to University of San Francisco

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake’s Abby Rathbun will continue her basketball career in California.

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No headline

WARDEN — Warden wasn’t the team dog piling onto the grass field at the end of 90 minutes of soccer plus a shootout, but the afternoon was not without accomplishment.

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Morgan Skone's circus shot ignites shutout of Eastmont

MOSES LAKE — Sometimes it’s a little better to be lucky than good.

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Prep roundup: Warden girls soccer routs Wahluke 5-1

MATTAWA — Aubree Skone continued her scoring blitz with four more goals and Warden beat Wahluke 5-1.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake defense pitches 'shut out' in win over Hanford

MOSES LAKE — Before the season, Moses Lake head coach Todd Griffith explained how he needed to insert a special protection against Hunter Cruz just so his offense could function during practice.

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Eastern football travels to Moses Lake for practice

MOSES LAKE — Charter buses filled with Eastern Washington football players, coaches and support staff rumbled through Moses Lake and came to rest near Lions Field.

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Krogh scores twice in return from injury; Moses Lake routs Post Falls

MOSES LAKE — It had been a long time since junior Madi Krogh suited up for Moses Lake.

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Warden overmatched in loss to Okanogan

WARDEN — Edgar Hernandez never thought he would get into a varsity game at quarterback for Warden.

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LRS looks to bounce back from uncharacteristic down year

When the calendar turned to November and the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos no longer had any football games, head coach Greg Whitmore looked inward.

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Mejia, Herrera lead Soap Lake's sparse senior class

Soap Lake graduated 15 seniors off of its football team last year.

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Cougars lean on experienced offensive line

It’s a position group that’s usually a question mark for most high school coaches.

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Moses Lake defense loaded with returning talent

Hunter Cruz didn’t mince words when asked how good Moses Lake’s defense could be this season.

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Chiefs soccer now has experience to go with talent

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake trotted off the Apple Bowl turf after a 1-0 loss in a winner-to-state game against Wenatchee.

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Soap Lake football enters new chapter of program

SOAP LAKE — Austin Herrera isn’t ready to just play out the string on his high school career.

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Cougars look to make a name for themselves in loaded SCAC East

WARDEN — Pleasant surprises are always nice entering the season.

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State tournament qualifier Moses Lake returns to practice field

MOSES LAKE — BJ Mullin ended last season in a boot.

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Demolition derby set to start Moses Lake Roundup

MOSES LAKE — Josiah Guerra is no stranger to the bright lights.

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Specialty Service Solutions offers a wide range of assistance

MOSES LAKE — Grant County residents in Moses Lake, Ephrata and Soap Lake looking for some extra assistance in their lives are in luck.

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Moses Lake's Kimbro to compete in Switzerland

MOSES LAKE — Spencer Kimbro’s passport is filled to the brim.

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Basin roundup: Spuds reach final four of state tournament

SPOKANE — Central Washington stayed alive at the Legion AAA State Tournament, beating Bellingham Post 7 12-10 for a spot in the semifinals.

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Basin roundup: Spuds dealt first loss by Pepsi-Pak

SPOKANE — Central Washington was unable to get over the hump against league foe Yakima Pepsi-Pak in the third round of the state tournament.

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Central Washington must execute to advance at state

MOSES LAKE — Robert Haensel perused an article that featured a coach from the Cal State-Fullerton baseball program.

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Basin roundup: Spuds rally for split with Titans

MOSES LAKE — Central Washington picked up a much-needed split with Twin City Tuesday at Larson Playfield.

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Roman Pruneda back in Othello as varsity boys basketball coach

OTHELLO — Roman Pruneda’s long and winding basketball journey has returned him to the place it all started: Othello High School.

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Moses Lake's Jamie Loera gives verbal commitment to Arizona State

MOSES LAKE — On the basketball court, Jamie Loera can get hot in a hurry.

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River Dogs place third in Montana

HELENA, Mont. — The River Dogs finished the Keith Sell Invitational on a four-game win streak to take third place.

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West bests East with second half run in All-State game

MOSES LAKE — With over six months since the last meaningful prep football game coupled with temperatures in the high 80s, the 53rd annual East vs. West All-State football game was going to be about who wanted it more.

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Valdez's shutout powers Spuds to win

LEWISTON, Idaho — Zach Valdez pitched a complete game three-hitter and Central Washington dispatched the Diamond Jaxxs 2-0.

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Auston Downs ready to compete with state's best

MOSES LAKE — When Auston Downs was a sophomore he began his pursuit to play college football.

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Columbia Basin roundup: 9 Vikings sign letters of intent

MOSES LAKE — A multitude of Big Bend sophomores decided where to continue their schooling and collegiate baseball careers on Tuesday.

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Moses Lake Walleyes swept by Wenatchee

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake was no match for the big bats of Wenatchee in a doubleheader sweep Monday night at Larson Field.

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River Dogs runners-up in Spokane

SPOKANE — Columbia Basin finished 3-1 at its tournament in Spokane to finish second.

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Othello's Julissa Garza accomplishes rare feat

OTHELLO — Othello principal Alejandro Vergara couldn’t believe it.

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Moses Lake's rallies come up short at state

SPOKANE — Throughout the season, Moses Lake had the propensity to come back from any kind of adversity.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake's Elly Johnson caps career with state championship

KENT — Elly Johnson anxiously awaited the final round of throws during the state championship meet Friday at Mt. Tahoma High School.

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3 Basin softball teams across Highway 17 have become state tournament fixtures

GRANT AND ADAMS COUNTIES — On the final weekend of May, the best softball teams throughout the six classifications in Washington high school sports gather across various sites to compete for a state championship.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake's Johnson wins third discus district championship

YAKIMA — Moses Lake thrower Elly Johnson punched her ticket to the state meet, won her third district championship and set a new personal record all in one throw.

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No headline

MOSES LAKE — Savannah Ashley stopped between first and second base, wondering what all the celebrating was about.

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No headline

WARDEN — College Place coach Jill James walked past Warden coach Melissa Gonzales, motioned toward starter Jizelle Pruneda and asked, “Did she get faster?”

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Young, talented Warden enters postseason play

WARDEN — When all her teammates had left the field, Jizelle Pruneda stood in her familiar spot.

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Moses Lake falls to Eastmont in district quarterfinals

MOSES LAKE — Cameron Duke did all he could to extend his high school career.

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Columbia Basin roundup: Moses Lake softball captures CBBN title

MOSES LAKE — Tia Radach hit two home runs, had six RBI and Moses Lake routed Eastmont 24-3 for the split and its fifth league title in a row.

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Prep roundup: Warden sweeps Ki-Be, captures SCAC East championship

BENTON CITY — Warden trailed in both games, but still managed to sweep Kiona-Benton 7-3 and 4-3 to clinch the South Central Athletic Conference East championship and finish perfect in league play.

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Columbia Basin roundup: Moses Lake baseball advances in postseason

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake methodically regained the lead from Sunnyside and pulled away to win the district play-in game 4-1.

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Chiefs erase 5-0 deficit, inch closer to CBBN title

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake softball sung and danced along to Journey’s hit record “Don’t Stop Believin’” between innings.

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Columbia Basin roundup: Moses Lake softball rallies to complete sweep

YAKIMA — a 13-run inning will solve most of softball’s ills.

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Moses Lake sweeps Eisenhower, clinches No. 3 district seed

MOSES LAKE — Cameron Duke grew up a Chief.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake girls track sweeps CBBN meet

YAKIMA — Behind depth and strong relays, Moses Lake girls track and field was able to sweep its Columbia Basin Big Nine dual meet with Davis and Eastmont.

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Big inning helps Chiefs put away Cadets

MOSES LAKE — Michelle Turner rounded the bases with a grin from ear to ear and stamped home plate with both feet for extra emphasis.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake sweeps Sunnyside

MOSES LAKE — It was a victorious senior day for both Moses Lake tennis teams.

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Columbia Basin roundup: Othello softball routs Prosser

PROSSER — Othello moved back into third place in the Central Washington Athletic Conference after a pair of lopsided wins against Prosser, 22-0 and 25-0.

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Moses Lake slugs its way to doubleheader sweep of Wenatchee

MOSES LAKE — According to head coach Mike Hofheins, it's not an “anything you can do, I can do better” situation.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake's Camille Carpenter PRs twice at home meet

MOSES LAKE — Camille Carpenter set two personal records at Moses Lake’s home meet, en route to a second-place finish in the 200 and first-place finish in the 400.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake's Camille Carpenter PRs twice at home meet

MOSES LAKE — Camille Carpenter set two personal records at Moses Lake’s home meet, en route to a second-place finish in the 200 and first-place finish in the 400.

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Prep roundup: Ephrata wins non-league game with West Valley

EPHRATA — Ephrata knuckled down defensively and beat West Valley 12-3 in a non-league game.

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Valdez's gem, timely bats help Moses Lake beat Wenatchee

MOSES LAKE — Location, location, location.

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Prep roundup: Bats carry Chiefs to wild win in Wenatchee

WENATCHEE — With a score that resembled football more than softball, Moses Lake outlasted a Wenatchee rally to win 21-15.

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Chiefs run win streak to five after sweep of Sunnyside

MOSES LAKE — March 25 feels like a lifetime ago.

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Columbia Basin roundup: Moses Lake pitchers dominate in Sunnyside sweep

SUNNYSIDE — Savannah Ashley pitched a two-hit shutout, Gina Skinner threw a perfect game and Moses Lake handled Sunnyside 13-0 and 17-0.

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Prep roundup: Othello tennis takes non-league tilt with Connell

OTHELLO — Othello tennis took a break from CWAC play for a tilt with Connell.

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After weather delay, Moses Lake takes care of Sunnyside 17-0

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake brought the thunder — literally and figuratively.

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Columbia Basin roundup: Hunter Boyd joins Wenatchee AppleSox

WENATCHEE — Moses Lake native Hunter Boyd will have an opportunity to play summer ball with the Wenatchee AppleSox, the team said in a statement on Monday.

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Richardson's two home runs, seven RBI help Moses Lake complete sweep

MOSES LAKE — “That’s gone,” a Davis coach murmured from inside the dugout as Brooke Richardson’s third-inning home run sailed over the center field wall.

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Columbia Basin roundup: Moses Lake sweeps twin bill of Davis

YAKIMA — Moses Lake took two from Davis on Friday to salvage a series win 13-11 and 16-2.

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Columbia Basin roundup: Big Bend splits with WVC

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend scored four runs in the seventh inning to win its opener against Wenatchee Valley 7-4.

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Draven Nevarez etches his place in Moses Lake history

MOSES LAKE — The throw felt good out of Draven Nevarez’s hand when he released the javelin.

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Big bats lead Davis over Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Austin Valdez and the defense behind him breezed through the first three innings.

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Columbia Basin roundup: Moses Lake completes season sweep of Eastmont

MOSES LAKE — Quintz Whitaker likes to break the regular season down into segments.

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Columbia Basin roundup: Local wrestlers compete in out-of-state tournaments

MOSES LAKE — Two weeks.

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Columbia Basin roundup: Warden runs win streak to six games

WARDEN — Ashlyn Yamane was a combined 6-for-6 in Warden's doubleheader sweep of Royal 25-2 and 8-1.

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Othello returns to form, beats East Valley in shootout

OTHELLO — Head coach Bernie Garza pointed to his heart in the post-game huddle.

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Columbia Basin roundup: Big Bend baseball swept at Walla Walla

WALLA WALLA — Big Bend opened NWAC East play with two losses at Walla Walla.

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Columbia Basin roundup: WIAA makes tweaks to basketball's RPI formula

RENTON — The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association made a few changes to its RPI formula for prep boys and girls basketball.

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Prep roundup: Late goal sinks Moses Lake's comeback bid

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake was on the wrong end of a frenetic final 20 minutes and lost to Davis 3-2.

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Prep roundup: Seniors help Moses Lake salvage split with West Valley

MOSES LAKE — Tia Radach hit the ball hard all day — it just usually was right at someone.

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J.R. Delgado, Jamie Loera receive AP all-state honors

J.R. Delgado knew he had to get better.

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Columbia Basin roundup: Moses Lake's Elly Johnson first in discus at Ray Cross

EPHRATA — Moses Lake thrower Elly Johnson began her quest toward a state championship in the discus at the Ray Cross Invitational.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake softball wins CBBN opener

YAKIMA — Moses Lake made a statement Wednesday in Yakima.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake unable to rally against West Valley

MOSES LAKE — Ezekyel Ochoa stared down West Valley's Spencer Froula from the pitcher's mound.

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Columbia Basin roundup: Auggie Francis' big day paces Big Bend

MOSES LAKE — Auggie Francis drove in six runs and Big Bend rallied to beat Washington State Club 17-6 in eight innings.

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Columbia Basin roundup: Chiefs softball loses twice

MOSES LAKE — With some roster turnover, head coach Mike Hofheins wanted to try some new things in two non-league games.

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Chiefs lose a pair at home

MOSES LAKE — There's nothing like starting the season against two quality teams to prepare for league play.

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Slugfest, darkness cuts short Warden's doubleheader

WARDEN — It was a good litmus test.

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Prep roundup: Solid play helps Warden sweep CE-R

WARDEN — Warden had practiced less than five times outside.

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Prep roundup: Alfaro, Jones lead Othello past Ellensburg

OTHELLO — Chris Alfaro and Reese Jones scored two goals each in a non-league victory against Ellensburg 5-2.

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Second half barrage leads Moses Lake past Ferris

MOSES LAKE — It had been nearly two hours of game time before Moses Lake got its first goal of the season. So a hearty celebration was a must.

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Moses Lake softball looks to reload, not rebuild

MOSES LAKE — Every player that saw significant time in the field and in the batter’s box for Moses Lake was all-league a season ago.

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Chiefs finish fifth at 4A state tournament

TACOMA — Tied 43-43 against Bellarmine Prep with enough time for one shot, Jamie Loera streaked across the court, caught the inbounds pass, spun and shot.

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Columbia Basin roundup: ACH girls win opening-round game against Yakama Nation Tribal

SPOKANE — Almira/Coulee-Hartline did not let sickness or an early tip-off stand in the way of a fast start in its first-round game at the 1B Hardwood Classic.

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MOSES LAKE — The last practice in the Chiefs’ gym wasn’t the somber type.

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MOSES LAKE — Ellie Mayo was trapped on the perimeter.

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Moses Lake faces tall order in Richland

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake head coach John Hohman was his usual wisecracking self when asked about Richland’s 7-foot-3 center Riley Sorn.

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Moses Lake girls prepare for fourth straight regional game

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake head coach Matt Strophy described his group as energized, but not excitable.

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Columbia Basin roundup: Moses Lake boys swim meets goals at state

FEDERAL WAY — Entering the state swim meet, Moses Lake had two goals: to break 100 points and finish in the top 10 as a team.

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Othello teammates Reese Jones, T.J. Martinez win last-second championships

TACOMA — Reese Jones had visualized the moment of winning a state championship.

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Hunter Cruz prevails in 2OT, wins first state title

TACOMA — Bracket shakeups, near constant blood timeouts in the semifinals and a championship bout against his good friend.

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Prep roundup: Strong second half pushes Moses Lake past Wenatchee, on to state

MOSES LAKE — The ball swung from side to side, forcing the Wenatchee defense out of position. Jamie Loera drove baseline then kicked the ball out to a wide open Ellie Mayo who got a shooter's roll on a 3-pointer from the top of the key. Mayo's shot was the …

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Huskies send 7 to Tacoma Dome

OTHELLO — Competing in the same region as the top-ranked defending champion Toppenish, state berths would be precious commodities.

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Efrain Bedolla leads solid cast of Tigers into Mat Classic

EPHRATA — Ephrata head coach P.J. Anderson’s eyes lit up when Efrain Bedolla walked into his wrestling room for the first time.

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Chiefs have high ceiling entering Mat Classic

MOSES LAKE — As long as Jaime Garza has wrestlers in the field Moses Lake is never out of title contention, as far as he’s concerned.

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Zach Phillips' 28 lead Moses Lake into district semis

MOSES LAKE — “Attack” was the buzz word after Friday’s loss to Davis.

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ELLENSBURG — TJ Martinez, Othello’s 195-pounder, bent over to catch his breath and readjust his knee brace.

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Moses Lake stifles Davis on senior night

MOSES LAKE — Jessica Olson, Taylor Stevens, Maggie Strom and Alexya Sandmann had played together for years and years.

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Columbia Basin roundup: Moses Lake loses to Davis, drops to No. 3 seed

MOSES LAKE — The size and strength of the Davis front line out-matched Moses Lake in its regular season finale.

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Hunter Cruz eyes third state berth, first title

MOSES LAKE — Hunter Cruz has never been one to back down from a challenge.

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Columbia Basin roundup: Moses Lake rallies to win at West Valley

YAKIMA — Moses Lake made up a one-point deficit after the first quarter, outscoring West Valley 18-7 in the second quarter, and won 52-40.

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Area wrestlers litter podium at girls sub-regional

WARDEN — Quincy’s Cynthia Diaz (110) danced up the podium, all the way to the top spot.

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Warden lets double-digit lead slip against Wahluke

WARDEN — JR Delgado pulled his jersey over his face in an attempt to hide his frustration.

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Auston Downs inks with EOU

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake’s bread and butter this season was bludgeoning defenses with running back Draven Nevarez up the middle.

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Columbia Basin roundup: Runnin' Vikes use late surge to beat Wenatchee Valley

MOSES LAKE — Wenatchee Valley, like most scrappy teams, hung around and kept the game close.

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Prep roundup: Warden outlasts Wahluke on the road 70-64

MATTAWA — Warden outlasted a late Wahluke rally and won 70-64.

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Moses Lake clamps down defensively, routs Sunnyside

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake limited the guard-play of Sunnyside and pulled away in the second half to win 74-49.

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Prep roundup: Quincy wrestling edges Ellensburg 30-29

QUINCY — Quincy saw its 17-point lead evaporate over the final three matches, but still hung on to beat Ellensburg 30-29.

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Chiefs hand No. 2 Grizzlies first loss

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake head coach Matt Strophy had not missed a practice in his 20-year career.

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Warden loses one match, routs Connell 64-12

WARDEN — When one of Warden’s wrestlers gets his opponent onto his back the bench erupts in a chant of, “Pin! Pin! Pin! Pin!”

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Columbia Basin roundup: Ephrata lets late lead slip at Grandview

GRANDVIEW — Ephrata held a narrow lead in the fourth quarter before Grandview surged ahead and won 72-61.

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Moses Lake pins eight, runs away from Eastmont 56-12

MOSES LAKE — Nick Hara, wrestling his final match on the Moses Lake mat, said the goal for senior night was to just have fun and stay relaxed.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake girls bowling qualifies two for state tournament

EAST WENATCHEE — Moses Lake girls bowling had two individual state qualifiers advance from the District 6 4A Championship at Eastmont Lanes.

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Chiefs win big over Cadets to break second place tie

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake's student section, known affectionately as the Tribe, turned its attention to the sideline and began chanting the names of statistician Brandon Stevens, inactive player Jordan Rios and head coach John Hohman.

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Moses Lake stuns fourth-ranked Bothell 55-43

MOSES LAKE — Morgan Yamane, using the entirety of her 5-foot-7 frame, seeled Bothell's 6-foot-2 post Taya Corosdale for an offensive rebound that also drew Corosdale's third foul.

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Columbia Basin roundup: Moses Lake wrestling finishes third at Dream Duals

SPOKANE — Moses Lake finished 3-1 at Dream Duals to take third place.

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Chiefs blitz Panthers in lopsided win

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake's modus operandi has always been to run — run fast and run hard.

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Moses Lake beats Wenatchee in OT

MOSES LAKE — Ryan Karstetter fouled out late in overtime against Wenatchee.

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Sports roundup: Moses Lake wrestling second at Matman Classic

PORT ORCHARD — Moses Lake captured three individual championships and finished second in the team race at the Matman Classic.

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Vikings force OT, but fall to No. 4 Sasquatch

MOSES LAKE — Free throws and a last-second heave kept Big Bend from completing a major upset.

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BBCC pulls away from Spokane, 105-92

MOSES LAKE — Zach Shepard and Leo Behrend raced in tandem down the court.

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Younger siblings keep Moses Lake in contention

Jessica Olson and Taylor Stevens, both freshman at the time, found their respective seats at the Tacoma Dome for the 2014 state tournament.

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Moses Lake slogs past Eastmont 42-25

MOSES LAKE — On an Eastmont baseline drive, Jamie Loera recovered to block the shot, saved the ball from going out of bounds and fired an outlet pass to Alexya Sandmann for two points.

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Sports roundup: Moses Lake boys split weekend games

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake overcame poor efficiency from the free throw line and on the defensive end to beat Eastmont 72-62.

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Prep roundup: Quincy wrestling rolls over Wapato

QUINCY — Quincy won eight matches in a row to rally from an early deficit, routing Wapato 43-18.

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Outside shooting pushes Warden past Okanogan

WARDEN — After the game, Warden head coach Wes Richins said Okanogan did not scout his team much.

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Warden girls overpowered by Okanogan at home

WARDEN — Okanogan had the pedigree — two straight state championships at the 2B level and 65 wins in its last 66 games.

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Dylan Morris wins state in lone appearance

TACOMA — Dylan Morris made the most of his lone trip to the state wrestling tournament, winning the 182-pound championship.

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Sports roundup: Moses Lake succumbs to No. 1 Central Valley

MOSES LAKE — To beat the best, it’s going to take more than one quarter.

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Sports roundup: Othello girls take Hanford Winter Cup

HANFORD — Othello had seven finalists, three champions and ran away with the Hanford Winter Cup.

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Moses Lake hangs on to beat Othello 32-31

MOSES LAKE — It had been three years since Moses Lake and Othello wrestling linked up.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake crashes boards, beats Meadowdale

WENATCHEE — Moses Lake controlled the rebounds and beat Meadowdale 63-51 at the Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee.

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Prep roundup: Josh Benthem's buzzer beater lifts Ephrata over Ellensburg

EPHRATA — It wasn't quite how head coach Brandon Evenson drew up the final play in the huddle, but Cameron Clark made it work.

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Third-ranked Othello dispatches Warden 57-12

OTHELLO — Had the first round been one second longer, Iyalhye Barraza (120) would have been pinned by Warden’s Alexis Mendoza.

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Sports roundup: Moses Lake crowns two Tri-State champs, finishes seventh

COEUR D’ALENE — Hunter Cruz (152) and Chandler Fluaitt (285) remained perfect on the season, finishing atop the Tri-State podium in their respective weight classes.

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Big Bend stays in control, beats Olympic 51-42

MOSES LAKE — Nursing a nine-point lead in the fourth quarter, Big Bend head coach Preston Wilks called for an out-of-bounds play — with a slight change.

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Prep roundup: 3 Chiefs into Tri-State semis

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — Nick Hara (132), Hunter Cruz (152) and Chandler Fluaitt are into the semifinals of the Tri-State Tournament.

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Big Bend overcomes turnovers, poor shooting to beat Highline

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend didn’t win so much as it survived.

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Prep roundup: Ephrata drops close dual to Wapato

EPHRATA — Ephrata staged a furious comeback, but ultimately fell to Wapato 40-33.

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Warden to rely on youth in return to SCAC East

WARDEN — Turnovers — the mark of a young team that has not quite found its cohesiveness.

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Moses Lake notches seven straight first-round pins, steamrolls Davis 62-16

MOSES LAKE — There’s a colloquialism in baseball that hitting is contagious.

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Prep roundup: Strong second half not enough for Othello against East Valley

OTHELLO — Othello was unable to overcome a six-point first half and lost to East Valley 57-27.

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Huskies, Cougars top field at Warden Invitational

WARDEN — Othello and Warden were the class of the field at the Warden Invitational.

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Sports roundup: Phillips scores 36 in Moses Lake's loss to Eisenhower

YAKIMA — Zach Phillips scored 30-plus points for the third straight game, however, Moses Lake let a halftime lead get away in a 78-73 loss at Eisenhower.

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Moses Lake wins 12 matches, routs West Valley 57-6

MOSES LAKE — Adrian Suarez’s (145) return to the Moses Lake home mat was brief, yet rewarding.

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Warden back in Class 1A SCAC East after two-year absence

WARDEN — It’s the same goal, just a different destination.

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Phillips scores 32, Moses Lake beats Chiawana 70-61

MOSES LAKE — Surely the opposition has to take a look at Zach Phillips and say, “Him?”

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Prep roundup: MLCA beats CCA behind fourth-quarter surge 49-30

WENATCHEE — Moses Lake Christian Academy turned a five-point lead into a 19-point win after an exceptional fourth quarter.

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Warden, Othello place high at Lady Jags Kickoff Invite

PUYALLUP — Warden and Othello placed high at the Lady Jags Kickoff Invite and Emerald Ridge High School in Puyallup.

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Prep roundup: 6 Chiefs make all-league for girls soccer

Moses Lake was rewarded for coming one win shy of a state tournament berth with six selections to the Columbia Basin Big Nine all-league soccer team.

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MOSES LAKE — Steals, blocks, deflections and turnovers highlighted Moses Lake's defensive effort against Walla Walla in the first half Saturday night.

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Sports roundup: Moses Lake boys split games

WALLA WALLA — Moses Lake split a pair of non-league games against Mid-Columbia Conference opponents.

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Royal captures second straight state championship

TACOMA — Kaden Jenks totaled 246 passing yards and 146 rushing yards, leading top-ranked Royal to its second straight undefeated season and Class 1A state championship 25-10 over Connell.

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Outside shooting the difference in Big Bend's loss to Multnomah JV

MOSES LAKE — The proficient outside shooting of Multnomah JV in the first quarter surprised even head coach Demetrius McQuarn.

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Prep roundup: Jessica Olson's 17 points lead Moses Lake past Southridge

KENNEWICK — Jessica Olson scored 11 of her game-high 17 points in the fourth quarter and Moses Lake opened its regular season with a 56-18 win at Southridge.

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Prep roundup: Best of the Basin on display at Moses Lake Jamboree

MOSES LAKE — For Moses Lake to compete with the best teams in the state, the less decorated wrestlers in the Chiefs’ lineup will need to take a leap.

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Young Chiefs in the midst of CBBN's new era

MOSES LAKE — It’s a new era in the Columbia Basin Big Nine.

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After three straight top-five finishes, Moses Lake eyes elusive state title

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake head coach Matt Strophy spoke of a “championship culture” during an afternoon practice over the Thanksgiving break.

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Moses Lake in a 'dogfight' for state hardware

MOSES LAKE — The up-tempo beat of The Notorious B.I.G.’s posthumous hit “Notorious B.I.G.” blared through the speakers inside Moses Lake’s wrestling room.

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Sports roundup: Othello's Dominique Martinez, Mariah DeLeon make college choice official

OTHELLO — Dominique Martinez and Mariah DeLeon have been playing softball together since they were nine years old.

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Explosive Big Bend NWAC East contenders

MOSES LAKE — On Oct. 30, Big Bend assistant coach Spencer Pingel posted a video of a scrimmage in Spokane on social media.

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Elly Johnson signs with University of New Orleans

MOSES LAKE — Elly Johnson — two-time district champion and 2016 state runner-up in the discus — recently signed her national letter of intent to throw for the University of New Orleans.

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Improved guard play key for Big Bend

MOSES LAKE — Used to facilitating a loaded Layton team in Kaysville, Utah, Big Bend freshman point guard Sunnie Martinez needed some prodding to unleash her offensive game during Tuesday’s half-court scrimmage.

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MOSES LAKE — At Big Bend Community College, the “student” in student-athlete does not just come first in name.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake 200 freestyle relay reaches consolation final

FEDERAL WAY — Moses Lake was able to reach the consolation final in the 200 freestyle relay at the state swim meet after some near-misses in earlier events.

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MOSES LAKE — Draven Nevarez sat in the end zone — arms raised with an incredulous look — as the referees signaled a turnover on downs.

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Prep roundup: Local football teams prep for playoffs

As the playoff schedule begins to ramp up for fall sports, the Columbia Basin has three football teams still alive in the postseason.

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Sports roundup: Ephrata drops state opener 3-0

ISSAQUAH — Ephrata allowed goal in the third minute and couldn’t recover against Liberty, losing its state tournament opener 3-0.

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Prep roundup: Moses Lake relay teams all-league

Moses Lake girls swim and dive had two relay teams earn all-league honors.

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Warden's offense sputters in loss to Naches Valley

WARDEN — Warden’s defense limited Naches Valley to just two scoring drives the entire evening.

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Late goal eliminates Moses Lake from postseason

WENATCHEE — Scrambling to tie the game late, Moses Lake had two corner kicks in stoppage time.

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Prep roundup: No. 5 ACH beats Cusick, earns state berth

COULEE CITY — Almira/Coulee-Hartline scored 28 unanswered points and beat Cusick 28-8, earning a berth in the Class 1B state tournament.

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Prep roundup: Warden's season ends in crossover game

SPOKANE — Bailey Whitney gave Warden an early lead in its winner-to-state game against Freeman, but the Cougars were eliminated from the postseason 4-1.

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Big Bend swept by Yakima Valley

MOSES LAKE — The trio of Nelly Korneychuk, Maddy Powers and Jacinda Fansher had six kills each, but it wasn’t enough as Big Bend was swept by Yakima Valley 25-10, 25-22, 25-12.

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Prep roundup: Warden beats Wahluke 4-1, keeps state tournament hopes alive

WARDEN — Bailey Whitney scored two goals and Warden bounced Wahluke from the postseason 4-1.

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Team effort pushes Moses Lake past Eastmont 1-0

MOSES LAKE — Down to their third goalie, Cora Bruneel and Taya Rogers knew Moses Lake’s defense had to play exemplary if they wanted to keep playing soccer this season.

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Moses Lake out of play-in stage with win over Sunnyside 3-0

MOSES LAKE — With Thursday's game still fresh in the minds of the Moses Lake players and coaching staff, 20 minutes without a goal against Sunnyside was no big deal.

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Prep roundup: Battle's big night downs Moses Lake

YAKIMA — Moses Lake’s five-game win streak was halted at West Valley.

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Warden loses district opener to Cle Elum 4-1

WARDEN — The gloom of Saturday morning's overcast sky seeped into the psyche of Warden during its district opener against Cle Elum-Roslyn.

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Denali Knowles scores twice; Moses Lake beats Sunnyside 4-1

MOSES LAKE — In a game that will be replayed Saturday afternoon for much higher stakes, head coach Ric Char and Moses Lake wanted to make a statement.

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Sports roundup: Moses Lake solid on Day 1 of districts

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake girls swim and dive advanced all three relays and eight swimmers to championship finals on the first day of the District 6 Championships.

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MOSES LAKE — Tony Esquivel, Wenatchee’s top pass catcher, walked into Lions Field with 473 receiving yards.

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Prep roundup: Few changes at the top of AP poll

Royal was one of three unanimous No. 1’s in this week’s Associated Press Washington High School Football Poll.

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Five first-half goals send Ephrata to district semis

Ephrata — In a year with a little less parity, Ephrata would not have been in the position it was in on Tuesday.

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Prep roundup: Othello misses opportunity at CWAC crown

ELLENSBURG — Othello had a chance to share the Central Washington Athletic Conference league championship with a win at Ellensburg, but the Bulldogs weren’t in a generous mood.

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Moses Lake clinches share of CBBN title, state berth with 38-0 win over Wenatchee

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake took care of rival Wenatchee — and received a little help from Eisenhower — to clinch at least a share of the Columbia Basin Big Nine league championship and a state tournament berth.

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Moses Lake's upset bid falls short on senior night

MOSES LAKE — Compounded mistakes have hurt Moses Lake this season.

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Prep roundup: Warden overcomes the elements, strict officiating to beat Highland 3-0

WARDEN — A downpour at the start the game didn’t affect Warden’s scoring in its final non-league contest against Highland.

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Moses Lake refocuses, beats Davis in four sets

MOSES LAKE — With the frenetic pace of volleyball, communication is key.

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Prep roundup: Ephrata outlasts Othello 1-0, creating a five-way tie for first

EPHRATA — Girls soccer in the Central Washington Athletic Conference continued to baffle Tuesday.

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Chiefs, Grizzlies tangle Friday for CBBN lead

MOSES LAKE — It’s pedigree versus potential Friday night at Lions Field.

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Moses Lake drops raucous match to Eastmont

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Chiefs have to scrap in CBBN

MOSES LAKE — Scrap.

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Moses Lake ready to compete in tough Big Nine

MOSES LAKE — Head volleyball coach Michael DeHoog watched intently from the sideline as his team scrimmaged during Thursday’s practice, offering instruction when compelled.

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Moses Lake still young, but experienced and talented

MOSES LAKE — A young team can be equally inspiring and frustrating.

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Royal tops 1A ranks in preseason AP poll

Reigning state champion Royal was the unanimous No. 1 ranked team for Class 1A in the Associated Press Washington High School Preseason Football Poll.

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A Show of Support

Pockets of people milled around the Ross parking lot Monday around 9 p.m.

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Wes Harrington 'real comfortable' in Moses Lake's offense

MOSES LAKE — Wes Harrington has the unflappable confidence needed in a starting quarterback.

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Demo derby kicks off Moses Lake Roundup

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Host Columbia Basin 2-0 at Babe Ruth World Series

EPHRATA — Competitor.

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Ephrata's Justin DeHoog makes River Dogs history with fourth World Series appearance

Typically, there are two kinds of leaders in athletics: the orator that can give an impassioned speech or those who lead by example, letting their play speak volumes.

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Aaliyah Enriquez, Building a record pitch by pitch

WARDEN — Throw after throw, Aaliyah Enriquez’s rise ball rose just a little too far and clanged against the backstop.

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Othello's future news coverage talk of council meeting

OTHELLO — The future of news coverage in Othello became clearer at Monday’s city council meeting.

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MLHS assistant principal reinstated by school district

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School Assistant Principal James Yonko was reinstated by the Moses Lake School District on Tuesday, nearly a month after the Grant County Sheriff’s Office did not recommend charges against the administrator for allegedly inappropriately touching a foreign exchange student.

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MLHS assistant principal reinstated by school district

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Chandler Fluaitt ready for a stellar senior season

MOSES LAKE — Every team needs one.

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Spuds sweep Flames at home

MOSES LAKE — A combined effort of dominant pitching and timely hits helped Central Washington complete its sweep of Hanford.

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Tyler Pagliarulo's walk-off single stuns Selah; Moses Lake earns split

MOSES LAKE — If only the season could go on a few weeks more.

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Moses Lake unbeaten on Day 2 of Pasco camp

PASCO — Moses Lake picked up seven more dual wins to go with no losses on the second day of the Pasco Redneck Camp.

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Moses Lake 7-2 after Day 1 of Pasco camp

PASCO — “Summer camps make winter champs,” or so the saying goes.

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Moses Lake girls basketball has solid summer

MOSES LAKE — With a revolving door of players, Moses Lake girls basketball was able to improve its scoring from last summer and put together a solid record.

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Spuds reach semifinals of Yakima Firecracker Tournament

YAKIMA — Central Washington bowed out in the semifinals of the Yakima Firecracker Tournament, finishing 2-3 overall.

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Moses Lake posts first shutout, earns split with Yakima

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake has inspired some optimism as of late after struggling through its first 20 games.

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Spuds rally to salvage split with Titans

MOSES LAKE — Central Washington scored four unanswered runs to salvage a split against Twin City Tuesday at home.

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Big Bend women's basketball to host camps

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend women’s basketball will host two camps for girls in second to ninth grade.

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Moses Lake Grid Kids modernizes, focuses on safety

MOSES LAKE — Over the past few seasons in the NFL, the Seattle Seahawks’ defense has become one of the fiercest units in the league.

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Spuds swept on the road by the Beetles

YAKIMA — Central Washington’s road woes continued after a pair of losses in Yakima.

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Spuds take one from Beetles

MOSES LAKE — Mistakes by the opposition in the field and from the mound allowed Central Washington to build a sizable lead in Game 1 of its doubleheader against Yakima.

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Moses Lake Walleyes earn split with Eastmont

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake ended a six-game skid in league play, splitting with Eastmont at home.

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Spuds drop two more to Outlaws

MOSES LAKE — An improved defensive effort wasn’t enough against Kennewick as Central Washington’s losing streak was pushed to five games.

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Central Washington swept at Kennewick

KENNEWICK — Central Washington dropped to 2-8 in league play after a pair of losses at Kennewick.

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Spuds settle for split with Pak

MOSES LAKE — Cain Valdez kept hitters, who terrorized the Spud merely 24 hours prior, off balance with breaking pitches and fastballs en route to five scoreless innings.

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River Dogs (White) drops a pair to NW Premier

EPHRATA — Columbia Basin’s 17U club couldn’t put together a solid performance in a twin bill with Northwest Premier.

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River Dogs grind out 2-3 record at NW Premier Tournament

SEATTLE — Playing with 9-10 players, Columbia Basin was able to grind out a 23 record at the 40-team Northwest Premier Tournament.

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Columbia Basin splits with Spokane

SPOKANE — Working with a makeshift roster, Columbia Basin was able to salvage a split against the Spokane Bandits.

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Pitching staff, timely hits help Central Washington outlast CdA

MOSES LAKE — Cameron Duke hadn’t pitched since he was “like 14,” but that didn’t stop the left-hander from contributing two innings of relief.

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Moses Lake swept by Kennewick 16U

MOSES LAKE — It was a shaky start for Moses Lake in its non-league doubleheader against Kennewick.

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Moses Lake exits state tournament on Day 1

SPOKANE — Innocuous mistakes are magnified under the lens of the state tournament.

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Softball headlines final weekend of high school varsity sports

It’s here.

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Ephrata's Kenedee Peters leads after Day 1 of state golf

RICHLAND — Reigning state champion Kenedee Peters overcame fast greens to finish on top of the leader-board after the first day of the State 2A Girls Golf Championship at Columbia Point Golf Course in Richland.

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Moses Lake wins fourth straight district title

MOSES LAKE — The hardest part of Moses Lake’s afternoon might have been actually receiving its trophies.

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Marnie Skinner inks with Iona College

MOSES LAKE — Marnie Skinner put the cap on a stellar senior softball season, signing a national letter of intent to Iona College.

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Moses Lake's offense hasn't missed a beat

MOSES LAKE — In theory, the departure of a four-time Offensive Player of the Year coupled with an entire infield should effect a team’s offensive production.

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Area all-league softball teams announced

With the serious success of Columbia Basin softball, the area was well-represented on all-league teams.

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Quincy rallies to stun Pullman in state opener 3-2

PULLMAN — Entering Tuesday’s first-round state tournament game against Quincy, Pullman had conceded one goal in its last nine matches.

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Moses Lake field athletes at the forefront

MOSES LAKE — For the past few seasons, Moses Lake track and field — especially the girls team — was highlighted by the sprinters.

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Warden rallies from 4-1 deficit to claim district title

MOSES LAKE — It’s difficult to pinpoint a single play as the deciding factor in a game.

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Warden sweeps Cle Elum-Roslyn, completes undefeated season

WARDEN — Warden softball had a novel idea before its season started.

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Big Bend baseball swept by Walla Walla

WALLA WALLA — In a doubleheader with serious playoff implications, Big Bend was swept on the road by Walla Walla.

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Chavez becomes first ML girls golfer to qualify for state in 28 years

WENATCHEE — For nearly three decades, Moses Lake wasn’t represented at the girls golf state championship.

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Moses Lake routs Wenatchee 12-0, extends win streak to 16

MOSES LAKE — Nikea Holman trotted up the first base line, thinking her blast to left field in the third inning was headed out of the yard.

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Moses Lake wraps up fourth straight CBBN title

MOSES LAKE — West Valley made Moses Lake work for its fourth straight Columbia Basin Big Nine league championship.

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Moses Lake splits dual meets in Yakima

YAKIMA — Moses Lake boys and girls track and field split its dual meet with Sunnyside and West Valley Thursday in Yakima.

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Moss goes the distance, Ephrata beats Quincy in district opener 4-2

EPHRATA — With two arms ready in the bullpen, Ephrata head coach Jason Laugen had a decision to make: stick with his starter Logan Moss for the final inning or bring in a reliever?

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Moses Lake routs West Valley, pulls within one win of CBBN title

MOSES LAKE — Heading into its match-up with West Valley last season, Moses Lake was a perfect 14-0.

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Big Bend stumbles against CBC, falls in NWAC East standings

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend tumbled down the standings of the NWAC East after a pair of losses to Columbia Basin.

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Ephrata wins crucial CWAC game at Othello

OTHELLO — The final Central Washington Athletic Conference baseball standings won’t be decided until the final out is recorded in the final game Saturday afternoon.

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Skinner, Ries dominate in sweep of Eastmont

MOSES LAKE — “I don’t think they’re used to the ball being put in play,” an Eastmont coach cracked Friday afternoon.

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Prep roundup: Ephrata edged by East Valley 2-1

EPHRATA — Armando Farias scored in the 75th minute, but Ephrata’s comeback fell short against East Valley 2-1.

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Warden routs River View, finishes 6-0 against SCAC East

WARDEN — At this rate, the South Central Athletic Conference might not let Warden rejoin next year.

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Warden sweeps Kittitas by way of walk-off

Warden benefited from a pair of walk-offs against Kittitas to complete its sweep.

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Warden splits with Kittitas

WARDEN — Shoddy defense and a lack of timely hitting doomed Warden in its 5-3 loss to Kittitas.

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Quincy retains Battle of the Basin trophy with 4-0 win

EPHRATA — “Guerrero! Guerrero! Do you want me to go get it?” Johan Farias shouted to his head coach as the referee readied his whistle.

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Warden routs Royal in doubleheader

ROYAL CITY — A solid day from the dish helped Warden complete a sweep of Royal on the road.

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Marnie Skinner, big second inning propel Chiefs past Pirates

MOSES LAKE — Give Moses Lake an inch and it will take a mile.

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Moses Lake blanks Sunnyside, ends skid

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake head coach Rian Allred finally got those two good halves he’d been searching for.

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Moses Lake finishes first run through CBBN with 5-0 loss to Wenatchee

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake’s first run through the Columbia Basin Big Nine was filled with peaks and valleys.

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Big Bend takes two from Spokane

MOSES LAKE — Blake Springer collapsed in a heap at second base, cramping after his latest double.

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Desmond Ortega's sac fly helps Moses Lake outlast Sunnyside

MOSES LAKE — Desmond Ortega did his job.

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Moses Lake overmatched in losses to Wenatchee

MOSES LAKE — Overmatched against a senior-laden Wenatchee squad, Moses Lake was swept at home.

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Moses Lake scores 39 runs combined in sweep of Sunnyside

MOSES LAKE — Peyton Ries’ first few starts of the season didn’t go as expected.

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Ephrata's Peters shoots 79 at ANA Junior Inspiration

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. — Ephrata golf standout Kenedee Peters wrapped up competition at the ANA Junior Inspiration in Rancho Mirage, California recently.

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Warden's Aaliyah Enriquez looks to build on strikeout record, become winningest pitcher in school history

WARDEN — Throw after throw, Aaliyah Enriquez’s rise ball rose just a little too far and clanged against the back-stop.

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Anthony Cortez's two goals lift Moses Lake over Eastmont

MOSES LAKE — Anthony Cortez was upset at halftime.

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Sophomore Richardson, freshman Bailey help Moses Lake complete sweep of Ike

MOSES LAKE — Entering this season, Moses Lake head coach Dave Gregory didn’t think his lineup would pack as much power as it did last year.

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Huge sixth inning powers Chiefs past Cadets

MOSES LAKE — Eisenhower almost escaped the sixth inning with minimal damage.

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Eddie Reyes leads Moses Lake to shootout win

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake’s faux shootout with Lewis and Clark last week seemed like a footnote after a 5-0 loss.

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Moses Lake drops two non-league games

MOSES LAKE — Summers spent on the Moses Lake Walleyes or Central Washington Spuds don’t quite compare to high school varsity.

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Moses Lake swept by Wenatchee

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake boys tennis had a shot at upsetting Wenatchee after No. 1 singles player Canon Gregoire dispatched Tobi Butler 6-0, 6-1.

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Moses Lake struggles to contain Goff, Lewis and Clark

MOSES LAKE — Saul Maciel drew a foul and came down hard near the left sideline.

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Jessie Loera named to WIBCA 4A All-State Team, Matt Strophy to coach

Moses Lake head coach Matt Strophy and point guard Jessie Loera just finished competing against some of the best Class 4A players in the state at the 2016 Hardwood Classic.

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Big Bend third at NWAC tourney

EVERETT — Big Bend bounced back from a letdown in the NWAC Tournament semifinals to claim third place.

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Moses Lake rallies to beat G-Prep 2-1

MOSES LAKE — The technical proficiency wasn’t quite there yet for Moses Lake, but the grit and determination was.

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Warden's Whitney and Mendoza ink with WVC

WARDEN — Brenna Whitney and Jenny Mendoza made for quite the duo on the field this season, guiding Warden to a district championship and a state tournament berth.

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Young Chiefs ready to start season

MOSES LAKE — Fresh faces dotted Larson Field during practice as Moses Lake prepared for its season-opening jamboree this Saturday.

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Moses Lake has chance to make history

MOSES LAKE — Dave Gregory has been coaching softball a long time,

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Moses Lake finishes fourth, Jessie Loera dazzles in final high school game

TACOMA - It was fitting that the last point of Jessie Loera’s high school career was the most important.

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Lady Chiefs go down swinging

TACOMA — In the throes of late-game execution, a team with a strong interior presence more often than not fares better than a team predicated on the perimeter.

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Moses Lake pulls away from Skyview, keeps season alive

TACOMA - A beast.

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Big Bend enters NWAC tourney as top team

MOSES LAKE — It will be a match-up of contrasting styles when Big Bend takes the court against Bellevue in its first-round NWAC Tournament game.

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Warden's Zach Askin inks with YVCC

WARDEN — Zach Askin worked toward this moment since he was a five-year-old.

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No. 1 Central Valley and No. 2 Moses Lake meet in state quarterfinals

MOSES LAKE — Surprised and frustrated is how Moses Lake head coach Matt Strophy described his reaction to the 4A Girls Hardwood Classic tournament draw.

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Jessie Loera named CBBN Player of the Year

MOSES LAKE — After leading Moses Lake to its first undefeated season and third straight district championship, point guard Jessie Loera was named the Columbia Basin Big Nine Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year.

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Warden gets crack at state tournament berth against LRS

When JR Delgado, Adam Richins, and Tanner Skone were seventh-graders the trio traveled to Lewiston, Idaho for an Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) tournament.

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Moses Lake and Chiawana meet again with state berth on the line

MOSES LAKE — Oftentimes at this point in the basketball season, when the field has been whittled down to 16 teams, the match-ups will be unfamiliar.

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BBCC routs WVC 100-76

WENATCHEE — Big Bend improved to 12-1 in the NWAC East after a blowout win against Wenatchee Valley.

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Othello's Anthony Ruiz, Quincy's Victor Tafoya CWAC all-league first team

Just two days after finishing his high school career as a three-time state placer, Anthony Ruiz (195) of Othello was named to the Central Washington Athletic Conference all-league first team.

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No. 2 Moses Lake girls three-peat as district champions

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake girls basketball improved to 22-0 and three-peated as district champions after wins over Wenatchee and Sunnyside.

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Dylan Morris wins state championship, Moses Lake second in team race

TACOMA — Dylan Morris was the consummate underdog.

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Warden crowns two individual champions, wins team title

TACOMA — His head coach, Brent Cox, and teammates teased Tyson Yamane throughout the season about his penchant for close wins despite being the top-ranked wrestler in Class B at 126 pounds.

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CWAC all-league teams announced

Four local boys basketball players were named to the Central Washington Athletic Conference all-league second team recently.

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MLCA pulls away from Wilson Creek in the fourth quarter

EPHRATA — In an otherwise tightly contested game, Moses Lake Christian Academy used a dominant fourth quarter to pull away from Wilson Creek and keep its postseason hopes alive.

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5 Cougars named all-league

With the district championship just days away, Warden was recognized with five players on the Central Washington 2B South all-league teams.

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Moses Lake eliminates Eastmont, moves on to semis

MOSES LAKE — For a stretch during its season, it looked as if Moses Lake would limp into the Columbia Basin Big Nine playoffs and be a one-and-done.

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No. 2 Moses Lake finishes regular season 20-0

MOSES LAKE — Ran the table.

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Moses Lake wins fourth straight regional title, sends nine to state

SPOKANE VALLEY — In the third round of his finals match against Mead’s Trevor Senn, Hudson Mauseth (170) knew his opportunity was close.

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Ephrata controls rebounds in district win over Wapato

EPHRATA — Madi Youngers and Harley Vanatta are buddies off the court and, so to speak, on the court as well.

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Cooper McCullough eyes return to state finals

MOSES LAKE — Cooper McCullough walked off the mat at the end of an exhaustive quadruple overtime 3-2 loss to Central Valley’s Bryson Beard in the state finals.

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No. 2 Moses Lake thumps Eastmont, moves to 19-0

MOSES LAKE — For the rest of the Columbia Basin Big Nine this season, the only thing worse than playing Moses Lake the first time has been playing Moses Lake the second time.

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Moses Lake hangs on against Eastmont

MOSES LAKE — In a game where Moses Lake struggled from the free throw line, it was fitting that the outcome was decided at the charity stripe.

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Strong contingent of Basin 2A wrestlers headed to regionals

SPOKANE — State berths will be up for grabs this weekend at the Class 2A regional in Spokane held at West Valley.

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Moses Lake shackles Sunnyside in second half

SUNNYSIDE — Locked in a tight game at halftime, 31-28, Moses Lake used its defense to cruise past Sunnyside for its 18th win in a row.

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Moses Lake second at districts, crown eight champions

YAKIMA — Leading up to the postseason, assistant wrestling coach Ron Seibel told the team it would need 20 wrestlers to compete for a district championship.

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Moses Lake solid on first day of district meet

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake head coach Tony St. Onge said his No. 1 goal of the district meet was to try and advance some of his young swimmers to the state meet.

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Ephrata withstands late Othello rally to keep playoff hopes alive

EPHRATA — The vibe inside the gym was off.

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Moses Lake relaxed heading into second meeting with Sunnyside

MOSES LAKE — Inspired by the creativity of the Monmouth bench players, Taylor Stephens, Alexya Sandmann, Maggie Strom, Morgan Yamane and Mikayla Chavez pantomimed a rowboat on the sideline while the “captain” signaled three points after Jamie Loera canned a deep jump shot during practice.

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Quincy unable to contain Tarryn Hart, Wapato

QUINCY — Over-matched against a talented Wapato team, Quincy fought for the first few minutes.

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Warden falls to fourth in CW2B South after losses to Waterville, Kittitas

WARDEN — Warden fell to fourth in the CW2B South league after losses to Waterville and Kittitas.

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No. 10 Warden pulls away to beat Kittitas

WARDEN — Head coach Wes Richins had a simple message for his team at halftime: attack.

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Moses Lake runner-up at CBBN league championship meet

MOSES LAKE — With two league champions and a host of swimmers placing, Moses Lake was able to finish runner-up to Wenatchee at the Columbia Basin Big Nine league championship meet.

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Quincy escapes with close win at Ephrata

EPHRATA — A little luck is sometimes needed to walk out of a hostile environment against a rival with a win.

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Big Bend stays undefeated in region with rout of WVC

MOSES LAKE — Recently, the “small ball” strategy has become en vogue all the way up to the NBA.

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Warden's Allycia Gonzales inks with Wenatchee Valley

WARDEN — Surrounded family, friends and coaches, Allycia Gonzales made the next step in her athletic career official Wednesday.

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Moses Lake's Danielle Garcia nearly misses state berth

EAST WENATCHEE — Unable to contend for the district championship and a team berth to state after finishing fifth in the Columbia Basin Big Nine, Moses Lake set its sights on nabbing one or two of the individual bids.

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Whitneys power Warden past Royal

ROYAL CITY — Brenna and Bailey Whitney put together solid performances to help Warden extend its win streak to five games.

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Moses Lake's longevity achieves unique stat

The history of Moses Lake wrestling isn’t difficult to find.

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Warden races past Soap Lake, Tonasket

WARDEN — Entering the weekend, Warden head coach Wes Richins felt some slight trepidation even though his team would be heavily favored against one-win Soap Lake and winless Tonasket.

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Chiefs stay on top of CBBN after wins over Panthers, Pirates

MOSES LAKE — Earlier in the season Wenatchee had hung with Moses Lake for a half, eventually succumbing to the relentless defensive and offensive pressure in a nine-point loss.

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Moses Lake CBBN champs after routing Ike

MOSES LAKE — Dylan Morris doesn’t get pushed around often.

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Vikings unable to climb out of halftime hole

MOSES LAKE — The second quarter of Big Bend’s game against Columbia Basin was a microcosm of the season as a whole.

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Ely scores 32 in Big Bend's win over CBC

MOSES LAKE — Jai Jai Ely found his rhythm early

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Warden posts seven pins in rout of Ki-Be

WARDEN — Out of the many maneuvers in the annals of wrestling, one stands apart in Brent Cox’s mind.

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Ephrata ends skid with win over Toppenish

EPHRATA — Ephrata head coach Brandon Evenson hates the term “must-win”.

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MLCA hangs on to beat Entiat, Yarbro posts triple-double

MOSES LAKE — Up by 12 points mid-way through the fourth quarter, Moses Lake Christian Academy looked to cruise toward a win over Entiat.

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Big Bend men's basketball wins big in Oregon

ONTARIO, Ore. — Offense was on full display in Ontario, Ore.

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Othello picks up several pins in win over Ephrata

OTHELLO — On a night where hall of fame inductee Ruben Martinez was honored, his former team made the old coach proud.

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Moses Lake exerts dominance over Chiawana, 52-6

MOSES LAKE — “On another level” is how Moses Lake head coach Jaime Garza described Hudson Mauseth’s wrestling.

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Grizzlies' guards too much for Chiefs in 67-57 defeat

MOSES LAKE — It’s simple math, really.

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Big third quarter sends No. 3 Moses Lake past No. 6 Sunnyside

MOSES LAKE — For the first 13 minutes, sixth-ranked Sunnyside controlled the tempo against No. 3 Moses Lake.

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Moses Lake falls to CDA in overtime

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake had its shot, figuratively and literally.

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Moses Lake HOF class announced

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake announced its 2015-16 hall of fame class Wednesday, which featured five athletes and one championship team.

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Japanese youth team shows off impressive skill-set

ROYAL CITY — 300.

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Jessie Loera scores 30 points in rout of Post Falls

MOSES LAKE — Something about Jessie Loera and big games just go together.

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Chiefs pull away from Trojans in the second half

MOSES LAKE — Cesar Sandoval’s three-point play late in the fourth quarter put the stamp on Moses Lake’s nonleague game with Post Falls.

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Moses Lake wins lopsided dual over West Valley 78-0

YAKIMA — Moses Lake took advantage of four forfeits by West Valley in a lopsided 78-0 win.

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Big Bend blow out alumni in final Floch game

MOSES LAKE — Head coach Mark Poth received a strong showing from Ryker Pierce, Mogga Lado, Keshawn Liggins, Leo Behrend and Riley Bruneel.

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Gonzaga commit Jessie Loera headlines athletes of the year

Mid-way through her final season at Moses Lake, Jessie Loera has put together a banner four years.

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Central Washington sweeps Wenatchee Valley to remain undefeated

MOSES LAKE - Jason Cole was nervous. It was his first time pitching with the Spuds and he was on to close Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Wenatchee Valley Apple Packers.

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Stopping the cycle of violence

MOSES LAKE - Central Washington kicker Jose Camargo milled around Home Center visiting with teammates and observing the furniture until he heard a familiar sound.

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CWU to scrimmage at Lions Field

MOSES LAKE - Kickoff for the 2015 high school football season is still a little under five months away.

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Big Bend's balanced scoring pushes team into semis

MOUNT VERNON - Big Bend women's basketball had five players score over 10 points in its opening round game of the Skagit Holiday Tournament against Northwest Indian College.

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LRS Bronco Cort Ruzicka named AP All-State for three positions

RITZVILLE - After advancing to the semifinals of the 2B state football playoffs this year, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos received more adulation when senior Cort Ruzicka was named to the 2B AP All-State Football Team at three different positions.

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Moses Lake finishes second at Tri-State Tournament

COEUR D'ALENE - Head coach Jaime Garza would've loved for Moses Lake to win the Tri-State Tournament for the first time in 20 years, but he will settle with being the best squad from Washington.

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Light and middle weights propel Warden past Chelan, 45-24

CHELAN - In a match between state tournament participants from a year ago, Warden's Miguel Canales defeated Angel Hernandez from Chelan.

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Big Bend handles South Puget Sound CC

OLYMPIA - Big Bend women's basketball was able to win handily over a short-handed South Puget Sound team, 87-35.

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Quincy wrestling shuts out Cascade

LEAVENWORTH - Quincy wrestling had little trouble with Cascade (Leavenworth), shutting out the Kodiaks in a dual on the road.

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Othello wrestlers help Basin City girl

OTHELLO - Before Othello began its wrestling matches Friday, Citlaly Chavarria was escorted to the center of the gym by wrestler Esmer Gomez.

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BBCC volleyball coach passes away

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College (BBCC) head volleyball coach Steve Duncan, 25, was found dead in his home at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, announced in a press release by the college.

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BBCC women host Mt. Hood in only home game of Dec.

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend women's basketball players might forget what home feels like for the first month of the season.

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Eastmont ends Moses Lake's undefeated season

EAST WENATCHEE - It was a battle of Columbia Basin Big Nine unbeatens Tuesday afternoon at Eastmont Lanes in East Wenatchee.

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Big Bend remembers Steve Duncan at celebration of life

MOSES LAKE - Steve Duncan made a distinct impression on those that had the pleasure of meeting him.

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Moses Lake records eight pins in rout of Eastmont

MOSES LAKE - The lights dimmed, "Eye of the Tiger" crackled in though the speakers and Moses Lake streamed into the gym.

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Moses Lake narrowly wins home meet

MOSES LAKE - It took every last point for Moses Lake boys swimming to win its first meet of the season.

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Senior-laden Tigers ready for run at postseason

EPHRATA - Experience is something Ephrata head boys basketball coach Brandon Evenson will not have to worry about.

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Moses Lake begins wrestling season with jamboree

MOSES LAKE - Wrestling was welcomed back by a raucous crowd at Moses Lake High School Tuesday night.

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ML girls overcome foul trouble, injuries against Southridge

KENNEWICK - Without starter Avery Clark, who was out sick, and guard McKenna Walker in foul trouble for much of the first half, Moses Lake girls basketball methodically stretched its lead over Southridge.

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Cougars compete at Othello Jamboree

OTHELLO - With a young group of players it takes time to develop consistency.

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Chiefs look to improve on top 10 finish

MOSES LAKE - The new swim facility at Moses Lake High School is complete, however, the boys swimming team is still taking shape.

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Big Bend 6th at SVC tournament

MT. VERNON - With a team comprised of mostly freshmen, the key for the Big Bend Runnin' Vikes to stay competitive this season will be consistency.

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Broncos stumble in semis

MOSES LAKE - Nothing lasts forever.

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Moses Lake rallies to remain unbeaten

MOSES LAKE - Leading by 157 pins, Moses Lake head girls bowling coach Billy Brice should've been relaxed heading into the final Baker game against Eisenhower.

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Warden Cougars like state title chances at B classification

WARDEN - Warden head wrestling coach Brent Cox didn't mince words about the expectation for his team this season.

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Warden sweeps Mabton on Senior Night

WARDEN - Warden (8-2, 10-4) gained momentum heading into the upcoming District 5/6 2B Volleyball Tournament and Ephrata High School this weekend with a sweep of Mabton (0-10, 0-14) in its season finale.

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CBBN title hopes washed away

WENATCHEE - On a rain-soaked night in Wenatchee the Moses Lake offense took a step back after four straight games of scoring over 30 points.

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Local sports roundup

YAKIMA - Big Bend volleyball picked up an important road win against Yakima Valley to stay in contention for the fourth playoff spot in the NWAC East region.

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BBCC swept by Walla Walla

MOSES LAKE - In its second to last home match of the season, Big Bend volleyball had a chance to score a crucial upset win against Walla Walla.

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Moses Lake struggles to keep pace with No. 1 Wenatchee

MOSES LAKE - Swimming against a team like Wenatchee - No. 1 in the state and enough depth that relay 'B' teams can beat 'A' teams - is never easy.

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Warden turns back Wahluke

WARDEN - Behind a pair of goals each from Jennifer Mendoza and Brenna Whitney, Warden sent off its two seniors with a win in their last home match.

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Gonzaga women's basketball team hosts camp, holds practice

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake community members and athletes got a chance to witness how a Division I women's basketball program goes about its business Monday night.

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Chiefs score 28 unanswered points in third quarter

MOSES LAKE - As the ball lofted toward the outstretched arms of Derek Crum all the senior defensive end could think was, "Don't drop it."

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Sports roundup

Heather Carbon breaks MLHS diving record

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Moses Lake handles Eastmont, wins eighth in a row

MOSES LAKE - Alysha Overland in the open field is something no defender wants to see.

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Big Bend swept by Spokane

SPOKANE - In its first match-up against Spokane, Big Bend was swept but pushed the Sasquatch to an historic third set that was scored 37-35.

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Moses Lake routs Sunnyside in McKenna Walker's return

MOSES LAKE - Despite incurring a rash of injuries this season, Moses Lake girls soccer has still strung seven wins in a row and remains atop the Columbia Basin Big Nine.

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Chiefs score win over Grizzlies

MOSES LAKE - After a difficult two-match stretch last week, Moses Lake volleyball scored a crucial road win against Sunnyside.

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District 6 swim meet moved back to CWU

MOSES LAKE - At the start of the fall sports season the District 6 Championships for girls swimming was scheduled to be held at Moses Lake High School.

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Moses Lake swept at home by Eisenhower

MOSES LAKE - The frustration was visible on head coach Michael DeHoog's face from the outset.

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Moses Lake girls swim holds first meet in new facility

MOSES LAKE - Despite still missing some new features and amenities, Moses Lake's new swim facility is something to behold.

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Big Bend rallies to beat WVC

WENATCHEE - Facing a 7-4 deficit in the fifth set, Big Bend volleyball knew a loss to Wenatchee Valley would greatly damage its playoff hopes.

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Alysha Overland's overtime goal ends Wenatchee's upset bid

MOSES LAKE - For just over 65 minutes, it looked like Wenatchee would pull off the upset.

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Chiefs drop road match to Panthers

WENATCHEE - Moses Lake volleyball (3-3, 3-5) went on the road Tuesday looking for a win over a premier Columbia Basin Big Nine opponent.

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Moses Lake takes eighth place at Mukilteo Invitational

MUKILTEO - Moses Lake took eighth place at the Mukilteo Invitational held at Kamiak High School recently.

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Defense, running game help Ephrata edge Grandview

EPHRATA - It was a moment quarterback Nathan Elliot said he had been working for his whole life.

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Warden rallies to rout Mabton

WARDEN - Mabton put a scare into Warden, scoring within the first couple minutes of the match, but the Cougars rallied to take Saturday's match 5-2.

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Nathan Ball runs rampant in Moses Lake win over Post Falls

POST FALLS, Idaho - Moses Lake running back Nathan Ball has been on a bit of a hot stretch, to say the least.

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Vikings split matches against Chukars, T-Wolves

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend showed flashes of head coach Steve Duncan's vision for the team.

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Overlands power Moses Lake past Davis

MOSES LAKE - Any coach would love to have a player as talented and athletic as Alysha or Stephanie Overland.

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Moses Lake girls swim outlasts Eastmont, 106-80

EPHRATA - Still waiting on its new pool, Moses Lake girls swim hosted Eastmont in Ephrata recently.

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West Valley (Yakima) Edges Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Facing West Valley (Yakima) - a team that hadn't lost a game against a Columbia Basin Big Nine opponent - was always going to be a tough task.

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Moses Lake swim meet against Eastmont moved to Ephrata

MOSES LAKE - It's been a frustrating start for the Moses Lake girls swim team.

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Columbia Basin Buddy Walk brings community together

MOSES LAKE - Bonnie Mohr's poem Living Life ends with the lines, "Recognize the special people you've been blessed to know. Live for today, enjoy the moment."

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Ephrata builds early lead, wins third straight Battle of the Basin

QUINCY - Despite both teams moving in the opposite direction, the latest iteration of the Battle of the Basin was not without drama.

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Chiefs use ground game, defense to rout Cadets

YAKIMA - Last week against Coeur d'Alene Moses Lake had difficulty establishing its run game.

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Warden sweeps Soap Lake, earns first league win

SOAP LAKE - Warden knocked off Soap Lake in its Central Washington 2B South opener in three games 25-17, 25-20, 25-23.

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Cougars drop third in a row

WARDEN - Warden girls soccer (2-3-1) dropped its third straight match Thursday against Connell, 3-1.

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ML girls swim clawed by Panthers

EPHRATA - Still without its home pool and facing one of the strongest swim teams in the state, it was tough going for Moses Lake girls swim.

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Moses Lake city council looks to amend industrial zone

MOSES LAKE - Just weeks after moving into a brand new space to accommodate its growing numbers, Freedom Wrestling Academy feared it might have to shut its doors.

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Moses Lake earns 3-3 draw against unbeaten Ferris

MOSES LAKE - Even the staunchest Moses Lake (2-1-1) supporter had to be surprised when the Chiefs led 3-1 against undefeated Ferris with just minutes to play.

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Moses Lake unable to stop CDA

MOSES LAKE - The reigning Class 5A Idaho state champions performed as advertised Friday at Lions Field.

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Chiefs D-line ready to terrorize

MOSES LAKE — Many people would say that the most important aspect of defense is the ability to pressure the quarterback.

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BBCC falls in NWAC opener

MOSES LAKE - Despite being down two sets, Big Bend volleyball would not quit.

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Moses Lake volleyball struggles against Ike

YAKIMA - Moses Lake volleyball (0-3) struggled in its Columbia Basin Big 9 opener against Eisenhower.

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Soap Lake rebounds in win over Liberty Bell

SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake earned its first win of the year with a five-game nail biter against Liberty Bell 25-27, 25-22, 29-27, 21-25, 16-14.

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Prep roundup: Soap Lake drops match to Lake Roosevelt

SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake entered Saturday's match against Lake Roosevelt looking for its first win of the season.

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Ephrata beats Othello for the first time in 17 years, 35-14

EPHRATA - A good majority of the Ephrata football players hadn't even been born when Jerry Maguire hit theaters in 1996.

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Moses Lake girls soccer scores first win of year

PUYALLUP - Moses Lake girls soccer (1-1) scored its first win of the season against Emerald Ridge, 2-1.

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Former Moses Lake wrestlers, coaches hold reunion

MOSES LAKE - Rainier Beach has basketball. Bellevue has football. Moses Lake has wrestling.

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Moses Lake downs Lewis and Clark in overtime, 19-16

SPOKANE - It's a rarity for a high school kicker to be good from 50 yards.

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Anna Yarbro, Naomi Verhage lead MLCA past Wilson Creek

MOSES LAKE - Any chance of a Wilson Creek comeback was promptly squelched by Moses Lake Christian Academy's Anna Yarbro.

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Grant and Adams county high school sports roundup

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Chiefs struggle at home against Lewis and Clark

MOSES LAKE - After a 3-0 loss at home against Lewis and Clark to open the season, Moses Lake head coach Ric Char isn't ready to hit the panic button.

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Moses Lake volleyball sets sights on state berth

MOSES LAKE - In a hostile environment against a strong Wenatchee front line, Moses Lake volleyball was within two points of a state tournament berth.

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Moses Lake's defense forces two turnovers in win over Suns

MOSES LAKE - It was by no means a pretty football game.

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BBCC 3-2 at Spokane Falls CC Invitational

SPOKANE - Big Bend volleyball's resurgence continued this past weekend at the Spokane Falls CC Invitational.

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Moses Lake girls swim looks to increase state qualifiers

MOSES LAKE - A year removed from sending one diver to state, Moses Lake girls swim is ready to have a larger representation at the last meet of the year.

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Warden Cougars make move to the 2B level

WARDEN - Warden is ready to erase the thought of last year's two-win season.

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Quincy hoping to make noise in CWAC

QUINCY - A chance for Quincy to snap a two-year playoff drought is going to be a tough go.

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Huskies ready to reclaim CWAC title

OTHELLO - The Othello Huskies have been a mainstay in the 2A state playoffs.

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Lind-Ritzville/Sprague ready to continue historic streak

RITZVILLE - At the 2B level, it doesn't get better than Lind-Ritzville/Sprague football.

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ACH looks to return to playoff contention

COULEE CITY - At the 1B level, sustained success is hard to come by.

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Soap Lake makes transition to 2B and 11-man football

SOAP LAKE - With six extra players on the field, passing windows and rushing alleys are going to tighten.

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Ephrata makes climb toward CWAC's elite

EPHRATA - Ephrata is right on the fringe of the CWAC's elite.

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Freedom Wrestling Academy unveils new building

MOSES LAKE - A new era for Freedom Wrestling Academy began Saturday when the club's new location was unveiled.

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Big Bend Vikings advance to semifinals of Highline Fall Classic

DES MOINES - Big Bend volleyball took its first step toward the playoffs this past weekend, beginning the season at the Highline Fall Classic.

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Moses Lake girls soccer looks to defend league and district championships

MOSES LAKE - It's always difficult for the sequel to outdo the original.

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Big Bend looks to break into the NWAC tournament

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend volleyball is right on the cusp of ending a playoff drought that has lasted a decade.

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Warden ready to use experience, depth to excel in new conference

WARDEN - After losing eight players to graduation and a few to fall softball, head coach Dennis Treat thrust several young players into starting roles for Warden volleyball last season.

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Freedom Wrestling Academy celebrates new gym

MOSES LAKE - Due to the need for more space to accommodate more wrestlers, the Freedom Wrestling Academy is changing locations.

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Former Moses Lake wrestlers holding first ever reunion

MOSES LAKE - The bond wrestlers share runs deep.

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Cougars on the Prowl

WARDEN - One win shy of a state tournament berth a year ago, Warden girls soccer hopes its move down to the 2B classification will help lengthen the Cougars' postseason run.

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BBCC fall and winter sports schedules announced

MOSES LAKE - Fall and winter sports schedules for Big Bend Community College athletics were announced Wednesday.

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Desert Dogs, River Dogs receive recognition

EPHRATA - Although neither the Desert Dogs nor the River Dogs were able to walk away with hardware at the 2014 Senior Babe Ruth League World Series, a few players from each team were still honored.

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Alabama Rawdogs defend Senior Babe Ruth World Series crown

EPHRATA - For three innings, Klamath Falls had the defending champions on the ropes.

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Dogs Out

Columbia Basin River Dogs lose to Team Cape Cod in Senior Babe Ruth World Series quarterfinals, 6-3

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Whalen ties for 7th at WJGA state tournament

SPOKANE - Ephrata's Aaron Whalen posted a 54-hole score of 223 and finished tied for seventh in the Boys 16-17 division at the 2014 Washington Junior Golf Association Boys State Championships at Manito Golf and Country Club.

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