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Local athletes play in Columbia Basin series senior all-star baseball game

MOSES LAKE — The Sports Council and All-State Baseball announced in a press release that they are hosting the sixth annual Columbia Basin Series Senior All-Star Baseball Game presented by Central Industrial Sales. This annual showcase brings together standout seniors and celebrates the accomplishments of student-athletes from throughout the region. …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 HOURS, 45 MINUTES AGO

Wildcats qualify 11 for Outdoor Championships

INDIANAPOLIS – Central Washington University Track and Field put out a statement Tuesday to announce that 11 student-athletes qualified for the NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships running from Thursday, May 21 through Saturday, May 23 in Welch Stadium at Emporia State University. Eight female track and field student-athletes qualified. Layla …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 6 DAYS AGO

Wildcats athletics reveals 2026 Hall of Fame inductees

ELLENSBURG — On Monday, Central Washington athletics announced in a statement the names for the 2026 athletic Hall of Fame class. Jean and Joe Adams (Spirit of Central), Catie Fry (Volleyball), Zak Hill (Football), and Dr. Richard Roux (Meritorious Service).
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 MONTHS AGO

Van Dyke signs contract extension through 2030

SEATTLE — Having led the Huskies to one of the most successful seasons in program history, Washington women's soccer Head Coach Nicole Van Dyke has signed a contract extension through the 2030 season, according to a statement by UW Athletics.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

Eggers, Grossman lead Eagles to Big Sky-Summit League sweep

VERMILLION, S. Dakota — The fourth quarter is where the excitement is for Eastern Washington women's basketball as they complete another comeback. Eastern defeated South Dakota 67-63 on Saturday afternoon to go 2-0 in the Big Sky-Summit League Challenge. The Eagles improve to 5-4 on the season, while USD falls …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO

Eagles fall to Sacramento State, focus on Senior Day finale

CHENEY – Eastern fell in straight sets to Sacramento State on Wednesday night, according to a statement from EWU athletics. The Eagles were led by Kalista Lukovich and Alyssa Radke with seven kills apiece, while Elle Bruegman anchored the defense with 14 digs. Eastern also continued to showcase one of …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Cai earns First GNAC Player of the Week honor of 25-26

ELLENSBURG — Central Washington University Women's Basketball senior guard Asher Cai opened the 2025-26 season with a big splash at the CCAA-GNAC Crossover to garner her the GNAC Women's Basketball Player of the Week the conference announced Monday afternoon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Dawgs close home slate with Michigan and UCLA

SEATTLE — The final home week of the season has arrived for the University of Washington Huskies volleyball, who host two must-win matches this Thursday and Saturday at Alaska Airlines Arena. Washington (11-15, 6-10 Big Ten) needs to win out to finish at .500 and have a shot at NCAA …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Northwest Sport Management Summit returns to CWU for sixth year

ELLENSBURG – The sixth-annual Northwest Sport Management Summit is returning to Nicholson Pavilion on Thursday, November 13, and anyone in the community is welcome to attend.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO

Buck’s penalty delivers Big Ten regular season championship to Washington

SEATTLE – In a moment 25 years in the making, the No. 17 Washington women's soccer team secured its first conference championship since 2000, according to a statement by University of Washington athletics. They claim the Big Ten Regular Season Championship with a 1-0 win over No. 15 Wisconsin at …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 MONTHS AGO

Wildcats host final home game in ranked matchup

ELLENSBURG – The Central Washington University Football Team (7-1) welcomes the 16th-ranked Angelo State Rams (6-2) for a Saturday evening matchup that could impact the playoff outlook for both teams, according to a statement from CWU athletics.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 MONTHS AGO

EWU men’s basketball launches 'Read Like an Eagle' program

CHENEY — Eastern Washington University Men's Basketball has taken its passion for teamwork and learning beyond the court with the launch of Read Like an Eagle, a community outreach program designed to inspire a lifelong love of reading among elementary students across the Spokane and Cheney school districts.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 MONTHS AGO

Cai, Coronado, Sims named to GNAC Preseason All-Conference team

PORTLAND, Ore. — Three Central Washington University Women’s Basketball student athletes were honored by the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Tuesday afternoon, being named to the GNAC Preseason All-Conference Team. Asher Cai, Annalee Coronado and Capri Sims were all announced as members of the GNAC Preseason All-Conference Team. Cai was selected …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO

EWU announces stadium renovations

CHENEY — Eastern Washington University Athletics announced they are beginning a series of projects to renovate Roos Field. The first step in this process begins with replacing the track, and EWU athletics held a ceremony for that project on Oct. 10. “The track facility will give our student athletes the …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO

Sports Schedule Oct. 1-8, 2025

COLUMBIA BASIN — Homecoming week is here for many of our local athletes in the Basin and with that comes some big home matchups. Check out who the local teams will face off against this week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 MONTHS AGO

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