No. 19 Cougars travel to New Mexico
PULLMAN – After taking down Utah State 49-28 at home last weekend, the No. 19 Washington State Cougars will travel to Albuquerque to take on the New Mexico State Lobos, a team that has won four of its last six games after an 0-4 start to the season.
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Eagles end season on the court
SOAP LAKE – Having lost to No. 4 Walla Walla Valley Academy in the second round of the 1B State Volleyball Tournament, the No. 13 Soap Lake Eagles dropped into the consolation bracket for a matchup against No. 12 Willapa Valley, who bested the Eagles 3-1 Wednesday night.
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Warden Cougars end volleyball season with 14-10 record
WARDEN - After rallying to defeat No. 10 Forks in the first round of the 2B State Volleyball Tournament’s consolation bracket, the No. 15 Cougars fell to No. 11 Davenport Wednesday morning.
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Cougars fall to Manson, defeat Forks at state tourney
YAKIMA – After clinching a state berth on Saturday, the No. 15 seed Warden Cougars faced a touch matchup in the opening round of the 2B State Volleyball Tournament on Wednesday, falling 3-0 to the defending state champion and No. 2 seed Manson.
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Eagles battle Pe Ell, Walla Walla Valley at 1B state tournament
YAKIMA — No. 13 seed Soap Lake opened the 1B State Volleyball Tournament with a win over No. 20 Pe Ell, advancing past the loser-out game with a 3-0 sweep of the Trojans. “They were ready to go,” Soap Lake Head Coach Niki Noble said. “They wanted to come out …
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Eagles reach state tournament for second straight year
SOAP LAKE — After defeating Entiat in the Central Washington 1B district tournament on Saturday, the Soap Lake Eagles will return to the 1B State Volleyball Tournament for the second consecutive season. The Eagles bested the Tigers 3-1 in the district consolation bracket. “We were really excited,” Head Coach Niki …
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Basin football roundup: Week 10
MOSES LAKE – Four local football teams are moving on to their respective state tournaments, while the 2024 season came to an end for seven Basin squads last weekend.
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Mavs fall to Kamiakin in state crossover
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake’s season came to a close on Saturday, falling 49-20 to Kamiakin at Lions Field in the 4A State Crossover round. Moses Lake led the game 20-14 at halftime but was outscored by 35 in the second half.
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Cougars advance to state with win over Kittitas
QUINCY – With a berth to the 2B State Volleyball Tournament on the line, the Warden Cougars defeated Kittitas 3-1 on Saturday morning in the 2B District 5 tournament at Quincy High School, qualifying for the state tournament for the second consecutive season.
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Warriors rout Dayton to earn state tourney run
COULEE CITY – A 30-point first quarter surged the Warriors in their district crossover win over Dayton Friday night, going on to defeat the Bulldogs 58-20 to advance to the 1B State Football Tournament. This is the ninth consecutive season the Warriors have qualified for the state tournament, including winning …
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Huskies win, move on to state tournament
OTHELLO – Tied at seven through the first 24 minutes, Othello shut Rogers (Spokane) out in the second half and added two touchdowns of its own to defeat the Pirates 20-7 Saturday afternoon, qualifying for the 2A State Football Tournament with the win.
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College Football Preview: After a bye, Cougars host Utah State
PULLMAN – Coming off their second bye week of the season, the Washington State Cougars host Utah State on Saturday to begin the stretch run of the 2024 regular season.
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Mavs win Big 9
MOSES LAKE – Playing complimentary football is key for any team to put together a playoff run; for the Moses Lake Mavericks, all three facets of the game have been playing well over the past month.
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State cross country participants released
MOSES LAKE — Thirty-nine local athletes will travel to Pasco for Saturday’s WIAA State Cross Country Championships meet at the Sun Willows Golf Course. The Royal girls, the Moses Lake boys and the Moses Lake girls all qualified as teams for the meet, while Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Royal and Wahluke …
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Mavericks qualify swimmers for state meet
MOSES LAKE — While Moses Lake finished third at last weekend’s Columbia Basin Big 9 district championship meet, the Mavericks will send several swimmers to the 4A State Swimming and Diving Championships later this month in Federal Way.
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Mavericks defeat Eastmont, finish third in league
MOSES LAKE — The Mavericks snapped a three-game losing streak in Saturday’s 3-0 win over Eastmont, scoring two goals in the second half to seal a win in the regular season finale. Moses Lake entered the match with several starting players out with injuries.
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Basin Football Roundup: Week 9
MOSES LAKE — Three local teams won outright league titles with wins last week, as Moses Lake, Othello and Royal each celebrated winning their respective leagues.
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Lions defeat Soap Lake 32-22
SOAP LAKE – After the Soap Lake offense scored touchdowns on its first two possessions, The MLCA/CCS defense held the Eagles to just eight points over the remainder of the game to earn a 32-22 win over Soap Lake.
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Mavs cross country makes history
MOSES LAKE – For the first time in program history, both the Moses Lake boys and girls cross country teams will run at next weekend’s state meet in Pasco. Both teams took second at Thursday’s Columbia Basin Big 9 district championship meet in Yakima.
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WSU Cougars take three-game win streak into bye
PULLMAN – Riding a three-game winning streak, the No. 22 Washington State Cougars will have their second bye week of the season in Week 10.
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Knights take down Kiona-Benton on senior night
ROYAL CITY — Missing three starters due to injuries, the Royal Knights put up a strong defensive performance in Tuesday night’s regular season finale against Kiona-Benton, defeating the Bears 1-0 while posting their eighth clean sheet of the season. Sophomore Maggie Frank scored the lone goal of the match, connecting …
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Maverick slowpitch takes fourth at state
YAKIMA – Moses Lake left last weekend’s 4A Slowpitch Softball State Tournament with hardware, as the Mavericks took fourth place in the classification with a 2-2 record at the tournament.
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Basin Football Roundup: Moses Lake, Royal post shutouts
MOSES LAKE – With the playoffs just a few weeks away, several local teams remain in contention to win their respective league titles this season.
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College football: WSU mounts late comeback
MOSES LAKE – Regional college football teams went 2-1 last week, with Washington State and Central Washington both claiming victories while Eastern Washington fell on the road in a rivalry matchup against Idaho.
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Eagles sweep Devils in regular season finale
WILSON CREEK -- Both Soap Lake and Wilson Creek closed out their regular seasons on Thursday night, as the Eagles came out with a 3-0 win on the road against the Devils.
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Warriors fall 30-24 to Wilbur-Creston-Keller
COULEE CITY – Wilbur-Creston-Keller ate up the bulk of the clock in Friday’s game against Almira/Coulee-Hartline, limiting the Warriors to just five offensive plays in the second half to pick up a 30-24 win over ACH.
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WA COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Cougars travel to San Diego State Saturday
PULLMAN – Winners of two straight games, the Washington State Cougars are preparing for yet another trip to The Golden State, taking on the San Diego State Aztecs Friday night on the road. WSU’s most recent win came last Saturday at home against Hawaii, winning 42-10.
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With year of experience, Vikings look to build off 2023-24
MOSES LAKE -- Coming off a 10-18 season last winter, the Big Bend men’s basketball team is bringing a more experienced roster to the floor when the season begins next month. “We’re ready to get back on the court and prove a lot this year,” sophomore guard Gideon Harris said. …
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Mavs fall 2-1 to Wenatchee on the pitch
MOSES LAKE – While the Mavericks had plenty of scoring opportunities late in the match, Moses Lake couldn’t overcome the one-goal deficit against Wenatchee and fell 2-1 to the Panthers on Tuesday night.
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Basin football roundup: Week 7
MOSES LAKE – Week 7 of football action across the state didn’t fare local squads well, as only Almira/Coulee-Hartline, Moses Lake, MLCA/CCS and Royal claimed victories on the gridiron this week.
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Big second inning surges Mavs past Wildcats for Big 9 title
MOSES LAKE – An offensive surge in the bottom of the second inning of Saturday’s Columbia Basin Big 9 district championship game helped push Moses Lake to an eventual 21-7 win over Eastmont, punching its ticket to the state tournament in the process.
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Broncos fall in three to Manson
RITZVILLE – Two strong volleyball teams from the 2B classification met on Saturday, as the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos fell 3-0 to the Manson Trojans in a rematch of last season’s 2B state championship game. “There was a lot of excitement,” LRS Head Coach Cari Galbreath said. “I think my team was …
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Mavericks dominate in 40-0 win over Eastmont
MOSES LAKE – From the opening kickoff to the final whistle, Moses Lake dominated in Friday night’s shutout win over Eastmont, snapping a two-game loss streak to the Wildcats with a 40-0 win on Lions Field.
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Warriors swept by Valley Christian
COULEE CITY – After a closely contested first set between Almira/Coulee-Hartline and Valley Christian, the Panthers went on to defeat the Warriors 3-0 on Thursday night, dropping ACH to 6-4 this season.
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Mavs defeat West Valley 3-1
MOSES LAKE – Thursday night’s 3-1 win over West Valley (Yakima) didn’t just move Moses Lake into third place of the Columbia Basin Big 9 standings – the Mavericks defeated the Rams for the first time in their program’s history, according to Head Coach Krystal Trammell.
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Moses Lake wins Big 9 slowpitch title
Moses Lake freshman Mya Martinez claps as she rounds second base after hitting a home run in the bottom of the second inning of Saturday’s Columbia Basin Big 9 district championship game. The Mavericks defeated Eastmont 21-7 in the game, advancing to the 4A State Slowpitch Softball Tournament. Coverage of …
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Volleyball roundup: Cougars lead EWAC East
MOSES LAKE – With district playoffs on the horizon, take a look at where local high school volleyball teams check-in on their respective league standings. Scores from Thursday night’s games were not available in time for press deadline.
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WSU’s Cougars return home to face Hawaii
PULLMAN – With last week's 25-17 road win over Fresno State, the Washington State Cougars sit at 5-1 at the midway point of the 2024 season, with the Cougars now set to welcome Hawaii to Pullman on Saturday. “It’s a great team win,” WSU Head Coach Jake Dickert said of …
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Mavericks slowpitch to host Big 9 title game
MOSES LAKE – After splitting a doubleheader with the Eastmont Wildcats in the regular season finale last Thursday, Moses Lake will host Saturday’s Columbia Basin Big 9 district championship game after edging out Eastmont in the run differential tiebreaker. “I think they were ready to compete,” Head Coach Mike Hofheins …
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‘The kids are excited for this stretch of the season’
COULEE CITY – Riding a three-game winning streak, the Almira/Coulee-Hartline football team is preparing for a challenging stretch of league games to close out the regular season, facing off against Wellpinit (5-1), Wilbur-Creston-Keller (6-0) and Odessa (5-0) over the next three weeks.
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Mavs cross country running well
MOSES LAKE – Both the Moses Lake boys and girls cross country teams have had successful outings over the previous weeks, with each team claiming high finishes at recent meets. “They’re starting to come into stride,” Head Coach Larry Dagnon said. “Their training is caught up, they’re dropping times, mentally …
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Huskies withstand Ephrata rally, win 35-13
EPHRATA – After the Huskies took a 21-0 lead into the halftime locker room, Ephrata scored on its first two offensive drives of the third quarter to cut the lead to one score, and the Tigers were once again driving to begin the final frame of Saturday’s Central Washington Athletic …
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Gridiron Roundup: Big wins for several local squads
MOSES LAKE – Blowout wins were a common theme on Friday night, as ACH, Moses Lake, MLCA/CCS and Royal all claimed wins by more than four scores. Check out this week’s gridiron roundup to see how local teams fared, including two games that featured teams from Grant and Adams counties.
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Mavericks sweep Sunnyside, improve to 6-3
MOSES LAKE — Thursday night’s 3-0 sweep of Sunnyside improved the Mavericks to 4-3 in the Columbia Basin Big 9 this fall and 6-3 overall, as Moses Lake began its second run through the league. The Mavericks were coming off a bye and hadn’t taken the court for a match …
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Cougars take down LRS in OT
RITZVILLE — Despite trailing by two scores early in the second quarter, the Warden Cougars were able to tie the game at 21 by the end of regulation Friday night against Lind-Ritzville/Sprague, eventually defeating the Broncos 29-21 in overtime. “We adjusted going into the second half, and I love how …
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'It all starts this week'
PULLMAN — With the bye week now behind them, the Washington State Cougars will continue their slate of Mountain West games on Saturday, now preparing for a road tilt against Fresno State.
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Maverick girls soccer aims for postseason push
MOSES LAKE — Strong performances on defense, along with a tight-knit team bond, have allowed the Moses Lake girls soccer team to get off to a 6-2-1 start to the season, as the Mavericks look to continue their push for the postseason during their bye this week. “They’ve been doing …
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Mavs stay unbeaten in league, sweep West Valley
MOSES LAKE – The Mavericks celebrated senior day by sweeping the West Valley (Yakima) Rams on Tuesday afternoon, winning by scores of 18-5 and 18-3 in the doubleheader. In between games, Moses Lake seniors Jenika Balderas, Eryn Eckenberg and Paige Richardson were all honored with family members on the field …
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Mavs defeat West Valley and Sunnyside, reach 3-0
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake swimming team picked up its third win of the season last Thursday in a dual meet against West Valley (Yakima) and Sunnyside, earning a 112-49 win over the Rams and a 132-11 win over the Grizzlies.
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Gridiron Roundup: local squads continue to win
MOSES LAKE – Eight of the 11 teams from the Columbia Basin boast winning records through the first five games of the 2024 season, led by Othello and Royal continuing their unbeaten starts with wins over East Valley (Yakima) and Cashmere, respectively.
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Huskies defeat East Valley 26-13
OTHELLO – After surrendering a touchdown on East Valley’s opening drive, the Othello Huskies rallied to defeat the Red Devils 26-13 on Friday night, improving to 5-0 this season with the win.
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Cougars best River View 28-6
WARDEN – The Cougars notched their first league win of the season on Friday night, defeating River View 28-6 to improve to 4-1 midway through the season. Warden scored touchdowns on their first two offensive drives, as the Cougars shut out the Panthers in the first half. “It came down …
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‘Hard conversations’ for Cougs during bye week
PULLMAN – With a road loss against No. 21 Boise State in the rearview mirror, the Washington State Cougars are using this week’s bye as a time for self-reflection after suffering their first loss of the season, Head Coach Jake Dickert said at a press conference Wednesday.
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Jackrabbits host Quincy Invitational volleyball tournament
QUINCY – Volleyball teams from across the state gathered in Quincy for last weekend’s Quincy Invitational, an annual volleyball tournament that was hosted by the Jackrabbits last Saturday.
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Knights win fourth straight, defeat College Place 2-0
ROYAL CITY – Royal's winning streak stretch to four in a row with Tuesday night’s 2-0 shutout of College Place, as the Knights scored late in both halves to leave their home field with the win. “This is a big game for us; all these games at home, against teams …
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Warden volleyball preps for league schedule
WARDEN – Monday’s non-league volleyball matchup between Warden and Othello ended in a 3-1 win for the Cougars on their home floor, coming back to defeat the Huskies after dropping the first set.
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Eagles defeat Republic, improve to 6-0
The Eagles improved to 6-0 on the court with Saturday’s 3-0 sweep of Republic, defeating the Tigers with set scores of 25-10, 25-23 and 25-17. It’s the second time Soap Lake has played against Republic this season, having previously won 3-0 on the road on Sept. 10.
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Gridiron Roundup: Othello, Royal remain unbeaten
MOSES LAKE – With three previously unbeaten teams taking their first losses last week, only Othello and Royal still post undefeated records through the first month of the football season.
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Knights defeat Leopards 49-21
ROYAL CITY – While the Knights jumped out to an early four-score lead in the first quarter of Friday’s game against Zillah, the Leopards battled back to cut the Royal lead to two possessions in the second and third quarters before the Knights eventually pulled away with a 49-21 win.
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Eagles suffer first loss of season to Wellpinit
SOAP LAKE – The Eagles suffered their first loss of the season on Thursday night, falling 46-12 at home against Wellpinit in a non-league matchup. What began as a back-and-forth matchup quickly developed into a big Wellpinit win, as the Redskins scored 32 consecutive points to close out the first …
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Cougars open Mountain West slate at Boise State
PULLMAN – Coming off a comeback win at home against San Jose State, the Washington State Cougars travel to No. 25 Boise State in their first true road test of the 2024 season. The Broncos enter the game at 2-1 having defeated Portland State 56-14 the week prior.
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Warriors survive comeback bid, defeat College Place 3-2
MATTAWA – After College Place tied the match at three late in the second half, Wahluke responded with two goals in two minutes to seal a 5-3 win over the Hawks, improving to 3-2 on the season. Wahluke bounced back from a 2-0 loss to Royal last week with Tuesday’s …
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Cougars improve to 3-0 with road win over Tonasket
WARDEN – After finishing 4-6 a season ago, the Warden Cougars have begun the 2024 season with a 3-0 mark with wins over Medical Lake, Mossyrock and – most recently –Tonasket.
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Gridiron Roundup: Five local teams remain unbeaten
MOSES LAKE – Five local teams remain unbeaten through the first three weeks of the 2024 season, with Ephrata, Othello, Royal, Soap Lake and Warden post unblemished records. Read along for a recap of Basin squads in their Week 3 action.
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Huskies defeat Grandview
OTHELLO – The Othello defense pitched a shutout in Friday night’s league win over Grandview, defeating the Greyhounds 41-0 in their home stadium. “We had a good week of practice, we needed to come out and play a little cleaner,” Othello Defensive Coordinator Kevin Hale said. “When we play clean, …
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Broncos off to strong start in 2024
RITZVILLE – The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague volleyball team has begun its journey to return to the 2B state championship game with a 4-0 mark this season, picking up wins over Reardan, Columbia (Burbank), Warden and Davenport to begin the year.
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Tigers defeat Jacks in Battle of the Basin
EPHRATA – Ephrata improved to 2-0 this season with Friday’s 33-0 home win over Quincy in the Battle of the Basin, capitalizing off Jackrabbit turnovers to claim the win despite the two teams finishing with a similar amount of total yards.
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Gridiron Roundup: Local squads tackle Week 2
MOSES LAKE - Several Columbia Basin football teams have started the 2024 season strong with winning records. While a few have suffered losses, the season is far from over. Here's a snapshot of games and records established in week two:
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Mavs run strong at Iolani
MOSES LAKE – For the Mavericks, it wasn’t all just sunshine and beaches at the Iolani Cross County Invitational Saturday, a highly competitive meet bringing teams from across the country to Hawaii. Moses Lake’s boys team took ninth out of 30 teams in the championship meet, while the Maverick girls …
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Warriors improve to 2-0 with win over Garfield-Palouse
COULEE CITY – The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors defeated Garfield-Palouse 54-28 on Saturday to improve to 2-0 to begin the season, holding the Vikings to just six points until the third quarter and intercepting three passes in the win. The win follows a 60-8 win over Cusick the week prior.
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The cost of play: The price of running a small-town summer baseball team
COULEE CITY — Many coaches and athletes know that working on their craft in the off-season is key to building a successful program – for the Almira/Coulee-Hartline High School baseball team, many of those players are taking the field this summer to play for the ACH American Legion Senior Baseball …
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WSU, UW renew Apple Cup rivalry Saturday
PULLMAN – The 116th playing of the Apple Cup will have quite a different feeling once Washington State and Washington meet at Lumen Field in Seattle on Saturday.
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Mavs defeat Othello 2-1
MOSES LAKE – Tuesday night’s non-league girls soccer match between Moses Lake and Othello was called early after an Othello player suffered an injury in the 72nd that required an ambulance to come onto the field.
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Under new HC, Mavs girls swim and dive splashes into 2024
Coming off three consecutive top 10 team finishes at the 4A Girls State Swimming and Diving Championships, this year’s senior-heavy Maverick girls swimming and diving team has a new leader from the pool deck, in Moses Lake alum Tony Preston.
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Gridiron Roundup: Local squads go 8-3 in opening weekend
MOSES LAKE – Football season officially kicked off across the state last week, with nine of the Columbia Basin’s 11 teams opening the season on the road on Friday night. Read along for scores from each game, as well as statistics and highlights.
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Tigers stun Prosser, win 15-14
EPHRATA – After stalling for much of the evening, the Ephrata offense woke up in the fourth quarter to lead a comeback victory over visiting Prosser in Friday’s season opener, defeating the Mustangs 15-14 after scoring two touchdowns in the final five minutes of the game.
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Young Warrior team looks to build off 2023
MATTAWA -- The 2024 Wahluke girls soccer team is looking to improve from its 7-9-2 finish from a season ago, when last year’s young Warrior team saw their season end in the South Central Athletic Conference district tournament’s consolation bracket.
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Young Mav slowpitch team prepares for season
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake has qualified for each of the four state slowpitch softball tournaments since the WIAA sanctioned the sport in 2018; this season, it’ll come down to having the youth on the team stepping into new roles.
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Huskies to field new starters as they aim for strong season
OTHELLO – After falling in the Central Washington Athletic Conference district tournament to Prosser, the Othello girls soccer team will feature plenty of new starters when they take the field this fall.
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New-look Warriors aim to return to state tournament
COULEE CITY -- Entering the 2024 season riding a fourth-place finish at the 1B State Volleyball Tournament, the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors will have plenty of players in new, starting roles this fall, but the desire to get back to the state tournament is still there.
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‘We need to become that team again’
RITZVILLE – At this time a year ago, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague volleyball team was on the court preparing for a season where the Broncos eventually took second in the 2B classification; now, they’re using last year’s finish as motivation entering the 2024 season.
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After ending 32-year state drought, Eagles return veteran team in ‘24
SOAP LAKE – The 2023 season was a special one for the Soap Lake volleyball team; the Eagles reached the 1B State Volleyball Tournament for the first time in 32 years, winning their play-in game against a higher seed. This year, the Eagles want to build off last year’s success.
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Fall Sports Preview hits stands Friday
With teams returning to the practice field – and courts – over the previous weeks, it’s an exciting time for high school sports across the Columbia Basin. The Columbia Basin Herald’s Fall Sports Preview runs in Friday’s edition of the paper, highlighting local cross country, girls soccer and volleyball teams.
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Moses Lake wrestling groups to host fundraising golf tournament
MOSES LAKE — A golf tournament helping raise money for the Moses Lake Wrestling Club and Moses Lake High School’s boys and girls programs returns next month, fundraising to assist with travel costs and gear for its wrestlers.
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Local squads clash at preseason jamboree
MOSES LAKE – With the start of the 2024 football season just a week away, local squads from Moses Lake, Ephrata and Royal gathered at Lions Field Friday for a preseason jamboree, allowing players to face competition before the scoreboard gets turned on. “These jamborees, they’re optional, but they’re the …
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Young but experienced Warden team prepares for '24
WARDEN -- After seeing 11 seniors graduate from last year’s roster the Warden Cougars bring a team of 28 players into the 2024 season, including several young players who received playing time a season ago.head coach
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Mavs aim to return high-scoring offense in 2024
MOSES LAKE -- Coming off an 8-2 season where the Mavericks finished one game shy of reaching the 4A State Football Tournament, Moses Lake is looking to field yet another high-flying offense on the field in 2024.
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MLCA/CCS looks to build off success in inaugural season
MOSES LAKE -- Fresh off a 7-2 season in its inaugural year, the Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School football team is looking to recapture the success found in the 2023 season.
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‘They’re definitely capable of doing some really good things this year’
ROYAL CITY -- Deep playoff runs are nothing new for the Royal Knights, who have finished atop the 1A classification in seven of the previous eight state tournaments, including each of the previous four seasons.
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‘Making state isn’t enough’
COULEE CITY -- Two years removed from hoisting a state championship trophy, the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors return an experienced roster hoping to make another run in the 1B State Football Tournament.
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Broncos place emphasis on health in 2024
RITZVILLE -- One of the challenges the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos encountered in the 2023 season was staying healthy, with several key players missing time in what eventually led to a 5-5 campaign. This year, there’s an emphasis on the health aspect of the game, and it starts in practice.
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Cougars prep for season-opener against Portland State
PULLMAN – A long off-season ends for Washington State on Saturday, as the Cougars prepare to host Portland State in the 2024 season's opening game. “To finally be here, there’s just so much excitement for our team, our coaching staff, hopefully our university, our fan base – it’s all come, …
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CBBRC to host Patriot Fall Classic Race
MOSES LAKE – The Columbia Basin Barrel Racing Club will host its third classic race of the year early next month, with the Patriot Fall Classic Race coming to the Ardell Pavilion at the Grant County Fairgrounds.
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Football coming soon
MOSES LAKE -- High school football practices across the state began on Wednesday, as teams prepare for the upcoming 2024 season.
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Golf tournament benefitting Run the Dam comes to Electric City
ELECTRIC CITY – Those looking for a charity golf tournament next month can make the trip up to Electric City for the Swing for the Good charity golf scramble, hosted by Jess Ford and benefitting Run the Dam.
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GALLERY: Moses Lake Roundup 2024
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Roundup has come and gone, but the rodeo left plenty of memorable performances for spectators to remember.
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Sustained success
EPHRATA – Gearing up for a competition is all about being in the right mentality, no matter the sport. Ephrata resident and Royal High School band and choir director Erich Mietenkorte draws influence from being a musician – taking away the experience of performing on a stage and translating it …
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BMX tracks raise more than $16,000 at Race for Life
MOSES LAKE — More than 100 riders hit the Larson BMX Track on Sunday for Moses Lake BMX’s Race for Life, part of a series of races across Eastern Washington raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. “It was an awesome weekend,” Moses Lake BMX Track Operator Jeff Niehenke …
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Hoopfest continues to grow post-pandemic
SPOKANE — More than 4,700 teams took to the streets of downtown Spokane for Hoopfest 2024 last month, the largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament on the planet that features nearly 400 basketball courts littered across the streets of Spokane. “It’s always one of the best times of the year,” said Riley …
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New high in entries at Moses Lake Roundup
MOSES LAKE — Nearly 600 entries were made into the 81st Moses Lake Roundup, marking a new high in both contestants throughout the weekend of competition.
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‘We just really want to keep kids in the arena’
MOSES LAKE – For the Grant County Youth Equine Program, the Grant County Fair is just about the busiest time of the year. “Most of my kids do all the events,” said Becky Shay, founder and president of the GCYEP. “There’s some that don’t, it just depends on how their …
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'We just want to be the best team possible at the end of the year'
MOSES LAKE – The Mavericks will have a new head coach leading the way from the bench this boys basketball season, with Craig Groth set to take over the program after years as an assistant coach.
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Quincy Special Olympics sees strong first year
QUINCY – When a Special Olympics team was announced as coming to Quincy, co-Coordinator Yesenia James said there was a positive reaction among residents hearing the news. “They were saying, ‘Finally, something’s happening!’” she said.
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Recreational youth soccer league begins soon
MOSES LAKE – Youth soccer players will have another opportunity to take the field this fall, with the Moses Lake-based Universe Soccer Academy preparing for its fall soccer league.
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Race for Life Series kicks off Friday
MOSES LAKE – BMX tracks on Washington’s east side will be busy this weekend for the Race for Life Series, a collaboration between Spokane BMX, Walla Walla BMX, Columbia Basin BMX and Moses Lake BMX to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
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'Quincy has always bounced back and forth'
QUINCY – Sixty-three high schools across the state will compete in the 2A classification of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association once the school year begins this fall. One of those schools will be the Quincy Jackrabbits, who spent the last four years in the 1A classification.
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All-American
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – Moses Lake’s Hunter Blackman left last month’s National Junior Olympics at Texas A&M with All-American honors, placing seventh in the ages 17-18 decathlon with 5,867 points.
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BMX Track adding lights
MOSES LAKE – Soon the Larson BMX Track will be able to extend its racing season, as the track is installing light poles to illuminate the track after the sun begins to set.
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Busy weekend on the mats
MOSES LAKE – It was a busy weekend for the Moses Lake wrestling program, having hosted both the Chasing Gold wrestling camp and the Duals in the Desert, which brought in wrestlers from across the Basin and beyond. The Chasing Gold camp featured instruction from two Moses Lake High School …
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14U Rage take fourth at NAFA Summer Nationals
NEWBERG, Ore. -- The 14U Washington Rage took fourth at last weekend’s North American Fastpitch Association Summer Nationals tournament in Newberg, Oregon, closing out the summer season with some hardware.
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ACH Legion’s season closes at AA state tournament
HARTLINE – Almira/Coulee-Hartline’s summer baseball season came to close in the American Legion Washington AA State Tournament last week, falling 4-2 to the Yakima Valley Peppers in the semifinals of the Division B bracket.
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RISING JUNIORS: Quincy’s Pierce Bierlink
QUINCY – After taking over the starting point guard position as a freshman in the 2022-23 season, Quincy rising junior Pierce Bierlink helped lead the way to both regular season and district titles for the Jackrabbit boys basketball team during his sophomore season, taking home the Caribou Trail League most …
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Big Sky commissioner on FCS playoffs, NCAA antitrust settlement
SPOKANE -- The NCAA antitrust settlement, FCS playoffs and conference realignment were among the topics covered at the July 22 State of the Conference address by Big Sky Commissioner Tom Wistrcill. Oh, and the conference’s new deal with ESPN, which begins in 2025.
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Mentoring on the gridiron
MOSES LAKE – A large collection of youth football players gathered on the Moses Lake High School practice fields this week for the Mav Youth Football Camp, bringing out children from kindergarten through eighth grade to learn from current Moses Lake football players.
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ACH Legion opens with 3-1 mark at AA state tourney
SPOKANE VALLEY – The American Legion Baseball Washington AA State Championship began on Saturday, with Almira/Coulee-Hartline advancing on through their side of the bracket at University High School in Spokane Valley. “We haven’t proven anything – there's no reason to come into this state tournament being nervous, you just have …
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16U Sixers close out summer season
SPOKANE – The 16U Central Washington Sixers wrapped up the summer with an appearance at the Gonzaga Midsummer Classic, going 2-2 on the weekend to finish the season with a 27-10 overall record. “The boys were confident; we knew the tournament we were coming into that we were going to …
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CAA to host bowling fundraiser
MOSES LAKE – Community Athletics and Activities will be hosting a fundraiser at Lake Bowl in Moses Lake on August 9, the organization’s second fundraising event in a two-week span.
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Red Raiders wrap up summer 2024 season
OTHELLO – The Red Raiders saw their season end in last weekend’s AA Area 4 district tournament, falling 12–5 to Hanford after the Flames took a 9–1 lead through the first three innings.
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RISING JUNIORS: Moses Lake’s Brady Jay
MOSES LAKE – Maverick quarterback Brady Jay has high aspirations for his junior season with Moses Lake. “I want to win league, go undefeated, go on a state run, throw for 3,500 yards, 45 touchdowns in the regular season and keep my picks to under six,” the rising Moses Lake …
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Run defense a focus for Eagles in 2024
SPOKANE – While Eastern Washington’s offense is looking to build off significant strides made during the 2023 season, the Eagle defense is looking to turn itself around after surrendering the second-most points in the Big Sky last fall.
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Eagles bringing experienced offense into 2024
SPOKANE – There was an excited energy regarding the Eastern Washington offense at Monday’s Big Sky Media Days, with the unit that finished third in both total yards and points scored bringing a veteran group to the field in 2024.
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‘We had baserunners in traffic all night’
SPOKANE – The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Senior Legion baseball team locked up a berth in the AA State Tournament with a fourth-place finish in the Area 3 AA district tournament over the weekend, where they went 4-1 in games to reach next week’s state competition.
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Red Raiders fall to Walla Walla at districts
YAKIMA – The Othello Red Raiders opened the American Legion AA Area 4 district tournament on Friday night in Yakima against Walla Walla, falling 14-6 to the Bruins after Walla Walla put up an eight-run bottom of the fifth inning.
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RISING JUNIORS: Royal’s Jill Allred
ROYAL CITY – Royal pitcher Jill Allred carried a significant load for the Knights this spring, pitching every inning of the softball season during their 1A state title run.
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New mats coming to EHS wrestling room
EPHRATA — Ephrata High School wrestlers will be practicing on a new mat when the 2024-25 season rolls around, as the Ephrata School Board approved the purchase of new wrestling mats for the EHS wrestling room last month.
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Red Raiders fall to Walla Walla
WARDEN – With districts beginning at the end of the week, the Othello Red Raiders wrapped up their regular season with a game against Walla Walla on Tuesday, falling to the Bruins 14-6 at Warden High School. The game, originally scheduled as a doubleheader, was played as a nine-inning standalone …
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14U River Dogs win North Washington tournament
EPHRATA – The 14U Columbia Basin River Dogs went 3-0 over the weekend to claim the Babe Ruth 14U North Washington State Tournament at Johnson-O'Brien stadium in Ephrata, defeating the 14U Moses Lake All Stars 12-0 in the title game on Sunday.
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ACH Legion wins division title
HARTLINE – Saturday’s sweep of Ferris allowed the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Senior Legion baseball team to clinch a division title, finishing the regular season 16-0 and winning the Area 3 AA National Division.
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River Dogs defeat Penticton for home tourney win
MOSES LAKE – The 18U AAA Columbia Basin River Dogs emerged victorious from their home tournament this weekend, defeating Penticton 9-7 in the championship game of the River Dog Memorial Tournament.
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14U softball tournament hits Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – Seventeen softball teams from across the state – and one from Idaho – competed in the USA Softball of Washington 14U B State Tournament in Moses Lake this weekend, hosted at Larson Playfields and the Paul Lauzier Athletic Complex.
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Legion continues win streak
HARTLINE – The Almira/Coulee-Hartline AA Senior Legion baseball team kept the wins coming on Friday night, winning both games against Gonzaga Prep AA at the Hartline Ball Fields. The wins come after another doubleheader sweep on Monday, where ACH Legion defeated Shadle Park.
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Moses Lake hosts baseball, fastpitch tourneys
MOSES LAKE - The Columbia Basin River Dogs hosted the River Dog Memorial Tournament over the weekend with a variety of teams coming into town to face off on the diamonds at Big Bend Community College. While the temperatures were high, the athletes pushed through. Check out full coverage coming …
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River Dogs to host River Dog Memorial Tournament this weekend
MOSES LAKE – Local baseball fans can make the trip to Big Bend Community College to watch the River Dog Memorial 19U Tournament this weekend, featuring the AAA 18U Columbia Basin River Dogs and four other teams from across the state and into Canada.
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14U Rage take second at Fun in the Sun tournament
KENT – The 14U Washington Rage took home second place from last weekend’s USSSA Fun in the Sun tournament in Kent, winning the first two games of bracket play to reach the championship game. Last weekend’s tournament followed a month-long recess from games for the team, who still practiced during …
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Red Raiders sweep AA River Dogs in Tuesday doubleheader
MOSES LAKE — On a hot Tuesday evening at Larson Playfield, the Othello Red Raiders took down the AA 18U Columbia Basin River Dogs in both games of a doubleheader, winning the first game 12-2 before riding out to a 13-4 win in the nightcap. “We felt pretty good,” Othello …
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Success on the diamond
MOSES LAKE – After leaving the 2023 1A State Softball Tournament with a second-place finish, the Royal Knights had high aspirations for this year’s edition of the tournament.
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Soaring Eagles tourney off to good start
SOAP LAKE — The Soaring Eagles 3-V-3 Basketball Tournament was held on the court at Smokiam Park on Saturday, hosted by the Soap Lake Prevention Coalition with assistance from various other groups around the area. “It was the first year that we’ve held it, and it was quite a success,” …
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16U Sixers win CWU Summer Series
ELLENSBURG – The 16U Central Washington Sixers came out on top of last weekend’s 15/16U Central Washington University Summer Series, winning all three of their games in pool play before going 2-0 in bracket play on Sunday. The Sixers played in the 16U Summer Series the weekend prior as well, …
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River Dogs go 3-1 in pool play at Wood Bat Classic
MEAD – The 18U AAA Columbia Basin River Dogs went 3-1 in pool play at last week’s Spokane Wood Bat Classic, falling one game shy of reaching Saturday’s bracket play. Columbia Basin wrapped up pool play with a 5-3 win over Lakeside Recovery, capitalizing off a four-run top of the …
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ACH Legion takes down Freeman
ROCKFORD – The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Senior Legion baseball team got its seventh and eighth wins of the summer season in a doubleheader sweep of Freeman on Tuesday, defeating the Dawgs 12-2 and 18-8 on the road. The doubleheader came 10 days after ACH’s previous outing.
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‘We try to keep a real diverse collection in here’
MOSES LAKE – Opened less than a year ago, 3rd Ave Antiques provides a look into the past through the various items collected by the store's five co-owners, who each have their own items of interest when collecting.
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Red Raiders claim two wins
WARDEN – Playing at Warden High School while Othello’s field is being renovated, the Othello Red Raiders defeated the Vakima Valley Blues in both games of Tuesday’s doubleheader, winning 8-2 and 15-4 to improve to 4-6 this summer.
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Two Moses Lake wrestlers compete at 14U women’s national duals
WESTFIELD, Ind. – Two wrestlers from the Moses Lake Wrestling Club were on the 14U Washington Girls team that took second in Greco-Roman and fifth in freestyle at last month’s USA Wrestling Women’s National Duals in Indiana.
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Please Hit Straight golf tournament continues to grow
WARDEN – Golfers around the Columbia Basin gathered at Sage Hills Golf Club for the third annual Please Hit Straight golf tournament Saturday, raising money for the Warden High School wrestling program.
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16U Sixers go 2-2 at CWU Summer Series
ELLENSBURG – The 16U Central Washington Sixers went 2-2 at last weekend’s Central Washington University Summer Series, defeating Rock Creek Underclass and the Kitsap County Rebels Blue but suffering losses to RSP Underclass and the Washington A’s 15U Showcase.
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Huddleston wins WA Golf Men’s Amateur Championship
MOSES LAKE – Woodland native Dane Huddleston’s score of 66 in the final round was enough for him to capture a title at last week’s WA Golf Men’s Amateur Championship at The Links at Moses Pointe, finishing with a total gross score of 202 and three strokes ahead of the …
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16U Sixers take on RSP
MOSES LAKE – The 16U Central Washington Sixers took on RSP Baseball 16U Friday morning at Big Bend Community College as part of the Central Washington University Summer Series. RSP earned a 4-3 win over the Sixers in extra innings.
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Ephrata grad takes mound in state all-star baseball game
EPHRATA – Ephrata graduate Cody Black wrapped up his high school career by taking the mound in one final baseball game last weekend, suiting up for Team Rainier in the Washington All-State Baseball Series in Yakima.
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Senior Legion baseball roundup: June 28, 2024
MOSES LAKE – Senior Legion baseball teams from Coulee City, Moses Lake and Othello have been hitting the diamond over the past few weeks, competing in league games and tournaments around the state.
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STRENGTH: Jason Hilzer
RITZVILLE – Jason Hilzer has been coaching football, wrestling and baseball at Lind-Ritzville/Sprague for nearly a quarter of a century, assisting and leading the way in battles on the gridiron, wrestling mat and the diamond.
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RISING JUNIORS: MLCA/CCS’s Johnny Ferguson
MOSES LAKE – While tip-off of the fourth/sixth-place game at the 1B Boys State Basketball Tournament was an early one for the Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School boys basketball team, sophomore Johnny Ferguson wasn’t going to let the Lions finish the year with a loss.
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WA Golf Men’s Amateur Championship tees off in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – The 2024 WA Golf Men’s Amateur Championship teed off at The Links at Moses Pointe Tuesday morning, bringing in amateur golfers from across the state, as well as some from Idaho, Oregon and Canada.
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West defeats East in Earl Barden Classic
YAKIMA – Saturday’s Earl Barden Classic in Yakima saw the West end the East’s four-game winning streak in the all-state football game, taking home a 34-7 win while stifling the East’s offense.
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ACH Legion sweeps East Valley
COULEE CITY – The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Senior Legion baseball team swept the East Valley Knights in Friday’s doubleheader in Coulee City, following up a 16-5 win with a come-from-behind 8-3 win over the visiting Knights. The Warriors improved to 4-0 in the summer season with the win, though head coach Mike …
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GALLERY: The pets of ACPR
OTHELLO – Adams County Pet Rescue in Othello has numerous dogs and cats available for adoption. Each of these animals is looking for a new home to join.
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QPD’s Harder receives Carnegie Hero Fund Medal
QUINCY – U.S. Congressman Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., presented Quincy Police Department Sgt. Stephen Harder with the Carnegie Hero Fund Medal on Thursday afternoon at Quincy City Hall, recognizing Harder for an act of extreme heroism in 2023.
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Suds ‘N Sun to feature 3-on-3 basketball tournament
SOAP LAKE – Part of the Suds ‘N Sun festival in Soap Lake on July 6 will be a 3-on-3 basketball tournament hosted by the Soap Lake Chamber of Commerce and the Soap Lake Prevention Coalition, aiming to bring awareness to the danger of vaping for youth through a day …
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Four basin football players to play in Earl Barden Classic
YAKIMA – Four Columbia Basin high school graduates will suit up on the gridiron for the last time in their high school careers on Saturday, playing in the Earl Barden Classic at East Valley High School in Yakima.
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RISING JUNIORS: Almira/Coulee-Hartline’s Caden Correia
COULEE CITY – Like many student-athletes who hail from small towns, Almira/Coulee-Hartline sophomore Caden Correia spends his school year donning the Warrior uniform in three different sports. However, there’s one sport that stands out to him – baseball.
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River Dogs aim to continue to gel on the diamond
EPHRATA – The 2024 summer baseball season is in full swing, with the 18U Columbia Basin River Dogs continuing to learn to play with one another through the early weeks of the season.
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Three Sixers teams take titles at Pete Doumit Memorial Tournament
MOSES LAKE – More than 20 teams gathered at Larson Playfield in Moses Lake over the weekend for the 2024 Pete Doumit Memorial Tournament, where 48 total games were played in 9U, 10U, 11U and 12U divisions from Friday through Sunday.
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Spring gridiron gallery
MOSES LAKE – Football players from around the Basin gathered at jamborees last week, capping off spring practices with live scrimmages against other squads from around the area.
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ACH, Soap Lake wrap up spring practices with jamboree
COULEE CITY – Spring football practices came to a close Friday for Almira/Coulee-Hartline and Soap Lake, capping off with a jamboree hosted by the Warriors and attended by five other eight-man football squads from across the east side of the state.
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Royal’s Scroggins receives High School Broyles Award
ROYAL CITY – Royal Defensive Coordinator Jeremy Scroggins received the High School Broyles Award for Washington, the Washington State Football Coaches Association announced on social media last week.
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Moses Lake Special Olympian throws out first pitch at Mariners game
SEATTLE – When Moses Lake resident Kassandra Sandgren was told she could throw out the ceremonial first pitch at a Seattle Mariners game, she couldn’t believe it.
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Local squads clash in spring football jamboree
ROYAL CITY — There are still a few months to go until the scoreboard gets turned on and teams step onto the field for Friday night lights, but local football squads from Moses Lake, Royal, Wahluke and Warden hit the field for their spring jamborees on Tuesday afternoon in Royal …
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MLCA/CCS’s Wiser takes the podium at state track
MOSES LAKE — While MLCA/CCS’s Rebecca Wiser hasn’t reached high school yet, the Lion eighth grader has already started to leave her mark on the track. Wiser took fourth in the 3,200-meter run at last month’s 1B State Track and Field Championships in Yakima, completing the event with a personal-best …
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‘Overwhelmed with emotions’
ROYAL CITY — For their final time as high schoolers, 119 Royal High School seniors walked onto David Nielsen Memorial Field for the RHS graduation ceremony Friday evening, for a program to recognize their achievements made during four years of high school.
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'It definitely hasn’t been the easiest ride, but it has been the most memorable'
COULEE CITY – Twenty-four Almira/Coulee-Hartline High School seniors received their diplomas at Saturday’s graduation ceremony at the Paul Lauzier Activity Center in Coulee City, celebrated by classmates, school faculty, family members and past ACH graduates.
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2024 college baseball roundup
MOSES LAKE — While a handful of baseball teams around the country are still competing, the 2024 baseball season has come to a close for regional colleges. Read along for a look at where Big Bend, Central Washington, Gonzaga and Washington State finished this spring.
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Running to college: Moses Lake’s Salas Tepale signs to run with Spokane Falls
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake senior Ambar Salas Tepale signed to run both cross country and track with Community Colleges of Spokane on Thursday, becoming the third Maverick runner to advance to the collegiate level this year.
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Royal softball earns WIAA Team of the Month
ROYAL CITY – Just under two weeks after coming out on top of the 1A State Softball Tournament, another award came in for the Royal softball team – the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association’s Team of the Month award for May.
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Warriors walk the stage
COULEE CITY – Twenty-four Almira/Coulee-Hartline High School seniors received their diplomas at Saturday’s graduation ceremony at the Paul Lauzier Activity Center in Coulee City, celebrated by classmates, school faculty, family members and past ACH graduates.
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Royal celebrates class of 2024
ROYAL CITY – For their final times as high schoolers, 119 Royal High School seniors walked onto David Nielson Memorial Field for the school’s graduation ceremony Friday evening, for a program to recognize their achievements made during four years of high school.
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Moses Lake wins Kings of the Columbia tournament
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake came out on top of last weekend’s Kings of the Columbia 7-on-7 football tournament, defeating Chiawana 30-14 in the championship game. In last year’s tournament, Moses Lake fell 28-27 to Richland in the championship game.
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Moses Lake Scorpions qualify for Spring Games
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Scorpions soccer team travels to Tacoma for the Special Olympics’ Spring Games this weekend.
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Driven Tiger: Ephrata's Roberts closes out high school career on high note
EPHRATA – Making his third appearance at the 2A State Track and Field Championships, Ephrata senior Hayden Roberts knew he wanted to close out his high school career with a high placement at state.
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Spring all-league lists released
COLUMBIA BASIN – Nearly 300 athletes and coaches from around the Columbia Basin were named to their respective all-league lists during the spring sports season. Read along for a full list of selections, including numerous player of the year awards.
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Dru Gimlin tournament returns to Quincy
QUINCY – The sounds of dribbling basketballs echoed through the streets of downtown Quincy on Saturday, as players of all ages gathered for the Dru Gimlin 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament.
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DIAMOND RECAP 2024
MOSES LAKE – Baseball and softball seasons have come and gone across the Columbia Basin, with state tournaments wrapping up last weekend. Read along for a look at where teams finished in their leagues, as well as districts and state tournaments.
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Basin golfers swing strong at state
COLUMBIA BASIN – Four golfers finished in the top 10 of their respective state golf tournaments last week, including a state champion and a runner-up from Almira/Coulee-Hartline and Ephrata.
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State track and field results
MOSES LAKE – Five state championships were won by local track and field athletes at last week’s State Track and Field Championships, hosted in Tacoma for 4A-2A teams and Yakima for 1A-1B teams.
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Title secured: Knights win 1A softball championship
RICHLAND — The Royal offense exploded to put up 16 runs on the board in Saturday’s 1A state championship game against No. 6 seed Seton Catholic, as the No. 8 Knights defeated the Cougars 16-4 in six innings to take home their first state championship in fastpitch softball.
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Huskies go 3-2 at state tournament
SELAH – No. 9 seed Othello went 3-2 at last week’s 2A State Softball Tournament in Selah, picking up wins against No. 8 Olympic, No. 14 Enumclaw, No. 12 Lynden but suffering losses to No. 1 Sedro-Woolley and No. 2 North Kitsap. The Huskies’ opening game of the tournament was …
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Cougars take second in 2B softball tournament
YAKIMA — Reaching their first state championship game in program history, the No. 6 seed Warden Cougars fell 13-5 to No. 1 Adna, placing second in the 2B State Softball Tournament.
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Cougars defeat Broncos in 2B softball first round
YAKIMA – The first round of the 2B State Softball Tournament saw a matchup of teams from the Columbia Basin, with the No. 6 seed Warden Cougars mounting a comeback to defeat the No. 11 seed Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos 6-4 on Friday. LRS led the game 2-0 through the fourth inning.
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Royal bests Cedar Park Christian in 1A semifinals
RICHLAND – The No. 8 seed Royal Knights got back to the 1A State Softball Tournament’s championship game after defeating No. 4 Cedar Park Christian 6-4 in the semifinal on Saturday morning, capitalizing on a four-run bottom of the first to take an early lead. Royal bested No. 1 seed …
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Cougars take second in 2B softball tournament
YAKIMA – Reaching their first state championship game in program history, the No. 6 seed Warden Cougars fell 13-5 to No. 1 Adna, placing second in the 2B State Softball Tournament.
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Knights fall to Overlake in 1A title match
RENTON – A late goal allowed No. 4 seed Overlake to defeat No. 3 Royal in Saturday’s 1A boys soccer state title game in Renton, with the Owls saving a Royal penalty kick in second-half stoppage time to seal the 1-0 victory.
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Knights open state playoffs with win over Klahowya
RICHLAND – No. 8 seed Royal opened up the 1A State Softball Tournament with a win against No. 9 Klahowya on Thursday, defeating the Eagles 10-0 at Columbia Playfields in Richland. “I think the girls were confident and really meshing well after four games on Saturday at districts,” Royal Head …
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Track and field state begins
Local track and field teams began state competition on Thursday, with 4A, 3A and 2A teams competing at Mt. Tahoma High School in Tacoma and 1A, 2B and 1B teams traveling to Yakima to compete at Eisenhower High School. Results from the meets will be included in the Columbia Basin …
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Six Basin squads reach state softball tournaments
COLUMBIA BASIN – It all comes down to this; six Basin softball teams qualified for their respective state softball tournaments, with games being hosted in Richland, Selah and Yakima beginning Thursday afternoon. Read along for a look at where teams were seeded in their brackets as well as a look …
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From player to coach
ROYAL CITY – When Ali Stanley graduated from Covenant Christian School in the spring of 2023, she anticipated playing collegiate softball locally in Moses Lake, suiting up for the Big Bend Vikings.
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Moses Lake’s Gephart signs with CWU
MOSES LAKE – Friends, family and coaches gathered in the gymnasium at Moses Lake High School to celebrate senior Sylvie Gephart signing her letter of intent to run cross country and track and field at Central Washington University on Tuesday afternoon.
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Jacks close out 2024 season
VASHON – The No. 10 seed Quincy Jackrabbits traveled across the Cascades to begin the 1A Boys State Soccer Tournament over the weekend, opening with a 2-1 win over No. 7 Toppenish before seeing their season coming to a close with a loss to No. 2 Vashon Island.
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26 Basin golfers swing on to state
COLUMBIA BASIN – Twenty-six Basin golfers will travel across the state for their respective State Golf Championships, held at courses in Liberty Lake, Spokane, Chehalis and Tumwater.
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Knights reach final four with shootout win over Seton Catholic
ROYAL CITY – Penalty kicks determined the winner of Saturday’s 1A Boys State Soccer quarterfinal match between No. 3 seed Royal and No. 11 seed Seton Catholic, with the Knights advancing to the state semifinals with a 3-1 shootout win over the Cougars.
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ACH defeats Northport, reaches state semifinals
WENATCHEE – Runs were hard to come by in Saturday’s 1B State Baseball Tournament quarterfinal matchup between No. 3 seed Almira/Coulee-Hartline and No. 6 Northport, but the Warriors advanced to the state semifinals with a 1-0 win over the Mustangs.
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Wahluke falls to Seton Catholic in state playoffs
ROYAL CITY – Wahluke’s season came to a close on Friday night, after the No. 6 seed Warriors fell to No. 11 Seton Catholic in the second round of the 1A Boys State Soccer Playoffs in Royal City. Seton Catholic scored two goals in the first half, eventually winning the …
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Knights defeat Meridian in state tourney
ROYAL CITY – The No. 3 seed Knights opened the 1A Boys State Soccer Tournament with a win over No. 19 Meridian on Friday, defeating the Trojans 1-0 to advance to Saturday’s quarterfinal round.
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Last Stand Rodeo back for 72nd year
COULEE CITY — The PRCA Last Stand Rodeo returns for its 72nd outing this May, hosted at the Coulee City Rodeo Grounds. The three-day rodeo is hosted over Memorial Day weekend, beginning the night of May 24. “The only year we didn’t have the rodeo was the year Mount St. …
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Talented on the field, and in the classroom
COULEE CITY – The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association announced its academic state champions for the spring sports season on Tuesday, with the Almira/Coulee-Hartline baseball and softball teams both posting the highest team average GPA in each sport.
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Quincy, Royal and Wahluke soccer begin state playoffs
COLUMBIA BASIN – Three Basin soccer teams will hit the field for the state tournament, all of which are 1A squads; Royal, Wahluke and Quincy.
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Moses Lake, ACH baseball heads to state
COLUMBIA BASIN – After advancing through their respective district tournaments, both the Moses Lake Mavericks and Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors qualified for their respective State Baseball Tournaments. Read along for a look at upcoming matchups for both squads.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 MONTHS AGO
Huskies defeat Tigers for CWAC title
SELAH – A five-run bottom of the fifth inning helped surge No. 1 seed Othello past No. 3 Ephrata in Tuesday’s Central Washington Athletic Conference district championship game, as the Huskies moved on to the 2A State Softball Tournament with a 12-5 win over the Tigers.
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Four Mavs sign to play college softball
MOSES LAKE – Four Maverick softball players signed on to continue both their athletica and education careers at the collegiate level on Monday, and were celebrated by friends, family, coaches and teammates. Moses Lake seniors Trinity Nations, Emmie Olsen, Morgan Ross and Mikayla Schwartz were celebrated at the softball field …
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Four Mavs sign to play college football
MOSES LAKE – The gymnasium at Moses Lake High School was crowded on Monday afternoon, as numerous fellow players, coaches, friends and family gathered to watch Maverick seniors Caleb Jones, Hayden Throneberry, Joel Middleton and Kyson Thomas sign on to play college football. “It’s like a dream come true,” Thomas …
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Eagle boys tennis wins league title
SOAP LAKE – In just the fourth season since returning to the courts, the Soap Lake boys tennis team came out on top of last week’s Central Washington B league tournament, headlined by Xavier Gonzales-Robinson reaching the finals in singles and Francisco Ortega and Logan Northup making the doubles finals.
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Basin sports schedule May 15-21
COLUMBIA BASIN – Check out this week’s sports schedule, featuring local baseball, golf, soccer, softball, tennis and track and field events. This schedule will be updated at columbiabasinherald.com as teams progress through their respective district and state tournament brackets.
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Knights defeat Wahluke in SCAC district final
TOPPENISH – The second half of Saturday’s South Central Athletic Conference district championship game came to a wild finish, as the Royal Knights overcame a late game-tying goal by Wahluke to defeat the Warriors 3-2 in Toppenish. “This is an every year back-and-forth, back-and-forth with these guys, and to lose …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 MONTHS AGO
Mavs softball team wins Big 9 title
MOSES LAKE – Splitting Friday’s road doubleheader against Eastmont was enough for the Moses Lake softball team to lock up the Columbia Basin Big 9 league title, winning the first game 2-1 before falling 15-4 in the nightcap. “After our previous three tough games – against West Valley and Othello …
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Huskies reach CWAC district title game with win over Selah
OTHELLO – The No. 1 seed Huskies defeated No. 4 Selah 13-0 in Saturday’s Central Washington Athletic Conference district semifinals, advancing to the district championship in Selah on Tuesday. “With Selah, you never really know (what to expect),” Othello Head Coach Alyssa Martinez said. “They can say ‘We’re not our …
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Tigers open postseason with win over Prosser
EPHRATA – The No. 3 seed Tigers dominated in Thursday’s Central Washington Athletic Conference district tournament game, defeating No. 6 Prosser 14-0 in five innings. “We have a problem with us getting ahead of ourselves and thinking past the certain game that we’re playing, so we were really (focusing) in …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Mavs win Big 9 baseball title, punch ticket to state with win over Eastmont
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks are once again moving on to the 4A State Baseball Tournament, having defeated Eastmont 8-2 in Friday’s Columbia Basin Big 9 district championship game in Moses Lake.
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Maverick softball wins league title
EAST WENATCHEE – Moses Lake clinched the Columbia Basin Big 9 softball league title with Friday’s 2-1 road win over Eastmont, locking up home-field advantage in next weekend’s Big 9 district tournament.
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Mavs boys win Big 9 track title, girls finish second in league
MOSES LAKE – The 2024 regular season was a successful one for the Moses Lake boys track and field team, as the Mavericks clinched their first Columbia Basin Big 9 team title with last week’s win over Eisenhower.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
BASIN SOCCER ROUNDUP: Three teams clinch state bids
COLUMBIA BASIN – Three Basin squads have qualified for their respective boys state soccer tournaments, as district tournaments wind down to a close.
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Wahluke advances to district final, state with win over Toppenish
MATTAWA – It took a penalty shootout to determine the winner of Tuesday’s South Central Athletic Conference district tournament semifinal, where Wahluke outscored Toppenish 4-2 in penalty kicks to defeat the Wildcats 3-2. Wahluke surrendered two second-half goals that sent the match into overtime.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Mavs sweep West Valley, split Big 9 title with Eastmont
MOSES LAKE – Friday’s sweep of West Valley (Yakima) locked up a share of the Columbia Basin Big 9 title for Moses Lake, defeating the Rams 5-2 and 5-3 on the road.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
BMX tracks collaborate for 2024 events
MOSES LAKE — BMX tracks across the country have been preparing over the past month for the opening of their respective seasons, including tracks in Moses Lake and Spokane. “We worked hard through the off-season, meeting a couple of times a month to get prepared for the season,” Moses Lake …
BASINBUSINESSJOURNAL | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Mavericks defeat Huskies 5-1 in non-league battle
OTHELLO – A three-run home run from sophomore Emmie Olsen gave Moses Lake the lead for good in Monday’s non-league matchup with the Othello Huskies, eventually taking down the Huskies 5-1 on the road. “We pitched phenomenally, we executed some small ball really well and played a full, complete team …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Preview: Mavs split Big 9 title with Eastmont
MOSES LAKE – Friday’s sweep of West Valley (Yakima) locked up a share of the Columbia Basin Big 9 title for Moses Lake, defeating the Rams 5-2 and 5-3 on the road.
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Jacks defeat Manson in postseason opening round
QUINCY – The Jacks opened the postseason with a 1-0 win over Manson in the 1A District 6 tournament, surviving a late Trojan comeback bid. Down 1-0 in second-half stoppage time, the Trojans had a run on the Quincy net, later leading to a penalty attempt. The shot missed, firing …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Huskies win over East Valley
OTHELLO – A three-run bottom of the second inning helped push Othello over East Valley (Yakima) in Saturday’s Central Washington Athletic Conference district semifinal, with the Huskies defeating the Red Devils 4-2. “We were excited and confident,” Othello junior Sonny Salazar said. “We worked all year for this – all …
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Knights defeat Wapato in SCAC tournament
ROYAL CITY – The Knights opened the South Central Athletic Conference district tournament with a win over Wapato on Thursday, taking down the Wolves in a 2-0 victory to advance to the district semifinals. “The deliveries were better, the corners were better, the free kicks were better,” Royal Head Coach …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Huskies take down Selah in OT, advance to CWAC final
OTHELLO – Othello reached the Central Washington Athletic Conference district final for the third consecutive season after mounting a comeback against Selah on Thursday, defeating the Vikings 3-2 in overtime. “We had a really slow start in the first 15 minutes,” Othello Head Coach Bernie Garza said. “There was no …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
BASIN SOCCER ROUNDUP: Six squads begin playoffs
COLUMBIA BASIN – Postseason competition on the soccer field began on Tuesday for Basin teams and continues over the next two weeks. Read along for a look at where teams stand heading into the playoffs.
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DIAMOND RECAP: Welcome to the postseason
COLUMBIA BASIN – District playoffs in both baseball and softball have started across the Columbia Basin, with local squads looking to qualify for their respective state tournaments.
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Mavericks open series with a win over West Valley
MOSES LAKE – A three-run bottom of the third inning was enough to send Moses Lake over West Valley (Yakima) in Tuesday’s Columbia Basin Big 9 matchup, with the Mavericks later winning the ballgame 4-1.
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Tigers, Huskies split doubleheader
EPHRATA – Monday’s Central Washington Athletic Conference doubleheader matchup between Othello and Ephrata saw each team pick up a win, with the Huskies winning the first game 6-3 before the Tigers claimed a 6-3 win of their own.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Last Stand Rodeo back for 72nd year
COULEE CITY — The PRCA Last Stand Rodeo returns for its 72nd outing this May, hosted at the Coulee City Rodeo Grounds. The three-day rodeo is hosted over Memorial Day weekend, beginning the night of May 24. “The only year we didn’t have the rodeo was the year Mount St. …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
ACH baseball, softball sweep Republic
COULEE CITY – Both the Almira/Coulee-Hartline baseball and softball teams picked up big wins over Republic over the weekend, as both Warrior squads prepare to conclude their regular seasons this week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Moses Lake defeats Eastmont, West Valley and Davis in track meet
MOSES LAKE – The Mavericks picked up wins against West Valley (Yakima), Davis and Eastmont on both the boys and girls side of Thursday’s Columbia Basin Big 9 meet. Moses Lake’s girls team defeated West Valley 106-43, Davis 120-29 and Eastmont 101-49. The Maverick boys won 98-47 over West Valley, …
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Walk-off sends Mavs over Wenatchee
MOSES LAKE – After tying the ballgame in the bottom of the ninth, Moses Lake earned a walk-off win over Wenatchee to sweep the Panthers in Friday’s doubleheader, winning 3-2 after defeating Wenatchee 10-1 earlier in the day. “It’s been the same all year – whether we come off wins, …
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Huskies defeat Ephrata, take second in CWAC
OTHELLO – Even with one game remaining on the schedule, the Othello boys soccer team locked up a second-place finish in the Central Washington Athletic Conference, giving the Huskies a first-round bye in next week’s district tournament. Othello finished second to East Valley (Yakima) for the second straight season.
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Wahluke defeats Royal 1-0
MATTAWA – An early goal by Wahluke senior Diego Olivares was enough to determine the winner of Tuesday’s South Central Athletic Conference (East) match between the Warriors and Royal, with Wahluke winning 1-0.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
BASIN SOCCER ROUNDUP: The final stretch
COLUMBIA BASIN – Boys soccer regular seasons come to a close next week, as local squads battle for seeding in their upcoming district tournaments.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Jackrabbits host CLA Quincy Invitational
QUINCY — Twenty-two track and field teams gathered at Quincy High School for Saturday’s CliftonLarsonAllen Quincy Invitational for a full day of sprints, runs and throws. The Jackrabbits had the highest finish among local teams in both the boys and girls meet. “Overall, the meet ran really smooth,” Quincy boys …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Wildcats, Zags, Cougars week in review
MOSES LAKE – Area college baseball teams continue to battle for positioning with postseason baseball quickly approaching.
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DIAMOND RECAP: Baseball, softball enter the final stretch of the regular season
COLUMBIA BASIN – District tournaments across the Columbia Basin begin as soon as next week, as local squads aim to finish the regular season on a high note. Read along to see where Basin squads stand late in the regular season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Tigers defeat Othello in league meet
EPHRATA – Boys and girls track and field teams from Othello and Ephrata met for their first league meet of the season on Thursday, with the Tigers defeating the Huskies on both the boys and girls side of the meet. The Ephrata boys picked up a 107-38 win, while the …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO
Huskies sweep Prosser, head into final stretch of regular season
OTHELLO – With a sweep of Prosser on Friday, the Othello Huskies improved to 10-1 this spring with convincing 10-0 and 15-0 wins over the Mustangs. Friday’s doubleheader came two weeks after Othello’s previous outing, a home doubleheader against Ellensburg on April 5.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO
Moses Lake Grid Kids enters 25th year
MOSES LAKE – Heading into its 25th year, Moses Lake Grid Kids continues to provide opportunities to youth athletes on the gridiron. Grid Kids offers both flag and tackle football teams to youth football players in Moses Lake and beyond.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO
Mavs capitalize on errors, defeat Davis 7-2
MOSES LAKE – Despite being held to just two hits, the Moses Lake Mavericks capitalized off of five Davis errors to defeat the Pirates 7-1 in Tuesday’s Columbia Basin Big 9 matchup.
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Local T&F teams compete at Pasco Invite
PASCO – Track and field squads from across the Pacific Northwest gathered at Edgar Brown Stadium in Pasco for the Pasco Invite on Saturday, including local teams from Ephrata, Moses Lake, Othello and Royal. “I thought the kids did really well,” Moses Lake track and field Head Coach Nicki Weiland …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 MONTHS AGO
Huskies sweep Prosser in doubleheader
OTHELLO – A doubleheader sweep of Prosser improved the Othello Huskies to 13-2 this season, defeating the Mustangs by scores of 9-1 and 8-3 on Saturday afternoon. “Coming into the day we felt pretty confident (that) if we all play together and we’re all connected and we’re clicking, I think …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 MONTHS AGO
Jacks defeat Chelan in OT
QUINCY – Tied at two entering overtime, Quincy junior Danny Mendoza delivered a goal to give his Jackrabbit squad a 3-2 lead over Chelan, eventually holding on for their fourth league win of the season. “I just saw an opening – I asked Erick (Zepeda) for the ball, and luckily …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 MONTHS AGO
Solid win: Mavs take down Walla Walla 13-2
MOSES LAKE – A seven-run bottom of the fourth inning gave Moses Lake a double-digit run lead over visiting Walla Walla on Friday afternoon, ending the game in the fifth inning with a 13-2 Maverick victory. Moses Lake improved to 11-0 with the win over the Blue Devils.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 MONTHS AGO
Basin soccer roundup: Three top-10 teams in 1A
The regular season for local soccer teams is over halfway done, as Basin squads prepare for their final stretch of league games. Teams in Quincy, Royal City and Mattawa have all found themselves in the top 10 of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association’s Rating Percentage Index. 4A
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Moses Lake BMX heads into 2024 season
MOSES LAKE — With the weather beginning to warm up, riders are returning to the Larson BMX Track for the 2024 season with Moses Lake BMX. “It’s awesome. We’ve got a ton of momentum this year, and a lot of new riders so far this year,” Moses Lake BMX Track …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Wahluke scores four second-half goals, defeats College Place
MATTAWA – Two early goals were enough for the Wahluke boys soccer team to take down College Place on Tuesday, defeating the Eagles 6-1 to improve to 9-1 this spring. “We’ve been craving that,” Wahluke Head Coach Cele Lopez said of the team’s start to the match. “We need to …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Basin sports schedule April 10-16
COLUMBIA BASIN – Check out this week’s sports schedule, featuring local baseball, golf, soccer, softball, tennis and track and field events.
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Zamora scores four goals, Mavs defeat Cheney
MOSES LAKE – The Mavericks snapped a six-game losing skid with Monday night’s 4-2 win over Cheney, with senior Joshua Zamora leading his squad by scoring all four of Moses Lake’s goals in the win. “We’ve been dealing with injuries with players throughout the season, so (Monday) we had a …
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DIAMOND RECAP: Local squads stay busy over spring break
COLUMBIA BASIN – Even with many teams off last week for spring break, there was still plenty of action across the Basin baseball and softball fields.
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MLHS alum Maximus Zamora earns All-American honors at NAIA tournament
MOSES LAKE – The success of Moses Lake's storied wrestling program stretches beyond the high school ranks. Maximus Zamora, a 2021 graduate of Moses Lake High School, recently proved that at last month’s National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics National Championships after battling through injuries throughout the season.
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First-year Othello goalkeeper learns to fit in with team, local area
OTHELLO – Guarding the net for the Othello boys soccer team this season has been senior Aksel Jebsen, who’s been using his six-foot-eight frame to break up opposing shots in the early weeks of the season. Even though he’s a senior, this is Jebsen’s first year playing with the Huskies. …
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ACH’s Molitor looks to build off fourth-place state finish
COULEE CITY — A year after taking fourth at the 1B/2B Girls State Golf Championships as a freshman, Almira/Coulee-Hartline sophomore Naomi Molitor returns to the course this season aiming for yet another high placing. “It felt really good that it was my first year, and that I could accomplish something …
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Gonzalez’s late goal propels Othello over Selah
OTHELLO – A late goal broke a 1-1 tie between Othello and Selah in Saturday’s Central Washington Athletic Conference match, giving the Huskies a 2-1 win to improve to 4-1 in league games this spring.
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Knights split doubleheader with Eastmont
ROYAL CITY — The Knights split Friday’s doubleheader against Eastmont, winning the first game 13-6 before suffering a 12-8 loss to the Wildcats in the nightcap. Royal Head Coach Lisa Lawrence said it’s important to face challenging teams during the non-league slate. “We were feeling confident,” Lawrence said. “We were …
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DIAMOND RECAP: League play begins
COLUMBIA BASIN – Many Basin baseball and softball squads have been wrapping up non-league games and have begun to face competition in their respective leagues. Read along for a look at how teams have fared in their games over the past week.
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Huskies defeat Wenatchee 10-0
OTHELLO – A five-run bottom of the third inning surged the Othello Huskies in their non-league matchup against Wenatchee on Wednesday, defeating the Panthers 10-0 in five innings.
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ACH baseball sweeps Wellpinit in doubleheader
COULEE CITY – The Almira/Coulee-Hartline baseball team continued its strong start to the season with a doubleheader sweep of Wellpinit on Tuesday, winning by scores of 17-1 and 16-1.
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ACH softball picks up wins over Wellpinit
COULEE CITY – The Almira/Coulee-Hartline softball team carried on its streak of run-ruling teams in Tuesday’s doubleheader against Wellpinit, winning 16-0 and 19-2. “We were feeling pretty confident,” ACH Head Coach Faye Butler said. “When the girls warmed up they were looking pretty good.”
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Warden falls to Connell in tight game
WARDEN – A late Connell goal broke a 1-1 tie between the Eagles and Warden in Monday night’s South Central Athletic Conference (East) matchup, with Connell going on to defeat the Cougars 2-1.
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Knights defeat College Place 5-1
ROYAL CITY – Three first-half goals against College Place were enough to push the Knights over the Eagles in Saturday’s South Central Athletic Conference (East) matchup, with Royal going on to win 5-1.
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'It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience'
MOSES LAKE – Practices during a season can be grueling and repetitive, especially when you’re in the same routine for a three-month span. Well, that routine changed for the Moses Lake baseball team last weekend; the team held a practice at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, the home of the Seattle …
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Tigers split doubleheader with East Valley
EPHRATA – The Tigers split Friday’s doubleheader against East Valley (Yakima) first falling 2-1 before responding with an 8-4 win over the Red Devils. “Our guys don’t stop fighting,” Ephrata coach David Tempel said. “Every pitch, they’re in it. We did some great things with our short game today, played …
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DIAMOND RECAP: Basin teams in full swing
COLUMBIA BASIN – Baseball and softball season is now in full swing across the Columbia Basin, as local squads have been competing in non-league contests to prepare for their respective conference seasons. Read along for a look at how teams have fared through the early weeks of the season.
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High velocity: USL kicks off in Spokane
SPOKANE — Since it was announced in late 2021 that the United Soccer League would be coming to Spokane, soccer fans across the Inland Northwest have been waiting for the first match of the Spokane Velocity’s inaugural season; come March, that wait ends. The Spokane Velocity, a men’s soccer team …
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Knights open season with 11-0 win over Selah
ROYAL CITY — The Knights opened the 2024 season with a double-digit defeat of Selah, winning 11-0 in five innings. Royal scored seven runs off of six hits in the bottom of the third inning to grow its earlier 1-0 lead.
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Tigers defeat Wenatchee 10-3
EPHRATA — A four-run bottom of the third gave Ephrata the lead for good in Tuesday’s non-league softball contest against Wenatchee, defeating the Panthers 10-3 and improving to 3-2 this spring.
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Basin basketball players compete in WIBCA all-star game
BELLEVUE – High school basketball season came to a close earlier this month, but four Basin basketball players had the opportunity to play one more game over the weekend.
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Washington March Madness
MOSES LAKE – Four regional college basketball teams saw their names get called on Selection Sunday, with two teams competing in the men’s and women’s NCAA Basketball Tournaments.
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Mavs win in walk-off fashion over Chiawana
MOSES LAKE – Friday’s non-league baseball game between Moses Lake and Chiawana came down to extra innings, with Maverick senior Nolan Betz sealing a 3-2 Moses Lake win on a walk-off hit in the bottom of the eighth inning.
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Mavs open season with 7-2 win over Mt. Spokane
MOSES LAKE – A three-run bottom of the third inning helped Moses Lake take the lead for good over Mt. Spokane in Friday’s non-league softball contest, holding on for a 7-2 win over the Wildcats. “I like playing good teams because it makes us better,” Moses Lake Head Coach Mike …
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ACH golf prepares for upcoming season
COULEE CITY – Almira/Coulee-Hartline’s golf team more than doubled in size from a year ago, bringing eight golfers into the 2024 season. The Warriors had three golfers in 2023, with two of them reaching the postseason.
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Overcoming challenges
EPHRATA – Back in December, Ephrata High School senior Ben Belino received the EHS Challenge Coin, a memento for Tiger students and staff who accomplish extraordinary things.
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Mavs-Tigers soccer match ends in a draw
EPHRATA – Two goals by Ephrata in the final 10 minutes sealed the draw in Tuesday’s non-league game against Moses Lake, ending the game in a 3-3 tie.
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Broncos bring 10 golfers into 2024 season
RITZVILLE – Including one state qualifier returning from last year’s team, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague golf team brings a unit of 10 golfers into the 2024 season, an increase of last year’s six players. “We’ve got a pretty good sophomore class,” LRS golf coach Jack Welker said. “I think five freshmen came …
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Huskies fall 11-9 to Shadle Park
OTHELLO – The Huskies suffered their first loss of the 2024 season Monday afternoon, losing 11-9 at home in a non-league contest against Shadle Park. The Highlanders went up 7-0 after the first two-and-a-half innings, but Othello was able to battle its way back into the game.
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Tigers roar onto the diamond
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers opened the 2024 season with two wins on Saturday, defeating Orting and Quincy at home with scores of 3-1 in both outings. “We had great pitching in both of those games,” Ephrata Head Coach David Tempel said. “Our pitchers were able to minimize big innings …
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Moses Lake Wrestling Club takes sixth at folkstyle state tournament
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Wrestling Club took sixth as a team with 131 points at last month’s Washington State Wrestling Association’s folkstyle state tournament, seeing 29 wrestlers reach the podium at the Tacoma Dome.
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Huskies defeat Connell 4-1
OTHELLO – A dominant first half secured the win for Othello in Saturday’s boys soccer rivalry match against Connell, defeating the Eagles 4-1 in their first game of the 2024 season.
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Late goal seals draw for Quincy against Overlake
QUINCY – A late Jackrabbit goal in second-half stoppage tied Friday’s non-league contest between Quincy and Overlake, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Quincy trailed for much of the second half after Overlake netted a goal in the 35th minute, but a shot from the corner by senior Guillermo Gomez …
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ACH softball looks to build off fourth-place finish
COULEE CITY – Coming off of a fourth-place finish at the 2023 1B State Softball Tournament, the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors return much of their corps from a season ago. ACH only graduated two seniors off of their 2023 roster, and this year’s team hails seven seniors.
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Ephrata softball prepares for upcoming season
EPHRATA – Coming off of a 16-6 season a year ago, the Ephrata softball team brings back plenty of experience to the field this season.
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New-look Mavericks hit the field
MOSES LAKE – With nine seniors graduating off of last year’s state-qualifying Moses Lake baseball team, the Mavericks will look quite different this spring.
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Senior-heavy Mavericks take the field in 2024
MOSES LAKE – The Mavericks will bring in another senior-heavy roster to the 2024 softball season, aiming to get back to the 4A State Softball Tournament after qualifying a year ago.
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Soap Lake tennis hits the court for 2024
SOAP LAKE – As Soap Lake prepares for its fourth tennis season since the program returned, Head Coach Lee Leavell said this season’s players have continued to grow over the years.
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Huskies bring plenty of returning players into 2023
OTHELLO – Coming off of a 15-8 season in 2023 where 13 of the team’s 18 rostered players were underclassmen, the Othello baseball team is looking to build off of success from a year ago.
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Basin athletes earn winter all-league honors
COLUMBIA BASIN – Over 150 athletes and coaches around the Columbia Basin earned all-league honors this winter.
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GALLERY: Basin competitors at state basketball
MOSES LAKE – Congratulations to the five local basketball teams that qualified for their respective state tournaments this season; the Almira/Coulee-Hartline girls, the MLCA/CCS boys, the Royal boys, the Soap Lake boys and Warden girls.
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BASIN HOOPS REPORT: Basketball season comes to a close
COLUMBIA BASIN – Basketball season across the state came to a close last weekend, with two local teams taking home trophies at their respective state tournaments. Read along for a look at where Basin teams finished this season. Almira/Coulee-Hartline Boys ACH finished out the regular season winning six of their …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Cougars take third at 2B Girls state tournament
SPOKANE – No. 2 seed Warden closed out the 2023-24 season with a third-place trophy after defeating No. 6 Adna in Saturday’s 2B Girls State Basketball Tournament, overcoming a narrow halftime deficit to beat the Pirates 74-68. “We dug deep, got a couple more stops when we had to, got …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Lions defeat Lummi Nation in OT, place 4th at state
SPOKANE – Heading into overtime tied at 38, the No. 3 seed MLCA/CCS Lions outscored No. 1 Lummi Nation 7-2 in the four-minute overtime period to defeat the Blackhawks 45-40, placing fourth in the 1B Boys State Basketball Tournament. “Lummi and our team, we were the two teams that were …
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Lions defeat Columbia Adventist in 1B Boys consolation semifinal
SPOKANE – The No. 3 seed MLCA/CCS Lions responded to Thursday’s quarterfinal loss in the 1B Boys State Basketball Tournament by defeating No. 16 Columbia Adventist 62-42 Friday morning, reaching a placement game for the second time in the last three seasons. MLCA/CCS held the Kodiaks to 11 points in …
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Cougars lose 52-45 to Okanogan in state semis
SPOKANE – Warden’s state championship hopes came to an end Friday evening at the Spokane Arena, falling 52-45 to Okanogan in the 2B Girls State Basketball Tournament semifinals. The No. 2 seed Cougars led the No. 3 Bulldogs 26-14 midway through the second quarter, but a 17-3 Okanogan run from …
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Cougars advance to state semis with win over Mabton
SPOKANE – The No. 2 seed Cougars punched their ticket to their third consecutive appearance in the 2B Girls State Basketball Tournament’s semifinals Thursday, defeating No. 8 Mabton 72-64 at the Spokane Arena.
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Lions fall to Neah Bay in 1B Boys quarterfinals
SPOKANE – MLCA/CCS’s defense couldn’t slow down the Neah Bay offense during Thursday’s 1B Boys State Basketball Tournament quarterfinals, as the No. 3 seed Lions fell 62-54 to the No. 5 Red Devils in Spokane.
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ACH Warriors fall to Garfield-Palouse
SPOKANE – No. 5 seed Almira/Coulee-Hartline’s season came to a close Wednesday night in Spokane, falling 41-32 to No. 12 Garfield-Palouse in the Round of 12 in the 1B Girls State Basketball Tournament. The Warriors trailed the Vikings by one point entering the fourth quarter but struggled to score in …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Cougars open state tournament with win over Davenport
SPOKANE — The No. 2 seed Cougars snapped a two-game skid with Wednesday’s Round of 12 win over No. 10 Davenport, defeating the Gorillas 64-49 in the 2B Girls State Basketball Tournament. “We went back to basics,” Warden Head Coach Josh Madsen said. “I think we got a little bit …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
'It was like a dream come true'
TACOMA – Being a two-time state placer, along with previous wrestling experience against some of the other top wrestlers in her bracket, Warden senior Jada Hernandez’s confidence heading into the Mat Classic was through the roof.
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Removing the pressure: Royal’s Villa wins a state title at the Mat Classic
TACOMA – Having placed in the top three on the podium at the 2022 and 2023 Mat Classics, Royal senior Emma Villa knew she had one more shot to leave the Tacoma Dome with a state championship.
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Knights fall in regionals to Annie Wright
TACOMA — A 27-point halftime deficit was too much for No. 6 seed Royal to overcome in Saturday’s 1A regional loss to Annie Wright, as they eventually fell to the Gators 79-51 at Tacoma Community College. The Knights opened the game with back-to-back three-pointers from senior Caden Allred and freshman …
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ACH falls to Crosspoint in 1B girls regionals
TACOMA – Facing off against a tough defensive team in No. 4 seed Crosspoint, the No. 5 Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors fell 53-29 in Saturday’s 1B Girls State Basketball Tournament regional round.
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Cougar comeback bid falls short
RICHLAND – Despite coming back from a 17-point second-half deficit, the No. 2 seed Warden Cougars were unable to take over the No. 7 Brewster lead in Friday’s 2B Girls State Basketball Tournament regional matchup, falling to the Bears 68-63. “I thought we had a good week of practice, thought …
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Three-time champ!
TACOMA – Winning a state championship is something every high school wrestler dreams of. Winning three state titles? Now, that’s a whole other challenge.
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BASIN HOOPS REPORT: Regional play begins
COLUMBIA BASIN – Five local teams reached the regional rounds of their respective state tournaments, setting up regional games in Moses Lake, Richland and Tacoma.
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Numerous Mavs set best times at state
FEDERAL WAY — Moses Lake sent 10 swimmers to last weekend’s 4A State Swimming and Diving Championships in Federal Way, with many of them improving on their season and career bests. “It was tons of fun,” Moses Lake Head Coach Jason Hart said. “We went several season-best and lifetime-best times, …
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‘It’s the best feeling ever’
TACOMA – A year after taking third place in the 195-pound weight class in the Mat Classic, Lind-Ritzville/Sprague senior Gabe Smith came into his senior season on a mission; to finish on top of the podium in Tacoma. His mission was a success, having been crowned the 215-pound champion of …
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Pro soccer coming to Spokane
SPOKANE – Since it was announced in late 2021 that the United Soccer League would be coming to Spokane, soccer fans across the Inland Northwest have been waiting for the first match of the Spokane Velocity’s inaugural season. That match is just weeks away.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO
Royal girls take third at Mat Classic
TACOMA – The Royal girls wrestling team left Tacoma with hardware for the second straight season, placing third as a team in the 2A/1A/B Girls classification at the Mat Classic last weekend.
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Othello boys, girls earn team trophies at Mat Classic
TACOMA – Both the Othello boys and girls wrestling teams left the Tacoma Dome with hardware on Saturday, with the boys taking second in the 2A classification and the girls taking fourth in the 2A/1A/B Girls classification.
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37 local wrestlers place at Mat Classic
TACOMA – Nearly 70 wrestlers traveled from the Columbia Basin to Tacoma to compete in the Mat Classic last week, with 37 wrestlers reaching the podium in their respective classifications.
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GALLERY: 2024 Mat Classic
TACOMA – Congratulations to all the wrestlers from across the Basin who qualified for last week’s Mat Classic, and to the 37 state placers who reached the podium Saturday. Each year, athletes from throughout the Columbia Basin make our community proud of them for their hard work, dedication, team spirit …
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Lions defeat Eagles in Central Washington 1B title game
WENATCHEE – A 25-point first quarter jumpstarted the Lions in their district championship win over Soap Lake Thursday night, defeating the Eagles 78-45 and advancing to the 1B Boys State Basketball Tournament.
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Mavs defeat Eisenhower in Big 9 tourney
MOSES LAKE — The Mavericks opened the Columbia Basin Big 9 district tournament with a 39-32 win over Eisenhower Tuesday night, holding the Cadets to just two points in the fourth quarter. Moses Lake Head Coach Matt Strophy said the win came down to “sheer determination.” “When we got in …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 MONTHS AGO
Othello boys, girls wrestling teams seek high placements at Mat Classic
OTHELLO — Coming off of back-to-back years as the third-place team in the 2A Mat Classic, the Huskies are seeking yet another high finish at this year’s edition of the state tournament.
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LRS sends four wrestlers to Tacoma
RITZVILLE – After taking fifth as a team at Saturday’s 1B/2B Region 3 tournament in Spangle, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos will take four wrestlers to this week’s Mat Classic at the Tacoma Dome.
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Ephrata girls send four regional champs to state
EPHRATA – Seven Tigers are heading to Tacoma for the Mat Classic this week, with Ephrata qualifying four girls wrestlers and three boys wrestlers for their respective tournaments.
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Nine Cougars head to Tacoma
WARDEN — All six Warden girls wrestlers that qualified for regionals reached the podium at Saturday’s 2A/1A/B Region 3 tournament in Toppenish, with five Cougars reaching the finals and punching their ticket to the state tournament.
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ACH sends five wrestlers to 1B/2B Mat Classic
COULEE CITY – After sending two wrestlers to the Mat Classic a year ago, the Warriors will send five to Tacoma this week; senior Everett Wood (157), senior John Pierce (175), junior Jack Molitor (120), freshman Porter Wood (138) and freshman Noah Butler (215)
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Mavs send five boys, two girls wrestlers to state
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake boys and girls wrestling teams qualified a combined seven wrestlers for this year’s Mat Classic, with the Maverick boys sending five and the girls sending two to Tacoma.
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BASIN WRESTLING REPORT: Local wrestlers advance to Tacoma
COLUMBIA BASIN – Regional wrestling tournaments were held around the state on Saturday, with Basin teams qualifying nearly 70 wrestlers for this week’s Mat Classic in Tacoma.
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Champion Jacks
WENATCHEE – The Jackrabbits held off a late Omak comeback bid in Saturday’s Caribou Trial League district championship game, defeating the Pioneers 72-71 in exciting fashion. “Wild ending, wild game – everything you’d want in a high school basketball game,” Quincy Head Coach Scott Bierlink said. “It certainly wasn’t a …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 MONTHS AGO
Warriors fall on buzzer-beater to La Salle
MATTAWA – Holding a two-point lead and possession of the ball with just seconds on the clock, Wahluke players passed the ball to one another on the offensive end, attempting to bleed out the clock and leave with a district tournament win.
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Washington Senate honors Carroll
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate approved a resolution Friday morning that honored former Seattle Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll, who spent 14 years as the coach of the Seahawks.
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Digging talons into the win
SOAP LAKE – Soap Lake punched their ticket to the Central Washington 1B district title game with its 62-52 win over Riverside Christian Friday night, defeating the Crusaders while holding a double-digit lead throughout most of the contest.
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District bound: Lions advance to title game, defeat Waterville-Mansfield
MOSES LAKE – An offensive surge late in the second quarter carried on into the second half for the No. 1 seed MLCA/CCS Lions, who defeated No. 4 Waterville-Mansfield 58-39 Friday night in the semifinal round of the Central Washington 1B district tournament.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Nine competitors earn world championships at NFR
LAS VEGAS — The 2023 National Finals Rodeo was held at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas last month, bringing in competitors from all around the world for nine days of events. Four cowboys earned world championships for the first time in their respective careers. Hayden, Colorado native …
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BASIN HOOPS REPORT: District playoffs in full swing
COLUMBIA BASIN – District playoffs have begun around the state, with Basin squads looking to qualify for their respective district tournaments.
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Coyotes take fifth at Winter Classic
MOSES LAKE — After beginning pool play with an 0-1-1 record, the 18U Moses Lake Coyotes closed out last weekend’s Winter Classic tournament with back-to-back wins to place fifth in their home tournament. “It’s always our favorite,” Coyotes Coach Paul Davies said of the Winter Classic. “We love being able …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
ACH Warriors use defense to defeat Northport in Northeast 1B tourney
COULEE CITY – A strong defensive effort carried the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors to their Northeast 1B District Tournament win over Northport Tuesday night, holding the Mustangs to under 30 points in a 54-24 win.
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GALLERY: District wrestling
COLUMBIA BASIN — Basin wrestlers from Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Royal and Wahluke competed at Friday’s District 5 tournaments in Yakima and Saturday’s 2A/1A/B District 6 Sub-Regional at Ephrata this weekend, with many wrestlers moving on to next week’s regional tournaments.
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Mavs win title at Big 9 districts
MOSES LAKE — The Mavericks outscored second-place Wenatchee by over 100 points at last weekend’s Columbia Basin Big 9 district championships meet in Moses Lake, qualifying for 10 swims at next week’s state championships in the process.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Six Basin squads earn team titles at districts
COLUMBIA BASIN – District wrestling competitions were held across the state last Friday and Saturday, with local teams looking to advance their wrestlers to this weekend’s regional competitions.
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Tigers fall on the road to Selah
SELAH – After being down by 15 at the end of the first half, the attempted Tiger comeback fell short Friday night in Ephrata’s regular-season finale, falling on the road to the Vikings 60-50.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Postseason wrestling begins!
COLUMBIA BASIN – Postseason wrestling begins this week, with Basin squads competing at different district tournaments across the east side of the state. Check out Tuesday’s edition of the Columbia Basin Herald for results from each tournament.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
BASIN HOOPS REPORT: Local squads begin postseason play
COLUMBIA BASIN — District playoffs across the state begin this weekend, with many Basin squads closing out their regular seasons in the coming days. See below for a look at where teams stand ahead of district playoffs. All scores and standings are according to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Soap Lake girls, boys defeat Wolverines on senior night
SOAP LAKE — Both the Soap Lake boys and girls basketball teams picked up wins on their senior nights on Tuesday, with the girls winning 62-22 and the boys winning 81-30 over the visiting Cascade Christian Wolverines. Soap Lake Girls After opening the game with a 16-5 lead through the …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Huskies win second straight CWAC title
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies clinched their second straight Central Washington Athletic Conference title with last week’s win over Ephrata, defeating the Tigers 70-6 in the final dual meet of the season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Knights win ninth straight game, improve to 15-5
ROYAL CITY — After starting the year with a 2-3 record and coming off an appearance at the Pro Image Sports Holiday Classic in Boise, Idaho, the Royal Knights have strung together wins in 12 of their last 14 games, including nine straight wins. “We were feeling really good, even …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Jacks host final regular season tournament
QUINCY — Nearly 30 eastern Washington teams gathered at Saturday’s Bring Home Da Beef girls wrestling tournament in Quincy, closing out the regular season as district tournaments rapidly approach. “Getting into January with all the tournaments, it’s just a grind,” Quincy Head Coach Mark Kondo said. “I think everybody was …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Cougars defeat Columbia 64-42, Madsen breaks scoring record
WARDEN – The Cougars improved to 16-3 overall and 6-0 in Eastern Washington Athletic Conference (East) games with Friday’s 64-42 win over Columbia (Burbank) on senior night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Jacks defeat Cashmere 70-49, win third straight CTL title
QUINCY – The accomplishments just kept coming for the Quincy Jackrabbits during Thursday’s senior night 70-49 win over Cashmere. While the win improved the Jacks to 9-2 in the Caribou Trail League, Quincy clinched its third-straight CTL title with the win over the Bulldogs. In the third quarter, senior Julian …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Wrestling Huskie
Othello sophomore Serenity Ayala, left, finished tied for fourth place in Saturday’s Lady Huskie Invite in Othello.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Pinning Jack
Quincy junior Saidt Alvarez, left, placed fourth at the Mat Animal Invitational at Quincy on Saturday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Animal champion
Othello junior Mason Perez, left, was the champion in the 285-pound bracket at Saturday’s Mat Animal Invitational in Quincy.
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Maverick boys win, girls fall to Davis
MOSES LAKE – Both the Moses Lake boys and girls wrestling teams wrapped up their dual meets for the 2023-24 season Wednesday night against Davis, with the girls falling 54-24 and the boys winning 32-30.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Turnovers lead Mavs’ loss to Lewiston
MOSES LAKE – A flurry of first-half turnovers allowed the visiting Lewiston Bengals to build a 20-plus point lead over Moses Lake during the first half, later riding out to an 81-36 win over the Mavericks Tuesday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Basin sports schedule Jan. 24-30
COLUMBIA BASIN – Check out this week’s sports schedule, featuring local basketball, swim and dive and wrestling events.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
BASIN WRESTLING REPORT: Broncos, Huskies and Jacks host weekend tournaments
COLUMBIA BASIN — It was a busy weekend of wrestling tournaments across the Columbia Basin, with Lind-Ritzville/Sprague, Othello and Quincy all hosting tournaments on Saturday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
ACH boys, girls pick up wins over Mary Walker
COULEE CITY – Both the Almira/Coulee-Hartline boys and girls basketball teams picked up wins over Mary Walker Friday night, with the girls surrendering a season-low eight points in a 60-8 win and the boys using a fast start to defeat the Chargers 61-45.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Huskies defeat Prosser, West Valley in double dual
OTHELLO – The Huskies picked up wins against Prosser and West Valley (Spokane) to improve to 6-1 in duals this winter, defeating the Mustangs 66-6 before taking down the Eagles 45-21 to close the night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO
Mavs win fourth straight dual, defeat Richland
MOSES LAKE — Seven Maverick wrestlers picked up wins on the mat in Tuesday’s home dual against Richland, defeating the Bombers 35-30 to win their fourth-straight dual. “We knew Richland was tough when we were preparing for the dual,” Moses Lake Head Coach Jose Tanguma said. “We knew that they …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 MONTHS AGO
BASIN HOOPS REPORT: Entering the final stretch
COLUMBIA BASIN — District tournaments across the Basin are less than two weeks away, with teams in the area fighting for higher seeding in their respective conferences. See below for a look at where Basin squads stand during the final weeks of the regular season. All scores and records are …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 MONTHS AGO
Lions win a thriller in Soap Lake, defeat Eagles 64-62
SOAP LAKE – Tied at 59 with just over three minutes to go, the Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions forced key defensive stops and connected on clutch baskets to leave Soap Lake with a 64-62 win Tuesday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 MONTHS AGO
BASIN WRESTLING REPORT: Huskies, Mavs, Cougars earn high placings
COLUMBIA BASIN – With the Mat Classic just about a month away, Basin squads continue to battle down the stretch of the 2023-24 wrestling season. Read along to see how local teams fared at last weekend’s tournaments across the Pacific Northwest.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 MONTHS AGO
Late free throws seal 49-47 win for Royal over Quincy
ROYAL CITY — After being fouled while attempting a three-pointer with just seconds left on the clock in the fourth quarter, Royal senior Caden Allred stepped up to the free throw line with the Knights tied at 47 to Quincy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 MONTHS AGO
Warden girls, boys earn double-digit wins over River View
WARDEN – Both the Cougar boys and girls picked up big wins over River View Friday night, with the girls first winning 76-16 and the boys winning 74-56.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 MONTHS AGO
BASIN HOOPS REPORT: league play carries on
COLUMBIA BASIN – Local squads around the Basin have all entered the teeth of league play by now, with district tournament beginning in less than a month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Warriors can’t hold lead, fall 60-49 to Kiona-Benton
MATTAWA – Despite making a significant run in the third quarter, the Wahluke Warriors couldn’t hold on to their lead Tuesday night at home to Kiona-Benton, falling to the Bears 60-49 and suffering their first league loss of the 2023-24 season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
18/19U River Dogs make move to American Legion baseball
MOSES LAKE – The 18/19U Columbia Basin River Dogs will have a new home this year, leaving the Babe Ruth League and playing in the American Legion under Moses Lake Senior Baseball.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
BASIN WRESTLING REPORT: ACH, Warden host tournaments
COLUMBIA BASIN – It was another weekend of wrestling competitions across the state, including local tournaments in Coulee City and Warden.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Jacks defeat Omak 60-49, Bews scores 1000th point
QUINCY – Friday night’s Caribou Trail League matchup between Omak and Quincy was a significant game for the Jackrabbits to be able to put some separation between themselves and the remainder of the league, defeating the Pioneers 60-49 and improve to 6-1 in the CTL.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
BASIN HOOPS REPORT: Local squads enter league play
COLUMBIA BASIN – With the start of the new year, many boys and girls basketball teams around the area have started to enter the teeth of league play across their respective classifications. See below for a look at where Basin squads stand at the beginning of January.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Ephrata girls fall to East Valley
EPHRATA — Down by one with under a minute on the clock, Ephrata senior Alessa Soto drained a three-pointer to give Ephrata a 50-48 lead over East Valley (Yakima); however, the Red Devils answered with a three-pointer of their own on their next possession, defeating the Tigers 51-50 Tuesday night. …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Lions defeat ACH 50-46
COULEE CITY — The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions came out on top of a defensive battle Saturday night, defeating the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors on the road 50-46 to improve their record to 6-1. “This is one of toughest places to play,” MLCA/CCS coach Emerson Ferguson said. “I know …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Ashley Naranjo: Leading by example
MOSES LAKE – Posting an unbeaten record in any sport is quite a feat. Remaining undefeated for three years, while winning two state championships, is even more of a challenge.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Teaching it all: Steel Wolf Karate offers a blend of martial arts to students
MOSES LAKE – Like many, Robert Heale was involved in martial arts as a child; after decades away from the sport, Heale got back into it and used years of teaching to be able to open his own martial arts studio in Steel Wolf Karate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Mavs football season recap conversation hits STUDIO BASIN
MOSES LAKE – There were talks of high-flying offense and big wins on last week’s episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, as Sports Reporter Ian Bivona was joined by Moses Lake football Head Coach Brett Jay as well as his son Brady Jay, Moses Lake’s starting quarterback.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Knights fall to Toppenish
ROYAL CITY – Once Toppenish took a 7-6 lead midway through the first quarter over Royal on Thursday night the Wildcats held the lead for the remainder of the contest, riding out to a 56-32 win over the Knights.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO
A trophy for Christmas
MOSES LAKE – The MLCA/CCS Lions picked up two wins in this week’s Christmas Basketball Tournament, defeating Bridgeport 86-71 Tuesday and Odessa 76-46 Wednesday to win the tournament.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO
Huskies surge late, defeat Moses Lake 38-28
MOSES LAKE – It took until the final matches to decide the outcome of Wednesday’s dual between Moses Lake and Othello, with the Huskies winning four of the final five matches to take a 38-28 win.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO
Moses Lake’s Hofheins signs with Walla Walla volleyball, softball
MOSES LAKE – Friends, family, coaches and teammates gathered in the commons at Moses Lake High School Monday afternoon to celebrate Raegen Hofheins signing on to play both volleyball and softball at Walla Walla Community College.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS AGO
18U Coyotes win title at Palouse Winter Freeze Tournament
MOSES LAKE – For the second straight year, the Moses Lake 18U Coyotes left the Palouse Winter Freeze Tournament as champions, bouncing back from an opening-game loss to the Tri-Cities Junior Americans to win four straight games and leave with a first-place banner.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS AGO
Improved space
OTHELLO – Lions Park in Othello has been the subject of several upgrades over the past few years, giving the park a facelift with improvements to its ballfields, basketball courts and playground.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS AGO
Basin wrestling: Local athletes attend big competitions across the Pacific Northwest
COLUMBIA BASIN – Wrestlers from across the Columbia Basin took their talents to several tournaments across the state, with Othello, Moses Lake and Royal even traveling to Idaho for the Tri-State Wrestling Tournament.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS AGO
Lions defeat Waterville-Mansfield in close game
MOSES LAKE – Despite a cold night of shooting on the floor, the MLCA/CCS Lions were able to defeat Waterville-Mansfield 40-39 to improve to 3-1 on the year. Key defensive plays down the stretch allowed the Lions to walk away with a win Friday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS AGO
Competing at the next level
MOSES LAKE – Maverick senior Paige Perkins announced her decision to continue her competitive running career at the next level last week, signing on to run track and cross country at the Savannah College of Art and Design’s Atlanta campus next year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS AGO
Mavs boys take advantage of turnovers
MOSES LAKE – The Mavericks were able to capitalize off of numerous Pasco turnovers in Tuesday’s 69-25 win over the Bulldogs, playing well in transition while locking down on defense in the second half.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Moses Lake girls pull off comeback win over Pasco
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake trailed the Bulldogs most of Tuesday night’s game, but the Mavericks stood strong down the stretch of the fourth quarter to ride out to a 50-44 win over Pasco.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
'It’s the brotherhood we have'
ROYAL CITY – While the Knight offense lit up scoreboards this fall, it was the play of Royal’s defense that stomped out the dreams of opposing teams looking to pull off an upset, surrendering just eight touchdowns in 13 games this season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
GALLERY: Knights capture 2023 state title
ROYAL CITY – The Royal Knights ended the 2023 season with a perfect 13-0 record, defeating Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls) 49-7 in the 1A state championship game at Husky Stadium in Seattle. With the win, Royal claimed its fourth-straight state title and 12th championship in program history.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Moses Lake BMX looking at continued growth
MOSES LAKE – Over the past few years Moses Lake BMX has been upgrading its track and building on turnouts of BMX riders from across the state; now the track is getting ready for what could be a big 2024 season with even more track improvements plus the addition program …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Cougars, Huskies and Knights host wrestling tournaments
COLUMBIA BASIN — It was a busy Saturday on wrestling mats across the Columbia Basin, with the Othello boys, Warden girls and Royal girls all hosting wrestling tournaments this past weekend. Saturday’s tournament was the first year that the Knights have hosted a girls wrestling tournament, Head Coach Jesus Carlos …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Tigers fall to Ellensburg in CWAC wrestling opener
EPHRATA – After defeating Quincy earlier last week, the Ephrata Tigers fell 48-30 in a home dual against Ellensburg Thursday night, Ephrata’s first Central Washington Athletic Conference match of the year. “Ellensburg just brought a little more intensity tonight than we did,” Ephrata boys wrestling coach Joe Knox said. “They …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
GALLERY: Basin Basketball tips off
COLUMBIA BASIN – Basketball season is in full swing around the Basin, with local teams tipping off their seasons over the past two weeks. This gallery shows a few highlights from the first couple weeks of competition.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Jacks pick up first CTL win, defeat Chelan 68-44
QUINCY – After dropping their first two games, the Quincy Jackrabbits got into the win column this season with a 68-44 win over Chelan on Tuesday. The game was Quincy’s first Caribou Trail League contest this winter.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
GALLERY: 2023 Basin football season recap
COLUMBIA BASIN – A season of memories and highlights in Basin football concluded last weekend with the Royal Knights winning their fourth consecutive title, one of four local teams that made the state playoffs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Eagles improve to 3-0 with win over Pateros
SOAP LAKE – The Eagles dominated in transition during Tuesday’s 86-26 win over Pateros, forcing Billygoat turnovers early in the game to jump out to an impressive lead. “It was all the fastbreak points and us moving the ball,” Soap Lake senior Andrey Sushik said. “I feel like we could …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Basin wrestling report: opening weekend across the region
MOSES LAKE – Wrestling season got into full swing over the weekend, with local teams traveling across Washington’s east side for early-season tournaments.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Bronco defense holds late against ACH
COULEE CITY – Up by eight at the end of the third quarter, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos held the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors to just six points over the final eight minutes of Saturday’s non-league matchup in Coulee City to win 52-39. LRS picked up its second win of the season, having defeated …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Four straight!
SEATTLE – For the fourth consecutive season, the Royal Knights finished the season on top of the 1A classification on the gridiron. No. 1 seed Royal defeated No. 2 Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls) 49-7 in Friday afternoon’s 1A State Football championship game in Seattle. “Even in the crowd as kids, …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Knights, Eagles meet in Seattle for 1A championship
ROYAL CITY — A trip across the Cascades to Seattle awaits the No. 1 seed Royal Knights, who will face off against No. 2 Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls) Friday in the 1A state football championship. The Knights have won three straight state championships and are seeking their 12th overall title. …
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Warden girls, boys fall late to Bulldogs
WARDEN – Both the Warden girls and boys basketball teams opened their 2023-24 seasons at home against the Cashmere Bulldogs Tuesday night, suffering close losses that came down the final stretch.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Basin athletes earn all-league awards
COLUMBIA BASIN – More than 200 local athletes earned all-league honors during the fall sports season, ranging from honorable mentions to players of the year. Read along to see what awards athletes from all 12 local schools earned this fall sports season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Knights shutout Cougars
ROYAL CITY – Royal’s 42-0 win over Seton Catholic Saturday night clinched a fourth-straight appearance in the 1A state title game, sending the Knights to Seattle for a clash against Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls) on Friday afternoon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
New-look Warriors hope to repeat success in 2023-24
MATTAWA – The defending South Central Athletic Conference (East) league champion Wahluke Warriors will hit the court with some new faces in key roles this fall.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
More experienced ACH Warriors look to build off 2022-23 season
COULEE CITY – Coming off a 14-9 season a year ago, the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors come into the 2023-24 season looking to build off the strides last season’s squad made.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Knights bring in nearly 30 wrestlers for upcoming season
ROYAL CITY – Looking to build off of last year’s third-place finish at the Girls 1B/2B/1A/2A Mat Classic, the Royal Knights enter this season with a bigger roster of 28 wrestlers, growing from last year’s team of 16 athletes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Maverick boys, girls wrestling teams hit the mat
MOSES LAKE – Last year’s Moses Lake girls wrestling team left the Tacoma Dome with a 3A/4A state title, while the boys team had five wrestlers hit the mats after having none the year prior.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
After fifth-place finish, Broncos bring new team into 2023-24 season
RITZVILLE – Riding off a fifth-place finish at last year’s 2B State Basketball Tournament, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos will hit the court with plenty of new faces in key roles during the 2023-24 season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Cougars look for fourth-straight state placing
WARDEN – The last three state tournaments have been good to the Warden Cougars, who have left state tournaments with hardware in 2020, 2022 and 2023, including top-three finishes the past two seasons.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Jacks return all five starters, depth for 2023-24 season
QUINCY – Quincy finished the 2022-23 season with a 17-8 mark, narrowly missing out on qualifying for the 1A Boys State Basketball tournament after losing by two points to Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls) in the 1A District 6/7 Crossover.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Tigers enter first year under new head coach Knox
EPHRATA – The Tigers enter this winter with 55 wrestlers on the mats this season, led by first-year Head Coach Joe Knox. Knox was a former assistant coach for the Tigers from 1995-2006 before serving as an assistant coach at Columbia Middle School from 2011-2023.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Lions shoot for another state berth
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions enter the 2023-24 season after back-to-back state tournament berths, aiming for a third-straight appearance in the 1B Boys State Basketball Tournament.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Huskies aim for another high finish at Mat Classic
OTHELLO – After back-to-back seasons placing third in the 2A Boys Mat Classic, the Othello Huskies bring in a team of 75 wrestlers into the 2023-24 season, aiming for yet another high finish at the state tournament.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Eagles return entire roster this winter
SOAP LAKE – Two years removed from playing in the Central Washington B district championship game, the Soap Lake Eagles returned their entire roster from a year ago in hopes of making another playoff run this winter.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Knights to host No. 12 Seton Catholic Saturday
ROYAL CITY – Coming off a 49-0 shutout of No. 9 seed Omak in the quarterfinals, the No. 1 Royal Knights are preparing for a 1A semifinal matchup against No. 12 Seton Catholic. The Cougars recently defeated No. 4 Cashmere in comeback fashion, scoring three touchdowns in the fourth quarter …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO
ACH Warriors fall to No. 3 Mossyrock in 1B quarterfinals
COULEE CITY – Despite coming back from down two scores in the first half, the No. 6 seed Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors weren’t able to pull off an upset of No. 3 Mossyrock Saturday, falling 46-30 in the 1B state quarterfinals. ACH took a 30-22 lead in the third quarter, but three …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO
Wildcats advance with OT win over Western Colorado
GUNNISON, Colo. – The Central Washington Wildcats are moving on in the NCAA Division II playoffs after defeating No. 2 Western Colorado Saturday, winning 16-13 in overtime. Saturday’s win was Central’s first playoff win since 2009, the year they defeated Tarleton State 57-56 in the second round in double overtime.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 MONTHS AGO
Mavs volleyball looks to build off 2023 season
MOSES LAKE – This year’s Moses Lake volleyball team built off the strides the 2022 squad made, qualifying for the district playoffs and finishing the year at 8-8. “Three years ago the girls did not win a match. I can’t even remember if we won a set or two,” Trammell …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 MONTHS AGO
Knights score 28 in first quarter, defeat Omak 49-0
ROYAL CITY – A fast start allowed the No. 1 seed Royal Knights to take a 28-0 lead by the end of the first quarter Friday night against No. 9 Omak, advancing to the 1A State Football Tournament semifinals with a 49-0 win over the Pioneers. Royal scored all 49 …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 MONTHS AGO
WSU, Colorado look to end losing streaks
PULLMAN – After Colorado and Washington State opened the season at 3-0, the two teams have followed up their undefeated starts with 1-6 records in their last seven games.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 MONTHS AGO
Despite playoff losses, Tigers and Huskies gain experience from 2023
MOSES LAKE – Both Ephrata and Othello entered 2023 after successful seasons on the field the year prior, having qualified for the 2A state playoffs, but graduated numerous starters that helped the teams win games. The Tigers and Huskies found success with young teams and new faces again this year, …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO
ACH gears up for Mossyrock
After a 42-26 win over No. 11 Concrete last week, the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors travel to face off against No. 3 Mossyrock on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at Tenino High School. Mossyrock (9-1) defeated Northwest Christian Academy 62-0 last week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO
Knights to take on Pioneers
The No. 1 seed Royal Knights host No. 9 Omak on Friday night in the second round of the 1A State Football Playoffs. Royal is coming off a 50-0 win over No. 16 Eatonville, while the Pioneers (7-4) defeated No. 8 La Center 21-7 last week. Kickoff is Friday at …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO
Mavs hit top-10 at state three years running
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake girls swim and dive team clinched a top-10 finish at the 4A State Swimming and Diving Championships in Federal Way for the third-straight season last weekend, finishing sixth in the state with 128 points. Moses Lake placed fourth last season and seventh in 2021...
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Knights unhorse Eatonville 50-0
ROYAL CITY – In a rematch of the 2021 1A state title game, the No. 1 seed Knights recorded their second-straight shutout with Friday night’s 50-0 win over No. 16 Eatonville, opening the 1A State Football Playoffs with a win over the Cruisers...
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO
Pitts scores four touchdowns in ACH’s win over Concrete
MOSES LAKE — Facing off against No. 11 seed Concrete, the No. 6 Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors overcame an early double-digit deficit to advance into the second round of the 1B State Football Playoffs, defeating the Lions 42-26 at Lions Field in Moses Lake. “It feels great,” ACH coach Brandon Walsh said. …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 1 YEAR AGO
ACH Warriors take fourth at 1B state tournament
YAKIMA – The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors left Thursday’s 1B State Volleyball Tournament with hardware, taking home a fourth-place trophy back to Coulee City. The No. 4 seed Warriors opened the tournament with wins over Mount Vernon Christian and Mary Walker on Wednesday but lost to No. 1 Oakesdale in the state …
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Broncos take silver at state tourney
YAKIMA – No. 5 seed Lind-Ritzville/Sprague’s run in the 2B State Volleyball Tournament came to an end in the 2B title game, matching up against a talented No. 2 Manson team and falling 3-0 in the state’s final game of the season. LRS finished the season 20-3, taking home a …
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Royal win
ROYAL CITY - The Royal Knights defeated Eatonville 50-0 in the opening round of the 1A State Football Playoffs on Friday night in Royal City. Check out Tuesday’s edition of the Columbia Basin Herald for a full story on Royal’s win, as well as results from Almira/Coulee-Hartline, Ephrata and Othello’s …
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BBCC’s new-look, fast-tempo Vikings hit the court
MOSES LAKE – It’ll be a season of change for the Big Bend Vikings when they hit the court for the 2023-24 men’s basketball season, complete with a completely new roster and head coach on the bench.
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GRIDIRON GOALS: Local teams prepare for state football playoffs
COLUMBIA BASIN – State football playoffs have arrived, and four teams from across the Columbia Basin are preparing for games on Friday and Saturday.
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Record-breaking swims
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake senior Issabelle Parrish is leaving an impact in her final season in the pool for the Mavericks. Parrish has already knocked off several school records in short-distance swims, and now aims to keep the momentum going as many members of the Maverick girls swim and …
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GALLERY: 1B, 2B State Volleyball
YAKIMA – Volleyball teams from Almira/Coulee-Hartline, Lind-Ritzville/Sprague, Soap Lake and Warden high schools traveled down to the Yakima Valley SunDome to begin the 1B and 2B State Volleyball Tournaments on Wednesday.
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Basin squads head to 1B, 2B State Volleyball Tournaments
COLUMBIA BASIN — The 1B and 2B state volleyball tournaments begin Thursday in Yakima, with Almira/Coulee-Hartline, Lind-Ritzville/Sprague, Soap Lake and Warden all competing in their respective classifications. Read along for a look at each team as they head into state competition. Almira/Coulee-Hartline Back at state for the first time since …
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Playing with confidence
COULEE CITY – A win in Friday’s crossover game against Waterville-Mansfield gave the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors their seventh-straight state appearance, setting up a matchup against No. 11 Concrete this weekend. “It feels great,” ACH coach Brandon Walsh said. “It’s a fun, young group of kids, it seems like we’re gelling and …
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State cross country results
PASCO – Twenty-eight athletes from across the Columbia Basin traveled to the Sun Willow Golf Course in Pasco for the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Cross Country State Championships Saturday, competing in six different races across three classifications. For local results, see below.
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Warriors punch ticket to state
COULEE CITY – No matter the outcome of Saturday’s district championship game against Northport, the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors are on to state after defeating Curlew and Odessa in the first two rounds of the Northeast 1B district tournament on Thursday.
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Basin football scores: Week 10
COLUMBIA BASIN – The regular season concluded last week across the state, and several local teams are heading off to their respective state playoffs.
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Mavs fight in second half, fall to Chiawana
MOSES LAKE – Down 28-6 at the half, Moses Lake was able to put points on the board and cut the deficit to 10 points in the fourth quarter, but the Chiawana Riverhawks made key plays down the stretch to defeat the Mavs 49-32 at Lions Field Friday night.
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WA college football preview: Week 9
MOSES LAKE – With Central Washington on a bye, the Cougars and Eagles will be hosting a pair of California schools on the gridiron this Saturday.
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Basin athletes head to state cross country championships
COLUMBIA BASIN – Congratulations to all the cross country athletes from across the Columbia Basin who qualified for Saturday’s Washington Interscholastic Activities Association State Cross Country Championships at the Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco.
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Mavs swim for the win at district meet
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks had eight first-place finishes at last week’s Columbia Basin Big 9 district meet, guiding the Mavs to a districts win in their home pool. “I’m just so proud of the girls,” Moses Lake coach Jason Hart said. “They all contributed, it was all …
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Late goal seals fate for Mavs
MOSES LAKE — While the Mavs and Rams remained tied at one through most of the second half, a late West Valley (Yakima) goal sent the Rams into the next round of the Columbia Basin Big 9 district tournament, ending Moses Lake’s season. “We worked hard, looked like we wanted …
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BASIN SPORTS RECAP: District tournaments and playoff runs
COLUMBIA BASIN – With the first state tournament of the year now in the rearview mirror, many teams across the Basin have been competing in their respective district tournaments and attempting to earn bids to state. Check out this week’s Basin sports recap for a look at where teams stand.
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Huskies take down Tigers in penalty shootout
EPHRATA – It took penalty kicks to decide the winner of Saturday’s Central Washington Athletic Conference district tournament game between Othello and Ephrata, with the Huskies outscoring the Tigers 2-1 in the penalty shootout.
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Knights open districts with win over La Salle
ROYAL CITY – The Knights opened the South Central Athletic Conference district tournament with a win over La Salle on Thursday, defeating the Lightning 5-1 on their home turf.
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Basin football scores: Week 9
COLUMBIA BASIN – Both Ephrata and Royal clinched league titles with their wins this week over Ellensburg and Connell, respectively.
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Red zone struggles cost Mavs in 35-8 loss to Eastmont
EAST WENATCHEE – Moses Lake was able to move the ball up and down the field on Friday night against Eastmont but went one-for-four in the red zone, resulting in a 35-8 loss to the Wildcats, the Maverick’s first loss of the season. “Just didn’t finish drives,” Moses Lake coach …
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Ten in a row
ROYAL CITY – The Knights were crowned league champions for the 10th-straight season with Thursday night’s 49-7 win over Connell, gaining nearly 400 yards of offense in the win. Thursday night was the seventh time the Knights have held an opponent to seven or fewer points this season...
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Knights take the W against La Salle
ROYAL CITY - The Royal Knights defeated La Salle 5-1 in the first round of the South Central Athletic Conference district tournament on Thursday. Check out Tuesday’s edition of the Columbia Basin Herald for a full story on the game, as well as results from Saturday’s second-round match against Naches …
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BASIN SPORTS RECAP: District playoffs begin
COLUMBIA BASIN – District playoffs began this week around the Basin, with local football, girls soccer and volleyball teams all vying for a bid to their respective state tournaments. Check out this week’s Basin sports recap to look at how teams look toward the end of their regular seasons.
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Wildcats, Cougars enter week 9 strong while Eagles work to improve record
MOSES LAKE – Local college football teams are gearing up for Week 9 of action across the country, aiming for strong finishes down the stretch of the regular season. Read along for a look at the matchups for Central Washington, Eastern Washington and Washington State...
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Warriors struggle on offense, fall 2-0 to Kiona-Benton
MATTAWA – An early Kiona-Benton goal was too much for the Wahluke Warriors to overcome in Tuesday’s 2-0 loss to the Bears, as Wahluke struggled to generate offense against the league leaders.
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Mavs remain undefeated
MOSES LAKE – Friday night’s game was yet another strong showing for the Moses Lake Mavericks, who improved to 8-0 with a 47-12 win over West Valley (Yakima) on senior night.
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District champs
MOSES LAKE — After going up 10-0 through the first four innings of Saturday’s Columbia Basin Big 9 district championship game against Eastmont, the Mavericks staved off an attempted Wildcat comeback to win 11-5 and advance to the 4A State Slowpitch Softball Tournament. Moses Lake scored four runs in the …
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Mavs clinch state tourney berth
The Moses Lake Mavericks clinched a berth to 4A Slowpitch Softball State Tournament with Saturday’s 11-5 win over Eastmont in the Columbia Basin Big 9 district tournament. Check out Tuesday’s edition of the Columbia Basin Herald for a full story on Moses Lake’s win.
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Tigers sweep East Valley
EPHRATA – A strong start allowed the Tigers to handle business against East Valley (Yakima) on Tuesday night, sweeping the visiting Red Devils to improve to 9-3 on the season and 7-1 in the Central Washington Athletic Conference. “Getting a big lead in the beginning of sets is always a …
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Othello drops Kelso 42-24
OTHELLO – The Huskies gained more than 350 yards on offense and scored six touchdowns on the ground in Friday night’s 42-24 win over Kelso, using a fast start to take a 20-3 lead into the half. Disregarding kneeldowns, the Huskies scored on six of their seven offensive drives on …
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Mavs win Big 9 title, prepare for district title game
MOSES LAKE — With Tuesday’s sweep of West Valley (Yakima) the Mavericks won the Columbia Basin Big 9 regular season softball title, allowing Moses Lake to host this weekend’s district championship game against Eastmont. The Big 9 title was locked up with a 16-4 and 21-0 win over the Rams …
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Homecoming victory: Tigers improve to 5-2 with win over Greyhounds
EPHRATA – The Tigers lit up the scoreboard in Friday night’s 48-14 win over the Grandview Greyhounds, amassing nearly 400 yards of offense while finding success in both the pass and run game during the Homecoming match.
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Mavs fall in close match to West Valley
MOSES LAKE – While the final score didn’t fall in the Mavericks’ favor, Tuesday night’s 3-1 loss to West Valley (Yakima) was just about as close as a loss could be.
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Broncos royalty
Members of the 2023 homecoming court smile on the field during halftime at the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Homecoming game Friday. The Broncos are dealing with multiple injured players, but didn't let that stop them from celebrating their students. Check out page B1 in Wednesday's paper for full coverage of the game.
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Broncos, battling injuries, fall 25-0 to Reardan
RITZVILLE – The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos are battling the injury bug this season, as many players have started in new positions over the past weeks, including in Friday’s 25-0 loss to Reardan. “We just have to play better, it doesn’t matter who’s in there,” LRS coach Brendan Bermea said. “You have …
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BASIN SPORTS RECAP: Playoffs on the horizon
COLUMBIA BASIN — District playoffs are right around the corner, as local teams head down the stretch of their respective regular seasons. Check out this week’s local sports recap, with scores and records for local football, girls soccer, slowpitch softball, swim and dive and volleyball squads. All scores, records and …
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Moses Lake hosts cross country invitational at The Gorge
GEORGE – The 33rd annual Moses Lake Cross Country Invitational was held at The Gorge Amphitheater on Thursday, giving runners from across the state the opportunity to trek through the hilly terrain of the music venue.
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Cougars look to shake off loss, host Arizona
PULLMAN – Coming off their first loss, the No. 19 Washington State Cougars return home on Saturday to take on an improved Arizona squad, who is coming off of back-to-back closely contested games against two top-10 teams in the country.
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Eagles continue to find success on the court
SOAP LAKE – The wins continue to come in for Soap Lake volleyball, who improved to 9-2 this season with Tuesday’s 3-0 sweep of Thorp at home.
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Broncos remain unbeaten, sweep Reardan
RITZVILLE – The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos remain unbeaten after Tuesday’s sweep of Reardan, using a strong start to the match to improve to 11-0 on the season. “It’s always important to start off smooth,” LRS head coach Cari Galbreath said. “Get us rolling and get our game going.”
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BASIN SPORTS RECAP: Local volleyball teams find success
COLUMBIA BASIN – Postseason competition is just around the corner for the various girls soccer, football, volleyball, slowpitch softball and swim and dive teams across the Columbia Basin. Read along for a look at how local teams fared over the previous week.
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Jackrabbits fall in OT to Cashmere
QUINCY – It took 87 minutes for a goal to be scored in Thursday’s Caribou Trail League match between Cashmere and Quincy, as the Bulldogs took a 1-0 lead in the second overtime to take down the Jackrabbits. “They came in, their focus was to control the game,” Quincy coach …
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Tempel hired as new Ephrata baseball coach
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District announced the hiring of a new varsity baseball coach Wednesday, with David Tempel being named the new head coach of the Tiger baseball program...
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Cougars prepare for “aggressive” Bruin defense
PULLMAN – Coming off a bye week, the No. 13 Washington State Cougars travel to southern California for a matchup against a tough UCLA Bruin defense that stands toward the top of the Pac-12 in yards and points allowed per game...
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Cougars suffer first loss of season to River View
WARDEN — Despite a close final three sets, the Warden Cougars suffered their first loss of the season on Tuesday night, falling 3-1 to River View in a battle of the undefeated atop the Eastern Washington Athletic Conference (East). Warden entered the game 10-0, while the Panthers came into the …
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Mavs swimming well through first month of season
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake girls swim and dive team has picked up where they left off in 2022, jumping out to a 4-0 record in meets through the first month of the season.
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BASIN SPORTS RECAP: Mavs, Lions and Knights stay unbeaten on gridiron
COLUMBIA BASIN – As local teams get into full swing of district competition, just a handful of Basin squads remain undefeated through the first five weeks of action. Check out this week’s local sports recap for an update on area football, girls soccer, slowpitch softball and volleyball teams. All scores …
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Broncos fall at home to Northwest Christian
RITZVILLE — In a battle of 4-0 teams, Northwest Christian (Colbert) left Jimmie Snider Field in Ritzville with a 30-0 win over the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos on Friday night.
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Huskies fall 1-0 to Grandview
OTHELLO – A goal early in the second half was too much for the Othello Huskies to overcome on Thursday, falling 1-0 to Grandview for a second-straight loss in the Central Washington Athletic Conference. Grandview came out strong on the attack in Thursday’s contest, keeping pressure on the Huskies throughout …
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High-flying offense helps give Mavs a 4-0 start
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake’s high-powered offense has lit up the scoreboard through the first four weeks this fall, allowing the Mavericks to outscore their opponents 168-24 so far this season.
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Mavs fall in four sets to Davis
MOSES LAKE – Despite a late surge, the Moses Lake Mavericks fell 3-1 at home to Davis on Tuesday, the team’s second-straight loss in league play after beginning the year 3-0 in the Big 9. “We had a good practice (Monday) and watched a lot of film, so we knew …
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Mavs slowpitch dominating season with 9-1 record so far
MOSES LAKE – The Mavericks notched another two wins on Monday afternoon, improving to 9-1 through the team’s first 10 games after a sweep of Wenatchee. Monday’s 15-5 and 15-0 wins over the Panthers were the eighth and ninth-straight wins for the Mavs, whose lone loss was in the season-opener …
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Winning trend
MOSES LAKE – The Mavericks’ second clean sheet of the season came on Saturday, defeating West Valley (Yakima) 2-0 on Saturday afternoon at home. Moses Lake held the Rams to just one shot on goal in the second half, which came during second-half stoppage time...
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Tigers take the W
EPHRATA – An exciting second half came down to the wire in Friday night’s Central Washington Athletic Conference matchup between Ephrata and previously undefeated East Valley (Yakima), with the Tigers answering a late Red Devil touchdown to take a 21-17 win. “East Valley is a great team, and it was …
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Knights defeat Wahluke 3-0 in SCAC opener
ROYAL CITY – The Royal Knights claimed a win in Thursday’s South Central Athletic Conference (East) contest against Wahluke, opening up league play with a 3-0 win over the Warriors. While the win is nice, Royal Head Coach Jens Jensen said the Knights are remaining humble after the league opener...
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BASIN SPORTS RECAP: Eight teams reach top-10 in WIAA’s RPI
COLUMBIA BASIN – Teams from across the Columbia Basin began to enter league play in their respective conferences over the past week, battling it out on the field. Check out this week’s local sports recap for a look at how local squads fared in contests over the previous week. All …
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Physicality a focus as Cougars begin Pac-12 play vs Oregon State
PULLMAN — The 2023 Pac-12 slate opens on Saturday across the conference, with the No. 21 Washington State Cougars preparing for a “physical” No. 14 Oregon State squad. OSU ran for 203 yards in last season’s meeting on Oct. 15, and the Beavers have averaged 219 yards on the ground …
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Eagles move to 3-1 with sweep of Cascade Christian
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake improved to 3-1 in the early season, clinching its third-straight sweep after a 3-0 win over Cascade Christian on Tuesday night.
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Warriors fall in second-half Saturday
COULEE CITY – Though the score didn’t fall in the Warrior’s favor, ACH Head Coach Brandon Walsh said there were positive takeaways from Saturday’s 64-34 loss to defending 1B state champion Liberty Bell. ACH was down by a score after the first half, but the Mountain Lions outscored the Warriors …
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STUDIO BASIN: Fall Sports Overview
MOSES LAKE – On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona goes over the Columbia Basin Herald's fall sports preview, covering local cross country, girls soccer and volleyball teams as they prepare for the 2023 season. The Studio Basin podcast can be found on your favorite …
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Cougars fall at home to Kiona-Benton
WARDEN — Penalties and turnovers marred the Cougar offense and its ability to sustain drives on Friday night against Kiona-Benton, leading to a 36-12 home loss to the Bears. The Cougars turned the ball over six times, and while penalties consistently kept Warden behind the chains on offense...
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Making a creative atmosphere
MOSES LAKE – Being raised in Moses Lake, Juan Reyes has been tattooing from a young age. Now, Reyes is tattooing in his hometown at his own shop, Obsidian Tattoo Collective. “Once I got the career going and I was able to build up a clientele – my mom and …
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“I feel like we are a stronger team this year”
WARDEN – After a 10-6 regular season last fall, the Warden Cougar volleyball team is aiming for a run in a highly talented Eastern Washington Athletic Conference.
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“I’m always up for the challenge”
MATTAWA – After rebuilding the defense last season, the Wahluke Warriors will once again have to replace pieces of the team in 2023 after losing seven starters from the fall 2022 season.
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Eagles bring more experience into new season
SOAP LAKE – A returning corps of starters will be featured on the court for the Soap Lake Eagles volleyball team this season, as they aim to develop what is still a young roster.
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Huskies bring strong team chemistry into 2023
OTHELLO – A healthy bond between players on the field is an important factor for sports teams, and that’s something that first-year Othello girls soccer Head Coach Victor Quiroz said the Huskies have this season.
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New-look Lions return to the court
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions will look much different on the court this season, having graduated a strong senior class that helped guide the team to an appearance in the 1B State Volleyball Tournament last fall.
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Tigers running strong entering 2023
EPHRATA – The Tigers will bring a wealth of different experience levels to cross country courses on both the boys and girls teams this season, with the boys returning five runners from last year’s state championships and the girls team aiming for a state return.
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Mavs bring experience, depth into 2023 season
MOSES LAKE – Coming off a 7-9 season, the Moses Lake volleyball team returns an experienced roster in 2023 with the goal of reaching the 4A State Volleyball Tournament.
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Jacks enter 2023 under new HC Avalos
QUINCY – Off to a 2-1 start to the 2023 season, the Quincy Jackrabbits girls soccer team is under the tutelage of new Head Coach Kim Avalos, a former assistant coach for the Jacks.
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Devils bring in “inspired” team, aim for state berth
WILSON CREEK – The Wilson Creek Devils finished 2022 one game shy of qualifying for state, falling to Waterville-Mansfield in the consolation game of the Central Washington B League Tournament in early November.
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Devils defeat Lions for first win of 2023 season
WILSON CREEK — The Wilson Creek Devils got into the win column for the first time in 2023 on Tuesday night, defeating Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School in three sets on their home court. “Sometimes when you get a win under your belt you can get some momentum to …
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Basin sports schedule Sept. 13-19
COLUMBIA BASIN – Check out this week’s sports schedule, featuring teams across all the different fall sports beginning to enter league play in their respective conferences...
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BASIN SPORTS RECAP: Othello soccer moves to 3-0, Mav football pulls off close road win
COLUMBIA BASIN – Fall sports season is in full swing around the Columbia Basin, with the past week featuring numerous matchups between schools in the area. Read along for a full recap of how local football, volleyball and girls soccer teams fared over the season's first full week. All scores …
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Knights down Othello 42-7
ROYAL CITY – The Royal defense came up in big moments in the Knight’s 42-7 win over Othello on Friday night, intercepting four passes and sacking the quarterback twice. Royal’s first interception of the night led to the Knights taking a 21-0 lead in the second quarter, and the second …
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Wisconsin run game a focus for Cougars on Saturday
PULLMAN – The Washington State Cougars will welcome in No. 19 Wisconsin on Saturday, a rematch of last season’s Week 2 matchup where WSU took a 17-14 victory in Camp Randall Stadium. Even with new offensive schemes for the Badgers this season, the game will still be decided upon whether …
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Tigers score 9 goals in win over Okanogan
EPHRATA — Five Tigers scored in Ephrata’s 9-1 win over Okanogan on Tuesday, giving the team 14 goals in its first two outings on the field. Sophomore Delanie Killinger led the Tigers with three goals, followed by senior Aliya Avila (twice), senior Trishelle Lopez (twice), senior Kendall Laugen and sophomore …
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BASIN SPORTS RECAP: Mavs tackle Tigers, Warriors swat Hornets and more
COLUMBIA BASIN – The fall sports season began on Friday with 10 football games, as well as two girls soccer teams seeing their first action on the field. Read along for a full recap on how teams fared in the opening weekend of the 2023-2024 year...
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A roaring start
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions captured their first win on the gridiron in program history on Saturday, coming from behind to defeat Bridgeport 52-38 under the lights of Lions Field. “We were feeling really good, but the nerves were pretty high because the majority …
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Mavs take Tigers
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks lit up the scoreboard in Friday’s season-opening win over Ephrata, scoring multiple times both on offense and special teams in a 58-3 win against the Tigers. “That’s a goal always, to execute in all three phases,” Moses Lake Head Coach Brett Jay said. …
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Running for more
ROYAL CITY – Hoisting a state championship trophy is something that every high school football player dreams of at some point in their career – now, the Royal Knights are aiming to do the same thing for the fourth straight full season.
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'Every single game matters'
RITZVILLE – After a 7-2 season that ended with a loss to Okanogan in the District 6/7 Crossover last season, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos are entering 2023 with the goal of returning to the state playoffs.
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Finishing down the stretch
MOSES LAKE – The Mavericks were a hail mary away from winning their second-straight Columbia Basin Big-Nine title last season, and now enter the 2023 campaign with a goal of returning to the 4A State Football Tournament.
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New-look Cougars to hit the field in 2023
WARDEN – There will be a new head coach patrolling the sidelines at Warden High School this fall, as South Africa native Dallyn McLean takes over the Cougar football program.
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Tigers look to build off strong 2022
EPHRATA – The Ephrata Tigers flipped the script on the 2022 season, rallying from a 1-4 start to qualify for the 2A state playoffs and nearly upsetting No. 2 seed W.F. West.
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'It’s just going to take everybody to do their job'
OTHELLO – The Othello Huskies are coming off a 9-2 year in 2022, which featured an appearance in the 2A state quarterfinals. While excitement around the program is high, they enter the 2023 season after graduating 22 seniors from last year’s roster.
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Race for Life series raises nearly $18K
MOSES LAKE – More than 100 BMX riders traveled to Moses Lake for the first night of the Eastern Washington Race for Life Series, part of a four-track series in collaboration with tracks in Spokane, Richland and Walla Walla. The Race for Life raises money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma …
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Four Basin football teams meet at Quincy jamboree
QUINCY – Varsity and junior varsity squads from Ephrata, Moses Lake, Quincy and Royal gathered at the Quincy High School football field on Friday, competing in a jamboree with Week 1 of the regular season just a week away.
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16 Cougars and Huskies named to Senior Bowl watch list
MOBILE, Ala. – Sixteen Cougars and Huskies were named to the 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl watch list, a highly-touted college football all-star game hosted at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama in early February.
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GALLERY: Agri-Service Demolition Derby and Moses Lake Roundup
MOSES LAKE – Both the Agri-Service Demolition Derby and Moses Lake Roundup brought exciting action to the Grant County Fairgrounds last week. For results from the derby and the rodeo, see the links below. Moses Lake Roundup: https://bit.ly/3qOfbCX. Agri-Service Demolition Derby: https://bit.ly/3P8PAOq.
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Warden teams to host community night on Friday
WARDEN – With the beginning of fall sports season just around the corner, the various fall sports at Warden High School are gathering for a community sports night on Friday, raising money for the Cougar cheerleading, cross country, football, girls soccer and volleyball programs. The idea for the event was …
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RECAP: Red-hot Mariners shine, Seahawks pick up preseason win
SEATTLE – The red-hot Seattle Mariners strung together their seventh-straight win on Tuesday night, riding high after a sweep of the division rival Houston Astros. For more on the Mariners, as well as a look at the Seahawks and Storm, read along below.
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'It’s always a good show'
MOSES LAKE — The 80th year of the Moses Lake Roundup was celebrated Thursday through Friday, when competitors from around the world traveled to Moses Lake for a chance to take home thousands of dollars in the rodeo. “It’s a good rodeo, good contractors,” saddle bronc rider Jake Clark said. …
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GALLERY: Moses Lake Roundup
MOSES LAKE – The first two nights of the Moses Lake Roundup took place at the Grant County Fairgrounds on Thursday and Friday, with competitors coming to Moses Lake from around the state, country and world.
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Demo derby rolls into Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – The two-night Agri-Service Demolition Derby wrapped up on Wednesday night, with nearly 200 drivers hitting the track inside the Rodeo Arena at the Grant County Fairgrounds across the two nights. “It was pretty awesome to take over and try to put on a good show,” said Alex …
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RECAP: Seahawks open preseason with win, Mariners two games back of wild card
SEATTLE – The Seahawks opened the 2023 preseason with a win last Thursday, while the Seattle Mariners had their streak of six series wins in a row snapped against the Baltimore Orioles. For an update on the two squads, as well as the Storm stringing together two more wins, check …
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Moses Lake BMX to host Race for Life next Friday
MOSES LAKE – BMX riders from across the east side of the state will travel to Moses Lake for the Moses Lake BMX’s Race for Life next Friday, part of a four-track series with BMX facilities in Tri-Cities, Spokane and Walla Walla.
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Pinning the competition
MOSES LAKE – Many athletes spend time over the summer working on their craft – that’s no different for Moses Lake sophomore Reese Prescott, who placed sixth at last month’s 2023 USA Wrestling 16U National Championships in Fargo, North Dakota. “To even place at Fargo, I felt really cool and …
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GALLERY: Basin summer sports
COLUMBIA BASIN — From the diamond to the golf course, local athletes stayed busy throughout the summer. With fall sports practices beginning this week, let’s take a look back at the moments from summer here in the Columbia Basin.
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BBCC brings on Daviaire Dickerson as men’s wrestling coach
MOSES LAKE — As a former collegiate wrestler himself, Daviaire Dickerson knows how to connect with wrestlers from the role of a coach. Now, Dickerson is looking to continue that as the new head coach of the Big Bend men’s wrestling program. “I definitely can sympathize with my athletes and …
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Wilson, Zhang capture titles at WJGA State Championship
MOSES LAKE — After three days of competition, the 47th Annual Washington Junior Golf Association’s State Championship concluded at the Moses Lake Golf Club on Thursday, with winners crowned across the eight separate divisions. Angela Zhang, 14, of Bellevue, won her second straight WJGA overall title in the girls ages …
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“It’s going to be exciting to see what he can do”
EPHRATA – Lyndsy Roberts ran both cross country and track for the Ephrata Tigers when he was in high school, and now the 1998 Ephrata graduate is taking over as head coach of the Tiger cross country program. “I think there’s a lot of great programs around this area, but …
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PRO RECAP: M’s string together wins, Seahawks prep for 2023
SEATTLE – Since the passing of last week’s MLB trade deadline, the Mariners have been on an impressive winning streak while the Seattle Seahawks prepare for the beginning of the 2023 preseason. Read along for updates on the two squads, as well as the Seattle Kraken and Storm...
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Mavs put in off-season work
MOSES LAKE — Though team practices for wrestling season don’t begin until mid-November, the Moses Lake Mavericks have been putting in off-season work throughout the summer. Last weekend was Moses Lake’s Chasing Gold Camp, a two-day camp for wrestlers to work on technique. “We focus on technique,” head coach Jose …
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“The hard work has paid off”
EUGENE, Ore. – Two of Moses Lake’s track and field athletes took their talents to Eugene, Oregon for the USA Track & Field National Junior Olympic Championships last week, with senior Paige Perkins and junior Hunter Blackman both having strong showings at the meet. “Being able to go there and …
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Raging success
NEWBERG, Ore. – Two Washington Rage fastpitch softball teams brought back hardware from the North American Fastpitch Association Summer Nationals, with the 18U and 14U Rage placing second and third in their respective brackets. “For our teams to go down there and do as well as they did, it’s pretty …
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Eagles eye defense
CHENEY – Coming off a 3-8 season, the Eastern Washington defensive unit has been the subject of a months-long focus among players since January, which players and coaches got to get a first look at on Thursday at the opening of fall camp...
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WJGA state tournament comes to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – More than 250 youth golfers will be in attendance for the 47th Annual Washington Junior Golf Association State Championship in Moses Lake next week, with golfers ages 8-18 competing in eight different divisions over a three-day span. “We’re very excited,” WJGA Executive Director Tyler Johnsen said. “It’s …
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Moses Lake Wrestling Club prepares athletes for future success
MOSES LAKE – Many sports have youth organizations that help prepare young athletes for future competitions. Whether it’s soccer, football, basketball or swimming – wrestling is no different. “If you start playing seven-on-seven at a young age, or AAU basketball, eventually that is going to transition, hopefully, into a successful …
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Washington sports schedule Aug. 2-8
COLUMBIA BASIN – Check out this week’s Washington sports schedule, featuring local, regional and statewide sporting events...
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Mavs wrestling camp this weekend
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake High School wrestlers have the opportunity to learn from collegiate wrestler Frank Almaguer at this weekend’s Chasing Gold Camp, a two-day camp at Moses Lake High School...
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Othello hosts baseball tourney
OTHELLO – The week-long Washington Little League 8/9/10U State Tournament ended on Saturday in Othello, with Kirkland American coming out on top of Magnolia with a 7-3 win in the tournament’s title game. “It (took) great teamwork,” Kirkland Head Coach Todd Greenberg said. “We had our ups and downs throughout …
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BBCC hires Desiree Zavala to lead women's wrestling
MOSES LAKE – Big Bend’s newest women’s wrestling coach Desiree Zavala is a Washington native who comes to the program with goals of competing at the national level. “I’m very excited,” Zavala said. “I think that Big Bend has all the resources need to have a great team. A couple …
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GALLERY: Washington Little League 8/9/10U State Tournament
OTHELLO – The week-long Washington Little League 8/9/10U State Tournament came to a close on Saturday in Othello, with the Kirkland Americans taking down the Magnolia All-Stars 7-3 in the championship game...
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“It’s raised our profile”
SPOKANE – Growth in the conference’s television coverage, playoff seeding, the transfer portal and name, image and likeness were all part of Big Sky Commissioner Tom Wistrcill’s State of the Conference Address on Monday in Spokane, going over the previous year in the Big Sky as well as looking at …
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Zags agree to home and home with SDSU
SPOKANE – The Bulldogs agreed to a home-and-home series against San Diego State, the 2023 NCAA Tournament’s runner-up, according to a release by Gonzaga Athletics on Wednesday.
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Sounders win!
REDMOND – The 2011 girls Basin Sounders swept through this past weekend’s Crossfire Select Cup in Redmond, bringing home a title with a 2-0 win over Wenatchee FC in the tournament’s final on Sunday. This was the first time that the team had okayed in an 11-on-11-style tournament, Head Coach …
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'I’m very excited for the guys to get back at it.'
SPOKANE – Coming off a 3-8 season, Eastern Washington Head Coach Aaron Best showed his enthusiasm about moving on to the upcoming 2023 campaign at Monday’s Big Sky Media Day in Spokane. “We didn’t have the best season last year, (there’s a) bad taste in your mouth,” Best said. “I’m …
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14U River Dogs fall in regionals
FERNDALE — After a strong start in pool play at the 14U Babe Ruth Pacific Northwest Regional, the 14U Columbia Basin River Dogs fell to the Stilly Venom in Saturday’s semifinal round of the tournament. The game was a rematch of this month’s North Washington State Tournament championship game, where …
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MLHS’s Blackman, Perkins to compete at Junior Olympics
EUGENE, Ore. – Two Moses Lake athletes are heading to Eugene, Oregon for the USA Track & Field Junior Olympics beginning on Monday, with senior Paige Perkins and junior Hunter Blackman competing at the meet.
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Bonding on and off the mat
WARDEN — Featuring instruction from former collegiate wrestlers and WIAA state champions, the Warden Wrestling Camp brought in more than 30 Warden wrestlers from rising fifth-graders through seniors on Friday and Saturday.
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Moses Lake volleyball hosts Lil Mav camp
MOSES LAKE — More than 60 volleyball players gathered in the Moses Lake High School gymnasium for the Lil Mav volleyball camp, learning from current Maverick players and coaches over a three-day span. This is the second year that Moses Lake Head Coach Krystal Trammell and her staff have put …
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River Dogs clinch spot in bracket play at regionals
FERNDALE — The 14U Columbia Basin River Dogs have been lighting up the scoreboards through their first three games at the 14U Babe Ruth Pacific Northwest Regional in Ferndale, clinching a spot in Saturday’s bracket play after beginning the tournament 3-0. “Right now, it’s all phases of the game for …
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Moses Lake’s Green-Cerrillo to play at CBC
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake High School alumna Joelee Green-Cerrillo will move on to play soccer at Columbia Basin College this fall, achieving her dream of playing at the college level.
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Othello celebrates Lions Park upgrades
OTHELLO — Just in time for the beginning of the 8/9/10U Washington Little League State Tournaments this weekend, the city of Othello unveiled the renovations to the Lions Park Athletic Complex on Friday.
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Washington sports schedule July 19-25
COLUMBIA BASIN – Check out this week’s Washington sports schedule, featuring local, regional and statewide sporting events. Next week, the Washington Range will be headed to nationals, but for this week’s local competition, look to the Columbia Basin River Dogs, Manta Ray Aquatics team, Moses Lake BMX and the Columbia …
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“We’ll all be under one roof”
ELLENSBURG – Built in 1959, Nicholson Pavilion at Central Washington University began going under renovation in the fall of 2021. When the fall quarter rolls around, the new facilities will be available for both academic and athletic use according to CWU Director of Athletics Dennis Francois. “Nicholson is a shared …
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CWU recognized
PORTLAND, Ore. – For the third straight year Central Washington University has won the Great Northwest Athletic Conference’s Academic All-Sports title, the conference announced in a release on Friday...
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Ending on a high note
RICHLAND – Playing at the D-BAT Summer Series in Richland, the Moses Lake Rattlers went 4-1 on the weekend with a win in the team’s final game of the season. “We were excited for our last tournament,” Head Coach Lisa Lawrence said. “A chance to wrap things up on a …
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On to regionals
FERNDALE — The 14U Columbia Basin River Dogs begin pool play in the Babe Ruth Pacific Northwest Regional Tournament on Monday, aiming to reach bracket play for a chance to reach next month’s 14U World Series in Virginia. “The boys are really excited to be going,” Head Coach Jaret Fulbright …
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Manta Rays host Sizzlin’ Summer Splash
MOSES LAKE – The Manta Rays saw a peak in swimmers competing at last weekend’s Sizzlin’ Summer Splash in Moses Lake, with 525 swimmers coming in from the Pacific Northwest and beyond for the three-day meet. “This was the 15th Sizzlin’ Summer swim meet that I’ve been the meet director …
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River Dogs open Midsummer Classic with 10-2 win
SPOKANE – Playing in the Gonzaga Midsummer Classic, the 18U Columbia Basin River Dogs opened the tournament with a 10-2 win over Spokane Select on Thursday. Games in the Midsummer Classic alternate between Whitworth University and Gonzaga University, allowing players the chance to play in a collegiate baseball stadium...
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PRO RECAP: All-Star breaks and free agency
SEATTLE – From the MLB’s All-Star Week to signing new players, Washington’s professional teams have been busy over the previous week. Read along for an update on the Mariners, Storm and Kraken...
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Regional spikes
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend volleyball program will host a camp later this month, allowing youth, middle and high school volleyball players the chance to learn from Viking players and coaches over a three-day span. Alexa Moser, head volleyball coach at Big Bend, said the camp had always been …
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Warden wrestling raises over $10k at golf tournament
WARDEN – After beginning the Please Hit Straight tournament last year, Warden Wrestling returned to the course last weekend and raised more than $10,000 for the Cougar wrestling program.
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'Unfinished business'
MOSES LAKE – After powering through the first three rounds of the 14U Babe Ruth North Washington State Tournament with high-scoring wins, the 14U Columbia Basin River Dogs gutted out a 4-1 win over the Stilly Venom in the finals to advance to next week’s regional round. “That’s these boy’s …
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River Dogs open weekend with two wins over Pullman
EPHRATA – The 18U Columbia Basin River Dogs opened a weekend of games with two wins over the Pullman Patriots on Friday, turning in high-scoring wins of 8-0 and 11-5 on their home field in Ephrata. “It’s great to come out and get two wins (Friday),” River Dogs co-Head Coach …
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Local teams compete in Babe Ruth tourney
MOSES LAKE – Babe Ruth North Washington State Tournaments were held from Wenatchee to Moses Lake over the weekend, with numerous local youth squads aiming to qualify for the regional rounds of their respective age divisions. Full results from the tournaments were not available in time for press deadline, but …
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Central Washington Sixers to hit the field in 2024
MOSES LAKE – The Six Athletic Training Facility will be fielding youth baseball teams in the summer of 2024, with teams ranging from 9U through 16U donning the uniforms of the Central Washington Sixers...
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GALLERY: Basin summer sports
COLUMBIA BASIN – From the diamond to the gridiron, Basin athletes have been hitting the field over the past couple of weeks. Check out these photos from the Earl Barden Classic and the Spokane Wood Bat Classic.
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PRO RECAP: M’s and Storm send players to all-star games, Kraken open free agency
SEATTLE – Both the Seattle Mariners and Storm had players named to their league’s respective all-star games, while the Kraken opened free agency by bringing some new faces to the ice. Check out this week’s professional sports recap for an update on the three teams...
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River Dogs take third at Wood Bat Classic
SPOKANE – After going 4-0 in pool games and winning the first game of bracket play, the 18U Columbia Basin River Dogs fell 10-5 to the 18U Webber Wildcats in the semifinals of the Spokane Wood Bat Classic, placing third in the tournament.
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Tough Dogs
MEDICAL LAKE – The 18U Columbia Basin River Dogs opened up the Spokane Wood Bat Classic with three wins on Friday and Saturday, including some impressive offensive showings across those wins. After a 3-1 win against Whatcom Post 7 to open up the tournament, the River Dogs got the bats …
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10U, 11U Moses Lake All-Stars see high placings
MOSES LAKE – After high finishes at last week’s Golden Glove tournaments in Yakima, the 10U Moses Lake All-Stars (Gold) and 11U Moses Lake All-Stars get ready to travel to the North Washington State Tournament next weekend.
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'A perfect fit'
EPHRATA – Newly-hired Ephrata boys wrestling head coach Joe Knox is bringing over two decades of coaching experience into his first head coaching gig when the Tigers hit the mat this winter. Knox was an assistant coach with Ephrata from 1995-2006 before serving as an assistant coach at Columbia Middle …
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Graham Grindy: 1 in 100
COULEE CITY – Graham Grindy knew he wanted to get into teaching since he was in high school, but the idea to begin a career in coaching didn’t spawn until he was in college...
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Six Basin athletes help take home win in Earl Barden Classic
YAKIMA — After a full 48 minutes of scoreless football, the Earl Barden Classic needed an overtime period to decide the winner of the all-star matchup between senior football players from 2A/1A/2B/1B classifications across the state. “It kind of feels like a dream come true,” Othello wide receiver Sonny Asu …
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“It was definitely really special”
MOSES LAKE – Marwan Warnick brought home several awards on the tennis court for the Mavericks last season, setting himself up for a strong senior season with Moses Lake. Warnick left the 4A Boys State Tennis Singles tournament with a seventh-place finish, earning Player of the Year, first team and …
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Rage teams find success on the field
SELAH – Four Washington Rage fastpitch softball teams competed at the Summer Warm Up tournament in Selah over the weekend, with three of the four teams notching top-three finishes. The 10U Rage placed third, one of the 12U teams placed third and the 14U Rage took second in their respective …
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GALLERY: Local sports
COLUMBIA BASIN – Almira/Coulee-Hartline and Soap Lake wrapped up spring practices with a jamboree in Coulee City over the weekend, while the 18U Columbia Basin River Dogs hosted the Jerry Henderson Memorial Tournament in Ephrata. Check out these photos from the tow events over this past weekend.
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PRO RECAP: M's remain steady, Storm find groove
SEATTLE – As the Seattle Mariners approach the halfway point of the 2023 season, the Seattle Storm have started to string together wins after beginning their 2023 campaign with four-straight losses...
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Rattling Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. – The 18U Moses Lake Rattlers were one of nearly 60 teams to compete at the Triple Crown Valley Invite in Portland, Oregon over the weekend, though the final day of competition was rained out.
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River Dogs drop North Spokane
EPHRATA — The 18U Columbia Basin River Dogs ended the Jerry Henderson Memorial Tournament with a win on Sunday over the North Spokane Dodgers, using a four-run rally in the bottom of the sixth to take the lead after being down three runs. “With a young ball club and playing …
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Riverdogs compete in Jerry Henderson Memorial Tournament
EPHRATA – The 18U Columbia Basin River Dogs hosted the Jerry Henderson Memorial Tournament over the weekend in Ephrata, playing in games from Friday through Sunday. For ful coverage of the tournament, check out the Tuesday edition of the Columbia Basin Herald.
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Pigskin fun
COULEE CITY – Both Almira/Coulee-Hartline and Soap Lake wrapped up spring football at a jamboree in Coulee City on Friday, joined by football teams from Wellpinit, Curlew, Republic, Waterville-Mansfield and Wilbur-Creston-Keller. “I love this spring format – there’s no pressure, we’re just playing football again,” Walsh said. “It’s fun. The …
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GALLERY: Scenes from the field
COLUMBIA BASIN – Local athletes took to both the diamond and the football field this past week, competing in both the Pete Doumit Memorial Tournament in Moses Lake and a football scrimmage in Royal City.
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18U River Dogs prepare for Jerry Henderson Memorial Tournament
EPHRATA – The 18U Columbia Basin River Dogs enter their third tournament of the season this weekend, preparing for the Jerry Henderson Memorial Tournament that will be hosted at Johnson-O’Brien Stadium in Ephrata beginning Friday night.
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Triple play
ROYAL CITY – Three local football squads wrapped up spring practices in Royal City on Tuesday, with Moses Lake, Quincy and Royal competing in a scrimmage at David Nielsen Memorial Field in Royal City...
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‘Always a Warrior’
MATTAWA – For the 170 graduates of Wahluke High School and 11 graduates of Sentinel Tech, Friday’s graduation ceremony was full of callbacks to previous years, celebrations of achievements and the excitement of post-graduation plans. “Seniors – what a journey these past four years have been,” Wahluke Principal Cody Marlow …
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Soap Lake honors 45 members of the class of 2023
SOAP LAKE — Dressed in graduation caps and gowns, 45 Soap Lake High School seniors walked through the high school’s gymnasium for the final time as Eagles on Saturday, earning their diplomas and becoming Soap Lake alumni. “Looking back, maybe we should have brought some tissues,” Soap Lake Principal Levi …
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18U Rattlers open season in Pasco
MOSES LAKE – The 18U Moses Lake Rattlers began their season at the Kate Austin Memorial Tournament over the weekend, going 3-2 in games against teams from across the Pacific Northwest. With high school softball season having ended just under three weeks ago, it was a quick turnaround for the …
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Play ball!
MOSES LAKE – Hosted by the Moses Lake Youth Baseball Association, the third annual Pete Doumit Memorial Tournament took to the diamonds of Larson Playfield from Friday through Sunday, crowning four winners over the four different age divisions. The 10U Whatcom Prep, the 11U Lake Stevens Riptide, the 12U Ellensburg …
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MLHS's Byers signs to hit the Spokane CC court
MOSES LAKE – Jayson Byers, a six-foot-seven post for the Mavericks, signed to play college basketball at Spokane Community College on Wednesday to continue his athletic career. “I’m so excited, it’s a huge opportunity for me,” Byers said. “I’m really looking forward to it.” ...
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Getting 'Rad'
MOSES LAKE – Riders of all ages took to the Larson BMX Track on Friday night to kick off Moses Lake BMX’s Summer Series, moving the weekly Local Single Point Races to Friday evenings. “Here in Moses Lake we run what’s called total points, which means all the riders get …
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Moses Lake’s Holterhoff signs with CWU
MOSES LAKE – Coaches, family and friends gathered inside the Moses Lake High School gymnasium to celebrate with Maverick senior Camryn Holterhoff, who signed on to run both cross country and track at Central Washington University on Thursday.
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MLCA/CCS to bring on football in fall 2023
MOSES LAKE – There’ll be a new football team hitting the Basin gridiron this fall, as the Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions will be competing in eight-man football in the 2023 season.
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New Viking in town
MOSES LAKE – New Big Bend Head Coach Jason Hopkins comes to Moses Lake looking to bring excitement back to the Vikings on the basketball court. “I was really attracted to the history and tradition of the program,” Hopkins said. “I’m from Washington, from Edmonds, and I’ve always been intrigued …
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Dru Gimlin 3-on-3 tournament takes to streets of Quincy
QUINCY – The Dru Gimlin 3-on-3 basketball tournament returned to the streets of downtown Quincy on Saturday, commemorating the 20th year of the Dru Gimlin Foundation and honoring the 20 years since Gimlin’s passing in February 2003.
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CBBRC hosts Spring Classic race
MOSES LAKE – The Columbia Basin Barrel Racing Club kicked off its classic race schedule with the Spring Classic on Saturday at the Grant County Fairgrounds, where riders competed in two races on Saturday morning.
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Mavs kick off spring practices
MOSES LAKE – The Maverick’s season-opener is still nearly three months away, but the Moses Lake football team began its spring practices on Tuesday last week to give players an opportunity to get back on the field as a team. “It’s new and fresh to finally get out there,” Moses …
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Middle school swimmers compete at Future Maverick Invite
MOSES LAKE – Middle school swimmers from Columbia, Endeavor and Frontier middle schools competed against one another at the Future Maverick Invite on Thursday, the second meet that the Moses Lake swim program has hosted this spring. “It diversifies the swimming community – brings in different kids who may not …
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RECAP: Basin teams conclude baseball, softball seasons
COLUMBIA BASIN – High school baseball and softball seasons across the Basin wrapped up last weekend, with four teams taking home hardware from their respective state tournaments. Read along to see how each team finished in 2023. All scores and records are according to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association...
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Tigers, Mavs take home top-5 finishes at state championships
COLUMBIA BASIN — Ten local schools were represented at state track and field championships in Yakima and Tacoma over the weekend, with Moses Lake and Ephrata each sending 15 athletes to the state meet in Tacoma. Ephrata sent 15 athletes to the state meet, placing fourth overall as a team …
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Huskies swing into 3rd
SELAH – After an opening-round loss to No. 12 seed Olympic, the No. 5 Othello Huskies rallied off five-straight wins to take home a third-place trophy at the 2A State Softball Tournament over the weekend. Othello notched its second-straight top-three finish with an 8-2 win over Aberdeen in the third/fourth-place …
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Warriors rally from early loss
YAKIMA – The No. 5 seed Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors left the 1B State Softball Tournament with a fourth-place finish, rallying after a first-round loss to DeSales to reach the third/fourth-place contest against Mossyrock. “It’s pretty incredible,” ACH Head Coach Graham Grindy said. “It’s been a great season. They played very well …
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Knights place second in 1A state tournament
RICHLAND – From the first pitch to the final out, It took 17 hours and 32 minutes to decide the winner of Saturday’s 1A State Fastpitch Softball Tournament, as the Montesano Bulldogs outlasted a weather delay that postponed the late innings to be played on Sunday morning, and defeated Royal …
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Mavs fall to Richland, Eastmont in 4A tournament
RICHLAND – In its return to the 4A State Softball Tournament, the No. 13 Moses Lake Mavericks fell 7-1 to No. 4 Richland in the first round and 5-1 to No. 12 Eastmont in the first round of the consolation bracket at Columbia Playfield in Richland on Friday. Moses Lake …
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Five Basin squads move on to state softball tournaments
COLUMBIA BASIN – State tournaments have finally arrived for five local softball teams, with ACH, Moses Lake, Othello, Royal and Warden all moving on to the final weekend of the season in their respective classifications. ...
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Running on
COLUMBIA BASIN – Sixty-seven Columbia Basin track and field athletes are moving on to state championships in Yakima and Tacoma starting on Thursday. See below for a full list of student-athletes moving on to state competitions.
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Moses Lake’s Araiza, Bone sign to play college football at Whitworth
MOSES LAKE – Maverick seniors Iden Bone and David Araiza signed their national letter of intent to play college football at Whitworth University on Tuesday, sending the Moses Lake duo to Spokane. “I’m happy,” Araiza said. “Here with my family, all the hard work for four years. It’s really exciting …
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Running on
COLUMBIA BASIN – Sixty-seven Columbia Basin track and field athletes are moving on to state championships in Yakima and Tacoma starting on Thursday. See below for a full list of student-athletes moving on to state competitions. 2A/3A/4A State Track and Field Championships - Mount Tahoma Stadium at Mount Tahoma High …
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Warriors fall in 1B state tournament
MOSES LAKE — A five-run top of the second inning was enough for Naselle to defeat Almira/Coulee-Hartline in the second round of the 1B State Baseball Tournament on Saturday, leaving Larson Playfield with a 5-3 win over the Warriors. ACH added three runs of its own in the bottom of …
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Basin golfers swing on at state
WASHINGTON – Twenty-eight golfers began competing at eight state tournaments across Washington, vying to make the cut for a second day of play. See below for scores from the first day of the 4A Boys, 4A Girls, 2A Boys, 2A Girls, 1A Boys, 1A Girls, 1B/2B Boys and 1B/2B Girls …
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Mavs bounce back from CBBN title loss, advance to state
EAST WENATCHEE – Despite a 5-3 loss to Eastmont in the Columbia Basin Big-Nine district title game on Saturday, the Moses Lake Mavericks rallied with a 9-8 extra-innings win over West Valley (Yakima) later in the day to move on to the 4A state tournament. “We’re super excited to have …
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CWAC track and field athletes compete at regional meet
EPHRATA – Boys and girls track and field teams gathered at Kiwanis Field at Ephrata High School for the Central Washington Athletic Conference/Greater Spokane League Regional Championships on Friday, vying to qualify for the 2A state championships at Mt. Tahoma High School later this week. See below for results on …
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Ephrata hosts track meet
EPHRATA – Track and field athletes from Ephrata and Othello competed at the 2A District 5/6/8 Regionals at Ephrata High School on Friday, hoping to qualify for the 2A state meet. See the Tuesday edition of the Columbia Basin Herald for more photos and results from Friday’s meet.
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Jacks fall to Connell in 1A playoffs
QUINCY – Despite a late goal to tie the game in the second half, Quincy fell 3-2 to Connell in penalty kicks in the first round of the 1A State Boys Soccer Tournament on Friday. Connell and Quincy were tied 1-1 at the end of the first half, and both …
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Mavs’ Moore signs on to swim at Willamette
MOSES LAKE – Maverick senior Nicholas Moore signed on to continue his swim career at the collegiate level on Friday, signing with Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. “I’m definitely excited to get more into the upper distance that you don’t see that often in high school or club,” Moore said. …
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Bats ready
COULEE CITY – The Warriors are moving on to the 1B State Baseball tournament for the fifth-straight outing since 2017, earning a No. 4 seed and matching up against the winner of No. 5 Naselle and No. 12 Crosspoint on Saturday...
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Two Mavs golfers qualify for state
MOSES LAKE – Two Maverick golfers are heading to the 4A Boys State Golf Tournament in Spokane next week after qualifying as individuals.
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Huskies fall to Selah in CWAC title game
SELAH – Down 2-1 to Selah in the Central Washington Athletic Conference district tournament game, the Vikings rallied off nine runs in the top of the fifth inning to take down Othello 11-1, sending the Huskies to a loser-out game in the District 5/6/8 Crossover against Clarkston. “That was mostly …
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Tigers fall in extras in CWAC consolation final
SELAH – After pulling off a three-run comeback to tie the game in the bottom of the seventh inning of Tuesday’s Central Washington Athletic Conference consolation bracket final, the Ephrata Tigers were unable to retake a lead over East Valley (Yakima) and fell 6-5 to the Red Devils. Sophomores KK …
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Mavs defeat Royal 4-0 in non-league matchup
MOSES LAKE — The Mavericks closed out the regular season with a non-league win over the Royal Knights on Monday, celebrating the team’s seniors with a 4-0 win. “They’re just such good humans,” Moses Lake Head Coach Mike Hofheins said. “That’s a quality group of senior young women. Besides being …
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“Excellent” Chamber of Commerce tournament raises money to support local
MOSES LAKE – The 23rd annual Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble was held on Friday, bringing in members of the business community to the Moses Lake Golf Club for an exciting day of golf and side games. “The tournament was excellent,” said Debbie Doran-Martinez, president and CEO of …
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State baseball, boys soccer seedings released
COLUMBIA BASIN – Baseball and boys soccer teams begin the push toward a state title this weekend, with boys soccer teams playing on Friday and baseball teams competing in regionals on Saturday. See below for matchups, times and records of each of the five teams competing in state playoffs this …
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Mavs on to state with 8-2 win over Eastmont
MOSES LAKE – The Mavs are heading back to the 4A State Baseball Tournament, after defeating Eastmont 8-2 on Saturday in Moses Lake to clinch their spot for the fourth-straight tournament. “Going on to state is absolutely phenomenal,” Moses Lake Head Coach Donnie Lindgren said. “... it’s a tribute to …
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Mavs split doubleheader against Eastmont
MOSES LAKE – Even though Moses Lake split Friday’s doubleheader against Eastmont, the Mavs will travel to East Wenatchee for the Columbia Basin Big-Nine tournament on May 20. Moses Lake defeated the Wildcats 1-0 in the first game, but fell 8-2 in the nightcap. The tiebreaker fell to a coinflip, …
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RECAP: Diamond districts
COLUMBIA BASIN – Local baseball and softball teams are in the full swing of district tournaments, aiming to reach their respective state and regional tournaments. See below for an update on how teams have fared. All scores and record are according to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association...
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GALLERY: Basin soccer, softball and baseball
COLUMBIA BASIN - Not every photo makes it in the paper with initial coverage of an event, but that doesn't mean they aren't worth printing. Here are a few of our favorite sports photos from the last week. If you have a photo you'd like to submit for publication - …
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Basin soccer teams progress through district tournaments
COLUMBIA BASIN — Six of the seven local boys soccer teams entered this week still alive in their respective district tournaments. See below for an update on the results of tournaments, including Quincy and Wahluke already heading on to the 1A state tournament. All scores and records are according to …
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On to state
MATTAWA – Wahluke clinched its spot in the 1A State Boys Soccer Tournament with a 5-0 win over Wapato on Tuesday, highlighted by a three-goal first half and two second-half goals by senior Juan Bravo. The two teams that make it to the South Central Athletic Conference final automatically qualify …
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ML’s Sandhop receives Gareth Giles Award
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Athletic Director Loren Sandhop was named a recipient of the Gareth Giles Award, an annual award given to a member of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association’s Representative Assembly who embodies leadership and dedication to schools and athletes. “It’s an honor, because when you look at …
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Knight softball earns WIAA Team of the Month honors
ROYAL CITY – The Royal softball team is in the middle of a successful season, and players are now being honored for their product on the field and the work done in the community. The Knights were announced as the April 1A Team of the Month by the Washington Interscholastic …
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Teeing up
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its 23rd Annual Golf Scramble, a fundraiser which helps support the chamber financially. “It’s a fundraiser for us to operate, because a lot of the things that we do here, we do for free,” said Debbie Doran-Martinez, …
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A good run
MOSES LAKE — Athletes from the Moses Lake boys and girls track and field teams celebrated the team’s seniors on Thursday’s home track meet, the lone home meet of the season for the Mavs. Both the boys and girls split the meet; the Moses Lake boys defeated Wenatchee 86-64 and …
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Big 5 showing a slow recovery from COVID-19 pandemic
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Like a lot of retailers, Big 5 Sporting Goods is showing a slow but very steady recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, though current economic conditions – such as high inflation – are proving a challenge to a full recovery, according to the company annual report for …
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Jacks advance with come-from-behind win over Omak
QUINCY – An early 2-0 deficit in the top of the third inning wasn’t enough to stop the Jacks on Saturday, as they rallied for a 5-2 win over Omak in the first round of the Caribou Trail League district tournament. “A win’s always nice,” Quincy Head Coach Seth Longwill …
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Jacks to face Bridgeport in district semis
QUINCY – The Jacks, who closed the regular season with a 13-game winning streak, are now preparing for Wednesday’s District 6 1A semifinal against Bridgeport. The Mustangs finished the regular season with a 13-3 record, where they began the season by winning their first 10 games.
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Mavs fall to West Valley in regular-season finale
MOSES LAKE – The Mavs will now have to play on the road in next week’s 2023 Columbia Basin Big-Nine tournament, having fallen to West Valley (Yakima) 7-0 and 5-1 in Friday afternoon’s doubleheader. Moses Lake was charged with 10 errors across both games on Friday, allowing the Rams to …
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Huskies advance
OTHELLO – After Grandview tied the game with a goal in the final minutes of the second half, the Othello Huskies answered in penalties to defeat the Greyhounds 3-2 and advance to next week’s Central Washington Athletic Conference championship game. “It feels good knowing that we beat Grandview,” Othello junior …
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Home run
Longtime Othello softball coach Rudy Ochoa was honored last week at the Huskies’ final regular season home game of the 2023 season. Ochoa is retiring at the end of this season after a 27-year career.
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Knights sweep Cougars on senior night
ROYAL CITY – With some big performances by seniors Addi Lawrence, Madison Ortega-Sanchez and Kate Larsen, Royal earned 11-3 and 4-3 wins over Warden in a non-league doubleheader on Tuesday. “We’re all about trying to see good competition late in the year, so we’re thankful to play teams like Warden …
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DIAMOND RECAP: Basin teams begin playoffs
COLUMBIA BASIN – District tournaments begin this week, as local baseball and softball teams begin their final pushes toward qualifying for their respective state tournaments. See below for more on how local teams fared last week, as well as upcoming opponents. All scores and records are according to the Washington …
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‘The godfather of softball’
OTHELLO – Wrapped around the Huskie’s doubleheader against Grandview on Friday was a day of celebration – first for the 10 seniors on this year’s varsity and junior varsity squads, then for longtime head coach and Washington State Coaches Association Hall of Fame member Rudy Ochoa. After a celebration held …
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Warriors win SCAC East
MATTAWA – The Wahluke boys soccer team clinched the South Central Athletic Conference (East) with Thursday’s 8-0 win over Kiona-Benton, ending the regular season with a record of 11-3-2.
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Jacks win CTL title
QUINCY – The Jacks’ 1-0 win over Cascade (Leavenworth) on Tuesday wasn’t just the 11th-straight victory for Quincy – it also locked up the regular season Caribou Trail League title for the Jacks. “It was something that we set for ourselves early in the season,” Quincy Head Coach Francisco Tafoya …
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Tigers down Jacks on senior night
EPHRATA – The Tigers earned back-to-back wins over Quincy on Tuesday night, sweeping the Jacks with 16-1 and 12-2 wins on senior night. “I’ve been playing this sport for about 13 years, and I’ve really loved having my last year be with these girls,” Ephrata senior Alexis Park said...
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Cougar baseball moves to 11-5 on the year
WARDEN – With an 11-5 record, the Warden Cougars are entering the final two weeks of the regular season with the goal of staying strong in their push for the postseason, according to Head Coach Travis Visker.
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Diamond recap
COLUMBIA BASIN – With district tournaments beginning as soon as next week, baseball and softball teams from across the Basin are still battling for seeding in their respective league tournaments. Read below to see how local teams fared in last week’s action, and matchups for this upcoming week. Scores are …
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Huskies run away with 5-1 win over Selah
OTHELLO — The Huskies’ 5-1 win over Selah on Saturday marked the team’s seventh win in their previous eight outings, priming them for a run at the No. 2 seed in the Central Washington Athletic Conference tournament in May. Othello, now 9-4-1 on the year, controls its own destiny, earning …
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Mavs sweep Davis
MOSES LAKE – Coming off of Tuesday’s 11-1 win over Davis, the Mavs completed the regular season sweep over the Pirates with back-to-back 4-2 wins on Friday night in Moses Lake. “Davis is a really good team,” Moses Lake senior Joshua West said. “We saw a kid (throwing) in the …
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Mavs doubleheader Friday
MOSES LAKE - The Mavs notched another Columbia Basin Big-Nine win on Tuesday, defeating Davis 11-1 on the road to move to 11-2 on the year. Moses Lake will host the Pirates for a doubleheader on Friday beginning at 4 p.m.
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Tigers on the pitch
EPHRATA - The Ephrata boys soccer team took down Central Washington Athletic Conference-leading East Valley (Yakima) at home on Tuesday in a 1-0 win over the 10-2-2 Red Devils.
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Herald to host 11th Annual NIE Golf Classic this summer
MOSES LAKE – The Columbia Basin Herald’s Newspapers In Education Golf Classic is returning on June 21, with proceeds going to the Herald’s NIE program. As part of the NIE program, the Herald delivers copies of the paper daily to schools all around the Basin to be used in the …
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Warriors at 9-0 with wins over Columbia
HARTLINE – With 19-0 and 11-1 wins over Columbia (Hunters) on Tuesday, the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors improved to 9-0 on the year. The Warriors entered Tuesday’s doubleheader coming off 10-0 and 7-4 wins against Northport on Saturday, who was 9-1 entering the weekend...
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Basin sports schedule April 19-25
COLUMBIA BASIN – Teams from across the Basin are entering the final few weeks of the regular season, with district playoffs just around the corner. Check out this week’s sports schedule for a full slate of action...
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Othello’s Torres named Athlete of the Week by WIAA
OTHELLO – After missing three games with an injury, Othello junior Cristian Torres returned to the Huskie lineup and scored six goals over a four-game stretch, netting him Athlete of the Week honors by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association. That stretch included a hat trick against Ellensburg, where Othello knocked …
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Moses Lake Roundup to raffle demo derby experience
MOSES LAKE – Have you wanted to participate in a demolition derby, but didn’t have a car? The Moses Lake Roundup has a solution for that. Along with sponsor Brandon Douglass from Windermere Real Estate, the Moses Lake Roundup is auctioning off an opportunity to participate in the Agri-Service Demo …
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Kraken vs. Avalanche
SEATTLE — After qualifying for the postseason in only the franchise’s second year, the Seattle Kraken will match up against the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs...
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RECAP: Basin diamond action
COLUMBIA BASIN – Competition on baseball and softball diamonds across the Basin is heating up as teams enter the final month of the regular season. See below for an update on how local baseball and softball teams fared in last week’s games. All scores are according to the Washington Interscholastic …
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Quincy tops Royal in non-league match
QUINCY – The Jacks used a strong second half to surge over Royal in Saturday’s non-league matchup, riding out to a 6-1 win over the Knights. “(Royal) is doing pretty well in the south in their league, and it was a game we were really looking forward to because of …
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Huskies fall to Hazen 6-5
OTHELLO – Down three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning, a late rally wasn’t enough for the Othello Huskies to overtake Hazen on Thursday afternoon, falling 6-5 in Othello. “We really battled offensively, and it was good to see that our kids could battle at the plate,” Othello …
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Mavs’ comeback falls short, lose to Richland 11-9
MOSES LAKE – The final score of Wednesday’s fastpitch softball matchup between Moses Lake and Richland doesn’t tell the full story of the game, as the Mavs nearly pulled off a come-from-behind victory after being down 11-0 at the bottom of the third inning. Richland defeated the Mavs 11-9, remaining …
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Topping the league
ROYAL CITY — There’s a new team on top of the WIAA’s Rating Percentage Index list for 1A fastpitch softball – the Royal Knights. “The girls have been working really hard, so we were excited to see that No. 1 come through,” Royal Head Coach Lisa Lawrence said. “But, we’re …
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Jacks down Cashmere
QUINCY – With two outs in the top of the seventh inning and two strikes on the board, Quincy pitcher Emilee Morris had five words to keep her locked in to close out Tuesday’s 8-7 win over Cashmere in Quincy. “‘One pitch at a time’ is what I kept telling …
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Othello’s Little Guy program wrestles well at state tournament
SPOKANE — Thirty-two Othello youth wrestlers competed at the Jason Crawford Memorial Wrestling tournament in Spokane over the weekend, with many bringing home placements and successful experiences from the tournament. Fourteen Othello wrestlers competed in the finals, with eight bringing home titles. Overall, 23 wrestlers brought home medals “They did …
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Knights joust Jacks
ROYAL CITY – A seven-run fifth inning helped propel the Royal Knights over Quincy Saturday morning, eventually going on to win 9-5 over the Jacks. “A lot of progress,” Royal Head Coach Brandon Jenks said. “We’re a very young team, missing a few kids that we would have liked to …
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Mavs split doubleheader to Eastmont
EAST WENATCHEE – After falling 2-1 in extra innings in the first game of a doubleheader on Friday to Eastmont, the Moses Lake Mavericks came out strong in the nightcap to ride out to a 5-3 win over the Wildcats. “I think the biggest thing was we didn’t come prepared …
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ACH Warriors excited to get back on the field
COULEE CITY — Off to a 3-0 start this season, the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors are looking forward to getting back on the field after a nine-day hiatus from game action. While many teams around the Basin have played upward of 10 games already this season, the Warriors have only played three …
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Mavs weather a delay, down Eastmont 5-2
MOSES LAKE – Following an hour-long weather delay, the Moses Lake Mavericks used a strong first inning to get past Eastmont on Tuesday evening, winning 5-2 over the Wildcats. The win was the ninth-straight for Moses Lake, who now holds a 9-1 record on the year.
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Cougars no-hit Bulldogs, win 19-0
WARDEN – An 11-run second inning surged the Warden Cougars over previously undefeated Colfax on Tuesday afternoon, winning 19-0 over the Bulldogs. “I was surprised with the score,” Warden Head Coach Randy Wright said. “They’re a good team. I don’t know, we were just on. Maybe the sunshine and the …
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RECAP: Moses Lake, Warden baseball post double-digit wins
COLUMBIA BASIN – Nearly a month into the 2023 season, baseball teams from across the Basin put up some high-powered wins during the previous week of action. See below for an update on how local squads fared in last week’s games. All scores are according to the WIAA...
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Stanley’s walk-off hit gives Mavs 8-7 win over Othello
EAST WENATCHEE – The final inning in Saturday’s fastpitch contest between Moses Lake and Othello saw two lead changes, including the walk-off hit by Maverick senior Ali Stanley that gave her team an 8-7 win over the Huskies.
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Chavez’s two goals give Tigers 3-2 win over Grandview
EPHRATA – Freshman Ramon Chavez scored two goals to help push his Tiger squad over Grandview on Friday night, earning their second victory of the season in a 3-2 match against the Greyhounds. “I’m happy to win with my team,” Chavez said. “They did a good job of putting in …
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Strong second half gives Jacks fifth-straight win
QUINCY – Even with blustery conditions on the field, the Jackrabbits rallied in the second half for a 3-1 win over Cascade (Leavenworth) on Thursday night in Quincy. The Jackrabbits were down 1-0 after the first half, but goals by freshman Erick Zepeda, senior Isaac Lopez and junior Alexander Murillo …
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Knights swinging well
ROYAL CITY – Averaging 15.2 runs per game this season, the Royal High School softball team has begun the 2023 campaign on a strong note. Over the first six games, the Knights have only allowed one run this season, which came in a 17-1 win over Naches Valley...
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Jackrabbits move to 3-3 with win over Omak
QUINCY – The Quincy Jackrabbits evened their record at 3-3 with a 9-4 win over Omak on Wednesday, their third-straight win after beginning the season 0-3. The Jackrabbits have outscored their opponents 47-5 in their past three games...
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Comeback win!
OTHELLO – Down 2-1 to Deer Park in the bottom of the sixth inning, the Othello bats came alive as the Huskies were able to ring off six runs in seven at-bats and earn a 7-2 win over the Stags. “We got a couple bounces; a couple things went our …
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Mavs off to 5-1 start
MOSES LAKE – After suffering its first setback of the 2023 season in a loss to Mt. Spokane on Saturday, the Moses Lake softball team is looking to get back on track with four matchups this week. “5-1 is a good start, but obviously we’d want to have won them …
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RECAP: Basin baseball March 20-25
COLUMBIA BASIN – Local baseball teams continued on through the early regular seasons, as many squads are now entering the teeth of league contests. See below for an update on the 10 Basin baseball teams and how they fared in last week’s action. All scores and records are per the …
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Fielding the Basin's best
QUINCY - Track and field teams from Ephrata, Othello, Royal and Wahluke all traveled to compete in the Best of the Basin meet at Quincy High School last week. For full meet results of the competition, see tomorrow’s edition of the Columbia Basin Herald.
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Track & fielders compete in Quincy
QUINCY – Four local track and field teams joined the Quincy Jackrabbits at the Best of the Basin meet last week, with Ephrata, Othello, Royal and Wahluke all attending the meet. See below for the top five finishes for each event from the Best of the Basin meet...
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Knights rally from early deficit, win 9-1
ROYAL CITY – The Knights bounced back from an early deficit to win 9-1 over College Place on Saturday afternoon, with three players scoring multiple goals in the win. “We’re playing the softer part of the schedule, so we have to be honest about that,” Head Coach Jens Jensen said. …
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Tigers sweep Grandview, move to 5-1
EPHRATA – Even though the weather was cold and wet to start Friday afternoon’s doubleheader against Grandview, the Ephrata bats stayed hot en route to 16-0 and 16-1 wins over the Greyhounds. “It was really good that the girls were seeing the ball better today and were able to be …
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Soap Lake boys win on Tonasket courts
TONASKET – The Soap Lake boys tennis squad got its first win of the season with a 3-2 win over Tonasket on Wednesday, winning two singles and a doubles match...
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Trophy time
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Tribe, a sixth-grade youth basketball team, recently took first place in the gold division at the 2023 Washington Middle School Basketball Championship in Spokane last weekend after sweeping through the tournament. “A cool group of kids that embraced the challenge,” Tribe Coach Matt Ahmann …
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Huskies sweep Shadle Park
OTHELLO – The Huskies continued their strong start to the season with a sweep over Shadle Park on Tuesday, winning 10-0 and 15-3 Both games of the doubleheader ended in five innings. “We weren’t sure what to expect from Shadle,” Head Coach Rudy Ochoa said. “The first pitcher, she’s for …
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Bonding on and off the field
EPHRATA – The Ephrata fastpitch team has its sights set on reaching state after missing the tournament last season, and is doing so by bonding with one another on and off the field. Practices are lively and energetic, with players joking around and supporting their teammates.
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Bronco baseball rides into 2023 season
RITZVILLE – With a solid core of returning players, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos are heading into 2023 with a strong sense of team chemistry. “Same as any other sport, if you know the guys you’re playing with you get in this rhythm of playing with each other,” Senior Cooper Miller said. …
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Warriors look to rebuild defense
MATTAWA — With 10 seniors having graduated from last year’s state-qualifying, 13-5-2 Wahluke boys soccer team, the Warriors will have a new look when they take the field this season. “We lost a whole defense, even the starters and the non-starters,” Head Coach Cele Lopez said. “We’re just rebuilding. We’re …
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Cougars take experienced roster into 2023 season
WARDEN — After a near-perfect regular season, the Warden Cougars bowed out of the 2B State Softball Tournament with losses to Rainier and Toledo last year. Now, the Cougars enter the 2023 season with goals of advancing further at state. “I’m really excited coming into my senior year because I’ve …
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Hungry Huskies
OTHELLO — Last year’s 24-2 state runner-up Othello softball team is returning to the field with the goal of ending the season with a state championship. “Everybody feels like we’re going to do as well as we did last year,” Head Coach Rudy Ochoa said. “But it is high school, …
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Lions prep for second baseball season
MOSES LAKE — Now in year two of its return, the Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions are preparing for another season on the diamond. “We had our first year last year after a hiatus of about five years,” Head Coach C.J. Cheatwood said. “They brought back the program …
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MLHS girls swinging for state
MOSES LAKE — Having fallen one game shy of qualifying for state in 2022, the Moses Lake fastpitch team returns to the field with the goal of making it back to the state tournament in Richland. “Falling short just by one game of making it to state fuels us a …
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New-look Warriors hit the field
COULEE CITY – Like many boys’ sports at Almira/Coulee-Hartline this year, the Warrior baseball team will have some new faces in starting roles this season. The Warriors graduated 11 seniors off of last year’s roster, which tied for third place in the 1B State Baseball Tournament.
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Eagle tennis continues to grow in 3rd year
SOAP LAKE — Now in their third year on the court, the Soap Lake boys and girls tennis programs will look to build off of an attentive freshman class. “I went from having kids who basically never picked up a tennis racquet, didn’t know a thing about tennis, and now …
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Jacks look to improve on state finish
QUINCY — After falling to Seattle Academy in the first round of the 1A Boys State Soccer Tournament, the Quincy Jackrabbits are returning to the field this season and hungry for a better end result. “We’re using that (loss) as our motivation, making sure that doesn’t happen this year,” said …
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Knights swing for higher finish at state
ROYAL CITY — After an early exit from the 2022 1A State Softball Tournament, the Royal Knights are entering the 2023 campaign with the goal of going further in state. “I want to go out with a bang in my senior year,” Senior Addi Lawrence said. “I’m hoping to make …
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Baseball season swings into action
COLUMBIA BASIN – Baseball season is in full swing here in the Columbia Basin. See below for a recap of each team’s games over the past week, complete with scores and team records. All scores and records are according to the WIAA...
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Warriors draw 1-1 to Wolves
MATTAWA – The Wahluke Warriors left the field with a 1-1 draw against Wapato on Saturday after both squads couldn’t break a second-half tie. Wapato and Wahluke traded goals just before the second half but couldn’t convert shots in the second half. “We need to create space and move off …
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RECAP: Seahawks open free agency, Kraken drop three straight
SEATTLE – There will be some new faces on the Seattle Seahawks this season, as the team signed two players to the defensive line. The Seattle Kraken found themselves in a losing skid, while the Mariners continue on through spring training. Check out this week’s professional sports recap for an …
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Mavs earn first win of the season, down Tigers 2-0
MOSES LAKE – After a draw at the half, Moses Lake scored two goals in the second half to ride past Ephrata and earn its first win of the 2023 season. Moses Lake junior Joshua Zamora scored a goal in the 45th minute to break the tie, then Maverick sophomore …
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Mavs place seventh at ML Girls Golf Invite
MOSES LAKE – Golf season began for girls teams from Moses Lake, Othello, Warden and more at the Moses Lake Girls Golf Invitational on Monday, hosted at the Moses Lake Golf and Country Club...
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Basin sports schedule March 15-21
COLUMBIA BASIN – Spring sports are now in full swing here in the Basin, with a full slate of baseball and softball games, track meets and more taking place over the next week.
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WSU women earn No. 5 seed in NCAA Tournament
PULLMAN – After winning the Pac-12 Tournament for the first time in program history, the Washington State women’s basketball team earned a No. 5 seed in the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. The Cougars will match up against No. 12 Florida Gulf Coast in the first round of the tournament …
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WSU, EWU match up in NIT
PULLMAN — After both teams finished the regular season with winning records, the Eastern Washington Eagles and the Washington State Cougars will face off in the first round of the National Invitational Tournament on Tuesday. “(The Eagles) are a different team,” WSU Head Coach Kyle Smith said. “I could see …
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Jacks open 2023 season with 10-0 win over Tonasket
QUINCY – The Jackrabbits put on a show to start the year, scoring 10 goals in their 10-0 win over Tonasket on Saturday. Quincy senior Antonio Valadez opened the year with a hat trick, while fellow senior Jorge Nunez and freshman Erick Zepeda both netted two goals of their own.
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RECAP: 2022-23 Basin basketball season
COLUMBIA BASIN – Of the 24 basketball teams in the Basin, five teams qualified for state competition and three ended up taking home hardware. With the 2022-2023 season now in the rearview mirror, see below for a recap of how local boys and girls teams fared this season...
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Cougars, Huskies on to Pac-12 tournament
LAS VEGAS – With the regular season coming and going, the Washington State Cougars and Washington Huskies now prepare for the 2023 Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Tournament in Las Vegas starting on Wednesday...
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Warden Cougars bring home third-place trophy
SPOKANE – After falling to No. 1 seed Colfax in the 2B girls state semifinals, No. 4 Warden bounced back with a 54-47 win over No. 3 Napavine in the third/fifth-place game on Saturday, placing in the top three for the second-straight year. “We’ve got a lot of really tough-minded …
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Broncos take fifth at 2B boys state tourney
SPOKANE – The exhaustion of playing four games in as many days at the 2B boys state tournament finally started to wear on the No. 9 seed Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos, as they fell to No. 4 Columbia (Burbank) 70-49 in the third/fifth-place game in Spokane. “It seems like we’ve been in …
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Lions fall out of 1B tourney with loss to Orcas Island
SPOKANE – The MLCA/CCS Lions weren’t able to overcome a slow start in the first half of Friday’s consolation semifinal round of the 1B Boys State Basketball Tournament, falling 67-39 to Orcas Island. The lid on the top of the basket closed for the Lions in the first quarter, as …
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Colfax tops Warden in state semis
SPOKANE – In a rematch of the 2022 2B girls state finals, the No. 4 seed Warden Cougars once against shared the court with the No. 1 Colfax Bulldogs in the Spokane Arena. However, this year’s game finished with a victory for Colfax, who overcame a 4-point deficit to start …
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Broncos fall in state semis
SPOKANE – After holding a nine-point advantage at halftime, the No. 9 seed Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos fell to the No. 5 seed Brewster Bears 55-50 in the 2B boys state semifinals on Friday in Spokane. Brewster opened the second half on a 9-2 run to tie the game at 34, and …
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Lions fall to DeSales in 1B boys quarterfinals
SPOKANE — The No. 5 seed Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School boys fell victim to a strong defensive showing by No. 3 DeSales on Thursday night in the Spokane Arena, losing 65-35 in the 1B boys state quarterfinals. The Irish used a 12-0 run from the end of the …
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Cougars on to semis after 15-point win over La Conner
SPOKANE – Defense was the theme in No. 4 seed Warden’s 58-43 win over No. 6 La Conner in the 2B girls state quarterfinals, forcing the Braves into 17 turnovers in the win. Warden used its stifling defense to create fastbreaks and scores in transition from start to finish on …
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Warden bests La Connor 58-43
Warden senior Quinn Erdmann runs out of the tunnel of Cougar players during player introductions before playing La Conner, which Warden defeated 58-43 late Thursday to advance in the 2B girls state semifinals. For more complete coverage, check out Monday edition of the Columbia Basin Herald.
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No. 9 Broncos upset No. 2 Morton-White Pass, advance to state semis
SPOKANE – Foul trouble was present on both sides of Thursday’s state quarterfinals matchup between No. 9 seed Lind-Ritzville/Sprague and No. 2 Morton-White Pass, but the Broncos were able to hold on for the upset and win 51-44. Morton-White Pass senior Josh Salguero, a six-foot-seven forward, got in foul trouble …
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Battle of the Lions
SPOKANE — Despite a scare late in the fourth quarter, the No. 5 seed MLCA/CCS Lions held on to advance to the 1B boys state quarterfinals with a 58-54 win over the No. 12 seed Sound Christian Lions on Wednesday night, surviving to leave the Spokane Arena with a state …
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Lions fall to Odessa in girls 1B state tournament
SPOKANE — In a back-and-forth first game inside the Spokane Arena, the Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions fell to Odessa 55-50 in the Round of 12 portion of the 1B Girls State Basketball Tournament. “The girls, they played their hearts out,” MLCA/CCS Head Coach Josh Kast said. “They’re …
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Moses Lake Wrestling Club hits the mat in Tacoma
TACOMA – Just after the Mat Classic ended for high school wrestlers, youth wrestlers from the Moses Lake Wrestling Club traveled to the Tacoma Dome to compete in a state tournament...
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Coaches round up Mat Classic results, praise wrestlers
COLUMBIA BASIN – Of the 64 wrestlers from the Columbia Basin who qualified to wrestle at the 2023 Mat Classic, 33 ended up placing under the bright lights of the Tacoma Dome...
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MLCA/CCS girls fall in OT to Colton
CHENEY – After a late push to come back and send the game into overtime, the No. 6 seed MLCA/CCS girls fell 61-58 to No. 3 Colton in the regional round of the 1B Girls State Basketball Tournament. The Lions found themselves in foul trouble late in the fourth quarter …
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Broncos use defense to advance to down Dayton-Waitsburg
CHENEY – Back in the 2B boys state tournament for the first time since 2016, the No. 9 seed Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos used strong defensive play in the second half to defeat No. 16 Dayton-Waitsburg 53-35 on Saturday afternoon. “I thought it would be a grind-it-out game,” LRS Head Coach Dustan …
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Huskies move on to Yakima with 45-39 win over Mark Morris
ELLENSBURG – Down by three points entering the fourth quarter, Othello senior Annalee Coronado scored nine of her team-high 19 points in the fourth quarter to take down No. 15 seed Mark Morris 45-39 in the regional round of the 2A State Girls Basketball Tournament. The win sent the No. …
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Cougars head back to state
WARDEN – The 2022 champion Warden Cougars are heading back to the 2B Girls State Basketball Tournament, entering this year’s state bracket with an 18-4 record and an Eastern Washington Athletic Conference Title. “They’re excited to be there again, and understand this is a really cool opportunity for them,” Warden …
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Huskies back to state for the first time in 14 years
OTHELLO – For the first time since 2009, the Othello Huskies girls basketball team is heading back to state. Othello Head Coach Adolfo Coronado said the team’s energy on the court against the defending champion Ellensburg Bulldogs early in the season showed how far the girls could make it this …
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Broncos playing well at the right time
RITZVILLE – After winning 10 of their final 12 games, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos advanced to state with a 50-48 win over Okanogan in the 2B District 6/7 Crossover. “Very happy for them to get the job done,” LRS Head Coach Dustan Arlt said. “Overcame some ups and downs throughout the …
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Lions return to state playoffs
MOSES LAKE – For the second straight year, boys and girls teams from Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School are heading to their respective 1B state basketball tournaments. Both squads played in the Central Washington 1B title game last week, with the Lion boys taking home a title. Now, both …
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GALLERY: 2023 Mat Classic
TACOMA – Sixty-six wrestlers from the Columbia Basin traveled to the Tacoma Dome to compete in this weekend’s Mat Classic, with 34 wrestlers eventually placing in their respective brackets.
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Kraken win two of three, M’s to start spring training
SEATTLE – With Opening Day on the horizon, the Seattle Mariners get started with spring training later this week. Meanwhile, the Seattle Kraken got back to their winning ways with back-to-back wins.
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Mavs swim best times at state
FEDERAL WAY – The Moses Lake Mavericks left this weekend’s State Boys Swimming and Diving Championships in Federal Way with their heads high, and some new personal bests to hang their hats on. Moses Lake had swimmers advance to the finals in six different events and placed 20th as a …
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Huskies take third at 2A Mat Classic
TACOMA – The Othello Huskies finished third at the 2A Mat Classic for the second-straight year over the weekend, and senior Terrill Freeman wrapped up his high school career with a state title in the 195-pound bracket. Othello, who had 11 wrestlers qualify to compete at the Mat Classic in …
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Royal girls take third at Mat Classic
TACOMA – Just like last year, Royal senior Alondra Morales returned to Royal City with a state championship after defeating Toppenish freshman Islah Alcala in the 145-pound finals of the girls 2A/1A/2B/1B Mat Classic...
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Mavs girls take gold
TACOMA – After taking sixth in the girls division at last year’s Mat Classic, the Mavericks came out on top at the Tacoma Dome this weekend and took home a first-place trophy and scored 136 points as a team. This year’s girls wrestling season was the first to divide the …
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Lionhearted
WENATCHEE – Down by 15 points early in the third quarter, the Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School boys basketball team needed a spark if they hoped to come back and take home a Central Washington 1B title. That spark came from senior Jeff Boorman, who scored 24 of his …
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MLCA/CCS girls basketball falls in Wenatchee
WENATCHEE – Turnovers proved costly for the Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School girls basketball team on Friday night in Wenatchee, falling 51-38 to Waterville-Mansfield in the Central Washington 1B district finals. After being tied at five entering the second quarter, the Lions found themselves down 25-10 at halftime. MLCA/CCS …
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Mavs take down Eisenhower in Big 9 tourney
YAKIMA – Following Tuesday’s 42-33 win over West Valley (Yakima), the Mavericks continued their stout defensive play in their 47-45 win over Eisenhower in the second round of the Columbia Basin Big 9 district tournament. “It was a complete team effort, for sure,” Moses Lake Head Coach Matt Strophy said. …
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“His energy is contagious”
MOSES LAKE – Danny Thurman, a junior with the Maverick boys swim team, has found success in the adaptive swimming events this season for Moses Lake. Beyond achievements made in the pool, Thurman has been a key part of the team’s camaraderie throughout the year. “Hanging out with my friends …
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16 Mavs on to Tacoma
MOSES LAKE – Between the boys and girls Maverick wrestling programs, 16 Moses Lake wrestlers are heading to the 2023 Mat Classic at the Tacoma Dome.
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Back for more
OTHELLO – After winning a regional championship as a team by over 100 points, the Othello Huskies boys wrestling team is sending 15 wrestlers to the 2023 Mat Classic. Othello placed third as a team at the 2022 Mat Classic, with nine wrestlers placing in their respective brackets.
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Cougars send 10 to state
WARDEN – Ten Cougar boys wrestlers are traveling to Tacoma for the 2023 Mat Classic this weekend, coming off of a strong performance at last weekend’s 1B/2B Region 2 tournament. As a team, Warden placed third at regionals and is looking to ride that momentum into state. “We had a …
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First-year success
RITZVILLE – With a roster full of wrestlers new to the sport, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos still managed to have six wrestlers move on to the 2023 Mat Classic. Bronco senior Myra Miller (190) and sophomore Emmy Klewin (155) both advanced to the girls state tournament. For the boys, junior Gabe …
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Aiming to improve
MATTAWA – Wahluke senior Anthony Zebrano once again qualified for the Mat Classic, and is looking to improve on his finish in this year’s edition of the state tournament.
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“All or nothing at this point”
EPHRATA – Senior Hudson Sager entered the 2A Boys Region 4 tournament with goals of making it to state – and avenging a loss he took in the first-place match of the Central Washington Athletic Conference district tournament.
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Wrestling with experience
ROYAL CITY – Returning state placers Alondra Morales and Emma Villa are two of the six Knights traveling to Tacoma for the girls 2A/1A/2B/1B state tournament this weekend.
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Back to state
QUINCY – Jackrabbit sophomore Saidt Alvarez and senior David Medina are heading back to Tacoma for the Mat Classic this weekend, a year after both placed at state in their respective brackets.
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Huskies qualify six for state
OTHELLO – Six Huskie girls wrestlers punched their tickets to state at the Girls 2A/1A/2B/1B Region 3 tournament in Warden last weekend, with junior Lucy Giles (135), senior Nayeli Leal (140), freshman Kiara Haertling (145), senior Thalia Gallegos (170), junior Elia Velazquez (190) and sophomore Alejandria Espindola (235) all qualifying …
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ACH’s Tristen, Everett Wood on to state
COULEE CITY – After finishing second in their respective brackets, Almira/Coulee-Hartline senior Tristen Wood and junior Everett Wood are on to represent the Warriors at the 2023 Mat Classic in Tacoma. The duo, who are brothers, are joined by their fellow brother in eighth-grader Porter Wood and ACH junior John …
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Mavs advance to second round
MOSES LAKE – The Mavericks used their defense to ride off to a 42-33 win over West Valley (Yakima) in the first round of the Columbia Basin Big 9 district playoffs on Tuesday night, outlasting a cold second quarter and holding an attempted comeback by the Rams in check. “We …
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RECAP: Kraken drop four of five, M’s prep for spring training and WNBA free agency
SEATTLE – The Seattle Kraken wrapped up their East Coast road trip with a loss on Tuesday night, the Storm added another forward and the Seattle Mariners begin spring training on Thursday. Check out this week’s professional sports recap for an update on the three squads...
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MLCA/CCS boys, girls look to take home league titles
MOSES LAKE – Berths to the 2023 state basketball tournament are on the line for both the Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School’s boys and girls basketball squads on Thursday night, as they prepare to play in their respective district title games at Wenatchee High School. MLCA/CCS Girls Having earned …
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RECAP: Regional wrestling placings
COLUMBIA BASIN — Local wrestlers competed in regional tournaments across the east side on Saturday, including 15 Basin wrestlers taking home regional championships. See below for a full list of placings for area wrestlers, and stay tuned later this week for a full preview of the 2023 Mat Classic. 1A …
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Maverick boys, girls prep for postseason
MOSES LAKE — Both the Moses Lake boys and girls basketball teams wrapped up their regular seasons on Saturday, and now quickly move into their respective Columbia Basin Big 9 tournaments. The Maverick boys will travel to Sunnyside while the girls will host West Valley (Yakima). Both games will be …
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Omak takes down Quincy in CTL title game
WENATCHEE — The Omak Pioneers cut down the nets at Wenatchee High School on Friday night after knocking off the No. 1 seed Quincy Jackrabbits 71-52 in the Caribou Trail League district title game. Omak used an early 13-1 first-quarter lead to ride out to a 19-point win over the …
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Cougars dominate on defense, defeat Goldendale 76-15
WARDEN — After shaking off some early game nerves, the Warden Cougars dominated with its defense en route to a 76-15 win over Goldendale in the first round of the girls Eastern Washington Athletic Conference playoffs. “There’s always some nerves, and I think we saw that a little bit in …
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'I always get more excited when there’s something on the line'
MOSES LAKE – Maverick Junior Dayton Regan entered the 2022-23 boys wrestling season with a specific goal in mind – make it to the state finals. Now he’s one step closer after winning a Columbia Basin Big 9 championship in the 152-pound class at last weekend’s district meet. “It was …
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On to regionals 2023
COLUMBIA BASIN – Regional wrestling competitions will be held on Saturday, with wrestlers from around the Basin competing to move on to the 2023 Mat Classic next weekend. See below for a full list of Basin wrestlers, including alternates, heading to regional competitions across Washington’s east side...
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An icy loss, signings and an $8.9M contract
SEATTLE – The Seattle Kraken returned to the ice after the NHL’s All-Star Break, while the Seattle Storm signed five players to contracts for the 2023 season. Check out this week’s professional sports recap for an update on the two squads, plus the Mariners resigning Dylan Moore...
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Wahluke falls in SCAC districts to Naches Valley
MATTAWA – A cold shooting night plagued Wahluke in its 61-39 loss to Naches Valley on Tuesday night, the opening round of the South Central Athletic Conference district playoffs. “We could do a lot better than we did tonight,” Wahluke Head Coach Clayton Buck said. “I think tonight was probably …
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Huskie boys send 22 wrestlers to regionals
OTHELLO – The 2023 Central Washington Athletic District champion Othello Huskies are riding a significant amount of momentum into the regional round of the postseason, bringing 22 wrestlers to Saturday’s regional tournament at East Valley (Spokane). Twenty wrestlers qualified for regionals, with two others qualifying as alternates. “Showing up with …
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Coyotes take 4th in Winter Classic
MOSES LAKE — The 2023 Moses Lake Youth Hockey Association’s Winter Classic concluded on Sunday, with the hometown Coyotes placing fourth in the tournament. Moses Lake defeated Tacoma 5-3 on Friday, then tied 2-2 with Castlegar and defeated Seattle Jr. 4-2 on Saturday. The Coyotes fell to Eugene 5-0 in …
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Tigers, Jacks come out on top of D6 girls tournament
QUINCY — Ephrata and Quincy finished first and second, respectively, in Saturday’s 2A/1A/2B District 6 Girls Sub-Regional, and the Tigers and Jackrabbits combined to send 26 wrestlers to Saturday’s regional competition...
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ACH Warriors send 8 wrestlers to regionals
COULEE CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warrior boys wrestling team will send eight wrestlers to the 1B/2B regional competition in Reardan this weekend after placing inside the top five at Saturday’s Northeast B Wrestling Championships...
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Top of the pyramid
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks successfully defended their state championships in last weekend’s WIAA State Cheerleading competition, taking home the title in 3A/4A Game Day Coed and 3A/4A Tumbling Coed...
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An emotional win
MOSES LAKE — Clutch performances by Moses Lake senior co-captains Sydney Macdonald and Marissa Bischoff helped the Mavericks secure a 52-50 win on senior night over West Valley (Yakima) on Friday night. “It’s nice that we can lean on that senior experience and the calm, cool, collected nature that Marissa …
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Going to the mat
Wahluke’s Anthony Cuevas, top, works to get the win - which he did - at the district tournament for the 1A South Central Athletic Conference Saturday. The district tournament is the first step on the road to the Mat Classic Feb. 17 and 18. Results from the tournament, including the …
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New gym, same Lions
MOSES LAKE — Battling foul trouble and injuries, the MLCA/CCS Lions eked out a 62-60 victory over Entiat on Friday, locking up a Senior Night win, their first win in their new gym and a league championship in the process. Head Coach Emerson Ferguson said the first two goals for …
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Alexa Moser hired as new BBCC volleyball coach
MOSES LAKE — Alexa Moser has found success just about everywhere she’s been when it comes to volleyball. Now, the former WIAA state champion and collegiate athlete is going to lead the Big Bend Community College volleyball team. “I’ve been a part of many successful programs both as a player …
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RECAP: Kraken enter All-Star break, Storm enter free agency
SEATTLE – The Seattle Kraken played five straight games at home in the runup to the NHL’s All-Star break, while the WNBA began free agency on Wednesday. Check out this week’s professional sports recap to see how the Kraken fared and a look at the Storm’s free agents...
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Clean sweep
OTHELLO — On a night celebrating their soon-to-be graduating players, the Othello Huskie boys and girls basketball teams both earned wins against East Valley (Yakima) that put the two squads in contention to host a playoff game during their district tournaments. The Othello girls first defeated East Valley 47-44 in …
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MLYHA’s Winter Classic faces off this weekend
MOSES LAKE — Seven hockey teams from around Washington, Oregon and Canada will travel to Moses Lake this weekend to join the 18U Moses Lake Coyotes in the Moses Lake Youth Hockey Association’s Winter Classic. The 18U tournament will take place from Friday to Sunday at the Larson Recreation Center...
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Quincy tourney closes girls wrestling season
QUINCY — The Richland girls wrestling team came out on top of the Quincy Bring Home Da Beef tournament on Saturday, followed by Royal, Moses Lake, Quincy and Prosser to round out the top five. Ephrata and Othello tied for seventh place at Saturday’s tournament, and Wahluke placed 22nd. “I …
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A team-focused mentality
COULEE CITY — After a 2-3 start with a roster chocked full of underclassmen, the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warrior boys basketball team has rallied and grown together on the court throughout the regular season. “Being really young and just starting, that made it a big challenge,” ACH Head Coach Graham Grindy said. …
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Moses Lake boys, girls fall to Grizzlies
MOSES LAKE – A comeback bid for the Moses Lake girls basketball fell short in the closing seconds, while the boys team fell victim to second-half turnovers in losses to Sunnyside on Friday night. The Moses Lake girls lost 43-41, with the boys later falling 67-51
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Quincy to host Bring Home Da Beef tourney this weekend
QUINCY — The Quincy Bring Home Da Beef girls wrestling tournament returns this Saturday, bringing in teams from all around the state. Joining the Jackrabbits are local squads from Ephrata, Moses Lake, Othello, Royal and Wahluke. After having short notice to put the tournament together last year, this year’s Bring …
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Leading the charge
QUINCY — Aidan Bews isn’t a new face for the Quincy Jackrabbits boys basketball team, though he is in a new role for the team, which became the 2022-2023 Caribou Trail League champions Tuesday. “(In the past) I was a rebounder, I was probably the third option offensively,” Bews said. …
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Championship earned
QUINCY – Twenty-plus point outings from juniors Aidan Bews and Julian Ibarra helped the Quincy boys basketball team lock up its second-consecutive Caribou Trail League title with an 83-74 win over Omak on Tuesday night. Ibarra led the Jackrabbits with 22 points, closely followed by Bews with 21. Freshman point …
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Postseason prep
OTHELLO – After placing fourth at the Rumble in the Valley tournament last weekend, the Othello Huskies are preparing for a final push to end the regular season strong.
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RECAP: Kraken split games, ‘Hawks re-sign Myers
SEATTLE – With the Seahawks out of the playoffs and MLB’s opening day nearly two months away, the Seattle Kraken are the only professional team in Washington still actively playing.
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GALLERY: Quincy Mat Animal Invitational
QUINCY — Tonasket came out on top of the second annual Quincy Mat Animal Invitational with 200 team points over the weekend, followed by Wapato (167.5 points), Lake Side (161), Naches Valley (140) and Ephrata (130.5) rounding out the top five.
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Lions boys, girls hoops take down Waterville-Mansfield
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School boys and girls basketball teams got closer to locking up league titles with wins over Waterville-Mansfield on Friday, moving both squads to an undefeated 6-0 record in league matches. The girls first won 39-35 before the boys won 57-31 over …
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Pirates score 50 in second half, down injury-riddled Mavs 81-59
MOSES LAKE – Things got off to a hot start for Moses Lake on Friday as the found themselves down 32-31 at the half to Davis despite missing key players due to injuries. The Pirates began to click in the third quarter, forcing the Mavericks to turn the ball over …
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Mavs prepare for postseason
MOSES LAKE – With a 130-47 win over West Valley (Yakima) and a 151-22 win over Sunnyside in a duals meet on Thursday, Moses Lake boys swim and dive will look to prepare for postseason meets and finish strong down the stretch. The Mavericks locked up a Big 9 title …
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To the mat!
Quincy’s Christian Avila takes on Wapato’s Hassen Benedicto during the Quincy Mat Animal Invitational on Saturday. Local teams from Ephrata, Royal, Wahluke and Warden joined the Jackrabbits on their home mats.
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Maverick girls wrestling locks up league title
MOSES LAKE – The Mavericks remained undefeated in dual meets with a 42-30 win over Davis on Thursday night, locking up a Big 9 title in the process. “The energy was everywhere,” Moses Lake Head Coach David Peralez said. “We had built this one up and circled it on our …
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Cougars run away with wins over Walla Walla Valley
WARDEN – Both the Cougar boys and girls basketball teams won convincingly over Walla Walla Valley Academy on Thursday night, with the girls dominating to a 64-23 victory and the boys winning 70-50. The Warden girls led by 14 at the end of the first quarter thanks to three-pointers by …
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Othello to host girls wrestling tourney this weekend
OTHELLO — The Othello High School girls wrestling team will host a home tournament over the weekend, welcoming more than 70 high school wrestling teams from across the Pacific Northwest and close to 600 wrestlers to their home mat, according to Head Coach Rafael Ruiz. “We’re expecting teams from Idaho, …
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Moses Lake’s Katelyn Kriete signs with CCS
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School catcher Katelyn Kriete signed to play on at the collegiate level on Thursday, committing to play softball for the Community Colleges of Spokane and study at Spokane Falls Community College. “I’m just super excited to get on the field and play with them,” …
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RECAP: 49ers eliminate Seahawks, Kraken set record
SEATTLE – While the Seattle Seahawks saw their season end to the division rival San Francisco 49ers, the Seattle Kraken set an NHL record during their road trip across Canada and the Northern US. Check out this week’s professional sports recap for an update on the two teams...
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Huskies take down Mavericks in dual meet
OTHELLO – After taking down Connell earlier on Tuesday night, the Othello Huskies took down Moses Lake in a home dual, winning 44-24 over the Mavericks. “Credit to Moses Lake, they’ve improved so much since we saw them at the jamboree,” Othello Head Coach Rudy Ochoa II said. “I think …
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‘We’re gonna really ramp it up now’
WARDEN — Having graduated five seniors from last year’s state championship-winning team, the Warden girls basketball team has spent the first 14 games of the season developing various players. The Cougars are 10-4 with a 5-0 record in league play. “We’ve viewed this season as a building process,” Head Coach …
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Broncos fall to Davenport 60-48
RITZVILLE – Down by seven points to Davenport on their home floor, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos were unable to mount a comeback against the 14-1 Gorillas, falling 60-48 on Saturday night. “You’ve got to respect what they have, and at the end of the day they just made more plays than …
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Mavs swim away with late win over Wenatchee
MOSES LAKE – It came down to the final event, a 400-yard freestyle relay, to determine the winner of Moses Lake’s boys swim and dive meet against Wenatchee on Thursday. Needing a second-place finish, the Mavericks had two teams finish inside the top three of the relay to lock up …
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Warriors take 20-point win at Royal City
ROYAL CITY – After a back-and-forth first quarter, the Wahluke Warriors used long scoring runs in the second and third quarters to defeat Royal on its home court on Friday night, leaving Royal City with a 63-43 win. “It’s the best feeling (to get a win), especially when you’re up …
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Lion boys, girls dominate in wins
MOSES LAKE – The Lion boys and girls basketball teams lead from wire to wire in their dominant wins over Cascade Christian Academy on Thursday night, with the boys winning 57-19 and the girls winning 50-19. Both teams rode commanding leads into the halftime locker room, with the boys up …
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Broncos look to close out tough games
RITZVILLE — With a team full of veteran experience, the Lind-Ritzville Broncos have started the season with an 8-3 record and 4-2 in league contests. All three losses have come on the road to other teams inside the top 15 of the WIAA’s RPI rankings. “All of our three losses …
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GALLERY: Mid-season review
COLUMBIA BASIN – As the mid-way point of the winter sports season passes on, local teams are ramping up for the final stretch into various postseason tournaments and competitions.
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WSU flips script
PULLMAN – Having lost five of six games to close out December, the Washington State University Cougars have flipped the script in the new year, winning three of their past four games – including a win over the top-five rated Arizona Wildcats on the road. “Experience matters, and to do …
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RECAP: ’Hawks back in playoffs, Kraken winning on the road
SEATTLE — The Seattle Seahawks got some help from the Detroit Lions to lock up their fourth postseason appearance in the previous five seasons on Sunday, while the Seattle Kraken just keep winning on the road. Check out this week’s professional sports recap for both of the squads.
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Tiger comeback bid falls short
EPHRATA – After being down by as much as 11 points in the first half, the Ephrata Tigers rallied to cut the Grandview lead to one point at the end of the third quarter on a layup by Ephrata junior Cameron Zabala to make the score 43-42. Grandview answered in …
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“I love softball, and I love working hard”
MOSES LAKE – Surrounded by friends and family inside the Maverick Gym at Moses Lake High School, senior Ali Stanley signed to play collegiate softball at Big Bend Community College on Monday afternoon. “It’s very exciting,” Stanley said. “All I can think about is how God has blessed me with …
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CWU men earn first GNAC win, women fall to Simon Fraser
MOSES LAKE — Both the Central Washington men’s and women’s basketball teams concluded their home stand in Moses Lake on Saturday, with the men’s team surviving a scare and the women’s team suffering its third consecutive loss. CWU men vs Alaska Fairbanks The Wildcats led wire-to-wire in their 78-66 win …
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Vikings use strong frontcourt play to take down Central women’s hoops
MOSES LAKE — Despite a 36-point outing by redshirt senior center Samantha Bowman, the Central Washington Wildcats were unable to keep up with an experienced Western Washington Vikings frontcourt on Thursday night, falling 82-70 to the Vikings in Moses Lake. “We were getting the ball inside to Sam, a massive …
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Mavs stop Eisenhower comeback attempt, win 59-54
MOSES LAKE — After jumping out to a double-digit lead in the first half, the Moses Lake Mavericks staved off a comeback bid by the Eisenhower Cadets to win 59-54 in their home court Friday night. “Any time you can win at home and win in league, that’s a win-win …
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Wildcats lose first game at BBCC
MOSES LAKE – After a promising first half, the Central Washington men’s basketball team was outscored 50-34 in the second half by Alaska Anchorage, losing 90-72 in Moses Lake Thursday night. “It was close in the first half, even though I thought we had some defensive breakdowns,” Rinta said. “We …
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Wildcats in the Basin
MOSES LAKE — With renovations in progress at Central Washington University’s Nicholson Pavilion, the Wildcat men’s and women’s basketball teams have yet to play a game on their home court this season. “We haven’t had a gym since the end of last basketball season,” Central Men's Basketball Head Coach Brandon …
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RECAP: ‘Hawks boost playoff hopes, Kraken notch comeback wins
SEATTLE — The Seahawks received a boost to their playoff hopes, while the Kraken snapped a three-game losing skid. Check out this week’s pro sports recap for an update on the two squads. Seahawks With their playoff hopes on the line, the Seattle Seahawks put themselves back in the picture …
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Quincy boys hoops best Mountain Goats 83-81
QUINCY – Both the Quincy girls and boys basketball teams took on the Chelan Goats on Tuesday night, with the girls falling 60-46 after a late Chelan surge and the boys winning 83-81, avenging an early-season loss. Quincy girls The Jackrabbits lead for the majority of the first quarter before …
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Lions place fifth at MVC holiday tournament
MOSES LAKE – Like many local teams, the Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lady Lions spent part of their winter break on the basketball court. The Lions traveled over the Cascades to play in the Mount Vernon Christian Holiday Hoops Tournament last week. MLCA/CCS Head Coach Josh Kast said …
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Mavs have mixed results in Vancouver tourney
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Spending part of the latter portion of their winter break in Vancouver, the Moses Lake Mavericks boys basketball team competed at the Clark County Holiday Tournament hosted at Fort Vancouver High School. The Mavs finished 1-2 at the tournament, defeating Heritage High School from Vancouver 72-43 and …
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Maverick three-pointers lead to 53-32 2in over Othello
MOSES LAKE – To wrap up the Lady Mavericks Christmas Mixer, Moses Lake hit on 10 three-pointers to take down Othello 53-32 on Friday night. The Mavericks took down Pasco 49-30 on Wednesday before falling to Lake Stevens 49-29 on Thursday. “It’s always tough playing three games in three days, …
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“It’s just such an honor and pleasure to be here”
MOSES LAKE — Jason Hart had numerous stops on the road in his coaching career, which eventually led to him taking over as head coach of both the boys and girls Maverick swim teams. Having coached the Moses Lake Manta Rays from 2005-2006, Hart said his past experiences in the …
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'I want to just train'
OTHELLO – Resting on a side street off of South Broadway Avenue in Othello is The Grind Gym, a family-run gym owned by Othello natives Jacob and Meghan Johnston. The Grind Gym offers numerous small-group training classes as well as other programs including spin classes and personal training. “Group training …
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MLCA/CCS senior Kali Kast crosses the 1,000-point mark
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School senior Kali Kast knew she was nearing the 1,000 career point mark, but wasn’t sure how close she was as she entered the Lions’ Dec. 3 game against Mount Vernon Christian. “I didn’t really know I was that close,” Kali Kast …
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'He showed leadership qualities from the get-go'
MOSES LAKE — Being a leader is nothing new to Moses Lake junior Kyson Thomas. Whether on the football field or the basketball court, Thomas is helping to guide the Mavericks to wins. “Besides just his basketball ability, (he brings) his leadership,” Moses Lake boys basketball Head Coach Jake Hunt …
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Youth leadership
WARDEN – After a 43-point performance in Warden’s 86-80 win over Granger, Warden sophomore point guard Anthony Gutierrez was named Athlete of the Week by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association last week. “My teammates got me some open looks,” Gutierrez said. “(Granger) knew who I was, they knew I was …
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RECAP: Seahawks suffer another loss, Kraken win two-straight
SEATTLE – While playoff chances for the Seattle Seahawks slip with each of their four recent losses, the Seattle Kraken have snapped their losing skid with back-to-back wins. Check out this week’s professional sports recap...
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Tigers take down Royal
ROYAL CITY – After beginning the season 3-0 then dropping back-to-back games to Shadle Park and Prosser, the Ephrata girls basketball team defeated Royal 54-32 on the road on Tuesday night. “It feels good, we just had to grind out some stuff in practice this week,” Ephrata Head Coach Alain …
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Basin sports schedule for Dec. 21-27
COLUMBIA BASIN – It’s a lighter week of sports here in the Basin, as schools are off for the holiday break. Check out this week’s sports schedule, including a few local holiday tournaments.
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With new faces, Jackrabbits creating on-court chemistry
QUINCY – Sitting at 4-2 ahead of Tuesday night’s matchup against Cascade (Leavenworth), the Quincy Jackrabbit boys basketball team has been using early-season games to create chemistry on the court. “I’ve been really happy with the way they’ve gelled and played together,” Quincy Head Coach Scott Bierlink said. “We certainly …
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Mavs off to 3-1 start
MOSES LAKE – The Mavericks suffered their first loss of the season on the road against Sunnyside on Saturday, a 62-59 double overtime loss to the Grizzlies. The 3-1 start to the year is the best start since the Mavs also went 3-1 to begin the 2015-16 season, according to …
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ACH rebounds
After suffering a last-second loss to Manson last Tuesday, the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors bounced back with a 48-25 win over Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame on Friday and a 63-60 win over previously undefeated Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School on Saturday. The Warriors are now 4-3 on the year and …
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Huskies place ninth at Tri-State
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – After taking first at their home tournament last week, the Othello Huskies traveled to the 51st annual Tri-State Wrestling Tournament in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, taking ninth place in a tournament of nearly 60 teams from Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Montana. “The kids were excited, they know …
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Underclassmen get valuable mat experience for Tigers
EPHRATA – With a roster full of underclassmen and varsity wrestlers with injuries, the younger Ephrata wrestlers have stepped into new roles as of late. “I feel like the kids are motivated, the kids are excited and they bring that same attention, same energy every day,” Ephrata Boys Wrestling Head …
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Holding court: Stoyan’s 42 points leads Soap Lake to win
WILSON CREEK – Soap Lake junior Pavlo Stoyan felt like he let his Soap Lake teammates down after fouling out of Thursday’s win over Bridgeport, so he followed that up with a 42-point outing in a 68-37 win over Wilson Creek on Friday night. “It feels good after kind of …
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Bulldog men’s, women’s teams off to winning starts
SPOKANE – As the Gonzaga men prepare for their final three games of non-conference play and the women tip off conference games, both squads find themselves in the AP Top 25 rankings. The men’s team (8-3) checks in at No. 15 while the women’s team (9-2) ranks at No. 23 …
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Cougs prep for Fresno State in LA Bowl
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — There will be many new faces on the field and calling plays for the Washington State offense in their bowl matchup against Fresno State in the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl on Saturday. WSU’s offensive coordinator Eric Morris was announced as the new head coach at North Texas …
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PRO RECAP: Losing skids in Seattle
SEATTLE – Both the Seattle Kraken and Seahawks are in the midst of losing skids, with the Seahawks losing three of four and Kraken dropping four of five. Check out this week’s professional sports recap for updates on the two teams...
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ACH girls dominate, boys fall to Manson
COULEE CITY – The Almira/Coulee-Hartline girls and boys basketball teams took to the court against Manson on Tuesday, with the girls taking home a dominating 53-15 win, and the boys’ squad suffering a heartbreaking 52-50 loss. Both teams entered their games against Manson 2-2, with the girls moving to 3-2 …
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GALLERY: Knights hit the gridiron
The 2022 football season ended in yet another state championship for the Royal Knights, their 11th WIAA title in school history.
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Going back-to-back-to-back
LAKEWOOD – Playing late in the season has become second nature for the Royal Knights, who took on Mount Baker in the 1A Gridiron Classic championship game, their sixth appearance in a state title game since 2015 and 14th time overall. The Knights once again left the field victorious, taking …
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“Everything matters”
ROYAL CITY – After spending 17 years as an assistant coach with the Royal Knights, Wiley Allred decided to “put my name in the hat” for head coach after Washington State Football Coaches Association Hall of Famer Bob Nielsen retired after the 1998 season. “I was a little apprehensive because …
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Local teams compete at Warden Girls Wrestling Invitational
WARDEN — Four local teams traveled to the Warden Girls Wrestling Invitational on Saturday, with the Othello Huskies taking home a tournament win followed by Moses Lake in second place. . .
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Huskies place first at Leonard Schutte tournament
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies returned to their home mat on Saturday for the 25th Leonard Schutte tournament, where the Huskies hosted numerous teams from around the Basin and Eastern Washington. “The energy felt good, it was nice to see some good quality matches early in the tournament,” Othello Head …
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Going up
Othello senior Forrest Roylance lifts up an Ellensburg wrestler during Saturday’s Leonard Schutte Roundup at Othello High School. Full coverage of the meet will be in Tuesday's edition of the CBH.
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Huskies defeat Vikings in dual
OTHELLO – With wintry weather outside of Othello High School, fans and wrestlers were in the holiday spirit inside of Othello’s gym for the team’s Ugly Sweater Night dual against Selah. Wrestlers warmed up in ugly Christmas sweaters before taking to the mat, where the Huskies took a 48-12 win …
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Broncos off to 2-0 start
RITZVILLE — Led by a veteran senior class, the Lind-Ritzville Broncos have started the 2022-2023 season 2-0 with high-scoring wins to begin the year. The Broncos opened their regular season with a 79-39 win over Almira/Coulee-Hartline on Saturday and a 73-31 win over Asotin on Wednesday. “It’s been a great …
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Lady Jacks take down Chelan for the first time since 1996
QUINCY — It’s been a long time – 26 years, to be exact – since the Quincy girls basketball team defeated Chelan, which they did on Tuesday night in a 48-44 overtime victory over the Mountain Goats. Senior Ruth Flores led the Jacks in scoring with 17 points, followed by …
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Lions earn two dominant wins
MOSES LAKE – Tuesday night saw two dominant wins for the Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions on the basketball court, with the boys and girls basketball teams both taking home dominant wins against Manson...
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Huskies place second at Bob Mars tourney
KENNEWICK – The Othello Huskies placed second at Saturday’s Bob Mars tournament at Kennewick High School, the team’s first tournament of the 2022-2023 season. “We like to start off strong,” Othello Assistant Coach Jacob Johnston said. “We have a lot of young guys, and five state returners and five state …
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Basin sports schedule Dec. 7-13
COLUMBIA BASIN – Winter sports season is in full swing here in the Basin, with all 12 local schools back in action this week. Check out this week’s sports schedule below.
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WSU’s Stribling, Ollie enter transfer portal
PULLMAN – Washington State receivers De’Zhaun Stribling and Donovan Ollie announced they would enter the NCAA’s transfer portal Monday on social media. Stribling started all 12 regular season games for the Cougars this season, and Ollie started every game but WSU’s road trip to Arizona, according to the school.
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Mavs, Huskies place second at weekend tournaments
MOSES LAKE — Both the Moses Lake and Othello girls wrestling teams placed second at separate tournaments over the weekend, kickstarting the early season. The Moses Lake girls wrestling team began its season with a second-place finish at the Lady Cat Invite hosted at Eastmont High School on Saturday, guided …
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Ball movement opens Cougar three-point game
PULLMAN – After a 1-2 start to the season, the Washington State men’s basketball team rallied off back-to-back wins in dominant fashion over Eastern Washington and Detroit Mercy last week, where ball movement reigned supreme. “I think it was a recruiting issue in the past, but we’ve got some between …
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Alegria named Athlete of the Week
Othello senior running back Julian Alegria was named a Week 12 WIAA Athlete of the Week on Thursday after his two-touchdown performance against Enumclaw in the 2A state quarterfinals. Alegria had six touchdowns in Othello’s two playoff games, according to the WIAA.
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Knights prep for ‘tough’ Mount Baker team in 1A state title
ROYAL CITY – Playing in a state championship game is nothing new for the Roya Knights, who prepare to take on the Mount Baker Mountaineers in this weekend’s 1A State Football Championship in Lakewood. “They’re fast, they’re quick, they’ve got a good football team,” Royal Head Coach Wiley Allred said. …
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RECAP: ‘Hawks lose second-straight, Kraken keep winning
SEATTLE – The Seattle Seahawks dropped a second-straight game while the Kraken keep winning. Check out this week’s Washington pro sports recap for an update on the teams over the previous week. Seahawks Coming off of the bye week, the Seahawks hosted the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, in what …
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Warden boys, girls hoops fall in season openers
CASHMERE – On a snowy night at the Cashmere High School gym, the Warden Cougar boys and girls basketball teams took to the court against the Bulldogs. Both teams fell in their season openers, with the girl's team losing 53-47 and the boy's team losing 56-48 in their matchups against …
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Basin sports schedule for Nov. 30-Dec. 6
COLUMBIA BASIN – Welcome to winter sports season here in the Basin! Eleven of twelve local schools begin their quests to bring home state titles this winter season, with a full slate of games and meets on the basketball court, wrestling mat and in the pool. Check out this week’s …
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UW offense shines in Apple Cup
PULLMAN – During WSU’s three-game win streak over Stanford, Arizona and Arizona State, the Cougars jumped out to early leads that held true despite only scoring 20 combined points in the second half of the wins. The second-half offensive woes reared their head again in the Cougs’ 51-33 loss to …
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Vikings look to gel as season begins
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College men’s basketball team is looking to improve on its 7-17 finish from a year ago as the 2022-2023 season begins on Friday. With players from all around the country, the team had to wait out the off-season to practice together as a …
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Knights prep for semifinal clash
ROYAL CITY — Royal Head Coach Wiley Allred said playing in Saturday’s 1A state semifinal playoff game was normal for the Knights. “It’s more the norm than the exception, which is kind of fun,” Allred said. “Credit to the kids, we have been able to do it. We have a …
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Cougs prep for Apple Cup against UW
PULLMAN – Thanksgiving week means one thing in college football – rivalry week. Teams around the country are preparing to take on their rivals in the final week of the college football season, including the Washington State Cougars and the No. 13 Washington Huskies, who have their sights set on …
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Basin sports schedule for Nov. 23-29
As fall sports enter its final two weeks of the season, winter sports competitions in the Basin begin as soon as next week. Check out this week’s sports schedule, including two state football semifinal games being played in Moses Lake. Saturday, Nov. 26 No. 1 Odessa vs No. 5 Liberty …
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RECAP: Kraken get back in the win column, ‘Hawks rest over bye
SEATTLE – The Kraken got back to their winning ways, Seahawks rested over the bye week and the Mariners will have new faces next season. Check out this week’s pro sports recap for Washington’s teams...
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Basin athletes make all-league lists for accomplishments
COLUMBIA BASIN – Congratulations to all the local athletes here in the Basin on garnering all-league honors. For a full list of all the athletes in the Basin’s 12 schools to make all-league lists, see below.
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Huskies’ season ends at Enumclaw
ENUMCLAW – The No. 5 seed Othello Huskies traveled to Washington’s west side for a state quarterfinals matchup against Enumclaw, with the Hornets eventually prevailing in a physical, 20-17 win. “It was pretty intense,” Othello Defensive Coordinator Kevin Hale said. “State quarterfinal matchup, the weather was absolutely beautiful – about …
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Knights on to semi-finals with 41-9 win over Montesano
ROYAL CITY – Even with being down 9-7 early in the first quarter, the No. 1 seed Royal Knights were unfazed by the situation. The No. 8 Montesano Bulldogs had broken off big plays to reach scoring position through the first seven minutes of game time, something they wouldn’t be …
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Devils look to improve this season
WILSON CREEK – Finishing the 2021-2022 season 5-12, the Wilson Creek boys basketball team will look to improve on their record as this season comes around. The Devils tip off their year on the road against Riverside Christian on Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Wilson Creek Boy’s Basketball Schedule Dec. …
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Bringing the energy
EPHRATA – After a whirling off-season where two head coaches were hired, the Ephrata boys wrestling team is ready to bring the energy to the mats this season under first-year head coach Austin Parker. “Honestly, as a whole, I was very surprised with how motivated and how disciplined these kids …
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Shooting for the top
WARDEN – After the 2021-22 season ended in a 26-1 record and a state championship, this year’s Warden girls basketball team will look to keep the momentum going under fifth-year head coach Josh Madsen and make their third straight state tournament appearance. Dating back to the 2019-20 season, Warden has …
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Quick turnaround for Royal
ROYAL CITY — Athletes playing multiple sports at a school is nothing new, but the difference at Royal is that many of its basketball players also play football, and with the Knights frequently making deep playoff runs it leaves a short turnaround between football and basketball seasons. “Almost everybody that …
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Lions aim to improve on state placing
MOSES LAKE — After placing sixth at last year’s state tournament, the Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School boys’ basketball team is looking to improve on its placing in the 2022-2023 season. “We’re going to set our sights on accomplishing what we did last year, but improving our results,” Head …
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MLHS girls wrestling creates a legacy
MOSES LAKE — When David Peralez, a 2010 graduate of Moses Lake High School, signed on to coach the Maverick girls wrestling team last season, he had the idea in mind to create a program similar to what boys wrestling is in Moses Lake. After a sixth-place finish at state …
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Broncos ride with experience into 2022-2023 season
RITZVILLE — The Lind-Ritzville boy’s basketball team will be full of familiar faces. With the Broncos not having any seniors on the roster last year, much of the team will remain the same when they take the court for the 2022-2023 campaign. “We have everyone returning from last year; as …
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Cougars to face off against Wildcats, de Laura
PULLMAN – A familiar face awaits the Washington State Cougars on their road trip to face the Arizona Wildcats this weekend, as they prepare to take on a pass-happy offense led by former Cougar quarterback Jayden de Laura. “He’s a fierce competitor, we knew that when he was here,” WSU …
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Huskies travel to the west side for quarterfinals matchup
OTHELLO – Coming off a 49-12 win over No. 12 seed Washington High School, the No. 5 Othello Huskies now prepare to travel to an undefeated No. 4 Enumclaw team, whose high-scoring offense has averaged 51.6 points per game this season. “They’ve got multiple weapons. They’ve got a running back …
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Record-breaking family
MOSES LAKE – Competitive swimming is nothing new in the DuVall family, with Hollie DuVall – a 1998 graduate of Moses Lake High School who swam for the school’s swim team – and current Maverick sophomore Kathryn DuVall swimming for Moses Lake on the girl’s swim team that just placed …
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RECAP: Seahawks, Kraken look to bounce back after losses; Rodríguez wins ROTY
SEATTLE – Both the Seattle Seahawks and Kraken saw their win streaks snapped last week, while the Seattle Mariners found themselves back in the headlines with an award for a certain star rookie outfielder. Check out this week’s professional sports recap for Washington’s team, with updates for the Seahawks, Kraken …
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Ski industry on the lift
With the pandemic restricting the availability of indoor activities, many outdoor means of recreation saw an increase in popularity due to people staying safe and social distancing – one of these being ski resorts. Now, with many COVID restrictions being lifted across the country, ski resorts around the Pacific Northwest …
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Watson provides spark to Cougar rushing attack
PULLMAN – After exiting Washington State’s Oct. 8 matchup against USC with an injury, redshirt junior running back Nakia Watson has returned to give the Cougar run game a spark, resulting in the best two-game stretch of Watson’s collegiate career. “I’m really proud of that kid, I really have (been),” …
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Sports schedule Nov. 16-22
COLUMBIA BASIN – It’s a lighter week of sports here in the Columbia Basin, but the stakes are still high. Three local teams are still competing for state titles, both across the state on the gridiron and in Yakima on the volleyball court. Check out this week’s sports schedule, which …
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RECAP: Local teams compete for state titles
COLUMBIA BASIN – State championship season is in full swing for local teams here in the Columbia Basin, with seven schools sending teams off to state competition. Check out this week’s local sports recap for an update on how teams have fared in last week’s competitions...
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Broncos place sixth at state
YAKIMA – The Lind-Ritzville Broncos placed sixth at last week’s 2B State Volleyball Tournament at the Yakima Valley SunDome, beginning their run with a sweep of No. 6 Goldendale. The Broncos entered the tournament as the No. 11 seed, knocking off two higher-seeded opponents on their journey to placing sixth. …
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‘This is probably the happiest day of my life’
MOSES LAKE – Friends, family, fellow classmates and coaches gathered inside the gymnasium at Moses Lake High School on Friday for senior Michael Getzinger’s ceremonial signing of his National Letter of Intent to play baseball at Gonzaga University. “This is probably the happiest day of my life,” Getzinger said. “I’m …
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Broncos, Lions hit state volleyball tournaments in Yakima
YAKIMA – The 1B/2B/1A State Volleyball Tournaments got off to a hot start at the Yakima Valley SunDome on Thursday, with No. 11 seed Lind-Ritzville and No. 13 seed Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School both making the trip to state in the 2B and 1B brackets, respectively. “Getting out …
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“Competitive” Cougar receiver room looks to keep improving
PULLMAN – Nine different players, seven of them being wide receivers, caught passes in Washington State’s 52-14 win over Stanford last week, the sixth time that at least nine Cougs have caught passes in a game this season. Head coach Jake Dickert said that the bye week prompted self-reflection in …
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Royal's Hernandez named WIAA Athlete of the Week
ROYAL CITY – Royal running back Kaleb Hernandez was named a Week 9 Athlete of the Week by the WIAA on Thursday. The senior had five total touchdows in Royal’s 51-6 win over Naches Valley on Friday, finishing with 131 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 10 carries. Hernandez added …
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12U Rage take second at indoor tournament
CENTRALIA – The 12U Washington Rage placed second at the 4th Annual Indoor Opener in Centralia last weekend, hosted at the NW Sports Hub. The Rage played five games throughout the tournament, finishing 3-2 with an appearance in the championship game. “The girls were a little scared to be in …
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Pro sports recap: Seahawks, Kraken continue successful seasons
SEATTLE – Both the Seattle Seahawks and Kraken are currently riding winning streaks as of late, advancing toward the top in their respective conferences. Check out this week’s professional sports update for Washington’s teams. Seahawks Winners of four straight, the Seattle Seahawks increased their lead over the NFC West with …
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Tigers prep for CWAC title against Ellensburg
EPHRATA – The Ephrata Tigers find themselves in a similar situation as they prepare to face off against Ellensburg for the Central Washington Athletic Conference title game on Thursday, having defeated the Bulldogs 3-2 in the 2021 CWAC title game. “It’s always a good game against Ellensburg,” Ephrata senior Kacie …
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State competitions set for this week
COLUMBIA BASIN – That time of the season is here, as local teams enter the state playoffs. Of the 12 schools here in the Basin, three have teams vying to bring home a state championship this weekend and four begin the road to a championship. Check out this week’s sports …
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‘He brings a lot to the team’
ROYAL CITY – Seen running down the football field at Royal High School is senior Edgar De La Rosa, a six-foot, four-and-a-half-inch receiver/linebacker who has helped lead the Knights to impressive victories throughout the 2022 season. In his second year as a starter for Royal, De La Rosa said he …
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RECAP: Local teams prepare for state competitions
COLUMBIA BASIN – Many area teams are off to state competitions after last week’s results, all vying to bring home hardware. Check out this week’s local sports recap with updates on team records and placement through the season...
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State Bound
COULEE CITY – Down by four to Wilbur-Creston-Keller with under a minute remaining and a trip to state on the line, the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors took the field on their own 49-yard line. On the game’s final offensive play, freshman quarterback Caden Correia rolled out to his left and flipped a …
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Lions face Tigers
WENATCHEE - The MLCA/CCS Lions faced off against the Entiat Tigers in Wenatchee for the 1B District 6 Championship on Thursday night. Final results were not available by press time. Check online at www.columbiabasinherald.com for a full story on the game Friday.
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Cougs look to win down the stretch
PULLMAN – Beginning the season 4-1, the Washington State Cougars have dropped their previous three games and now are forced to scratch and claw their way to a second-straight bowl-eligible season. “Everybody’s fighting for those last bowl eligibility spaces, and we’re one of them,” WSU Head Coach Jake Dickert said. …
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RECAP: ‘Hawks, Kraken look to continue winning ways
SEATTLE – Both the Seahawks and the Kraken have won three of their last four games. Read along for updates on both teams’ performances over the past week of their regular seasons. Seahawks The Seattle Seahawks just keep on winning. Projected by many to be among the NFL’s bottom-tier teams …
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Busy week ahead
District championship season is in full swing here in the Basin, with many area schools competing to make it to state competitions. Check out this week’s sports schedule for teams around the Basin, and check online at columbiabasinherald.com for updates to the schedule as teams progress through their respective brackets. …
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A leader by example
MOSES LAKE – On the court this year for the Mavericks is a leader who leads her teammates not by raising her voice, but through the example she sets. Senior Jazlynn Torres has helped guide the Mavs to a successful season through her leadership-by-example approach, according to her coach and …
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Huskies complete season sweep of Prosser
OTHELLO – Entering Tuesday night’s match with a 7-7 record, the Othello Huskies regained a positive win-loss record with a 3-1 win over Prosser, their second win over the Mustangs this season. The Huskies dropped the first set but rallied to win the final three for a senior night win. …
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Record setters
MOSES LAKE – Boasting a perfect record in meets this season and a district championship crown, the Moses Lake girls swim and dive team was rewarded with seven swimmers qualifying for state competition in Federal Way in 12 events. “It took everybody on our team to win districts,” Moses Lake …
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Area teams prep for state
COLUMBIA BASIN – The area’s final district tournaments begin this week, with local teams beginning their final pushes toward state competitions. Read along below for updates on teams here in the Basin, along with records and results for each team...
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Maverick boy’s XC qualifies for first state meet
MOSES LAKE – For the first time in program history, the Moses Lake boys cross country team will pack their bags for state after the Mavs finished with a score of 86 points in Thursday’s Columbia Basin Big 9 District Meet at Franklin Park in Yakima, a top-two placement that …
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A tale of two comebacks
MOSES LAKE – The game was over. The stadium clock at Lions Field blared with the time reading triple zeroes. The Moses Lake Mavericks – who came back from 17 points down in the fourth quarter – rushed the field. Players jumped into the air and screams of cheer were …
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New-look Cougs strive to push for NCAA tourney
SAN FRANCISCO – With all the turnover that the Cougars have faced this offseason, including bringing in six new players to replace four transfers, Efe Abogidi moving to the NBA’s G-League and Michael Flowers graduating, the Cougars remained excited about the upcoming season at Wednesday’s Pac-12 Media Day. “We talk …
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Mavs look to break Big 9 tie
MOSES LAKE – The 6-2 Mavericks return to Lions Field on Friday after a 41-35 road loss to West Valley (Yakima) last week, with the loss creating a three-way tie for the lead in the Columbia Basin Big 9 Conference. Joining Moses Lake with a 4-1 record in league play …
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Preview: Cougars to take on No. 14 Utah, QB Rising
PULLMAN – Both No. 14 Utah and Washington State are coming off of bye weeks ahead of their Thursday night matchup in Pullman, something that allowed extra time for players and coaches on what would have been a short week. “We started last Wednesday, had a great practice in the …
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Knights girls soccer, volleyball celebrate senior nights
ROYAL CITY – Both the Royal girls soccer and volleyball teams honored their seniors on Tuesday night, with both teams facing La Salle in their final regular season home games of 2022. The Knights earned the win in girls soccer, defeating the Lightning 2-0. On the volleyball court, the Knights …
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Ski industry taking the lift
PACIFIC/INLAND NORTHWEST – With the pandemic restricting the availability of indoor activities, many outdoor means of recreation saw an increase in popularity due to people staying safe and social distancing – one of these being ski resorts. Now, with many COVID restrictions being lifted across the country, ski resorts around …
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Basin sports schedule Oct. 27-Nov. 1
Several district championships are beginning this week around the Basin as the fall sports season enters its final weeks. Check out this week’s sports schedule for teams around the Basin, and check online at columbiabasinherald.com for updates to the schedule as teams progress through their respective brackets.
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RECAP: Seahawks win second straight, Kraken goaltending struggles
SEATTLE – Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks continued to prove doubters wrong on Sunday, and the Seattle Kraken continue on in their early season. Read along for recaps of both the Seahawks and Kraken from the past week.
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Local sports recap Oct. 17-22
COLUMBIA BASIN – Another week of high school athletics has wrapped up in the Basin, with many teams now preparing to make runs to state tournaments. Read along for updates on each team in the Basin, complete with results and win-loss records.
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Basin Sports Gallery Oct. 17-22
Check out photos from some of this week’s sporting events, including Moses Lake, Warden, Royal, Wilson Creek and Lind-Ritzville.
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Strong court communication leads Devils to 3-1 win
WILSON CREEK – Coming off a 3-1 win over Pateros on Thursday, the Wilson Creek Devils used their on-court communication skills to bounce back after a first-set loss to defeat Riverside Christian 3-1 on Saturday. The Devils, 6-6 in league play, now prepare for a win-and-in game against Soap Lake …
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Mavericks host Big 9 tourney
MOSES LAKE – Hosting the Columbia Basin Big 9 district championship, the Moses Lake Mavericks lost to West Valley (Yakima) in the district title game 20-11 before defeating Davis 18-2 and advancing to the 4A state tournament. “That first game was disappointing,” Moses Lake head coach Mike Hofheins said. “You …
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Maverick volleyball celebrates senior night, falls to Davis
MOSES LAKE – Outside of the result of the Mavericks’ 3-2 loss to Davis on Thursday night, Moses Lake volleyball celebrated its seniors who had given years to the program. “Some of these girls we’ve had for years whether it was club or middle school,” Moses Lake head coach Krystal …
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Mavs face Davis on the court
Moses Lake senior Sydney Macdonald serves to open the Maverick's matchup again Davis on Thursday night. Check out columbiabasinherald.com for full coverage of the game Friday morning.
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A little R&R
PULLMAN – Coming off of back-to-back losses to enter the bye week, the Washington State Cougars will look to rest and learn from mistakes before a home matchup against Utah next week. “We still got a lot to play for,” WSU head coach Jake Dickert said in a press conference …
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Washington pro sports recap: Mariners out, Seahawks lock it in, Kraken wind up
SEATTLE – A memorable season ended for the Seattle Mariners on Saturday, with their hopes at an ALCS appearance vanishing after a 1-0 loss to the Houston Astros in an 18-inning game over the weekend. Read below for what happened in that game, along with recaps for the Seahawks and …
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Basin sports schedule for Oct. 20-25
Check out this week’s local high school sports schedule, as many teams fight to push ahead before some district competitions begin next week around the Basin. Thursday, Oct. 20 ACH volleyball vs Odessa - 6 p.m. Ephrata girls soccer vs Ellensburg - 6 p.m. Ephrata volleyball at East Valley (Yakima) …
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Broncos hit 10-2 record with win over Davenport
RITZVILLE – The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington volleyball team improved to 10-2 on the year with a 3-1 win over the Davenport Gorillas Tuesday night. The Broncos scored on 10 consecutive serves by senior Taylor Galbreath to take a sizeable lead in the fourth set en route to the team’s 3-1 win over …
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Sports schedule for Oct. 20-25
Check out this week’s local high school sports schedule, as many teams fight to push ahead before some district competitions begin next week around the Basin.
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Tiger volleyball looks to rebound to winning ways
EPHRATA — With a 2021 state tournament appearance under its belt, the 2022 Ephrata volleyball team will look to fall back on its early season success as the season enters its final stretch.
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Basin sports results for Oct. 10-15
COLUMBIA BASIN – The Moses Lake slowpitch softball team became the first team to finish their regular season here in the Basin, as other schools look to push on before playoffs begin. Read along below to see how local schools have fared over the past week of play, along with …
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Establishing accountability
SOAP LAKE – First-year head coach Garrett Devine and the Soap Lake Eagles have encountered several roadblocks during the 2022 season, but the lessons will help to improve the program in the future. “It’s been a tough year, it’s been a growing year though,” Devine said. Soap Lake, 0-4, entered …
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Passing offense
SEATTLE – The University of Washington passing offense has been in full force through the first seven weeks of the season, with junior quarterback Michael Penix Jr. leading the FBS in passing yards after a program-high 516-yard performance in a 49-39 win over Arizona on Saturday. “It’s not just about …
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ACH runs to 60-58 win
COULEE CITY – The rushing attack of the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors was in full force on Friday night, running for nearly 500 yards in their 60-58 league win over Wilbur-Creston-Keller. Sophomore quarterback Carter Pitts had 346 of the Warriors’ 487 rushing yards on 34 carries and scored six touchdowns. “He’s a …
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“Dog mentality”
MOSES LAKE – The Mavericks’ three defensive stands on a fourth down played a significant role in their 21-19 win over Sunnyside on Friday, with head coach Brett Jay calling the performance character-revealing. “The fourth quarter’s not a time where you build character I believe, I think that’s built throughout …
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Eagles win fourth-straight, sweep Thorp
SOAP LAKE – The Soap Lake Eagles stretched their winning streak to four games on Thursday night, defeating Thorp in a sweep. Soap Lake improved to 8-5 with the win, including 7-3 in league play. “This is the tail end of our season, so being to put wins on the …
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Cougar offense looks to improve against Oregon State
PULLMAN – The Cougars scored 14 points in the first half against the University of Southern California Trojans, but failed to add on in the second half. A concoction of dropped passes, penalties and lost yardage played a significant role in the 30-14 loss to the Trojans.
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Mavs allow 3 second-half goals, lose to Eastmont 3-1
MOSES LAKE – Despite a strong first half where Moses Lake shut out the visiting Eastmont Wildcats, the Mavericks allowed three goals in the second half and fell 3-1 to Eastmont. The loss is the fourth consecutive for Moses Lake, but head coach Alysha Overland said that the energy has …
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Mavs mount nine-run comeback
MOSES LAKE – Down nine runs in the second game of a doubleheader, the Moses Lake Mavericks mounted a comeback to defeat the West Valley (Yakima) Rams in both games on Tuesday. The Mavericks won the first game 15-5 before their 15-14 walk-off win over the Rams. With the wins, …
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Washington pro sports recap for Oct. 12
SEATTLE – Three of Washington’s professional sports teams are all in different parts of their respective seasons – the Seattle Kraken will begin the regular season tonight, the Seahawks get in the groove of the NFL regular season while the Mariners continue on in their postseason run. Read on for …
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‘Ups and downs’
MOSES LAKE – Entering a match against Entiat on Monday, the Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions had posted a 10-1 record, with their lone loss coming to the Tigers earlier this season. The match had a similar result for the Lions on Monday, falling to Entiat 3-1 after …
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Sports schedule Oct. 13-18
COLUMBIA BASIN - The fall sports season is beginning to come to a close for the regular season, with some state competitions beginning in as soon as two weeks. Check out this week’s sports schedule for the 12 high schools here in the Basin...
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Mavs defeat Davis 42-8, look on to Sunnyside
MOSES LAKE – After a home win against Wenatchee in Week 4, the Moses Lake Mavericks returned to the road for a trip to Davis, coming away with a 42-8 win over the Pirates. With the win, the Mavericks improved to 5-1 and 3-0 in league play, setting up a …
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Basin sports results for Oct. 3-10
COLUMBIA BASIN – Five-and-a-half weeks since the beginning of the fall sports season, high schools in the Columbia Basin can see the season's final weeks on the horizon. Results from last week’s games can be found below...
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Basin sports gallery Oct. 3-10
Check out photos from this past week’s sporting events here in the Basin, including teams from Moses Lake, Ephrata, Warden, Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington, Wahluke and Othello.
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New culture pays off for Mavs
MOSES LAKE – Having gone winless a year ago, new Moses Lake volleyball head coach Krystal Trammell and the Mavericks have been putting together a new culture around the team, which has translated to wins like Thursday’s 3-1 victory over Eisenhower. “It was high,” Trammell said of the energy entering …
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Broncos mount comeback, defeat Chewelah 25-18
RITZVILLE – Late in the fourth quarter on homecoming night, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington Broncos saw themselves with the ball, down 18-17 to the Chewelah Cougars. The ensuing 11-play, 97-yard drive ended with Bronco quarterback Chase Galbreath diving into the end zone, where the home team eventually earned a 25-18 comeback victory.
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Warden falls to Mabton 3-2 in penalties
WARDEN – After defeating Mabton 2-1 last Friday, the Warden Cougars once again faced off against the Vikings in a 3-2 loss on Thursday evening. With the loss, Warden drops to 4-6 on the year and 4-4 in conference play. “We were excited, we were ready,” Warden head coach BryLee …
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Cougs to face off against new-look USC
PULLMAN — With a 4-1 start to the year, Washington State University will now take on its toughest opponent to date – the sixth-ranked University of Southern California Trojans – on Saturday. The Trojans, 5-0 on the year and 3-0 in Pac-12 play, revamped their team with the additions of …
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Late comeback falls short, Wahluke falls 2-1 to Connell
MATTAWA – The Wahluke Warriors entered Tuesday’s match against Connell with a 6-1-1 record through eight games, and trying to pick up the team’s third conference win of the season. The attempt fell through, as Connell walked off the field with a 2-1 win over Wahluke. Coaches and players alike …
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Sports schedule Oct. 5-11
As the calendar shifts to October, local high schools have entered conference play here in the Basin. Check out this week’s high school sports schedule, featuring football, volleyball, soccer and more.
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Devils fall in three sets to Waterville-Mansfield
WILSON CREEK — After winning their first two games of the season last week, the Wilson Creek Devils entered a home conference matchup against the Waterville-Mansfield Shockers on Monday. Despite running high after the wins, Wilson Creek fell to the Shockers in three sets on Monday. “We were really excited …
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Week in local sports: Sept. 27-Oct. 1
COLUMBIA BASIN – Check out photos from this past week’s sporting events, including Moses Lake girls soccer, Royal and Wahluke football, Quincy volleyball and Moses Lake football.
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Local sports recap Sept. 26-Oct. 1
COLUMBIA BASIN – As local teams around the Basin enter the second month of play, the competition has been heating up. Check out recaps for each school below, from the gridiron to the volleyball court.
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Jacks rally to defeat Mabton 3-1
QUINCY – The Quincy volleyball team got back in the win column on Saturday, defeating Mabton at home in four sets. Despite dropping the first set 25-20 to the Vikings, the Jackrabbits rallied off three consecutive set wins for the 3-1 victory. “We had a good practice (Friday),” Quincy head …
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Knights bounce back, defeat Wahluke 51-3
ROYAL CITY – It didn’t take long to see how Royal would bounce back since its first loss in nearly four years. The Knights, who defeated Wahluke 51-3 on Friday night, scored 23 points in the first five minutes of the first quarter en route to a dominant win. “We …
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Creating a new culture
QUINCY — Quincy head coach Russ Elliott, who is in his first year at the helm, said one of his goals this season was to change the mentality of the program. A year after going winless in 2021, the Quincy Jackrabbits evened their record at 2-2 with a 34-6 win …
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Washington pro sports recap for Sept. 29
SEATTLE – Washington’s professional sports have had an eventful week. The Mariners saw an epic collapse on Sunday, the Seahawks dropped their second-straight game and the Kraken entered the beginning of a new season. Mariners Prior to entering a series against the Texas Rangers this week, the previous 11 days …
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Maverick girls soccer aims to create chemistry
MOSES LAKE — First-year Moses Lake girls soccer Head Coach Alysha Overland has put an emphasis on team bonding for the 2022 Mavericks, and the results are beginning to show on the field. “I knew I wanted to coach wherever I ended up,” Overland said. “Thankfully I ended up back …
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Basin sports schedule Sept. 28-Oct. 4
As the calendar shifts to October, local high schools have entered conference play here in the Basin. Check out this week’s high school sports schedule, featuring football, volleyball, soccer and more.
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Week in sports: Sept. 19-25
COLUMBIA BASIN – Check out photos from this week’s athletic events here in the Basin, including a wild overtime win for Moses Lake and Quincy winning its second game of the season.
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Local scores Sept. 19-23
Monday, Sept. 19 Wahluke volleyball 0, River View 3 Wilson Creek volleyball 0, Pateros 3 Tuesday, Sept. 20 ACH volleyball 0, Oakesdale 3 Ephrata girls soccer 2, Othello 0 Ephrata volleyball 3, Cashmere 1 Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington volleyball 3, Chewelah 0 Moses Lake volleyball 2, Sunnyside 3 Moses Lake slowpitch softball 10, …
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Bone’s 41-yard kick gives Mavs 25-22 OT win over Central Valley
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake senior kicker Iden Bone stepped onto the field after a stalled offensive drive in overtime not worrying about the upcoming kick, but rather enjoying the moment. “It was overtime, we’d never been in this position before,” Bone said. “I was just happy to go out …
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Late touchdown seals Knights’ fate
ROYAL CITY – After a two-yard rushing score by Lynden-Christian, the Royal Knights received the ball with 14 seconds left in the fourth quarter, down 21-14 to the Lyncs at home. With a screen pass to receiver Edgar Delarosa only getting the Knights past midfield, the clock ran out and …
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Huskies fall to East Valley 4-0
OTHELLO — After dropping their second match of conference play on Tuesday to Ephrata, the Othello Huskies entered a home match against East Valley on Thursday, losing to the Red Devils 4-0. “Didn’t go our way today, but hopefully it does in the next game,” Othello girls soccer head coach …
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The Six to offer more training through academy
MOSES LAKE — Directly across the street from Big Bend Community College’s baseball stadium is The Six Training Facility, where local baseball and softball players are able to work and train through individual and group work. “We bought this property, probably, five years ago,” said Ryan Doumit, who owns The …
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Othello PRCA Rodeo results
OTHELLO – The Othello PRCA Rodeo wrapped up Saturday evening at the Adams County Rodeo Grounds, with a total payoff of $35,269. Events included bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc, tie-down roping, barrel racing and bull riding.
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Week in sports: Sept. 13-19
COLUMBIA BASIN – From the gridiron to the rodeo arena, the Basin saw several athletic competitions throughout the past week. Check out some photos from athletic events over the past week.
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ACH levels record at 2-2, defeats Wellpinit in three sets
COULEE CITY – The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors volleyball team evened their record at 2-2 on Thursday night, defeating Wellpinit in three sets.
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Asu’s last-second touchdown pushes Othello to 14-13 win over Ephrata
EPHRATA – It was a windy night at Kiwanis Field in Ephrata on Friday night, where Othello senior kicker Brandon Garza stepped onto the field to attempt a game-winning extra point after a touchdown by senior running back Sonny Asu in the final seconds of the fourth quarter.
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Week in sports: Sept. 6-12
COLUMBIA BASIN - Check out some photos from last week’s sporting events here in the Basin.
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Cougars begin season 3-2 on the court
WARDEN – Under new head coach Shanna Golladay, the Warden Cougars have started the volleyball season 3-2, defeating Cle Elum-Roslyn at home and Mabton on the road to begin the year and going 1-2 in a tournament on Saturday. Golladay, who began coaching in the Warden School District in 1997 …
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Knights start 2-0, defeat Othello 14-0
OTHELLO – After a first half full of strong defense, the Royal Knights used the second half to pull away on the road in a 14-0 win over Othello on Friday night.
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Local sports scores Sept. 6-10
COLUMBIA BASIN – High school sports are back in full swing here in the Basin, with teams taking to courts and fields throughout the week. Check out last week’s local scores from Sept. 6 through Sept. 10.
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Wahluke takes down Quincy on the pitch
QUINCY – The Wahluke girls soccer team earned its second win of the season on Thursday night, defeating Quincy 1-0 on the road.
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Larson Playfield to host Summer Sizzle this weekend
MOSES LAKE – The Summer Sizzle softball tournament will return to Moses Lake this weekend, giving teams a chance at a final tournament during summer ball. “It’s the off-season, pretty much everybody has done their state tournaments, their national tournaments, so what we try to do is put on a …
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Tigers sweep in season opener
EPHRATA – The Ephrata Tigers opened the 2022 campaign with a 3-0 (25-14, 25-12, 25-10) sweep over Cascade (Leavenworth). Coming off an appearance in the 2A state tournament, the Tigers look to stay their momentum entering a new season. “(It feels) good,” head coach Britney MacLeod said of the season-opening …
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“A great way to start”
EPHRATA – Following a “struggled” 2021 season, the Ephrata girls soccer team returns to the pitch in 2022 as a closer-knit unit, according to head coach Gary Klepec. The Tigers opened the 2022 campaign with a 6-0 home win over Cascade (Leavenworth), with three goals scored in each half. “We …
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Back on the pitch
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School will field a boys soccer team this fall, returning to the pitch after a long hiatus. . .
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‘That gave these girls hope’
WARDEN – Coming off a 2021 season where the Cougars were one game shy of state, Warden girls soccer welcomes the return of standard soccer season in the Basin. “It’s good,” Warden girls soccer head coach BryLee Pruneda said of the return of the season. “Especially without COVID, you don’t …
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A new defense for the Warriors
MATTAWA – The 2021 Wahluke girls soccer season ended in the first round of the 1A State Tournament for the Warriors, finishing with an 11-6-1 record last fall.
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Aloha summer
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Cross Country team will begin the season out of its home state, traveling to the Iolani XC Invite hosted on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. “My seniors started planning this trip when they were freshmen,” Moses Lake Cross Country head coach Larry Dagnon …
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Creating team chemistry
RITZVILLE – After losing seven seniors to graduation from last year’s team, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos are entering the 2022 season with a roster full of new faces. The Broncos finished 2021 with a 13-7 record, qualifying for the 2B State Tournament in the process. Now, coming into the 2022 campaign, …
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Mavericks earn first win of the year
EPHRATA – The Moses Lake Mavericks earned their first win of the 2022 campaign, defeating Ephrata on the road 21-14 on Friday night. “Ephrata played a great football game,” Maverick head coach Brett Jay said. “Coach (Patrick) Mitchell, had them coached up. No. 4, Hendrick, he’s a dude, man. He …
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Desert Golf Classic coming Sept. 15
MOSES LAKE – The Samaritan Healthcare Foundations’ annual Desert Golf Classic will see its 21st showing on Sept. 16 at the Links at Moses Pointe, raising money for the foundation’s BuildCommunity campaign “It's one of our annual fundraiser events to raise money for whichever campaign we're doing that year,” Samaritan …
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Washington pro sports summary for Sept. 1
SEATTLE – With the Storm making waves in the playoffs, Mariners nearing the regular season’s final stretch and the Seahawks entering the regular season, Washington’s professional teams have been busy over the past week. Mariners Seattle began a four-game home stand against the Cleveland Guardians last Thursday, winning the first …
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Sports schedule Aug. 30-Sept. 6
With school beginning, high school sports now return to the Basin. From the gridiron to the volleyball court, check out this week’s sports schedule, featuring local, regional and national events.
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Season of Change
EPHRATA – The Tigers take on 2022 with significant differences from a year ago, both with quarterback play and at the head coach position.
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‘Effort, attitude & toughness’
SOAP LAKE – Garrett Devine will step into a new role with the Soap Lake Eagles football program this season, now serving as the team’s head coach.
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Maintaining success
ROYAL CITY – Following a 14-0 season and the school’s fifth title since 2015, the Royal Knights enter the 2022 season with the departures of many starters from a year ago.
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Reloading, not rebuilding
COULEE CITY – Following an undefeated, 1B state title championship run, long-time Almira-Coulee-Hartline Warriors head coach Brandon Walsh has his work cut out for him in preparing the team for the 2022 season.
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Steady with tradition
RITZVILLE – After receiving a top-four seed in the 2B playoffs a season ago, the Lind-Ritzville Broncos are preparing in hopes of another successful season – now with first-year head coach Brendan Bermea at the helm.
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Young Cougars take the field
WARDEN – Warden head coach Robert Arredondo is facing a new challenge with the 2022 Cougars that he hasn’t seen in his prior seven years at the school – a predominantly young team.
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'Winning Mentality"
QUINCY – With years of unsuccessful seasons in the rearview mirror, new Quincy head coach Russ Elliott hopes to change the school’s football team’s mindset to that of a winning program.
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Mavericks hoping to build off winning season
MOSES LAKE – After having the school’s first winning season since 2017 last year, the Moses Lake football team - under their first year as the Mavericks - is looking to improve upon the lessons they learned from last season under second-year head coach Brett Jay.
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Cloudview Farms to host fundraising fun run
EPHRATA – Cloudview Farms in Ephrata will be hosting a fun run on Sept. 17, serving as a fundraiser for the non-profit farm’s community and educational programs. “What we’ve been looking for is just fun ways to bring people to the farm and for fun events, and then to fundraise …
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Time of Remembrance golf tournament held in Warden
WARDEN – Golfers gathered at the Sage Hills Golf Club on Saturday morning for the Time of Remembrance Golf Tournament, which raised money for the Time of Remembrance held in Tri-Cities in September. “It actually went really well,” Tournament Organizer Morgan Derington said. “We had a pretty big turnout, I …
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Basin footballers size each other up
ROYAL CITY – The high school football teams of Ephrata, Moses Lake, Quincy and Royal all took the field at Royal High School on Friday evening for a jamboree, with the beginning of the season just around the corner. Teams saw the opportunity to face off against another team 10 …
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A 'generational' thing
OTHELLO – The scene at Lions Park in Othello this weekend was one of family for the Latino State Championship, a slowpitch-style tournament that brought in more than 40 teams from the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere. “The environment we create is a family-type of environment,” Tournament Organizer Charles Garcia said. …
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Mariners hold 3rd wildcard spot
SEATTLE – At the end of June the Seattle Mariners were at a crossroads – the team was 37-41, sitting in fourth place of the American League West division and four-and-a-half games back of the AL’s final wildcard spot. Forty-six games, including a 14-game win streak, later, the Mariners sit …
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Lions Park hosts Latino State Championship this weekend
OTHELLO – Over 40 men’s, women’s and coed softball teams will take the field at Lions Park in Othello this weekend for the Latino State Championship. The tournament had previously been held in Sunnyside, Granger, Mabton and Yakima before Tournament Organizer Charles Garcia took the helm and moved it to …
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Run to the Desert gives back to Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE – A weekend of music, food games – and most importantly, motorcycles – will be in Soap Lake this weekend for the Run to the Desert motorcycle rally, happening from August 26-28. “We are an organization that does motorcycle education and biker’s rights,” said Grant County Chapter Coordinator …
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GALLERY: Moses Lake Roundup
Coming in from all across the world, riders made Moses Lake their destination for the Moses Lake Roundup, held at the Grant County Fairgrounds from August 18-20. The Roundup hosted eight events; bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, women’s breakaway roping, saddle bronc, barrel racing and bull riding. Check out …
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Potholes Bass Club holds two-day tournament
OTHELLO – The Potholes Bass Club hosted its two-day tournament on the Potholes Reservoir over the weekend. “It was just a great weekend to be out there and fish,” Club President Paul Harmon said. The tournament began early Saturday morning, with anglers blasting off from the MarDon Resort and hitting …
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Moses Lake Roundup closes out for 2022
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Roundup, an annual rodeo event held at the Grant County Fairgrounds, wrapped up on Saturday with winners named in eight competitions. “I think it was great this year,” Roundup Volunteer Corbett Kolst said. “I love it every year. For the most part, I think …
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Warden hosts mounted shooter competition
WARDEN — Twenty-eight riders made their way to Warden over the weekend for the Clean Shooter Buckle Series meet, a mounted shooter match where riders use Colt .45s while riding a horse.
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Roundup results for Day 3
MOSES LAKE – Day three of the Moses Lake Roundup saw champions crowned in all eight events, from bareback riding to bull riding. Tilden Hooper’s performance on Saturday gave him a score of 86.5, securing a win in the bareback riding competition. Entering Saturday’s competition there was a three-way tie …
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Day 2 Moses Lake Roundup Results
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Roundup carried on Friday night, bringing in more competitors to the arena at the Grant County Fairgrounds. The theme of the night was military appreciation, with the opening ceremonies having riders carrying the banners of the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast …
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Moses Lake Roundup Day 1 results
MOSES LAKE – The 2022 Moses Lake Roundup kicked off on Thursday night at the Grant County Fairgrounds, bringing in competitors from around the country. The rodeo began with a pre-show that consisted of 4H riders making their way around the course, as well as a mutton-busting event for young …
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Color run for childhood health to be held in Othello
OTHELLO – Now in its fifth year, the Columbia Basin Health Association’s Run for a Cause 5k Color Run will hit the streets of Othello, promoting health and well being for children. The run begins at 9 a.m. on August 27. “We run for supporting and promoting childhood health and …
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Time of Remembrance golf tournament heads to Warden
WARDEN – A charity golf tournament will be held at the Sage Hills Golf Club on August 27, raising money for the Time of Remembrance taking place in September.
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Basin sports schedule Aug. 17-23
Check out this week’s sports schedule, featuring local, regional and national events...
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Benevolent Golf Tournament returns to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Firefighters’ Benevolent Golf Tournament will be making its return on Aug. 27, following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Benevolent foundation chair Jason Koziol said that they are excited about the return of the tournament. This will be the tournament’s second year. “Initially, …
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A referee shortage?
COLUMBIA BASIN – The Columbia Basin Football Officials Association is in search of officials for the upcoming school year, to help with refereeing the different sports offered to student-athletes. “We’re looking for anyone who’s willing to step out on the field and try to officiate games for us,” President of …
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GALLERY: Weekend in Sports
The 16-18U Babe Ruth World Series wrapped up in Ephrata over the weekend, crowning the Alabama Rawdogs as champions. Soap Lake hosted its Moonlight Paddle, which brought out paddlers from around the state and beyond. Check out some photos from this weekend’s local events.
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Potholes Bass Club hosts event this weekend
MOSES LAKE – The Potholes Bass Club will take to the Potholes Reservoir on Saturday for their two-day tournament, part of the typical schedule the club offers. “I believe it’s been around for 50 years,” PBC President and Tournament Director Paul Harmon said. “We do six regular club events every …
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World series host Riverdogs play hard, bested by Tropics
EPHRATA – As the host team, the Columbia Basin Riverdogs began the 2022 16-18U Babe Ruth World Series under the lights at Johnson-O’Brien Stadium with a packed house. With a win in the first game, a 10-0 win over the KUBA Kings, the Riverdogs started off pool play on a …
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Moonlight Paddle lights up Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE – The waters of Soap Lake were lit up on Saturday night, with kayaks, canoes and paddleboards all decorated for the Moonlight Paddle. The event hosted races as well as the parade-esque Moonlight Paddle, where participants of all ages took their vessels on to Soap Lake after sunset. …
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Alabama wins Babe Ruth World Series in Ephrata
EPHRATA – The Alabama Rawdogs continued their dominance on Saturday, taking home the title in the 16-18U Babe Ruth World Series in Ephrata. Alabama went undefeated throughout the tournament, outscoring opponents by 60 runs over the six games played. “Our goal was to get here and win it, and obviously …
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Riverdogs fall in World Series quarterfinals
EPHRATA – Following clinching a place in bracket play Wednesday with a 7-5 win over Farmers Baseball, the Columbia Basin Riverdogs fell to the Southeast Tropics 3-1 on Thursday evening. After stranding two runners in the bottom of the second inning on a double play, the Southeast Tropics rode their …
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Ephrata tennis league raises money for EHS program
EPHRATA – The Tuesday Night Tennis League at Ephrata High School concluded Tuesday night, wrapping up its four-evening schedule. “I think it was a big hit,” Ephrata girl’s tennis head coach Britney Maclaod said. “We raised quite a bit (more) money than what we’re used to getting. For us, that …
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Riverdogs on brink of bracket play
EPHRATA – With a 1-2 record through the first three games of pool play in the 2022 16-18U World Series, the Columbia Basin Riverdogs are faced with a matchup against Farmers Baseball tonight for the opportunity to advance to bracket play. “I hope to continue to see good baseball, well-played …
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Play begins in 16-18U Babe Ruth World Series
EPHRATA – The 16-18U Babe Ruth World Series began in Ephrata this weekend, with the Columbia Basin Riverdogs winning their first game. The Riverdogs defeated the Middle Atlantic Region champion KUBA Kings on Saturday evening 10-0, with 12 hits in the process. The Riverdogs played again Sunday evening, but results …
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Race for Life raises more than $4,000 in the fight against cancer
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake BMX hosted its Race for Life event, part of a 600-point weekend with fellow BMX tracks in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene. The event raised money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, with riders raising money on their own and pooling it together. “The event turned …
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Eagles begin fall camp
CHENEY – Following a long offseason, Eastern Washington hosted its first full team practice of the season. The Eagles, coming off a 10-3 season and an appearance in the second round of the FCS Playoffs, lost key offensive starters in quarterback Eric Barriere, left tackle Tristen Taylor, running back Dennis …
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Moonlight Paddle seeks volunteers
SOAP LAKE – The waters of Soap Lake will be lit up on Aug. 13 for the Moonlight Paddle, where residents decorate their water vessels to as far as their imagination yields. “The Moonlight Paddle has been going on for many years, and we always do it with the full …
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Ephrata's Tuesday Night Tennis League continues on
EPHRATA – For the previous three Tuesday evenings, the tennis courts have been filled with tennis players enrolled in the Tuesday Night Tennis League. The league, now in its third year, is made up of players of all ages, with the proceeds going toward the Ephrata tennis programs. “We’re like …
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WBA tournament casts in the Basin
OTHELLO – The Washington Bass Association, composed of members from around the state, met at Potholes reservoir this weekend for their Team Club Tournament on Potholes. “It’s just for those in the WBA,” WBA President PJ Koshi said. “It’s a club tournament only.” The tournament was organized in a way …
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Race for Life coming to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake BMX will be hosting its annual Race for Life on Friday, raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. “This is annual, we do it every year,” Moses Lake BMX Communications Director Bethany Beck said. “All the Moses Lake riders have the opportunity to each …
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Summer Classic brings barrel racing to the Basin
MOSES LAKE – The Columbia Basin Barrel Racing Club held its Summer Classic Race at the Grant County Fairgrounds this weekend, bringing in nearly 100 riders. “The different divisions go by age, and then the open is available to everyone.” CBBRC Secretary Jamie Bessette said. “So for example, a lot …
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No Limit tourney sees more than 60, despite heat
OTHELLO – Spread across the Potholes Reservoir on Saturday were more than 60 anglers using kayaks in the No Limit Big Bass Power Hour. “It’s great,” said Marvin Forte, the event organizer. “This is the first time we’ve done this format, and all of them we’ve done so far …
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Riverdog coaches discuss regional performances
COLUMBIA BASIN – With a trip to the Babe Ruth World Series on the line, both the 13U and 15U Columbia Basin Riverdogs squads battled in regional competition throughout the week. “So far, so good,” 15U Head Coach Jaime Vela said. “The boys have been playing well.” ...
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Barrel racing competition coming to Moses Lake this weekend
MOSES LAKE – The Columbia Basin Barrel Racing Club will be hosting its Summer Classic Race this weekend at the Grant County Fairgrounds, bringing in riders from the Columbia Basin and beyond. “We put on four classic races a year, and that is our fundraiser for our club. That’s how …
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Meeks brings coaching experience in BBCC AD role
MOSES LAKE – John Meeks has spent more than 15 years as a basketball coach, and now, he’s taking his talents to another realm of college athletics. “I've always kind of prided myself on dotting the I's and crossing the T's from an administrative perspective, and I've always enjoyed that …
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No Limit fishing tourney set for Saturday
OTHELLO – The Big Bass Power Hour is coming to Potholes State Park on Saturday, presented by Native Watercraft. The tournament features anglers using kayaks to get across the Potholes Reservoir, either man- or engine-powered. It is part of a five-event series that spans across the U.S. “We are doing …
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GALLERY: Weekend in Sports
From the diamond to the gym, Basin athletes participated in events throughout the weekend.
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Athletes bond at Warden wrestling camp
WARDEN – The gymnasium at Warden High School was filled with wrestling mats over the weekend for the Warden Wrestling Summer Camp. The camp, free to students in the Warden school district, allowed campers to bond and learn new skills in wrestling. Nearly 30 participants came to the camp, ranging …
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Moses Lake 10U lose 2, win 1 in Heat Miser Classic
KENNEWICK – Entering the Northwest Nations Youth Baseball Heat Miser Classic with high hopes, 10U Moses Lake fell in both games of pool play at the tournament on Saturday, but came back with the W in Sunday’s consolation round. “It’s tough at 10 years old, when it’s not going well, …
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Special Olympics scrimmage played in Moses Lake
The Moses Lake Scorpions played a Special Olympics softball scrimmage against Othello on Thursday at Larson Playfield. Check out the Tuesday edition of the Columbia Basin Herald for full coverage.
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Riverdogs 13U,15U head into pool play
EPHRATA — The 13U and 15U Columbia Basin Riverdogs will head to 2022 Babe Ruth Regional competition this weekend, held in Kelso for the 15U and Ferndale for the 13U. Each team will play a minimum of four games against teams from the Pacific Northwest and more, with a chance …
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MLPD takes win in the Battle of the Badge
MOSES LAKE – The Battle of the Badge returned to Larson Playfield on Wednesday night, with the Moses Lake Police Department defeating the Grant County Sheriff's Office 21-19 in the community outreach softball game. “It’s a good opportunity for the men and women in law enforcement to to get out …
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Junior golfers swing into Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - Thirty-nine golfers advanced to state competition on Tuesday from the Washington Junior Golf District 4 Tournament, held at the Moses Lake Golf Club. The state tournament will be held on three different courses around the state, all held from August 2-4. “All the kids that were in …
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Ephrata brings in local tennis players for summer league
EPHRATA – The Tuesday night tennis league returns tonight for its third year on the Ephrata High School tennis courts, doubling as a fundraiser for the school’s tennis program...
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Clean Shooter Buckle Series results
WARDEN – The Clean Shooter Buckle Series results from the second of four matches were made available Sunday night, with times from Saturday’s runs for the 28 riders in attendance available...
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15U Riverdogs prepare for regional play
EPHRATA – Following a sweep in the 2022 North Washington Babe Ruth State Tournament, the 15U Columbia Basin Riverdogs will be heading to Kelso for the regional matchups. The winner of regionals will qualify for the 15U World Series in Stafford, Virginia next month. “We got them prepared for the …
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Mounted shooter event hits Warden
WARDEN – Twenty-eight riders made their way to Warden over the weekend for the Clean Shooter Buckle Series meet, a mounted shooter match where riders use Colt .45s while riding a horse.
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Moses Lake volleyball camp brings together young athletes
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake High School hosted a volleyball skills camp this week, bringing in over 60 participants from grades 5-8. The Lil Mavs camp was held from Tuesday-Thursday this week, put on by the Moses Lake volleyball coaching staff. “We’re re-establishing it,” Moses Lake Volleyball Head Coach Krystal …
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Tigers and Jacks booster clubs hold golf tourney
SOAP LAKE – The booster clubs of Ephrata and Quincy high schools held their second annual Battle of the Boosters golf tournament on Thursday, raising money for the school’s athletic programs. The tournament was held at the Lakeview Golf & Country Club in Soap Lake and will alternate sites each …
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Moses Lake athlete beats personal records
MOSES LAKE — Rising junior Paige Perkins went into the summer with a goal in mind, to make it to the 2022 USATF National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships. After spending time healing from injuries and training with the Spokane Speed Academy over the summer, Perkins competed in the …
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Ted Rice Arena hosts junior rodeo
COULEE CITY — The Ted Rice Arena hosted 115 contestants last weekend for the Last Stand Junior Rodeo, bringing in riders under the age of 18 from around the country.
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Weekend in Sports
From the diamond to the lakes, several sporting events were held around the Basin this weekend. Check out some photos from these past events.
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Fishing tournament reels in anglers to Othello
OTHELLO - The fifth Shootout at Potholes fishing tournament was held in Othello this weekend, bringing in anglers from across the Pacific Northwest.
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10U Moses Lake wins state tournament
ELLENSBURG – The 10U Moses Lake baseball team won the 10U Cal Ripken 2022 North Washington State Tournament on Saturday, sweeping the competition en route to bringing home the hardware.
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Riverdog teams win state tournaments
BREWSTER - The Columbia Basin Riverdogs’ 13U and 15U teams played at Brewster High School this weekend in state tournaments, with both teams advancing to regional play.
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USA Softball state tournament comes to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - The ballfields at Larson Playfield hosted a 16U USA Softball of Washington state tournament, bringing in teams from around the state to the Columbia Basin.
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Local youth baseball teams head to Ellensburg for tournament
ELLENSBURG — The 2022 North Washington Cal Ripken State Tournament is being held in Ellensburg through the weekend, with teams from Ephrata and Moses Lake making the trip. The tournament serves as a jumping off point for teams to make the World Series, held in various states across the country. …
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Seattle Cossacks ride into Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE - Despite the weather taking a turn, the Seattle Cossacks rode down Main Avenue in Soap Lake on Sunday, performing stunts on their motorcycles for the spectators crowding the street to see. “We’d been here, like, 10 years ago, and couldn’t wait to come back,” retired team captain …
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Othello July 4 celebration hosts two tournaments
OTHELLO — As part of the Othello Chamber of Commerce’s Fourth of July celebration, there were two tournaments held in Lions Park on Monday, one for volleyball and one for basketball.
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Columbia Basin Riverdogs to host Babe Ruth World Series
EPHRATA - The Columbia Basin Riverdogs will be hosting the Babe Ruth League World Series for ages 16-18 in Ephrata this August at Ephrata High School.
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Independence Day Weekend in sports
The Independence Day weekend saw competitions in BMX, softball, volleyball and basketball.
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Moses Lake sees two hole-in-ones over weekend
MOSES LAKE — Two golfers hit holes in one at The Links at Moses Pointe this weekend, with Moses Lake’s AJ Escamilla and Royal City’s Wiley Farrer both leaving the course with the honor of hitting one. “I don’t know that that’s ever happened here,” Director of Golf Bill Porter …
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Slowpitch tournament hits Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - Slowpitch softball teams from around the state gathered at Larson Playfield and the Paul Lauzier Athletic Complex in Moses Lake this weekend for the Big Band tournament. Teams completed pool play on Saturday before entering a single-elimination tournament on Sunday. “I run about 5-6 tournaments,” said Isaac …
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Local BMX track brings in riders from around state
MOSES LAKE - With a newly-installed track, the Moses Lake BMX Association has begun hosting races twice a week, taking place on Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. at the Larson BMX Track. “We’re racing twice a week right now, our season goes from April through November,” track operator Jeff …
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Big Bass Tournament Trail makes way to Othello
OTHELLO — A Big Bass Tournament Trail event will be making its way to Potholes State Park next weekend, hosted by Limit Out Performance Marine. The Shootout at Potholes competition, entering its fifth year, will pin anglers in a team where they shoot to catch the five biggest fish of …
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Seattle Mariners’ season thus far
SEATTLE - The Seattle Mariners came into the 2022 season after winning 90 games the previous year, finishing one game outside of the final wildcard playoff spot in the American League. Now sitting at 35-41 nearly halfway through the 2022 season, Seattle has a quickly fading chance to turn their …
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CWU basketball camp brings in high schools
ELLENSBURG — The courts at the Central Washington University recreation center were full of the sounds of cheers and squeaking shoes this weekend, as the Wildcats coaching staff hosted a camp for high schools on campus.
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GALLERY: Weekend in sports
COLUMBIA BASIN - This weekend saw many sporting events take to the Basin, from golf tournaments to cutting and more. Check out some photos from this weekend’s events.
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Wahluke baseball coaches host summer camp in July
MATTAWA - Wahluke High School will be hosting a baseball camp in July, in cooperation with the U.S. Baseball Academy as part of the USBA’s Summer Training Program.
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Pride run colors the streets of Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - Two miles of Moses Lake streets were colored with the shades of the rainbow on Saturday, with more than 100 participants showing for the Pride Color Run hosted by New Hope/Kids Hope.
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Basin steps out to support Warden wrestlers on the course
OTHELLO - The Warden wrestling team hosted its inaugural Please Hit Straight golf tournament in Othello on Saturday, raising money for an upcoming summer camp the team will be offering.
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Local clubs host 12th annual joint charity golf tournament
MOSES LAKE - The Kiwanis Club of Moses Lake and the Moses Lake Rotary Club put on their 12th annual Golf Scramble Friday, giving back to the community they reside in. “We should net somewhere around $12,000 today, which will go all to Kids Hope for helping those kids,” said …
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NCHA Weekend comes to Grant County Fairgrounds
MOSES LAKE - The National Cutting Horse Association hosted its NCHA Weekend event at the Grant County Fairgrounds Saturday and Sunday, bringing in riders from across the Western United States and Canada. “Cutting is an old tradition from ranches many years ago, in order to get cows to where they …
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CWU to host high school basketball camp starting this weekend
ELLENSBURG - Central Washington University will be hosting a basketball camp on its courts this weekend, hosting varsity, junior varsity and freshman teams from around the state. Wildcat head coach Brandon Rinta said the camp - which runs Saturday through Tuesday - is a great way to build relationships with …
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Golf tourney set to raise money for Warden wrestling
WARDEN - Warden wrestling assistant coach Alan Martinez talked with his fellow coaches and thought back to when they were in high school, and how the teams had challenges with bringing in top-tier clinicians to the school for camps. “We could never bring top-tier clinicians to our area to give …
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Top NBA Draft prospects have ties with Washington
BROOKLYN, NY - Ahead of today’s 2022 NBA Draft, the state of Washington has ties to two of the top prospects - Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren and Duke’s Paolo Banchero. Banchero committed to the Blue Devils in August of 2020, choosing Duke over finalists Washington, Gonzaga, Tennessee, Arizona and Kentucky. He …
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AFA clinic travels to Ritzville
RITZVILLE - Mario Adams has been helping young athletes grow their game since 2006, when he was a player at De La Salle High School in Concord, California. Now, he has founded Adams Fundamentals Academy, an organization that helps young athletes focus on the intricacies of basketball to help them …
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Area colleges set soccer schedules
WASHINGTON - Conferences announced full schedules for the upcoming collegiate soccer season last week, with Gonzaga, Central Washington and Washington State all seeing their finalized matchups.
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Del Red Hydro Races held in Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE — The Del Red Hydro Races took to the waters of Soap Lake this weekend, with boats from across the country making their way to Central Washington for the competition. Race Director Lenny Baker said that they had boats from Washington, California, Michigan, Maryland and more.
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GALLERY: Weekend on the court
QUINCY - The Dru Gimlin 3-on-3 tournament made its return to the streets of Quincy this past weekend, allowing children and adults to play in an outdoor tournament. There were 61 teams that participated in the 2022 tournament, organizer Stephanie Boorman said.
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Dru Gimlin tournament returns to Quincy
QUINCY - The streets of Quincy were full of music, food, energy and - most importantly - basketball on Saturday, as the Dru Gimlin 3-on-3 tournament made its return to the streets of the city. “[The Dru Gimlin Foundation] started as a golf tournament, and then the next year they …
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Pride Color Run set for Saturday in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - New Hope/Kids Hope, an organization based in Moses Lake that assists survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, will be hosting a Pride Color Run through downtown Moses Lake on Saturday, June 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “We were trying to just think of something …
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Ag World’s Golf Classic raises money for Ronald McDonald House
MOSES LAKE - Now in its ninth year, Ag World Support Systems’ annual Golf Classic has been benefitting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland Northwest. At this year’s event in Moses Lake, Ag World President and CEO Bryan Henninger said the competition had raised over $95,000 for the …
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“Why not Big Bend?”
MOSES LAKE - After a first season where she was thrust into the head coaching role, Big Bend Community College head softball coach Kylee Brulotte has spent her offseason scouting the area talent in the Basin. “I want to help those ladies get recruited,” Brulotte said. “Because it's our hometown, …
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NBC camps train young athletes for the future
SPOKANE - Beginning in 1971 as the Northwest Basketball Camp, NBC Camps have been serving the needs of young athletes across the Pacific Northwest through different levels of basketball training. In the 51 years since its founding, the name of the program has shifted from Northwest Basketball Camps to Nothing …
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College World Series set, eight teams sent to Omaha
OMAHA, NEB - Eight Division 1 teams punched their tickets to Omaha, Nebraska for the 2022 College World Series this weekend, including half the field being represented by the Southeastern Conference. Stanford, Arkansas, Notre Dame, Texas, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Auburn and Ole Miss all claimed victories in the Super Regional …
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CWU women’s soccer player heads to England
ELLENSBURG - After completing her fifth and final season with the Wildcats, Central Washington’s Sophia Keenan will continue her career on another continent. Keenan will be playing for Solent University in Southampton, England. Back in 2020, Solent was a finalist for the British Universities and Colleges Sport league before the …
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Moses Lake hosts 2nd Annual Pete Doumit baseball tourney
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Youth Baseball Association hosted its second-annual Pete Doumit Memorial Tournament this weekend, hosting youth baseball teams from around the Pacific Northwest. The tournament hosted 33 teams across fields in its hometown of Moses Lake, and could have hosted more if they had the facilities. …
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Gueye returns, Cougars land Powell in portal
PULLMAN - The Cougars received some positive news last week, first with the return of big man Mouhamed Gueye and incoming transfer Justin Powell making his way to Pullman. Gueye entered the transfer portal and NBA Draft late in April but took his name out of the draft on the …
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Zags win men's WCC all-sports award
SAN MATEO, CALIF. - The West Coast Conference announced several conference awards at its annual awards banquet last week, with the Bulldogs taking home the 2021-2022 Men’s All-Sports Award according to a press release by the school. The men’s sports program was highlighted by the Gonzaga basketball team, who made …
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Ag World hosts 9th annual Golf Classic for charity
MOSES LAKE - Now going into its ninth year, Ag World Support Systems has been raising money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland Northwest through its annual Golf Classic. The tournament has made its yearly return, beginning Tuesday in Kennewick and continuing on Thursday in Moses Lake...
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WSU, Zags reach All-American status at NCAA Championships
EUGENE, ORE. - Athletes from both Washington State and Gonzaga participated in the NCAA Track and Field Championships, with athletes from both schools reaching All-American status. Gonzaga’s James Mwaura finished 15th in the men’s 10,000m run, and WSU had three athletes finish in the top-16; Mitch Jacobson finished fifth in …
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Moses Lake hosts youth baseball and softball tournaments
MOSES LAKE - Two tournaments were held around Moses Lake this weekend, the Phil Schultz Memorial Tournament - a girls fastpitch tournament - and the Pete Doumit Memorial Tournament hosted by the Moses Lake Youth Baseball Association. Stay tuned to tomorrow’s paper for a story on the Pete Doumit Tournament.
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‘Never grow up’
SOAP LAKE - Decked in gowns of blue and white, the seniors of Soap Lake High School gathered in the gym, this time to take a trip down memory lane. “In my opinion, I would say we had a very hard route for our class,” salutatorian Julia Zubritskiy said during …
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'Work ethic' pays off
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake’s Shaylee Miacolo has signed to play collegiate soccer with Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kansas. “First and foremost her work ethic,” Ottawa women’s soccer coach Candice Fabry said on what stood out about Miacolo. “You know, at any level, especially at the collegiate level though, there’s …
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Eagles named top 25 in preseason poll
CHENEY - Eastern Washington University was ranked No. 15 in the 2022 Athlon Sports Preseason Top 25 Poll. This is the second preseason poll that has the Eagles listed in the top-25, as they were ranked No. 18 by the HERO Sports Preseason Poll released on May 18...
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Moses Lake duo to run with Spokane Speed Academy over summer
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake High School sophomores Paige Perkins and Noah Bingham will be running with the Spokane Speed Academy this summer, training with the goal in mind to raise their performance level in track and field. “I had recently decided that I wanted to focus on track,” said …
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WSU’s Bayerlova named All-American
PULLMAN - For the first time in program history, Washington State University has an All-American in tennis. Fifth-year Cougar Michaela Bayerlova was named an All-American in women’s singles by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. She was one of 30 Division 1 players named to the 2022 list...
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Buckets in the Basin tournament 2022
EPHRATA — Ephrata High School hosted its Buckets in the Basin Summer Tip Off tournament this past weekend, hosting several varsity and JV teams from around the area. The teams competed throughout the weekend, with Lake Roosevelt winning the varsity bracket and Almira/Coulee-Hartline winning the JV bracket.
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2 Vikings baseball players named All Americans
VANCOUVER - Two Big Bend Community College baseball players were named to All-American status by the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings, with Austin Bunn and Brandham Ponce both earning All-American status in back-to-back years.
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Othello, MLHS fastpitch players named to all-conference lists
COLUMBIA BASIN - Eight players on Othello’s state runner-up team and seven Moses Lake players were awarded all-conference awards in May, according to press releases from the Central Washington Athletic Conference and the Columbia Basin Big 9 Athletic Conference.
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Ephrata hosts summer league basketball tournament
EPHRATA – Ephrata High School hosted its Buckets In the Basin Summer Tip Off tournament this past weekend, featuring boys varsity and JV squads from around the Basin. The summer league tournament gives coaches and players the opportunity to bond with each other before the regular season begins this winter. …
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Three EWU track & field coaches retire
CHENEY – Both track and field head coaches at Eastern Washington University have retired, with men’s head coach Stan Kerr and women’s head coach Marcia Mecklenburg calling it a career after 27 years each with the Eagles. Jumps and multi-events coach Dave Nielsen will also retire.
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Cougs to open season against Texas State
The Washington State Cougars will open its 2022-2023 basketball season against Texas State on November 7 in Pullman, according to CBS Sport’ college basketball insider Jon Rothstein...
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Six Cougars make trip to NCAA championships
Six representatives from the Washington State men’s and women’s track and field teams will represent the Cougars at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships after qualifying in the NCAA West Regional at the University of Arkansas. The championships will be held at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon …
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Basin tennis players compete at state
COLUMBIA BASIN - More than a dozen Basin athletes competed in tennis state tournaments this past weekend, held at several courts across the state. Read along below to see how these athletes fared in the first state competition since 2019...
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Weekend on the field
In the last weekend of state tournaments for the Spring 2022 season, Basin athletes shined from the track to the diamond. Check out some photos from this weekend’s track & field and fastpitch events.
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Warden fastpitch falls in 2B state tournament
YAKIMA – After dominating opponents all season and entering the state tournament with a 24-1 record and the No. 2 seed, Warden fastpitch had state title aspirations at the Gateway Sports Complex in Yakima this past weekend.
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Othello places second in 2A fastpitch state tournament
SELAH - The Othello Lady Huskies finished second in the 2A fastpitch state competition this weekend, winning three games before losing to Tumwater High School 13-3 in the state championship at Carlon Park in Selah. Othello finishes the season with a 24-2 record and a state runner-up title...
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Basin golfers succeed at state tournaments
COLUMBIA BASIN – Several Basin golfers competed in the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association - or WIAA - state tournaments across the state on Tuesday and Wednesday, including the Warden Lady Cougars winning the 1B/2B state tournament...
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Moses Lake All Stars receive donation for World Series trip
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Youth Baseball Association received a $10,000 donation from Hayden Homes, an Oregon-based company, to help assist the team financially in their upcoming trip to the Babe Ruth 10U World Series this summer. “When this came about and they made it as far as they …
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Basin tennis players head to state
COLUMBIA BASIN – The Washington high school tennis state tournaments begin on Friday, and 16 players from the Columbia Basin are going to represent their schools in competition.
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Sports Schedule
Thursday, May 26 2:50 – 2A, 3A, 4A boys and girls state track and field at Mount Tahoma High School. 4 p.m. – 1B, 2B, 1A boys and girls state track and field at Eastern Washington University.
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QHS athletes garner all-league honors
QUINCY — Several Quincy High School athletes were recognized on the all-Caribou Trail League teams, including two Jackrabbits winning Player of the Year in their respective sports.
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Weekend on the field
Basin athletes have been showcasing their hard work and skills as district, regional and state competitions rage on. Here are some photos from some of the games that happened over the weekend.
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Ephrata and Othello golfers tee off at state tournament
OLYMPIA – For the first time since 2019, the WIAA is hosting a state tournament for boys and girl golf.
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Basin golfers scatter across Washington for state play
COLUMBIA BASIN – Several golfers across the Columbia Basin qualified for state golf tournaments which begin today on various courses across Washington. Ephrata leads the way with eight student-athletes qualifying for state, sending six boys to Olympia and two girls to Tumwater...
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40 Basin track and fielders head to state
COLUMBIA BASIN – With the regular season and districts having come to a close, the time has come for the state competition in Washington track and field. Several schools from the Columbia Basin sent representatives to state in a wide variety of events. 40 athletes from 10 area schools will …
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Big Bend falls to Mount Hood in NWAC regionals
MOSES LAKE - The Big Bend Vikings were faced with every young baseball player’s dream – a game tied in the bottom of the ninth inning in a win-or-go-home situation.
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Warden fastpitch heads to state
WARDEN - Warden fastpitch head coach Randy Wright has been confident in his team all season, knowing that the Lady Cougars had what it took to make it to state. Now, after defeating Kittitas 16-1 in the 2B District 5 final, Wright’s team is heading to the 2B state tournament …
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ACH ties for third in state baseball tournament
MOSES LAKE - Almira/Coulee-Hartline finished tied for third in Saturday’s 1B state tournament, beating Mount Vernon Christian 5-2 before losing to Naselle 15-10 in the semifinals.
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Jackrabbits fall in 1A state tournament
QUINCY - Under the bright lights of Quincy Jackrabbit Stadium on Friday, the home team faced a one-goal deficit against No. 14 seed Seattle Academy Cardinals in the 1A state soccer playoffs.
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Royal fastpitch defeats Naches Valley 17-0
The Royal High School Lady Knights led an offensive barrage on Thursday night, defeating Naches Valley 17-0 in the first round of the fastpitch 1A District 5 tournament. “We drove the ball pretty well,” Royal head coach Lisa Lawrence said. “Our pitcher – Madison Ortega-Sanchez – she really wrapped up …
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MLHS golfer to compete at state
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake boys and girls golf teams both had achievements in district competitions earlier this week, with Caiden Gubler moving on to the boys state competition. “Caden improved his game,” Moses Lake boy’s assistant coach Kevin Whittall said. “It was good to see.”
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Wahluke fastpitch makes districts for first time
WARDEN - The Wahluke Lady Warriors made history on Tuesday, earning their first trip to district competition in fastpitch program history. A 14-1 play-in game win over Toppenish in the 1A District 5 tournament sets up a matchup with No. 1 seed College Place on Thursday. “Just all the girls,” …
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Big Bend prepared to host first regional in two decades
MOSES LAKE - After a program-best of 19 wins in the conference this season, Big Bend Community College earned a No. 2 seed in the Northwest Athletic Conference Super Regional - its highest seeding in two decades. Led by first-year head coach and Moses Lake native Chase Tunstall, the Vikings …
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Lady Cougars remain strong, defeat Granger 17-0
WARDEN - The Warden High School fastpitch team stayed the course on Tuesday, defeating the Granger Lady Spartans 17-0 in two innings in the first round of the District 5 tournament. Warden Head Coach Randy Wright credited the win to the team’s defense, something that he believes will carry the …
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Moses Lake doubles team heads to state
YAKIMA - The Moses Lake High School tennis team will send its first representatives to the state competition since 2014 after Amelie Gregoire and Malika Warnick went undefeated in the district tournament. “It’s a pretty cool thing for kids from Moses Lake to make it to state,” Moses Lake High …
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