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Wildcats baseball fourth in preseason poll

ELLENSBURG — The Central Washington Wildcats baseball squad was ranked fourth in the Greater Northwest Conference preseason poll Thursday, according to statement by GNAC.
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Broncos defeated in final home duel

RITZVILLE — The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos fell to the Colfax Bulldogs 53-24 Wednesday. Despite the loss, Head Coach Jason Hilzer felt his wrestlers still competed hard.
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COLUMN: Is Kenneth Walker ready to step up?

This Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks face their toughest test in the playoffs when they host the Los Angeles Rams. One of the major storylines heading into this matchup is running back Zach Charbonnet being ruled out, leaving Kenneth Walker to carry the load. Which raises the question, is he capable? …
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Huskies defeat Jacks in dual meet

OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies boys and girls wrestling were victorious over the Quincy Jacks Tuesday. The boys won 43-31 while the girls won 52-21 as they push into the latter half of the regular season. “We're getting better on our feet,” Othello Girls Head Coach Sammy Rocha said. “One …
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Bierlink hits 2K points, as Jacks overcome Huskies

QUINCY — The Quincy Jacks (4-13) defeated the Othello Huskies (6-10) 77-52 Saturday as Pierce Bierlink hit 2,000 career points. “He's probably one of my hardest working players I've ever coached, and he's just a gym rat, he loves getting in there. I think he knew coming into the season …
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Men’s college basketball recap

MOSES LAKE — With each passing day, March hoops draws nearer. As Washington men's basketball teams start to make their push toward the postseason, see below how they have fared and where they stand. Gonzaga (19-1) The Zags are on a roll, winning their 12th straight game Saturday against Seattle …
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Basin girls basketball roundup, Jan. 13 – 19

MOSES LAKE — Girls hoops has wrapped another week of competition as we surpass the halfway mark of the regular season. See below where your favorite teams stand and there current records.
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Mavs unified hoops take the court

MOSES LAKE — Unified basketball is underway for the Mavericks as they faced the Othello Huskies Jan. 14, where Othello won 62-40. While in most sports winning is the key goal, for the Mavs and Huskies, it’s about having fun, Moses Lake High School Head Coach Sara White said.
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Basin boys basketball roundup, Jan. 13 – 19

MOSES LAKE — High school hoops are well underway as local teams hit the hardwood last week. Several were tested on the road as they push further into league competition. Check below to see where your favorite teams stand and their current records.
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Eagles defense earns statement win on the road

POCATELLO, IDAHO — The Eastern Washington Eagles (4-14, 2-3) defeated the Idaho State Bengals 84-66 on the road Saturday. Associate Head Coach Ryan Lundgren was proud of how the Eagles played from tip-off. “The key to this one was we came out very aggressive,” Lundgren said. “We knew they were …
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Knights lose on buzzer beater at home

ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (11-2) were defeated 88-84 by the Zillah Leopards after a buzzer beater three that also drew a foul. Despite the loss, Head Coach Tim Ravet said it was important his players experience a competitive game like this. “It was a good fight,” Ravet said. …
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Knights fall short at home

ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (11-3) were defeated 60-42 by the Zillah Leopards in Royal City Friday. Despite the loss, Head Coach Farrah Wardenaar said they know they can compete with them. “They're a good team; the thing we need to focus on is that we can play with …
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Tigers rally from deficit to defeat Selah

EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers defeated the Selah Vikings 51-30 on the road Thursday. Head Coach Raul Tejeda said the Vikings brought a tougher challenge to the Tigers this year. “First few matches (we) were kind of like, ‘This is going to be a tough duel.’ And it was, but …
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Lady Vikings sit atop region after win over Spokane

MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Vikings (17-1) extended their win streak to eight after defeating the Spokane Sasquatch 74-43 Wednesday in Moses Lake. Despite a lull in the third quarter, Head Coach Preston Wilks said the team performed really well. “We ended the game on a real positive note, …
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Eagles women's tennis eighth in preseason poll

CHENEY — The Big Sky Conference has released the 2026 womens tennis preseason coaches poll, with the Eastern Washington Eagles ranked eighth. According to a statement by EWU Athletics, they earned 19 points in voting.
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