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ARTICLES BY MIKE MAYNARD
From Maverick to Warrior
MOSES LAKE — When former Moses Lake Maverick Paige Richardson first arrived at Walla Walla Community College, she did not anticipate getting to play as much softball as she did in her freshman season, she said. “I didn't know what to expect just because it's a whole different world once …
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MLCA athletics enters new era under Todd Gregory
MOSES LAKE — Todd Gregory was named the new Athletic Director at Moses Lake Christian Academy earlier this summer. As he heads into his first year in the role, things are already expected to look different this school year. For instance, the Lions will not have a football team this …
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Moses Lake Roundup returns to Grant County Fair
MOSES LAKE — The 83rd Moses Lake Roundup is just over a week away from kicking off at the Grant County Fairgrounds Aug. 20-22. However, community members don’t have to wait until the 20th for the fun to start, as the demo derby will take place Aug. 18-19.
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Desert Green Turf in Moses Lake installs logo for Mariners 50th Anniversary
MOSES LAKE — When Nathan Cox started Desert Green Turf in 2006 at a farm in Moses Lake, the initial plan was to sell to local landscapers and homeowners. Fast forward 20 years and his business has grown into a consistent turf producer for major sports franchises – including the …
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Missed chances cost Mariners in series-opening loss
SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners (56-61) are currently 3-3 in August after suffering a 2-1 loss against the Tampa Bay Rays (69-46), Friday. This loss comes at the start of an 18-game stretch against teams that currently hold playoff spots, including two more against the Rays.
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Carlos Gonzalez finds his stride at Othello High School Athletics
OTHELLO — Clear skies and the morning sun had set over the Basin on May 23 as the first pitch was thrown for the Othello Huskies state baseball game. For the first time in program history, the Huskies were hosting a state tournament game on their home field. For Carlos …
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Rage runs the table to win NAFA Summer Nationals
MOSES LAKE — The Washington Rage 16U (15-9-1) are the North American Fastpitch Association Summer Nationals champions after going on an undefeated tournament run over the weekend. In the aftermath of a successful finish to the summer season, the Rage are over the moon, Head Coach Bob Richardson said. “They …
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Barrientoz duo find success a PNW Bagfest
MOSES LAKE — Father-son cornhole duo Camryn and Fabian Barrientoz found success in Spokane at the Pacific Northwest Bagfest. When they began competing six years ago during the COVID-19 pandemic, they never would have anticipated where they’d find themselves today. “Back in 2020 I didn't think that I was ever …
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Eagles camp strengthens Mavs on and off the pitch
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks girls soccer program recently returned from a three day soccer camp at Eastern Washington University. This experience provides players an opportunity to dip their toes into the water of college athletics and gauge their interest, Overland said. “This is our third year going, …
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Ephrata youth fall sports registration open
EPHRATA — Registration for fall youth sports like soccer and flag football in Ephrata is open. Though it’s still somewhat early in the process, turnout has been strong so far, Recreation Supervisor for Ephrata Parks and Recreation Gunner Blankenship said. “In the spring we had about 250 kids for soccer, …
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GALLERY: Summer sports highlights
MOSES LAKE — It’s the last week of July and with the arrival of August, fall sports is set to begin imminently. Though high school athletics has been on pause since the end of May, there has been no shortage of local sports. Let's take a look back at some …
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'Good Dude' Christian Berezay selected to the Patriot Games
COULEE CITY — Christian Berezay, a football player and wrestler from the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors, has been one of two high school athletes selected to represent Washington in the 2026 Patriot Games. The honor felt surreal, he said. "I did feel a little weird because I never thought in my life …
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Rage 16U builds momentum ahead of national tournament
MOSES LAKE — The Washington Rage 16U (10-9-1) finished second in the Summer Meltdown tournament in Chehalis. It was one more warmup tourney ahead of their trip to Nationals in Newberg, Oregon this weekend, Head Coach Bob Richardson said. "The team played well," Richardson said. "We were able to battle …
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Sixers 18U finish season with first tournament championship
MOSES LAKE — The Central Washington Sixers 18U (17-16-1) finished their summer season as champions after winning the Whitworth Prospect Series in Spokane. It was a great way to end the summer season, Head Coach Trey Evans said. "Guys came together and decided to end the year on a good …
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