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From Othello to Pocatello, McDonald finds her place with Bengals softball team
OTHELLO — Before Camryn McDonald became an everyday shortstop and leadoff hitter for Idaho State, she was an Othello kid playing in front of a crowd that had known her since childhood. Three seasons into her college softball career, McDonald said that support system still shapes how she views her …
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Eastern Washington football to attend Big Sky Conference kickoff weekend
CHENEY — Eastern Washington football Head Coach Aaron Best, Isaiah Perez and Malik Dotson are slated to represent the Eagles at the Big Sky Conference Kickoff Weekend in Spokane, according to EWU Athletics.
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Eastern Washington BMX tracks team up for Race for Life fundraiser
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake BMX will be participating in the Race for Life fundraiser the first weekend of August. A nationwide event, Eastern Washington BMX entities are adapting it into a four-track series across Walla Walla, Columbia Basin, Spokane and Moses Lake, President of Moses Lake BMX Jeff Niehenke …
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Maverick's trainer shares tips for safe summer conditioning
MOSES LAKE — With August on the horizon, the return of local high school athletics is drawing closer by the day. Lily Rodriguez, who serves as the athletic trainer at Moses Lake High School, shared some tips for how athletes can prepare for outdoor sports amidst heat and fluctuating air …
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Mavericks wrestlers gain national experience in Fargo
MOSES LAKE — Eli Anderson and Conner Duvall from the Moses Lake Mavericks wrestling program recently returned from Fargo, North Dakota for the 2026 US Marine Corps Junior nationals. "I think I performed good," Anderson said. "But I don't think I performed my best; I could have done better in …
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Washington OG's win Northwest title, earns national tourney bid
MOSES LAKE — The Washington OG's adult softball team has brought home the 2026 Jim Sherman Memorial Northwest championship after a 6-1 run in Salem, Oregon. With the win, they will represent the Northwest in January when they travel to Florida for a national tournament. "It was the first time …
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Washington wins Allstate Big Ten women's championship
SEATTLE — The University of Washington women's sports programs combined efforts have led to them being recognized as the inaugural Allstate Big Ten Women's Championship Series. This award measured conference finishes across all Big Ten women's sports for the 2025-26 academic year, according to UW Athletics. "Winning is in the …
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Eagles ranked eighth in Big Sky 2026 preseason poll
CHENEY — The Eastern Washington Eagles football team was ranked eighth overall in the Big Sky Conference preseason coaches and media polls, according to a statement by the Big Sky. According to EWU Athletics, the Eagles garnered 70 points in the coaches' poll, seven behind Idaho for seventh and 22 …
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Ephrata duo selected to Tillage All-Star team
EPHRATA — Mitchell Johnson and Isaiah Davis from the Ephrata Tigers baseball club (16-9-1) have been selected to join the Tillage League All-Star 18U team. "I was excited to play on a team of people I didn't know," Johnson said. "I've never played for a team where I don't know …
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Two Eagles earn preseason recognition ahead of 2026 season
CHENEY — Jaylon Jenkins and Othello native Isaiah Perez have garnered preseason recognition by Stats Perform as part of their preseason All-American team ahead of the 2026 season for Eastern Washington football, according to a statement by EWU Athletics. While it's great to be recognized nationally, Perez is also drawing …
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Mavericks volleyball camp aims to shape future generations of athletes
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks volleyball team hosted its camp for the little-Mavs and mini-Mavs. The three-day camp drew 120 athletes, Head Coach Krystal Trammell said. While 120 kids can be a lot to manage for anyone, Trammell has some help. "We utilize our high school athletes in …
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Knights’ Briana Cedillo joins the Lady Vikings
MOSES LAKE — Briana Cedillo from the Royal Knights girls basketball team has signed with Big Bend Community College and will join the Lady Vikings womens basketball program. “It's been a long time coming,” Cedillo said. “I was kind of late to the decision. I wasn't sure if I wanted …
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Rage bats come alive in weekend tourney semifinal run
MOSES LAKE — The Washington Rage 16U (5-5-1) took a step forward over the weekend after making a run to the semifinals of their weekend tournament. “The improvement from last weekend to this past weekend was very noticeable,” Head Coach Bob Richardson said. “With their first tournament of the year, …
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Highlights from summer 2026
MOSES LAKE — Local athletes have been keeping the summer exciting as they test their skills under the hot sun. Here are some highlights from June 2026.
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