Friday, September 25, 2026
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Mavericks cross country sweeps Wenatchee Invite

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks swept the competition at the 29th annual Wenatchee Cross Country Invitational at Walla Walla Point Park on Saturday. Both the varsity and junior varsity squads for the boys and girls teams earned first place in their respective 5k races. “(Wenatchee) puts on a …
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Basin soccer roundup, Sept. 17-24

MOSES LAKE — Another week of Basin soccer is in the books, as some teams continue to build off undefeated starts while others find momentum in other ways. See below how your favorite team has fared in the last week.
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Ross, Char sisters power Mavs past Vikings

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (1-5) earned a much-needed win Tuesday as they defeated the Selah Vikings 2-0 at Lions Field. For Head Coach Alysha Overland, this moment wasn’t a matter of if, but when. “We definitely needed it; we were due for one,” Overland said. “We've been …
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Basin volleyball roundup, Sept. 15-22

MOSES LAKE — As the end of September draws near, so does the first month of Basin volleyball. Many teams over the past week navigated stiff non-league games as they look to set themselves up for a strong second half to the 2026 season. See below how your favorite teams …
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Huskies passing game difference maker in victory over Eagles

SEATTLE — The University of Washington Huskies (3-0) defended home field 48-16 against the Eastern Washington Eagles (1-3) Saturday in the final non-conference matchup of the season for both teams. “Thought we did some good things on offense today,” Huskies head coach Jedd Fisch said during the postgame press conference. …
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Gridiron roundup – week three

MOSES LAKE — Week three of high school football across the Basin is essentially behind us, with the exception of the Warden Cougars who played on Monday Sept. 21. As teams wrap up any final non-league games, they will begin to try and separate themselves from the rest of their …
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77th Othello rodeo results

OTHELLO — The 77th Othello rodeo has come and gone with so much competition in between that drew over $67,000 in total payoff, according to the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Caleb McMillan from Soap Lake earned all-around cowboy by the end of the two night event, earning just over $3,000. …
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Decubber throws six touchdowns as Mavs dominate at home

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (2-1) rebounded from their week two loss to Coeur De’ Alene with a dominant 57-7 win at home over the West Valley Rams on Friday. Head coach Kyler Haneberg was elated with how his team responded in week three. “This week was all …
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Huskies fall short at home to the Vikings

OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (1-2) lost a hard-fought battle to the Selah Vikings 33-18 Thursday. Though the effort was there, the Huskies might've beat themselves, head coach Jerome Learman said. "We did not play smart," he said. "Beat ourselves repeatedly with penalties, blowing assignments, stuff like that. Obviously, Selah …
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Warriors dominate defending state champs at home

COULEE CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors (3-0) remain undefeated after earning a statement 62-18 win over the defending 1B state champion DeSales Fighting Irish. "It's a big win for us, no question," head coach Brandon Walsh said. "Those guys knocked us out of the playoffs last year, and so this …
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Moses Lake Pickleball Club serves up growth at McCosh Park

MOSES LAKE — As pickleball continues to grow in popularity across the country, a group of Moses Lake residents are working to increase the sport's presence locally. Most recently, Moses Lake Pickleball Club board members spearheaded a project that brought new nets to McCosh Park. "Our goal and our direction …
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Basin soccer roundup, Sept. 10 – 17

MOSES LAKE — Basin girls soccer continues to shine on the pitch this season, with some teams like the Quincy Jacks (5-0) and Royal Knights (5-0) undefeated to this point. See below how your favorite teams have fared in the last week of play.
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Broncos survive ACH comeback bids in four-set win

COULEE CITY — The Lind-Ritzville Broncos (3-0) volleyball team was victorious over the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors (1-3) in four sets, securing a 3-1 win on the road against a fellow state semifinalist squad. “They wore us down defensively, and they play at a different pace than we're used to playing sometimes, …
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South Dakota pulls away despite late push from Eagles offense

CHENEY — The Eastern Washington Eagles (1-2) came up short on the road against the University of South Dakota Coyotes 41-23 Saturday. Despite the loss, Head Coach Aaron Best thought his team played well, just struggled to capitalize on opportunities. "I think the overarching thought coming out of this is …
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Mavs make their mark at Iolani Invitational

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks are back from their trip to Hawaii for the 2026 Iolani Cross Country Invitational, which concluded over the weekend. The Mavs shined in their respective competitions that featured some of the top programs from Hawaii and the mainland, head coach Larry Dagnon said. …
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