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Sanchez makes history as Tigers finish fourth in Mat Classic

TACOMA — The Ephrata Tigers girls' squad had a successful run in the Mat Classic, finishing fourth as a team, four wrestlers reached the podium and Adylene Sanchez made history becoming the first two-time state champion for girls wrestling at Ephrata.

WA COLLEGE SPORTS SCHEDULE: Feb. 26 – Mar. 5, 2026

MOSES LAKE — College basketball enters postseason play as baseball and softball begin the early portion of spring competition. Check out where your favorite teams will be playing this week.

Mavs swim competes at state to close out season

FEDERAL WAY — The Moses Lake Mavericks swim team traveled to the King County Aquatic Center to compete in the state tournament, where each of the qualifying athletes found success in the water. As a team, the Mavs finished 28th. “We had some challenging times the last two weeks before state, but they kept their heads up through it all and had a really good time at state. I’m super proud of these guys here,” said Head Coach Anthony Preston.

Royal girls claim second in District 6 championships

TOPPENISH — The battle for first place in the 1A District 6 tournament came to a close last Friday when the Royal Knights fell to Zillah 46-56. With the Knights taking second in districts, they prepare to enter the state tournament as the fifth seed.

Vikings claim region championship

Big Bend leads region after 65-61 win over Yakima Valley Wednesday

MOSES LAKE — In their final home game of the season, the Big Bend Community College Lady Vikings earned a 65-61 victory over the Yakima Valley Yaks to claim the region championship.

Tigers cap season with 2 on the podium

EPHRATA — After a strong season that saw five wrestlers compete in the Mat Classic, Ephrata Tigers Head Coach Joe Knox said the future is bright for the program.

Huskies bring home 5 medals in Mat Classic

OTHELLO — After a strong showing in the Mat Classic tournament, the Othello Huskies girls squad finished second as a team in the 2A bracket and had five wrestlers reach the podium. With 11 of the 15 wrestlers who competed in Tacoma returning next season, Head Coach Sammy Rocha feels confident the Huskies will be back.

Knights shine in Mat Classic

ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights had a strong showing in the Mat Classic, sending 29 wrestlers to the state tournament. Across the boys and girls teams, 15 wrestlers earned a spot on the podium, including three state champions for the girls.

Vikings conclude season with a home victory over Yaks

MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings (13-16) ended their season Wednesday night, but not before going out strong with an 88-73 victory over the Yakima Valley Yaks. With the Vikings coming just one game short of making the playoffs prior to this matchup, the goal was to still give all they had. “It’s bittersweet, you know we closed out the season four and five, we were one quick possession out of the playoffs,” said Vikings sophomore Miguel Taylor. “But we finished the season strong. We all came together and were able to make big improvements, so I’m happy.” The Vikings came out strong in the first half of the competition, taking an early lead over Yakima Valley. By halftime, BBCC was up by eight.

BASIN BOX SCORE: Mat Classic Rundown and State Basketball Preview 2026

On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, hosts Caleb Perez and Mike Maynard chat about the competition brought by athletes from the Columbia Basin at the Mat Classic this year with multiple student athletes making names for themselves. The hosts also do a quick rundown of state basketball as the final six teams from the basin look to make a push for a state championship.