Prep roundup: Moses Lake freshman Washburn breaks school record in 100 backstroke
Connor Vanderweyst/Columbia Basin Herald Moses Lake swimmer Garrett Lake separates from the pack during the 500 freestyle.
MOSES LAKE — Zach Washburn has made quite the impression in his first two high school meets.
The Moses Lake freshman made a state qualifying time in the 50 freestyle at the Columbia Basin Big Nine pentathlon meet. Thursday, during the first dual meet of the season against Walla Walla, Washburn qualified for the state meet in the 200 individual medley (1:59.53) and broke the school record in the 100 backstroke with a time of 54.46 seconds. The previous record-holder was Mike Maier.
“Zach is a gifted swimmer that has great work ethic in practice plus he’s a really good student,” head coach Tony St. Onge said. “That sky is the limit... He has a natural feel for the water.”
Moses Lake trounced Walla Walla in team points, 134-46.
More, Ander Molitor placed first in the 100 and 50 freestyle, qualifying for state in the former with a time of 48.7 seconds.
Moses Lake also qualified the 200 medley relay (1:38.51) and 400 freestyle relay (3:17.27) for the state meet. Moses Lake is ranked first in the state in all three relays.
Boys wrestling
Othello 75, East Valley 3
OTHELLO — Othello lost one match en route to a 75-3 win over East Valley.
Othello benefited from East Valley forfeiting seven weight classes.
Chris Melo improved to 5-0, pinning Dylan Bangs in the second round. DJ Guzman and Isaiah Perez also won by fall.
East Valley’s Stephen Nugent, who is ranked No. 9 at 126 pounds, edged Jeremy Mendez 5-3 at 132 pounds.
Box score
106: Josiah Barrera (O) d. Jaiden Leon, 9-3
113: Chris Melo (O) p. Dylan Bangs, 3:19
120: Isaiah Munguia (O) p. Cirilo Garcia, 0:37
126: East Valley forfeit
132: Stephen Nugent (EV) d. Jeremy Mendez, 5-3
138: East Valley forfeit
145: East Valley forfeit
152: East Valley forfeit
160: East Valley forfeit
170: East Valley forfeit
182: East Valley forfeit
195: Nick Alvarez (0) p. Sean Steinmetz, 1:06
220: DJ Guzman (O) p. Alexis Saquivel, 1:12
285: Isaiah Perez (O) p. Alan Castillo, 1:07
Boys basketball
Warden 64, Cle Elum-Roslyn 40
WARDEN — Warden held Cle Elum-Roslyn to 14 points in the second and third quarters combined to win 64-40.
Dreyton Martinez and Zach Richins shouldered the scoring load with 16 and 11 points, respectively. Jack Hardman posted a double-double of 11 points and 12 rebounds in addition to three blocks.
“We’re learning how to play good basketball,” head coach Wes Richins said.
Warden stayed fundamentally sound, committing to just 10 turnovers and making 11-of-15 foul shots.
Warden travels to reigning 2B state champion Kittitas tonight.
“We’re excited for the challenge and the state,” Wes Richins said.
Girls basketball
Cle Elum-Roslyn 62, Warden 32
WARDEN — Cle Elum-Roslyn added to its lead late and beat Warden 62-32.
The Cougars once again struggled from the field and with turnovers.
“Those two are recipes for disaster,” head coach Dan Caballero said.
Ellie Conahan led Warden with eight points, Ashlyn Yamane scored seven, and Aubree Skone and Cassidy Turner added six each.