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Weekend on the field

by REBECCA PETTINGILLIAN BIVONA
Staff Writer | May 31, 2022 4:13 PM

In the last weekend of state tournaments for the Spring 2022 season, Basin athletes shined from the track to the diamond. Check out some photos from this weekend’s track & field and fastpitch events.

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Quincy senior Jalen Spence took first place in the 1A Boys 300-meter Hurdles.

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Quincy junior Joceline Schaapman placed 4th in the 300-meter hurdle finals.

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Wahluke junior Brayan Calvario placed 9th in the high jump finals.

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The Quincy 4x400 relay placed 7th in the finals. The team was composed of sophomore Jayden Richards, senior Aidan Heikes (pictured), senior Ecduy Gordillo and senior Jalen Spence.

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Royal third baseman Lily De La Rosa (8) runs toward a play at home base during the state 1A softball tournament on Friday.

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Despite taking a tough 10-0 loss in the first round of state, Royal softball players had moments where they celebrated the small victories of getting an opponent out.

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The Royal softball team fell in the first round of the state tournament, ending their season record with 15 wins and 6 losses.

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Warden senior Kiana Rios moves forward for a pitch in the second round of the 2B state tournament on May 27, 2022.

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Warden freshman Genesis Ozuna swings at a pitch in the sixth inning of Warden’s 16-2 loss to Rainier on May 27, 2022.

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Warden junior Kaylee Erickson catches a fly ball in the infield during the 2B state tournament on May 27, 2022.

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Othello freshman Destinee Franco gives defensive signals from the outfield in the state championship game on May 28, 2022.

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Othello junior Natalie Martinez celebrates while running the bases after hitting a home run in the state championship game on May 28, 2022.

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Othello junior Camryn McDonald dives after a hit ball in the infield before throwing it to first base for an out on May 28, 2022.

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Othello sophomore Amarie Guzman waits for a pitch in the Lady Huskies’ 6-0 win over West Valley on May 27, 2022.