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March Madness and local sports recap
MOSES LAKE — On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, hosts Caleb Perez and Mike Maynard discuss the latest…
Paws and applause: celebrating Ephrata’s outstanding Tiger leader
EPHRATA – Ephrata High School senior Erika Morford has been named one of the February Students of the Month, a recognition that the teacher who nominated her s…
Basin sports schedule March 13-18
MOSES LAKE — High school spring sports kick off the Columbia Basin in earnest this week, with baseball, softball and other teams kicking off their seasons. Che…
Wrestlers named to All-CWAC team
OTHELLO — Othello boys wrestling Coach Rudy Ochoa II was named Coach of the Year in the Class 2A Central Washington Athletic Conference for the second consecut…
Othello, Ephrata, Quincy girls named to All-CWAC team
OTHELLO — Othello Huskies Coach Sammy Rocha and Quincy Jackrabbits Coach Mark Kondo were named co-Coaches of the year for girls wrestling in the Class 2A Centr…
Ephrata PUD office receiving ADA upgrades, closed until March 21
EPHRATA – The Grant County Public Utility District headquarters building, 30 C St. SW in Ephrata, will be closed from March 10 to March 21 to install accessibi…
Ephrata intermediate school staffs to compete in tie-breaker volleyball game
EPHRATA – The stakes are high, bragging rights are up for grabs and both teams are all in on the goal of raising funds and food for the Ephrata Food Bank. The …
Water, water conservation topics of planning and discussion in Othello
OTHELLO — Water, how to conserve it and how to get more of it, has been a topic of discussion and a focus of experimentation around the Columbia Basin. Othello…
Fundamentals, communication key to Wahluke baseball strategy
MATTAWA – Wahluke Head Baseball Coach Chet Bangs said he’s feeling optimistic as his team moves into the spring season. Five seniors are returning this year, a…
Young Cougars ready to repeat last year’s state showing
WARDEN — The Warden Cougars softball team pulled off a coup last year, taking second at state. “Nobody even thought we’d get out of districts,” said Head …
Broncos hope to build on softball success
RITZVILLE — After qualifying for the state playoffs in 2024, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague softball team is looking to for ways to continue that success in 2025.
Exciting season ahead for Eagles boys' and girls' teams
SOAP LAKE — As the spring tennis season approaches, excitement is palpable within the Soap Lake Tennis program. Head coach Lee Leavell said he remains optimist…
Move to CWAC good opportunity for Jacks soccer, coach says
QUINCY — Quincy boys soccer coach Hector Vaca said he expects the Central Washington Athletic Conference to be a tougher test for his team. And that’s good. …
Wahluke Warriors starting tough to play strong soccer
MATTAWA – The Wahluke Warriors soccer team is working the pitch to ensure a successful season and Head Coach Cele Lopez said he’s hoping to set the team up to …
New year for Royal softball after state championship
ROYAL CITY — Coach Lisa Lawrence said the Royal Knights softball team will be one to watch in 2025, although they have some holes from the team that won the st…
Cajeta snows you want to take him home
OTHELLO — Cajeta is a handsome and loving dog looking for someone to fill the position of his “best friend.” He is a little shy at first but he will warm up qu…