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BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: April 6-13, 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — Multiple basin teams head into spring break this week, while others return to compete through lea…
Knights fall short at home
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (11-3) were defeated 60-42 by the Zillah Leopards in Royal City Friday. Despite the loss, Head Coach Farrah Wardenaar said they …
Tigers rally from deficit to defeat Selah
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers defeated the Selah Vikings 51-30 on the road Thursday. Head Coach Raul Tejeda said the Vikings brought a tougher challenge to the …
Seahawks superfan Bob Richardson talks upcoming playoff game
MOSES LAKE — On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, hosts Caleb Perez and Mike Maynard sit down with Columbia Basin Herald's General Manager and Seaha…
Lady Vikings sit atop region after win over Spokane
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Vikings (17-1) extended their win streak to eight after defeating the Spokane Sasquatch 74-43 Wednesday in Moses Lake. Despite a lull…
Eagles women's tennis eighth in preseason poll
CHENEY — The Big Sky Conference has released the 2026 womens tennis preseason coaches poll, with the Eastern Washington Eagles ranked eighth. According to a st…
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold injures oblique in practice but is confident he'll play vs. 49ers
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold injured his left oblique during Thursday’s practice and was listed as questionable for Saturday's…
BBCC mens basketball falls at home to Spokane
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings (8-10) were defeated 80-72 by the Spokane Sasquatches Wednesday. Despite another late rally, it came down t…
Seahawks’ defense adds to the legacy of the team's stellar units of the past
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks have fielded their fair share of stout defenses over their history, including the dominant “Legion of Boom” from the …
Washington coach Jedd Fisch downplays fallout over QB Demond Williams Jr.'s return to Huskies
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington coach Jedd Fisch defended Demond Williams Jr. on Wednesday and downplayed concerns about any fallout from the quarterback's decision …
No. 4 Michigan rebounds from 1st loss with 82-72 win at Washington
SEATTLE (AP) — Aday Mara scored a season-high 20 points and No. 4 Michigan bounced back from its first loss of the season with an 82-72 victory over Washington…
Tigers cheer qualifies for state competition
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers competitive cheer team has qualified for the state competition for the second consecutive season. Head Coach Heather Wood was elat…
Frontier Cheer takes first at Battle in the Desert
MOSES LAKE — The Frontier Middle School Spartans cheer team took first at the Battle in the Desert competition in Hanford Saturday. Spartans Head Coach Kelsy K…
Huskies defeat the Mavericks 45-30 on the mat
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies defeated the Moses Lake Mavericks 45-30 Tuesday, after a competitive meet that went back and forth all night. Huskies Head Coach …
COLUMN: Demond Williams, Jr. situation highlights transfer portal issues
On Jan. 2 the transfer portal opened in college football, and players from across the country flooded the pool to gauge interest from other schools. One situat…
Mavs junior varsity off to undefeated start
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks junior varsity squad (12-0) is off to an undefeated start this season. Head Coach Ryan Carlstrom said team chemistry has …