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Tigers bring home gold at state cheer
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers cheer team traveled to Battle Ground High School over the weekend to compete in the 2…
From underdogs to contenders
MATTAWA — After a 7-0 loss in the first round of the 1A state tournament to Seton Catholic, the Wahluke Warriors’ (14-7) season has come to an end. Though a lo…
Coach reflects on winning season for the Mavericks
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (10-7-1) were eliminated in the first round of the 4A state tournament 8-0 by the Issaquah Eagles. It’s always hard to se…
1B/2B State Volleyball roundup
YAKIMA – Local basin teams, Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors, Lind-Ritzville-Sprague Broncos, and Soap Lake all entered the state tournament this week and compe…
COLUMN: Is this the year for the Zags?
As the Washington air turns bitter and cold, sports fans will trade in the cold beer, perhaps for a warm cider, as they sit down for the start of the college b…
Washington State fires athletic director Anne McCoy
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State athletic director Anne McCoy has been fired. Jon Haarlow, the chief operating officer of the school's athletic depart…
Eagles to face Northern Colorado Saturday after nail-biting loss to Montana
CHENEY — Eastern Washington University’s football squad made a good showing last weekend, narrowly losing to No. 2 Montana, according to a statement from EWU A…
EWU loses to Weber State, heads next to Montana
CHENEY — The Eastern Washington University volleyball team fell Friday to Weber State 20–25, 15–25 and 23–25, according to a statement from EWU Athletics.
Eagles conclude season at state tourney
YAKIMA —The Soap Lake Eagles volleyball season came to a close Wednesday morning after falling 1-3 to Wakiakum in the first round of the state tournament. Foll…
Tigers XC runners find success at state
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers cross country team sent six runners to the state tournament at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco. While the Tigers didn’t have enou…
College football recap – Week 11
MOSES LAKE — As the college football playoff rankings start coming out every Tuesday, teams are starting to battle for a spot in the big dance. However, week 1…
Big Sky Now: Playoffs near as Montana teams and Idaho State hold the line
The Big Sky Now panel breaks down Montana’s dominant win over Eastern Washington, Idaho’s gritty road performance at UC Davis, and Montana State’s bounce-back …
Eagles enter state tournament as thirteenth seed
COLUMBIA BASIN – The Soap Lake Eagles (12-4) finished second in the district tournament after overcoming Entiat 3-2 but fell to Waterville-Mansfield in the dis…
Leadership, talent drive Mavs to back-to-back state appearances
MOSES LAKE – On Saturday, the Moses Lake Mavericks competed in the 4A state cross country meet. Head Coach Larry Dagnon said he was proud of the effort his run…
Basin football roundup – Week 10
MOSES LAKE – Basin football has wrapped up district play, and a few teams are heading to their respective state tournaments. Over the next couple of weeks, the…
Soap Lake Salutes Fun Run celebrates veteran contributions
SOAP LAKE — On Saturday, a 2K and 5K fun run was held at Smokiam Park in Soap Lake. The fundraiser event was aimed at raising more awareness around Veterans Da…