Sports schedule Nov. 16-22

COLUMBIA BASIN – It’s a lighter week of sports here in the Columbia Basin, but the stakes are still high. Three local teams are still competing for state titles, both across the state on the gridiron and in Yakima on the volleyball court. Check out this week’s sports schedule, which includes the football teams from Othello and Royal and the Ephrata volleyball team. Friday, Nov. 18 No. 15 Ephrata volleyball vs No. 2 Columbia River - state tournament game played at the Yakima Valley SunDome. Game begins at 10:45 a.m. Tournament runs through Saturday evening. Saturday, Nov. 19 No. 1 Royal football vs No. 8 Montesano - state quarterfinals playoff game, kickoff at 1 p.m. No. 5 Othello football at No. 4 Enumclaw - state quarterfinals playoff game, kickoff at 3 p.m. This week’s tournaments 1A State Football - includes Royal. 2A State Football - includes Othello. 2A State Volleyball - includes Ephrata