BOB KIRKPATRICK

Chiefs win thriller on the road against Eisenhower

Beat Cadets 50-49

YAKIMA - Justyn Simmons ran for four touchdowns and threw for three more to lead Moses Lake to a come from behind 50-49 win on the gridiron against Eisenhower at Zaepfel Stadium Friday night.

Moses Lake soccer races past Sunnyside

Turn two hat-tricks

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake High School girls put on a fine display of soccer last night as the Chiefs blew out the Sunnyside Grizzles 8-1 at Lions Field.

Tiger girls turn back Othello

Shut out Huskies

EPHRATA - The Ephrata Tigers played an unwelcome host as they turned back Othello 8-0 in a Central Washington Athletic Conference (CWAC) soccer match Tuesday.

Quincy Jacks expect to contend in Caribou Trail League

The Jacks are facing an entire new cast of opponents this season as Quincy High School has dropped down a classification and will compete at the 1A level.

Soap Lake Eagles are excited to be back on gridiron

They finished third with a 4-5 record in the 2B North Central Washington Conference last year and lost out to Brewster in a cross-over playoff game. But Soap Lake Eagles coach Joe Worsham can't wait to get back on the field as Soap Lake is dropping down a classification and will be playing 8-man football in the 1B Bi-County Northeast Conference this season.

Cougars looking to pounce on the competition

The Warden Cougars have their sights set on making a return trip to postseason play in 2012.

Othello football looking to make it 16 in a row

A streak of 15 straight state playoff appearances is on the line when the Huskies take the field for the start of the 2012 regular season. The Othello football program, now in its 19th year under the direction of coach Roger Hoell, has made the trip to the Gridiron Classic since 1997, and are itching to make it back again this season.

Lind-Ritzville-Sprague Broncos set sights high in 2012

When asked what his team goals were for the 2012 football season, Greg Whitmore, now is his eighth year at the helm of the Lind-Ritzville-Sprague Broncos (LRS) was short and to the point.

Ephrata Tigers gear up for 2012 season

To instill toughness, a strong work ethic and unselfishness in the program; these are the team goals set forth by Tigers coach Jay Mills for the 2012 season.

Warriors looks to make fourth straight trip to state

When the topic of conversation is superior 8-man football, it's hard not to get excited about the Almira/Coulee-Hartline (ACH) program.

Chiefs looking to make noise in realigned CBBN

The sounds of shoulder pads crashing together, guys pumping iron in the weight room, two-a-day practices and the smell of sweat and Red Hot in the air... that can only signal one thing... the start of the 2012 high school football season.

Late call gives Ephrata win over Quincy

QUINCY - It may have been a nonleague contest between Ephrata and Quincy to open the 2012 high school football season Friday night. But it had all the makings of a fierce battle between two long-time rivals as the Tigers pulled out a 22-21 come from behind win in the waning moments on the Jacks home turf.

Walla Walla Blue Devils turn back Chiefs 21-18

WALLA WALLA - Trino Rubio rushed for 152 yards and Justin Simmons threw for 179 and a TD, but their efforts weren't enough to pull out the win over Walla Walla Friday.

Warden drops road game to Okanogan

OKANOGAN - The Cougars jumped out to a 14-0 lead and at the end of the first quarter, but that was all the scoring the team could muster against the Bulldogs as Warden dropped its season opener 25-14 Friday.

High school football kicks off tonight

MOSES LAKE - Another exciting season of gridiron action begins tonight as several local high school teams butt heads with one another.

Local area teams facing new opponents in 2012

MOSES LAKE - There has been a lot of movement in the area high school sports scene during the offseason this year as leagues have realigned and teams have moved into different classifications.

Moses Lake Roundup features top cowboys

MOSES LAKE - Some of the top cowboys from around the country are competing at the 69th annual Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo, which started yesterday and runs through Saturday at the Grant County Fairgrounds in conjunction with the Grant County Fair.

Big rigs and Mr. Dizzy entertain crowd at ERP

EPHRATA - It was a hot and balmy, but nonetheless race fans were treated to two nights of thrilling entertainment as Inland Oil and Propane and Tjoelker Trucking brought the North American Big Rigs out of Canada and Mr. Dizzy to the Ephrata Raceway Park (ERP) last weekend.

Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines

MOSES LAKE - The 41st annual KWIQ Moses Lake Demo Derby gets under way Wednesday at the Grant County Fairgrounds.

Roundup to feature top cowboys

MOSES LAKE - Some of the top cowboys from around the country are scheduled to make an appearance at the 69th annual Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo from Aug. 16-18 at the Grant County Fairgrounds.

Plenty of action on tap at Moses Lake Roundup

Competition gets underway Aug. 16

MOSES LAKE - Some of the top named cowboys from around the country are scheduled to make an appearance at the 69th annual Moses Lake Rodeo Roundup Aug. 16-18 at the Grant County Fairgrounds.

Plenty of action on tap at Moses Lake Roundup

Competition gets underway Aug. 16

MOSES LAKE - Some of the top named cowboys from around the country are scheduled to make an appearance at the 69th annual Moses Lake Rodeo Roundup Aug. 16-18 at the Grant County Fairgrounds.

Ladies and gentlemen start your engines

Demo Derby August 15

MOSES LAKE - The 41st annual KWIQ Moses Lake Demo Derby gets underway in eight days at the Grant County Fairgrounds. Race fans will see plenty of action as time trials begin at 6:30 p.m. with heat races to follow at 7:30.

Moses Lake dental practice has new owner

MOSES LAKE — Briel Loiseau is the new proprietor of the Cosmetic, Restorative and Family Dentistry practice located at 836 Sharon Ave. East in Moses Lake.

Manta Rays perform well at meet

Washburn sets new records

SPOKANE - The Moses Lake Manta Rays placed eighth out of 17 teams  that competed  in the Inland Empire Swim Championships in Spokane over the weekend.  

A great night of racing and raising money

EPHRATA - A fun time was had by all at the Ephrata Raceway Park (ERP) Saturday night.

Golfers tee it up this weekend

MOSES LAKE - The 12th annual Grant County Economic Development Council (GCEDC) Duel in the Desert golf tournament tee's off this weekend. Day one of the two-day event will be held at the Moses Lake Golf Club Friday, Day two will be held at The Links at Moses Pointe Saturday.

River Dogs capture Washington Open

Season ends

EPHRATA - The Columbia Basin River Dogs ended their summer season in fine fashion, taking five of six games over the weekend.

Little League baseball this weekend

MOSES LAKE - Thousands of Little League baseball players from as far away as Canada and Montana will be taking the field at five separate locations in and around Moses Lake this weekend.

Race for a cure

EPHRATA -Fans in the Columbia Basin will be treated to a special night of racing and fun activities Saturday evening as the Ephrata Raceway Park and the Columbia Basin Herald partner together to raise money for Relay for Life.

Columbia Basin baseball top dog

Take Northwest Prep Championships

EPHRATA - The Columbia Basin River Dogs played an unwelcome host at the Northwest Prep Championship tournament held in Ephrata over the weekend as the team finished with five wins and one loss to claim top honors.

Walleyes win two, lose two

Season ends

RICHLAND - The Moses Lake Walleyes played .500 ball over the weekend, but two losses in four games put an end to their summer season. Both wins came against Kennewick teams on Thursday.

Walleyes turned back by Yakima Valley

Drop twin bill

MOSES LAKE - The Walleyes three-game winning streak came to an end Wednesday evening as the team dropped a doubleheader to the Yakima Valley Peppers at Larson Field.

Moses Lake 12U baseball state champs

ELLENSBURG - The Moses Lake 12U Americans were staring elimination square in the face after dropping their first three games in pool play at the Cal Ripken North Washington 12U State Tournament in Ellensburg held July 12-15.

River Dogs take three games at regional tournament

KENT - The Columbia Basin River Dogs are just two wins away from making a trip to the Senior Babe Ruth World Series in Weimar, Texas July 28.

Big Bend Community College hires volleyball coach

MOSES LAKE - Twenty-three year old Natalie Coulston has accepted the position of head volleyball coach at Big Bend Community College (BBCC). Coulston (formerly known as Natalie Lindley) was a two-sport athlete at BBCC from 2007-09, and was named to the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges All-Academic teams in volleyball and basketball her sophomore year.

Weather puts a halt to racing

EPHRATA - Fans were set for an evening of exciting racing action at the Ephrata Raceway Park Saturday. But Mother Nature had something else in mind as rain squalls and lightning moving through the area forced people to run for cover, and heats to be rescheduled.

Chiefs shine at Gonzaga camp

Take nine of 10 games

SPOKANE - The Moses Lake High School girls basketball team improved its summer league record to 18-8 with nine wins at the Gonzaga team camp June 23-26. The Chiefs beat Shorewood 38-21 Saturday, Mt. Vernon 59-25, Caldwell, Idaho 31-17,  and Kentlake 33-22 Sunday. On Monday they turned back Timberline 26-11, Oak Harbor  37-11,  and Nampa (Idaho) 40-20,  then beat Liberty 38-17, and Fairfield, Mont. 36-30 Tuesday.

Dogs fifth at Desert Classic

EPHRATA - The Columbia Basin River Dogs finished 1-3 in pool play at the High Desert Classic Tournament in Ephrata last week.

Lady Lions return from successful basketball camp

Take six of 10 games

COLFAX - Moses Lake Christian Academy (MLCA) girls basketball picked up where it left off last season, playing hard nose competitive winning round ball, as the Lions went 6-4 in summer camp last week.

Moses Lake girls return from Walla Walla

Take three of five games

WALLA WALLA -The Chiefs continue to perform well in summer league basketball as the team won three games at the Walla Walla tournament last weekend to improve its record to 9-7.

Local bowler qualifies for National Junior Championships

MOSES LAKE - Marcella Wood placed third in match play at the Washington State USBC Pepsi Youth Tournament May 19 and 20 at Lake Bowl in Moses Lake.

Walleyes beat Wenatchee, lose to Yakima

Fall to 9-6

MOSES LAKE - The Walleyes pounded out 20 hits in twin bill action against Yakima at Larson Field Wednesday.

Walleyes take two from Sun Devils

Sweep twin bill

MOSES LAKE - It was a beautiful day for baseball Monday when the Walleyes hosted Pasco/Chiawana at Larson Field.

Moses Lake girls show improvement

Take three of seven games

SPOKANE - The Chiefs summer league basketball team had a good outing at the Gonzaga Tournament as the girls won three of seven fiercely competitive games in Spokane over the weekend.

Manta Rays swim well at first meet

WENATCHEE - More than 40 swimmers from the Moses Lake Manta Rays competed against 800 swimmers that attended the Apple Capital Invitational Swim Meet in Wenatchee June 1-3.

Chiefs basketball performs well in Wenatchee

Take three of four games

WENATCHEE - The Moses Lake girls summer basketball team opened their season in fine fashion taking three of four games at the 17th annual Wenatchee Tournament last weekend.

Walleyes drop two games to Hanford

Host Pasco/Chiawana next

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Walleyes were turned back by the Hanford Flames in twin bill action as they lost both games at Larson Field Sunday.

Moses Lake Walleyes come up big

Take Memorial Day Tournament

KENNEWICK - The Walleyes, Moses Lake's AA American Legion baseball team, went 5-0 to claim the Memorial Day Tournament championship in Richland May 26 to 28.

Ephrata boys state champions

Take first at state

TACOMA - The Ephrata Tigers boys reigned supreme in 2A track as the team finished first at the WIAA State Championship meet at Mt. Tahoma High School Saturday.