CASEY MCCARTHY
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Warden wrestling hosts mixed dual event
WARDEN — Warden High School boys and girls wrestling teams took full advantage of their sole home meet Saturday, crafting a class dual event with two mixed-wrestler teams.
Weekend roundup: ML girls dunk Sunnyside
The Chiefs assisted on 17 of 25 baskets while out rebounding Sunnyside by 10 boards in the win last Thursday. Anna Olson finished with 21 points, five rebounds and five assists for Moses Lake. Olivia Waites added 16 points and six boards, while Meagan Karstetter finished with 15 points and five rebounds.
Moses Lake High School graduation 2021
Scenes from Moses Lake High School's 2021 graduation parade.
No dirt needed: Moses Lake gardener offers tips on hydroponic growing
MOSES LAKE — There’s an old adage that says there’s more than one way to skin a cat. Well, that saying rings true in gardening, as there’s a litany of methods to grow different crops in and around your garden.
Stage presence: MLHS drama advisor reflects on first year at the helm
MOSES LAKE — The past year would be an interesting time to step into a new role in any facet, including the performing arts.
Prep roundup: Ephrata coach Brandon Evenson nets 250th win
Ephrata head coach Brandon Evenson picked up his 250th win with the Tigers, taking down previously undefeated Royal High School. Kyle Hendrick finished with 19 points for the Tigers in the win, while Gavin Burns added 15. Ethan Black finished with 10 assists for Ephrata.
Moses Lake wrestler Hunter White signs with University of Saint Mary
Moses Lake High School senior Hunter White signed with the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas, on Thursday afternoon to continue his wrestling career next season.
Moses Lake boys triumph over Ephrata in dual, 60-24
EPHRATA — The Ephrata High School wrestling team hosted Moses Lake High School wrestlers and a few from other schools for a dual meet Tuesday evening.
Othello boys end season with dual win over Rogers, 66-18
OTHELLO — Othello High School boys wrestling wrapped up its regular season on Monday night with a 66-18 dual victory over visiting Rogers High School.
MLFD responds to small brush fire near Ten Pin Tuesday evening
Moses Lake Fire Department responded Tuesday evening to a sagebrush fire, which started in a shelterless encampment behind Ten Pin Inn & Suites (1157 N. Stratford Road).
Moses Lake’s Ashley, Johnson to play college football in Oregon
Two Moses Lake High School senior football players, accompanied by family, coaches and school staff, signed Friday to play at the Division III level in college.
Quincy boys start slowly, take a drubbing from Chelan
Quincy High School boys basketball couldn’t climb out of an early hole against Chelan High School on Friday at home, falling 87-53.
Lady Jacks’ offense flags against Chelan
Quincy High School girls basketball squad couldn’t keep the offense sparked on Friday night at home, falling 46-27 to Chelan High School.
Weekend roundup: Othello boys, girls prevail
Jaden Flores finished with 25 points to lead Othello past North Central High School last Thursday night. Jorge Buenrostro added 12 while Julian Alegria finished with eight points for the Othello Huskies in the win.
Choosing cover: Find the right material to fill in your landscaping
MOSES LAKE — There are a variety of options to choose from when deciding on ground cover in landscaping around one’s home. The decision often comes down to personal preference or price range, but each material provides a unique option for homeowners, whether it be rock, bark or composted soil.
Warden girls run past Moses Lake, 78-52
Warden High School girls basketball responded well to their toughest test so far this season, taking down visiting Moses Lake High School 78-52 at home on Wednesday night.
Prep roundup: Moses Lake boys take dual over Davis
Brock Clark (195), Everett Ashley (220), Saul Villa (285), Jose Tanguma (126), Dayton Raegen (132), Derek Grubb (138), Camron Regan (152), Cruz Vasquez (170) and Maximus Zamora (182) all won Wednesday.
Driveway art: Moses Lake student finds comfort and confidence in chalk drawing
Moses Lake High School senior Tessa Pyle started doing chalk artwork on the driveway and sidewalk outside her home, after the pandemic struck last year, as a way to get out of the house.
Royal’s Christensen headed to Whitworth
ROYAL CITY — Royal High School senior Caleb Christensen has decided to continue his football career next season at Whitworth University in Spokane.
Royal boys defeat Othello, 60-42
Royal High School boys basketball picked up the 60-42 road win over Othello High School on Saturday afternoon in Othello.
Weekend roundup: ML boys defeat Eisenhower, West Valley
Jonathan Tanguma (126), Dayton Regan (132), Derek Grubb (138), Hunter White (145), Camron Regan (152), Jayden Adame (160), Maximus Zamora (182), Everett Ashley (220) and Saul Villa (heavyweight) picked up wins in the dual with Eisenhower over the weekend for the Chiefs.
Washburn shines as ML boys swim opens
Moses Lake High School senior Zachary Washburn added to an already record-setting high school career last Thursday afternoon as the Chiefs boys swim & dive program opened the season with the meet win over visiting Eastmont High School.
Ephrata boys beat Chelan, 67-59; Tiger girls defeated
Ephrata High School boys basketball pulled away late in the second half for the 67-59 victory over visiting Chelan High School Friday night in Ephrata.
Green lawn; happy lawn: Keep your yard looking fresh all season with these tips
Keeping the yard and lawn looking fresh and green from spring to fall can be a challenge in the desert climate of the Columbia Basin, but that doesn’t mean it’s not doable.
Growing up: Take your garden a different direction with vertical planters
Packing all the vegetables, fruits and flowers into one yard for gardeners can often prove a challenging task, particularly when space is limited. If the garden boxes are full, it might be a great time to check out vertical gardening containers.
The stage is set: Masquers gear up for first opening night in over a year
For the first time in more than a year, the stage is set, the lights are down and opening night is the premier performance of “Present Laughter” at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Masquers Theater in Soap Lake.
Brett Jay named new head football coach for Moses Lake High School
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School football program welcomes recently announced new head coach Brett Jay to the helm pending school board approval. This will be Jay’s fourth stop as a head coach ahead of the 2021 season this fall.
New Moses Lake girls wrestling coach takes on the role late
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School’s new girls wrestling head coach David Peralez jumped right into the fire, taking the position just before the season began. His first match was Wednesday night against Eastmont High School.
Roundup: Ephrata’s Gavin Burns sinks buzzer-beater to defeat Brewster 73-71
Gavin Burns hit the last-second shot for the Ephrata Tigers to give them the win over Brewster. Kyle Hendrick finished with 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Tigers, while Ethan Black finished with 17 points. Ephrata head coach Brandon Evenson said his bench gave the team some great energy in the first half.
Wrestlers take to the mat outdoors in Royal triple dual
ROYAL CITY — The Royal High School boys wrestling program took advantage of spring weather and sunshine while the high school gym is under repair to host a triple dual under the lights of the football field Tuesday evening.
Royal boys defeat Warden, 62-49
ROYAL CITY — The Royal High School boys basketball squad pulled away from visiting Warden High School Monday evening to win 62-49.
Prep roundup: Warden boys, girls basketball open season with wins
Kiana Rios finished with 20 points to lead the way for the Warden Cougars in the season opener. Rylee McKay chipped in 15 points while Jaryn Madsen finished with 10. Cougars head coach Josh Madsen said there were some things to be happy about, but still plenty of work as the team looks to shake off the rust from the long offseason.
Warden girls basketball dominates Royal, 82-24
Warden High School girls basketball team picked up a strong win on the road on Monday evening over the Royal High School Knights, winning 82-24.
Big Bend wrestling champions reflect on their success
Despite the hurdles of this season, Big Bend Community College women’s wrestling program capped off their season May 14 and 15 with a third-place team finish and three individual national champions at the first-ever Women’s Junior College National Championships in Roseburg, Oregon.
Big Bend women triumph 71-68 in overtime over Treasure Valley
In the final home game of the season this spring, Big Bend Community College women's basketball team picked up the 71-68 overtime win over visiting Treasure Valley Community College on Saturday afternoon.
Big Bend men win 100-77 in final home game
Big Bend Community College mens basketball squad took care of business in the 100-77 win over Treasure Valley Community College in the final home game of the season on Saturday in Moses Lake.
Othello wrestlers sweep double dual
Othello High School boys wrestling team hosted their first dual of the season with a double dual last Thursday with West Valley High School (Spokane) and Pullman High School visiting.
Divots the newest addition for an avid golf community
MOSES LAKE — Golfers in the Columbia Basin have a new venue to get some swings in at a wide variety of courses with the new indoor Divots Golf facilities in Moses Lake and Walla Walla.
Weekend roundup: Moses Lake basketball sweeps Eisenhower
Marshall Tibbs led the Moses Lake Chiefs with 12 points, 13 rebounds, two steals and two blocks in the win over Eisenhower High School to open the season on Saturday. Merit Jansen added 10 points, five assists and three steals. Jackson Purcell chipped in nine points for Moses Lake.
Othello baseball team ends season with win at Regionals
After a bumpy start to the spring season, the Othello High School baseball team capped off the schedule on a high note last weekend, taking down Pullman High School 4-2 to claim the Regional Championship.
Othello girls lose to EV in overtime
OTHELLO — The Othello High School girls basketball team just missed on two game-winning shot in overtime in the season opener on Wednesday night against Spokane’s East Valley High School, falling 39-38.
Writing the journey: Moses Lake writer, performer and musician ready for the road
MOSES LAKE — For Jeff Ames of Moses Lake, COVID-19 sort of threw everything in his world up in the air.
Big Bend volleyball splits doubleheader with Blue Mountain
Big Bend volleyball picked up their first win this season on Tuesday evening, splitting their doubleheader matchup with Blue Mountain Community College.
Roundup: Warden softball hands Royal first and only loss of the season
Jada Hernandez finished 3-4 from the plate for Warden including a walk off double in the bottom of the eighth inning to give Royal their first and only loss of the season. The Cougars were led by Lauryn Madsen on the mound who finished with 13 strikeouts.
Champions: BBCC brings home 3 firsts from Junior College Nationals
ROSEBURG, Ore. — Big Bend Community College wrestlers Aliyah Yates, Avery Ackerman and Cora Orton claimed individual championships at the first-ever Women’s Junior College National Championship on Friday and Saturday in Oregon.
Othello soccer falls 1-0 in extra time in GSL Regionals
Othello High School boys soccer hosted North Central High School on Saturday afternoon for the Greater Spokane League Regional Championship, falling 1-0 in extra time.
Local athletes make good showing at NCW Regionals
The high school track season wrapped up over the weekend for the North Central Washington Region squads with the NCW Region Championship in Wenatchee on Saturday.
Ephrata golfers take top spots at Regionals
SOAP LAKE — A pair of Ephrata High School senior golfers took first-place finishes at the North Central Regional Tournament at Lakeview Golf & Country Club in Soap Lake last week.
Runnin’ Vikes come up just short against Spokane, 92-88
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College men’s basketball squad came up just short in a late comeback attempt against Spokane Community College Saturday afternoon, falling 92-88.
WIAA Representative Assembly announced seven new amendments passed on Monday
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association’s Representative Assembly announced seven amendments last week, receiving 60% approval from voting members.