CONNOR VANDERWEYST
Staff Writer
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Eastmont ends Moses Lake's undefeated season
EAST WENATCHEE - It was a battle of Columbia Basin Big Nine unbeatens Tuesday afternoon at Eastmont Lanes in East Wenatchee.
Big Bend remembers Steve Duncan at celebration of life
MOSES LAKE - Steve Duncan made a distinct impression on those that had the pleasure of meeting him.
Moses Lake records eight pins in rout of Eastmont
PUTTING A PIN IN IT
MOSES LAKE - The lights dimmed, "Eye of the Tiger" crackled in though the speakers and Moses Lake streamed into the gym.
Moses Lake narrowly wins home meet
MOSES LAKE - It took every last point for Moses Lake boys swimming to win its first meet of the season.
Senior-laden Tigers ready for run at postseason
EPHRATA - Experience is something Ephrata head boys basketball coach Brandon Evenson will not have to worry about.
Moses Lake begins wrestling season with jamboree
MOSES LAKE - Wrestling was welcomed back by a raucous crowd at Moses Lake High School Tuesday night.
ML girls overcome foul trouble, injuries against Southridge
KENNEWICK - Without starter Avery Clark, who was out sick, and guard McKenna Walker in foul trouble for much of the first half, Moses Lake girls basketball methodically stretched its lead over Southridge.
Cougars compete at Othello Jamboree
OTHELLO - With a young group of players it takes time to develop consistency.
Chiefs look to improve on top 10 finish
MOSES LAKE - The new swim facility at Moses Lake High School is complete, however, the boys swimming team is still taking shape.
Broncos stumble in semis
MOSES LAKE - Nothing lasts forever.
Big Bend 6th at SVC tournament
MT. VERNON - With a team comprised of mostly freshmen, the key for the Big Bend Runnin' Vikes to stay competitive this season will be consistency.
Moses Lake rallies to remain unbeaten
MOSES LAKE - Leading by 157 pins, Moses Lake head girls bowling coach Billy Brice should've been relaxed heading into the final Baker game against Eisenhower.
Warden Cougars like state title chances at B classification
WARDEN - Warden head wrestling coach Brent Cox didn't mince words about the expectation for his team this season.
Warden sweeps Mabton on Senior Night
WARDEN - Warden (8-2, 10-4) gained momentum heading into the upcoming District 5/6 2B Volleyball Tournament and Ephrata High School this weekend with a sweep of Mabton (0-10, 0-14) in its season finale.
CBBN title hopes washed away
Moses Lake offense sputters in Wenatchee rain
WENATCHEE - On a rain-soaked night in Wenatchee the Moses Lake offense took a step back after four straight games of scoring over 30 points.
Local sports roundup
YAKIMA - Big Bend volleyball picked up an important road win against Yakima Valley to stay in contention for the fourth playoff spot in the NWAC East region.
BBCC swept by Walla Walla
MOSES LAKE - In its second to last home match of the season, Big Bend volleyball had a chance to score a crucial upset win against Walla Walla.
Moses Lake struggles to keep pace with No. 1 Wenatchee
MOSES LAKE - Swimming against a team like Wenatchee - No. 1 in the state and enough depth that relay 'B' teams can beat 'A' teams - is never easy.
Warden turns back Wahluke
WARDEN - Behind a pair of goals each from Jennifer Mendoza and Brenna Whitney, Warden sent off its two seniors with a win in their last home match.
Gonzaga women's basketball team hosts camp, holds practice
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake community members and athletes got a chance to witness how a Division I women's basketball program goes about its business Monday night.
Chiefs score 28 unanswered points in third quarter
MOSES LAKE - As the ball lofted toward the outstretched arms of Derek Crum all the senior defensive end could think was, "Don't drop it."
Sports roundup
Heather Carbon breaks MLHS diving record
Heather Carbon breaks MLHS diving record
Moses Lake handles Eastmont, wins eighth in a row
MOSES LAKE - Alysha Overland in the open field is something no defender wants to see.
Big Bend swept by Spokane
SPOKANE - In its first match-up against Spokane, Big Bend was swept but pushed the Sasquatch to an historic third set that was scored 37-35.
Moses Lake routs Sunnyside in McKenna Walker's return
MOSES LAKE - Despite incurring a rash of injuries this season, Moses Lake girls soccer has still strung seven wins in a row and remains atop the Columbia Basin Big Nine.
District 6 swim meet moved back to CWU
MOSES LAKE - At the start of the fall sports season the District 6 Championships for girls swimming was scheduled to be held at Moses Lake High School.
Chiefs score win over Grizzlies
MOSES LAKE - After a difficult two-match stretch last week, Moses Lake volleyball scored a crucial road win against Sunnyside.
Moses Lake swept at home by Eisenhower
MOSES LAKE - The frustration was visible on head coach Michael DeHoog's face from the outset.
Moses Lake girls swim holds first meet in new facility
MOSES LAKE - Despite still missing some new features and amenities, Moses Lake's new swim facility is something to behold.
Big Bend rallies to beat WVC
WENATCHEE - Facing a 7-4 deficit in the fifth set, Big Bend volleyball knew a loss to Wenatchee Valley would greatly damage its playoff hopes.
Alysha Overland's overtime goal ends Wenatchee's upset bid
MOSES LAKE - For just over 65 minutes, it looked like Wenatchee would pull off the upset.
Chiefs drop road match to Panthers
WENATCHEE - Moses Lake volleyball (3-3, 3-5) went on the road Tuesday looking for a win over a premier Columbia Basin Big Nine opponent.
Moses Lake takes eighth place at Mukilteo Invitational
MUKILTEO - Moses Lake took eighth place at the Mukilteo Invitational held at Kamiak High School recently.
Defense, running game help Ephrata edge Grandview
EPHRATA - It was a moment quarterback Nathan Elliot said he had been working for his whole life.
Warden rallies to rout Mabton
WARDEN - Mabton put a scare into Warden, scoring within the first couple minutes of the match, but the Cougars rallied to take Saturday's match 5-2.
Nathan Ball runs rampant in Moses Lake win over Post Falls
POST FALLS, Idaho - Moses Lake running back Nathan Ball has been on a bit of a hot stretch, to say the least.
Vikings split matches against Chukars, T-Wolves
MOSES LAKE - Big Bend showed flashes of head coach Steve Duncan's vision for the team.
Overlands power Moses Lake past Davis
MOSES LAKE - Any coach would love to have a player as talented and athletic as Alysha or Stephanie Overland.
Moses Lake girls swim outlasts Eastmont, 106-80
EPHRATA - Still waiting on its new pool, Moses Lake girls swim hosted Eastmont in Ephrata recently.
West Valley (Yakima) Edges Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - Facing West Valley (Yakima) - a team that hadn't lost a game against a Columbia Basin Big Nine opponent - was always going to be a tough task.
Moses Lake swim meet against Eastmont moved to Ephrata
MOSES LAKE - It's been a frustrating start for the Moses Lake girls swim team.
Ephrata builds early lead, wins third straight Battle of the Basin
QUINCY - Despite both teams moving in the opposite direction, the latest iteration of the Battle of the Basin was not without drama.
Columbia Basin Buddy Walk brings community together
MOSES LAKE - Bonnie Mohr's poem Living Life ends with the lines, "Recognize the special people you've been blessed to know. Live for today, enjoy the moment."
Chiefs use ground game, defense to rout Cadets
YAKIMA - Last week against Coeur d'Alene Moses Lake had difficulty establishing its run game.
Warden sweeps Soap Lake, earns first league win
SOAP LAKE - Warden knocked off Soap Lake in its Central Washington 2B South opener in three games 25-17, 25-20, 25-23.
Cougars drop third in a row
WARDEN - Warden girls soccer (2-3-1) dropped its third straight match Thursday against Connell, 3-1.
ML girls swim clawed by Panthers
EPHRATA - Still without its home pool and facing one of the strongest swim teams in the state, it was tough going for Moses Lake girls swim.
Moses Lake city council looks to amend industrial zone
MOSES LAKE - Just weeks after moving into a brand new space to accommodate its growing numbers, Freedom Wrestling Academy feared it might have to shut its doors.
Moses Lake earns 3-3 draw against unbeaten Ferris
MOSES LAKE - Even the staunchest Moses Lake (2-1-1) supporter had to be surprised when the Chiefs led 3-1 against undefeated Ferris with just minutes to play.
Moses Lake unable to stop CDA
MOSES LAKE - The reigning Class 5A Idaho state champions performed as advertised Friday at Lions Field.