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CONNOR VANDERWEYST

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Moses Lake boys soccer tie Mt. Spokane
April 8, 2014 6 a.m.

Moses Lake boys soccer tie Mt. Spokane

MEAD - Moses Lake ended the non league portion of its schedule with a 1-1 tie against Mt. Spokane recently.

Overland shines at Moses Lake JV Invite
April 7, 2014 6 a.m.

Overland shines at Moses Lake JV Invite

MOSES LAKE - Alysha Overland didn't waste the opportunity of competing at Moses Lake's JV Invite.

Chiefs clobber Stadium to extend win streak to four
April 6, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Chiefs clobber Stadium to extend win streak to four

MOSES LAKE - It's difficult to not get overly excited during a young season.

Big Bend streak continues after two losses to Walla Walla
April 6, 2014 6 a.m.

Big Bend streak continues after two losses to Walla Walla

WALLA WALLA - Big Bend ended its brutal opening week of NWAACC East play with two losses against Walla Walla.

Prep look ahead
April 4, 2014 6 a.m.

Prep look ahead

Othello coaches notch win No. 400
April 3, 2014 1 p.m.

Othello coaches notch win No. 400

KENNEWICK - Othello softball did plenty of celebrating after taking two games against Southridge recently.

ML River Bandits first at tourney
April 3, 2014 6:05 a.m.

ML River Bandits first at tourney

SELAH - The 10u Moses Lake River Bandits won the Swing into Spring Tournament at McGonagle Park in Selah recently.

Big Bend softball splits with Blue Mountain
April 3, 2014 6 a.m.

Big Bend softball splits with Blue Mountain

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend softball was able to end a three-game skid after taking one of two games from Blue Mountain recently.

Big Bend baseball drops two against Treasure Valley
April 2, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Big Bend baseball drops two against Treasure Valley

ONTARIO, Ore. - Big Bend baseball lost two hard fought games to NWAACC East leading Treasure Valley recently.

April 2, 2014 6 a.m.

Wild clinch playoff spot

WENATCHEE - Despite closing the season with two losses to the Aberdeen Wings, the Wenatchee Wild is headed to the playoffs.

Don Holder Relay results
April 2, 2014 6 a.m.

Don Holder Relay results

YAKIMA - The Moses Lake High School boys track team finished 11th overall at the 40th annual Don Holder Relays at Eisenhower High School.

Karstetter's slam leads Moses Lake
April 1, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Karstetter's slam leads Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - What a difference a week makes.

Othello coaches notch win No. 400
April 1, 2014 6 a.m.

Othello coaches notch win No. 400

KENNEWICK - Othello softball did plenty of celebrating after taking two games against Southridge recently.

EDC banquet outlines Grant County growth
March 31, 2014 1 p.m.

EDC banquet outlines Grant County growth

MOSES LAKE - It wasn't all silly string and magic tricks at the Grant County Economic Development Council (EDC) banquet Friday at Big Bend Community College.

Big Bend splits with YVCC
March 29, 2014 6 a.m.

Big Bend splits with YVCC

MOSES LAKE - Viking baseball passed its first test of the relatively young season.

Chiefs rally against Bombers
March 28, 2014 6 a.m.

Chiefs rally against Bombers

RICHLAND - With this iteration of Moses Lake baseball a clutch hit can come from anywhere.

Youth bowlers qualify for state
March 28, 2014 6 a.m.

Youth bowlers qualify for state

MOSES LAKE - Lake Bowls in Moses Lake recently hosted the Youth Pepsi Tournament for eastern Washington.

Moses Lake knocks off Panthers
March 27, 2014 6 a.m.

Moses Lake knocks off Panthers

FAIRWOOD - A rocky start to the 2014 campaign for Moses Lake boy's soccer appears to be a thing of the past after the team's second straight win.

Wild split with Port Huron, close regular season against Wings
March 27, 2014 6 a.m.

Wild split with Port Huron, close regular season against Wings

WENATCHEE - As the playoffs draw near, the Wenatchee Wild is in sole possession of third place in the American Hockey League's Midwest division.

Vikings snap losing streak against Skagit Valley
March 27, 2014 6 a.m.

Vikings snap losing streak against Skagit Valley

MOSES LAKE - It took the friendly confines of Big Bend's softball field for the team to snap a seven game losing streak.

Molahiettes preview state routines
March 26, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Molahiettes preview state routines

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake community was able to see the Molahiettes perform for perhaps the final time this season.

Martinez lifts Othello over Selah
March 26, 2014 6 a.m.

Martinez lifts Othello over Selah

OTHELLO - With her team down one with a runner on second base, Madison Martinez stepped into the batter's box with two outs.

Big Bend grabs 3 of 4 against Olympic College
March 26, 2014 6 a.m.

Big Bend grabs 3 of 4 against Olympic College

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend (9-2) concluded its non league schedule taking three out of four games against Olympic College.

Moses Lake softball splits in East Wenatchee
March 26, 2014 6 a.m.

Moses Lake softball splits in East Wenatchee

EAST WENATCHEE - Moses Lake softball finished its abbreviated non league schedule with a split at the Eastmont Mix and Match.

Moses Lake secures 5-2 win over Gonzaga Prep
March 25, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Moses Lake secures 5-2 win over Gonzaga Prep

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake boys soccer walked onto the pitch Saturday with the hope of washing away the memory of two unceremonious losses to open the season.

Moses Lake outlasts Mead
March 25, 2014 6 a.m.

Moses Lake outlasts Mead

SPOKANE - Moses Lake baseball scored its first win of the season after a 4-1 road win against Mead.

Moses Lake girls track takes Ray Cross Invitational
March 25, 2014 6 a.m.

Moses Lake girls track takes Ray Cross Invitational

EPHRATA - Behind nine first place finishes, the Moses Lake girls track team was able to run away with the Ray Cross Invitational in Ephrata.

Chiefs ready for Ray Cross Invitational
March 24, 2014 6 a.m.

Chiefs ready for Ray Cross Invitational

EPHRATA - Moses Lake track athletes' quest to return to the state championship meet begins this Saturday at the Ray Cross Invitational in Ephrata.

Moses Lake tames Tigers
March 23, 2014 6 a.m.

Moses Lake tames Tigers

MOSES LAKE - It seemed as if as soon as the Lewis and Clark batters got off the bench to face pitcher Marnie Skinner they were immediately returning to the dugout.

Wild goaltender headed to Colorado College
March 21, 2014 6 a.m.

Wild goaltender headed to Colorado College

WENATCHEE - Wenatchee Wild goaltender Chase Perry is continuing his hockey career at the collegiate level.

ML Monsters second at Early Spring Classic
March 20, 2014 6 a.m.

ML Monsters second at Early Spring Classic

KENNEWICK - The 10u Moses Lake Monsters narrowly missed a first place finish at the Early Spring Classic recently.

Chiefs drop match to Lewis and Clark
March 20, 2014 6 a.m.

Chiefs drop match to Lewis and Clark

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake dropped its second straight match, this time under dubious circumstances.

Moses Lake clawed by 'Cats
March 20, 2014 6 a.m.

Moses Lake clawed by 'Cats

MOSES LAKE - Mt. Spokane had been threatening to score for a majority of the game.

Vikings take two against WolfPack
March 19, 2014 6 a.m.

Vikings take two against WolfPack

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend baseball (6-1) continued its torrid non-league stretch with two more wins over Thompsons River.

Moses Lake splits at Southridge Jamboree
March 19, 2014 6 a.m.

Moses Lake splits at Southridge Jamboree

KENNEWICK - Moses Lake baseball kicked off its season at the Southridge Jamboree recently.

Moses Lake falls to Bulldogs in shoot out
March 18, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Moses Lake falls to Bulldogs in shoot out

MOSES LAKE - A 2-0 halftime lead, a 3-0 second half lead, four total goals and a loss?

Chiefs thumped by University in home opener
March 18, 2014 6 a.m.

Chiefs thumped by University in home opener

MOSES LAKE - There was no easing into the season for Moses Lake softball.

Moses Lake tennis hosts jamboree
March 18, 2014 6 a.m.

Moses Lake tennis hosts jamboree

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake tennis opened its season hosting Cheney, Othello and Ellensburg in a jamboree.

5 Chiefs named all-conference
March 16, 2014 6 a.m.

5 Chiefs named all-conference

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake girls bowling had an exceptional season that ended with a second place finish at the district tournament.

MLHS ready to contend for league title
March 15, 2014 6 a.m.

MLHS ready to contend for league title

MOSES LAKE - A year removed from falling one win short from advancing to the state tournament, Moses Lake baseball is ready to take the next step in the postseason.

Chiefs softball looks to defend league, district title
March 14, 2014 6 a.m.

Chiefs softball looks to defend league, district title

MOSES LAKE - With a solid core of returning players, Moses Lake softball figures to once again be the class of the Columbia Basin Big Nine.

Rodeo returning to Yakima SunDome
March 13, 2014 6 a.m.

Rodeo returning to Yakima SunDome

YAKIMA - The top cowboys and cowgirls in the Northwest will be returning to Yakima in November.

Wenatchee Wild swept by division-leading Fairbanks
March 13, 2014 6 a.m.

Wenatchee Wild swept by division-leading Fairbanks

WENATCHEE - After a recent string of success, the Wild were brought back down to Earth against the division champion Fairbanks Ice Dogs.

Vikings win four of five
March 12, 2014 6 a.m.

Vikings win four of five

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend baseball showed no rust after its season started a week late due to weather delays.

Big Bend softball drops three on the road
March 12, 2014 6 a.m.

Big Bend softball drops three on the road

LACEY - Big Bend softball was poised to record its first win of the season until Centralia was able to pull ahead behind a sixth inning rally.

Top Five
March 11, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Top Five

After falling 56-55 in the semifinals, Moses Lake finishes fifth in state

TACOMA - Leading by double digits in the second half, it appeared Moses Lake's improbable run through the 4A Girls Hardwood Classic would reach the championship game.

LRS Broncos take fourth at 2B state tournament
March 11, 2014 6 a.m.

LRS Broncos take fourth at 2B state tournament

SPOKANE - Lind-Ritzville/Sprague and Morton-White Pass have become mighty familiar with each other.

Four-get about it
March 10, 2014 6:05 a.m.

Four-get about it

Moses Lake advances to state semifinals after 46-28 win over Arlington

Moses Lake advances to state semifinals after 46-28 win over Arlington

BBCC softball ready to excel
March 9, 2014 6 a.m.

BBCC softball ready to excel

MOSES LAKE - The Big Bend softball team is growing restless.

Big Bend baseball looks to rebound from down year
March 8, 2014 5 a.m.

Big Bend baseball looks to rebound from down year

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend baseball is ready to erase the memory of last season's 13-27 overall record.