IAN BIVONA
Ian Bivona serves as the Columbia Basin Herald’s sports reporter and is a graduate of Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. He enjoys the behind-the-scenes stories that lead up to the wins and losses of the various sports teams in the Basin. Football is his favorite sport, though he likes them all, and his favorite team is the Jets. He lives in Soap Lake with his cat, Honey.
Recent Stories
Basin Football Roundup: Moses Lake, Royal post shutouts
MOSES LAKE – With the playoffs just a few weeks away, several local teams remain in contention to win their respective league titles this season.
College football: WSU mounts late comeback
MOSES LAKE – Regional college football teams went 2-1 last week, with Washington State and Central Washington both claiming victories while Eastern Washington fell on the road in a rivalry matchup against Idaho.
Eagles sweep Devils in regular season finale
WILSON CREEK -- Both Soap Lake and Wilson Creek closed out their regular seasons on Thursday night, as the Eagles came out with a 3-0 win on the road against the Devils.
Warriors fall 30-24 to Wilbur-Creston-Keller
COULEE CITY – Wilbur-Creston-Keller ate up the bulk of the clock in Friday’s game against Almira/Coulee-Hartline, limiting the Warriors to just five offensive plays in the second half to pick up a 30-24 win over ACH.
With year of experience, Vikings look to build off 2023-24
MOSES LAKE -- Coming off a 10-18 season last winter, the Big Bend men’s basketball team is bringing a more experienced roster to the floor when the season begins next month. “We’re ready to get back on the court and prove a lot this year,” sophomore guard Gideon Harris said. “We think we’re going to be a very good team, and a championship-contending (team). We’re just trying to stay locked in, stay focused and get the job done this year.”
WA COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Cougars travel to San Diego State Saturday
PULLMAN – Winners of two straight games, the Washington State Cougars are preparing for yet another trip to The Golden State, taking on the San Diego State Aztecs Friday night on the road. WSU’s most recent win came last Saturday at home against Hawaii, winning 42-10.
Mavs fall 2-1 to Wenatchee on the pitch
MOSES LAKE – While the Mavericks had plenty of scoring opportunities late in the match, Moses Lake couldn’t overcome the one-goal deficit against Wenatchee and fell 2-1 to the Panthers on Tuesday night.
Basin football roundup: Week 7
Knights stay unbeaten, Huskies take first loss
MOSES LAKE – Week 7 of football action across the state didn’t fare local squads well, as only Almira/Coulee-Hartline, Moses Lake, MLCA/CCS and Royal claimed victories on the gridiron this week.
Big second inning surges Mavs past Wildcats for Big 9 title
MOSES LAKE – An offensive surge in the bottom of the second inning of Saturday’s Columbia Basin Big 9 district championship game helped push Moses Lake to an eventual 21-7 win over Eastmont, punching its ticket to the state tournament in the process.
Broncos fall in three to Manson
Rematch of 2023 2B title game
RITZVILLE – Two strong volleyball teams from the 2B classification met on Saturday, as the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos fell 3-0 to the Manson Trojans in a rematch of last season’s 2B state championship game. “There was a lot of excitement,” LRS Head Coach Cari Galbreath said. “I think my team was looking forward to seeing them again, and that level of play is always special and helps us grow as a team.”