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Seven Mavs heading to semis at Mat Classic
TACOMA — On day one of the Mat Classic Washington’s best from the 3A and 4A competed at the Tacoma Dome, Thursday. Across the boys and girls teams of the Moses Lake Mavericks, seven wrestlers are headed to the semifinals.
GALLERY: Mavericks start strong at Mat Classic
TACOMA — The Mat Classic is underway in the Tacoma Dome. The Moses Lake Mavericks boys and girls squads took to the mats Thursday in the 4A brackets. Here are some highlights from the first day of action. Additional coverage of the state tournament will be available in a later edition.
Jacks send 11 wrestlers to Mat Classic
QUINCY — Eleven wrestlers will represent the Quincy Jacks in the 2A bracket of the Mat Classic this year across the boys and girls teams. “Super proud of them,” Boys Head Coach Breck Webley said. “A few of them had great records and were consistent throughout the season and in their performance, so this was just kind of a reflection of that. We had a few outliers teetering on the edge... and then they just turned it on and peaked at the right time, and were able to clinch a spot, which was awesome to see as well.”
Mavericks eager for deep run in Mat Classic
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks are sending 25 wrestlers across both boys and girls squads to compete in the 4A bracket of the Mat Classic. For the boys, Head Coach Jose Tanguma said his wrestlers are ready to perform when the lights come on. “I feel very good with the kids we have going to state. These kids have been wrestling tough all year long, and I think they're ready for the big show right now,” he said.
ACH sends eight to state
COULEE CITY — After a strong season of wrestling for the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors are sending eight wrestlers to the Mat Classic. “We're excited about the group we got going,” Head Coach Brandon Walsh said. The Warriors are set to take six boys and two girls to Tacoma as they pursue more success at the state level. ACH had a strong performance across their team in their district tournament, where four boys made the semifinals, three advanced to the championship matches and two came out champions.
Boys basketball roundup, Feb. 10 –14
MOSES LAKE — As the state tournament looms on the horizon, the local boys basketball teams are pushing through their district tournaments. See below how your favorite team has fared and their current record.
Girls basketball roundup, Feb. 10-14
MOSES LAKE — As the regular season winds down and district tournament competition picks up, local teams are eyeing a spot in the state tournament. See below how your favorite team has fared in the last week and their current record.
MLHS girls suffer loss after late rally by Sunnyside
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (4-18) were defeated 46-40 by the Sunnyside Grizzlies at home in a competitive game that went down to the wire. Head Coach Matt Strophy was proud of his team’s effort Friday.
Mavericks final home win sends them to district championship
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (14-6) defeated the Sunnyside Grizzlies 72-64 in their final home game of the regular season Friday. Mavs junior Caden Barney complimented his team for their efficiency on offense.
Statement win: Knights earn victory in first round of district tourney
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (19-3) defeated the Omak Pioneers 74-30 Thursday to advance to the semifinals of the 1A District 5 tournament. Head Coach Farrah Wardenaar was thrilled to see her players dominate the hardwood.