View photos from the Yakima Valley College men's and women's basketball 2024-25 seasons in this edition's athletics photo gallery. Above, sophomore guard/forward Kameron Ferrell rises for a dunk during a January game versus Columbia Basin.
Freshman forward Britany Phillips, who led the Yaks in scoring this season averaging 15.2 points, dribbles past a South Puget Sound defender during a December game.
Freshman forward Zion Jones looks for a shot during a February game versus Blue Mountain.
Freshman forward Heather Power puts up a shot versus a Walla Walla defender during a January game.
The Yaks softball team waits for their teammate to touch home plate and celebrate during a 9-1 victory over Grays Harbor College on March 8.
Sophomores on the YVC men's basketball team pose with Head Coach London Wilson as their contributions are recognized during the Yaks final game of the season. From the left: wing Kenzel Massey, guard Fabian Alvarado, guard Claysen Delp, Wilson, guard/forward Kameron Ferrell, guard/wing Jaxson Goldsmith and guard Jose Brown.
Head Coach Lanette Hooper talks to members of the women's basketball team during a game break. Hooper, who coached the Yaks squad for three seasons in the 1990s, returned to lead the program this year.
Freshman guard Jaymon Wright rises for a jump shot in Sherar Gymnasium. Wright was one of the most efficient offensive players in the Northwest Athletic Conference this season, shooting 53.7% from the field.
Freshman wing Sofia Alvarado scans the Blue Mountain defense during a February game.
Sophomore third baseman/outfielder Trayson Kostial slides safely into third base during a 8-5 Yaks victory over Olympic College on March 8.
Sophomore wing Kenzel Massey passes to a teammate after drawing two Columbia Basin defenders while driving to the basket. Massey finished 12th in steals in the NWAC this season, taking the ball away 27 times during conference play.
Freshman forward Madisen King attempts a layup following a fast break during a home game against South Puget Sound. King was one of the Yaks top offensive players this season, scoring 13.4 per game.
Photos by Dustin Wunderlich, director of community relations; Juan Padilla, public relations student assistant; and Ross Courtney.