Columbia River Chieftains

Bartek reigns in 3A state golf

Columbia River senior Chloe Bartek capped her high school golf career Wednesday, shooting an even-par 73 and winning the Class 3A state championship by seven strokes.

3A Track: Goecke makes most of second chance

From DQ'd to 3A bi-district champ in 800 meters

Nicole Goecke won the 800-meter run in 2 minutes, 18.34 seconds, well ahead of the 2:21.14 posted by second-place Shawna Troupe of Kelso.

Paul Valencia: Injuries are particularly painful in postseason

There is never a good time for an athlete to get injured. There are, however, worse times than others to get injured.

Columbia River advances to state in baseball with ease

River will play in Pasco Regional

Clark Bryant threw a four-hit shutout, Oscar Golberg drove in three runs, and the Chieftains cruised past Shelton 9-0 in a winner-to-state game in the bi-district tournament at Heidelberg Park.

Bartek stands alone, again, at district golf

Columbia River senior rolls to third consecutive title

It was another walk through the fairways to a district championship for Chloe Bartek on Tuesday.

Prep athlete of the week: Oscar Golberg, Columbia River baseball

Oscar Golberg of Columbia River baseball was voted The Columbian's high school athlete of the week for the week of April 22-27 in a vote by fans on Facebook.

River wins game, Mountain View wins toss

Class 3A GSHL baseball race endswith a three-way tie

The Columbia River Chieftains did their part, the Kelso Hilanders took care of their end of the deal, and the Mountain View Thunder lost but felt relieved Friday afternoon.