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Bellarmine preps for another state title

After the first day of the Class 4A state girls' golf tournament, the three-time defending champions from Bellarmine Prep of Tacoma positioned themselves to contend for a fourth consecutive trophy.

Vikings venture North

Skyview grad McDonagh, PSU play at McKenzie

When Kieran McDonagh signed to play football at Portland State after his senior season at Skyview, he received a few quizzical looks and dumbfounded responses.

Things get better for Ridgefield's Page at 2A track meet

Sophomore qualifies for state in 100, 200 meters

WASHOUGAL -- Ridgefield sophomore Raigan Page did not start the Class 2A district meet as well as she expected. However, as the races picked up on Friday afternoon, Page and her Ridgefield relay teammates earned high honors.

Candace Buckner: Change of plans is always difficult

Candace Buckner: Commentary

Ashley Corral never saw this one coming because she has only pictured herself wearing a WNBA jersey.

Camas runner sets sights on new goals

Efraimson running toward state with renewed focus

Alexa Efraimson, the peerless Camas sophomore distance runner, crosses her arms and details the three events that she will compete in at the upcoming state track and field meet. Then, she thinks back to last year's epic Class 3A 800-meter race in which she finished in second place.

Candace Buckner: Many have come oh-so-close to state

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DeAnna Riggs placed her hands on her hips and stood close to a fellow senior Heritage teammate while her thoughts flew off on far-flung fantasies.

Candace Buckner: Trash talking class is now in session

Candace Buckner: Commentary

For the sake of smack, please listen up: Some guys should just be seen, not heard.

Blazers' Lillard unanimous pick for NBA Rookie of the Year

Guard is the fourth player to be a unanimous pick for honor

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard became the fourth unanimous NBA Rookie of the Year in league history on Wednesday.

Close call averted for all-star victory

Drey, Smith pour in points for 103-101 Black win

On Sunday, Mountain View's Taylor Drey and his All-Star teammates survived the Les Schwab Roundball Shootout boys' game as the Black team defeated the White, 103-101.

Holboke helps rally team to close win

Game MVP scores 17 as squad recovers from deficit

Mountain View's Carly Holboke earned the Most Valuable Player 'Star of Stars' award in the Les Schwab Roundball Shootout, leading her All-Star squad to the comeback 63-60 win on Sunday.