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College Notebook: Piette, WWU crew aim for another D-II national title
In her fourth season in the Western Washington University women’s varsity eight boat, Jean Piette is an integral part of a program that has won seven consecutive NCAA Division II national championships.
College Notebook: Gabi Dixson a triple threat for Concordia throws
Gabi Dixson, an All-American last year in shot put and hammer, leads the NAIA this spring in the discus — by nearly 22 feet. She is second in shot put and fourth in hammer.
College Notebok: Doucette, Linfield aim for title repeat
Nothing about the postseason is guaranteed. Staci Doucette, an Evergreen High School graduate and three-time All-American who plays first base for the Linfield College softball team, said the Wildcats are focused for the postseason that begins this weekend with the Northwest Conference tournament.
Heptathlon is seventh heaven for local duo
Track and field coaches at George Fox University keep an eye out for athletes who show potential for versatility. Among those fitting that description are Woodland High School graduate Charity Arn and Hudson’s Bay High School graduate Alyssa Turner.
College notebook: Linfield’s Olbrich not keeping track as victories pile up
Skyview graduate reaching tennis milestones
Abby Olbrich likes winning. She just doesn’t like to keep track of how much she is winning.
Keisha Gordon, Jessalyn Jackson a pair of Players of the Year
Basketball is a team sport, but individual honors are nice.
Friendly competition continues for gymnasts
Clark County quintet of Division I gymnasts like seeing each other
Moving on to different collegiate programs is not enough to break the bonds of teammates and friends.
College Notebook: Whitworth’s Duvall claims NWC crowns
Hudson’s Bay grad preparing for D-III nationals
Kate Duvall cares more about the team aspects of swimming than individual matters.
Concordia University basketball's Clark County Connection
Quartet a big part of Cavaliers men’s basketball program
Concordia University men’s basketball coach Brad Barbarick did not have to look far to find a significant part of his team’s roster. Just across the river. Four of the Cavaliers' top five scorers hail from Clark County.
College Notebook: Another special year in works for Gordon, George Fox basketball
Heritage High grad helping Bruins stay undefeated so far
Eyes on the prize.
