Camas 2-1 at 3A state softball
Papermakers out of running for title, but in consolation hunt
The Camas softball team's run for a state championship ended in the quarterfinals against an ace of aces, but the Papermakers are still alive for a consolation trophy.
Hitting, pitching, defense crucial for Camas at state softball
Tournament set to open Friday in Lacey
CAMAS -- Follow the line: Catcher. Pitcher. Center fielder.
Paul Valencia: Cheers all around at Camas, Mountain View
Paul Valencia: High school sports
The Camas Papermakers can add softball and boys soccer to a prestigious list.
Second Columbia River rally falls short at 3A baseball
Chieftains score four runs in seventh, but lose, 10-9
The Columbia River baseball team used a seventh-inning rally to reach the elite eight of the Class 3A state playoffs, but the Chieftains second seventh-inning rally of Saturday fell just short.
Camas softball clinches berth to 3A state tournament
Three other Clark County teams still have a shot
The Camas Papermakers clinched a berth to the Class 3A state softball tournament, taking down Bonney Lake 9-3 in the quarterfinals of the 3A bi-district tournament Friday.
Agonizing end to Union’s soccer season
After 80 minutes of regulation and 10 minutes of overtime, Issaquah got the best of Union in penalty kicks (3-0) for a 1-0 victory in the opening round of the Class 4A state boys soccer playoffs.
Skyview baseball team breaking new ground
The Skyview Storm are going to the Class 4A state baseball tournament for the first time in the program’s history.
Paul Valencia column: Crush the ball, make it to the ball
Megan Giesbers and tennis partner Taylor Beardall of Battle Ground had more than one mission to accomplish Saturday at the bi-district tournament in Auburn.
Battle Ground’s Belford signs with Davidson
BAJake Belford, a 6-foot-9 forward from Battle Ground, signed with Davidson College, sealing his college basketball choice in front of his parents and friends Tuesday after school.
4A bi-district soccer: Union boys blank South Kitsap
Titans advance to 4A state playoffs
It was just a matter of time until the Titans reached the state tournament. Time's up.
Another softball title for Camas
Papermakers add 3A district title to league crown
The Camas Papermakers are two-for-two so far with their season goals in softball.
Mountain View baseball erases five-run deficit in victory
Thunder clinch 3A state berth
The Mountain View basetball team got a shock to the system in the first inning of its Class 3A bi-district playoff Wednesday against Decatur of Federal Way.
Paul Valencia: Veltkamp made comeback of his own
Commentary: Paul Valencia
David Veltkamp was told it would take up to six months to completely heal from his injuries sustained in a car crash when his vehicle was T-boned by a drunk driver.
River’s Bartek in tournament of her own at district golf
Union’s Cheng also claims second district title at 4A
There is Chloe Bartek, and then there is the rest of the field.
Camas claims first league softball title since 2002
Nidick, Hubbard hold Kelso to four hits in 2-1 victory
Sarah Nidick and Harli Hubbard combined for a four-hitter Monday afternoon in a 2-1 victory over Kelso in the final regular-season game in the Class 3A Greater St. Helens League.
Prairie hires Smith to replace Aldridge as girls coach
Former Heritage boys coach won state title in Alaska
Mike Smith understands this is not the typical high school coaching transaction.
Mountain View’s turn atop 3A district baseball
Thunder top Camas 6-0 to claim title
Zach Torson threw a three-hit shutout, Ryan Johnson and Ross Krafve each drove in two runs, and the Thunder topped Camas 6-0 in the Class 3A District 4 championship game at Propstra Stadium
Camas athlete taking a shot at one sport
Former tennis star focuses on track and field
Even overachievers need to simplify things from time to time.
Paul Valencia: Skyview athletes goes back to softball, in lieu of basketball
Commentary: Paul Valencia
A lot has changed since we last checked in with Skyview’s Maddy Van Liew.
Mountain View claims 3A GSHL for itself
Thunder baseball tops Camas for second day in row
The Mountain View Thunder had no thoughts of tying for a league baseball title.
Mountain View captures share of baseball title
Thunder can claim outright league title with win today
It was more important for the Mountain View baseball team to win Thursday in its Class 3A Greater St. Helens League clash at Camas.
Corral joins Seattle Storm’s training camp roster
Former Prairie standout also hopes to play overseas
From Washington, to California, and back to Washington, Ashley Corral is a now a professional basketball player.
High school highlight: Skyview locks up 4A GSHL softball crown
The Skyview softball team locked up the top seed from the Class 4A Greater St. Helens League — with plenty of season to spare. The Storm beat Heritage 10-0 on Wednesday, improving to 8-1 in league play.
Paul Valencia: Basketball players strangers, then rivals, now teammates
Kelsey Asplund’s college coach asked her if she knew anybody else with basketball skills, some height, and no place to go next year.
Prairie's tennis-playing sisters leave love to the scoreboard
Off the court, Baba sisters are supportive, but during a match ...
Shiori Baba and younger sister Akari rarely square off on the tennis court.
Fort freshman gets unassisted triple play
It was so special, so improbable, so bizarre that Ivana Angel just kind of stood there after it happened.
Clark County will host state prep golf tournaments
Class 4A, 3A events coming to area in 2013 and 2014
The Class 4A and 3A state golf championships in 2013 and 2014 are playing through, all the way to Clark County.
Union golfer with rheumatoid arthritis plays through pain
New golf clubs, therapy, medicine helps Lauren Williams
Lauren Williams gripped one of her new golf clubs, specially designed for her, and took a swing.
Javelin points star in new direction
Basketball standout earned scholarship in track and field
Angelique Williams always believed she could earn a college scholarship. She just had no idea it would not be with her first love.
News of Aldridge’s move met with surprise, appreciation
Former players thank coach for what he taught them
The buzz was swift. Current players who learned the news at 10:45 in the morning posted messages on Twitter by 11 a.m. E-mails, texts, and phone calls followed throughout the Prairie girls basketball universe. After 32 seasons, Al Aldridge resigned as head coach.
Girls basketball coach Aldridge leaves Prairie for Clark College
Coach had 710-134 record in high school girls basketball
Al Aldridge, known for his grueling practices, intensity on the sideline, and, of course, winning, has resigned as the girls basketball coach at Prairie High School. He intends to take all of his coaching characteristics — especially that winning part — to the Clark College women's basketball team to help the Penguins chase down their dreams.
Paul Valencia: After break, it’s time to work
It’s Spring Break and I’m not really here.
Hudson’s Bay, Ridgefield hire coaches to lead football teams
The Hudson’s Bay Eagles and Ridgefield Spudders have new football coaches.
Big day for Corral sisters
Heather is AP player of the year; Ashley wins college 3-point contest
In the morning, Heather Corral learned she was voted The Associated Press’ girls basketball state player of the year for all high school classifications. In the evening, older sister Ashley Corral was on ESPN, winning the women’s college basketball 3-point contest in New Orleans.
McKenzie Stadium to get FieldTurf
New playing surface will be installed this summer
McKenzie is getting a makeover.
Blankenship resigns at Evergreen
Basketball coach had 69-46 record in five seasons
After five seasons and a .600 winning percentage, Evergreen boys basketball coach Kelly Blankenship has decided to resign.
Paul Valencia: Don't tweet yourself out of a scholarship
Commentary: Paul Valencia
Stop! Think about it first. If you feel it might not go over so well, then go with that feeling. Restrain yourself.
Prep notebook: Battle Ground’s Belford commits to Davidson
Forward gets offer from Division I basketball program
Stephen Curry made Davidson College famous in 2008.
Williams, Dressler shine in all-star games
Williams scores 25 in girls game; Dressler has 29
Representatives from Union and Evergreen took Star of Stars honors Sunday night at the Les Schwab Tires Roundball Shootout.
Camas has a notable catcher
Stanford-bound Barr set for senior season with Papermakers
Austin Barr is almost embarrassed by his gift. Not his talent; his gift.
Union's Chatman is Gatorade state player of the year
He is third Clark County boy to be so honored
Jordan Chatman, who was named Mr. Washington by the Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association for his senior year of excellence on the court for Union High School, has now been named the Gatorade state boys basketball player of the year.
Bay softball player is artist on the diamond
VSAA student, Bay softball player earns college scholarship
Dusti Blair still gets teased a bit at her school. While it used to hurt her feelings, she long ago accepted the fact that she has a passion for both the arts and athletics. And she could excel in both.
New baseball coach at Heritage looks ahead
Hazing incident will serve as lesson, not excuse, he says
The coach got a call very late Friday night from a parent of one of his players.
Clark County fares well in all-state basketball picks
The Tacoma News Tribune announced its all-state teams for girls and boys basketball, and Clark County is well-represented.
All-Region girls basketball
Heather Corral, Prairie
If you did not witness the game, if you just looked at the scoring, you never would have known Heather Corral was the best player on the court in the championship game of the Class 3A girls basketball state tournament.
All-Region boys basketball
Jordan Chatman, Union
It is his whole body of work that led The Columbian to choosing Union's Jordan Chatman as the All-Region boys basketball player of the year.
All-Region Gymnastics
Columbia River senior is All-Region gymnast of year
Jennifer DeBellis is an expert on the floor exercise. Not so much, she says on the uneven bars.
Paul Valencia: Clark County gets double its pleasure
Paul Valencia: High School Sports
Prairie and Skyview are roughly nine miles apart. Probably too long for a parade route.
Girls basketball: Prairie captures 6th state title
The Prairie girls basketball team completed its mission Saturday night, picking up another state championship for the program, and its first with this class of talent.
Girls basketball: Buzzer-beater lifts Skyview to state title
Ward-El buries 3-pointer with one second left
The Skyview girls basketball team beat the buzzer and beat Central Valley of Veradale for the Class 4A state championship Saturday evening in the Tacoma Dome.
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