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Columbian Staff Writer

Camas coach Jon Eagle addresses his team in the moments after losing 14-7 to Sumner at Sunset Chev Stadium on Thursday, Oct.

Camas doomed by stagnant offense, downed by Sumner 14-7

Camas coach Jon Eagle addresses his team in the moments after losing 14-7 to Sumner at Sunset Chev Stadium on Thursday, Oct.

October 4, 2018, 10:56pm Prep Sports

After three quarters went by and the glowing number indicating Camas’ point total read “0,” the Papermaker defense came up with the big spark. Shane Jamison’s 75-yard pick-six off a jumped screen pass early in the fourth quarter pulled Camas within a touchdown. The defense delivered stop after… Read story

WIAA regulates swapping of game film for football

September 25, 2018, 8:22pm Prep Sports

The WIAA Executive Board announced Monday, among other items, the approval of a policy requiring high school football coaches to exchange game film during playoffs in a timely and structured manner. Read story

After slow start, Hockinson turns on jets in 42-6 win over Columbia River

September 21, 2018, 11:41pm Prep Sports

The rain began to fall onto the turf as each team circled up in their respective end zones. In Hockinson’s, Rick Steele’s message was clear. “We are not a good enough football team,” the Hawks head coach proclaimed. “And we have a lot to work on.” No. 1 ranked Hockinson… Read story

Tyrehl Vaivao, a senior at Columbia River, lives with his older brother here. But his thoughts are often with his parents in American Samoa. Vaivao’s relatives stream River’s games on Facebook Live so his father can watch in American Samoa, a U.S. territory in the South Pacific.

Football Crosses Oceans: River’s Tyrehl Vaivao gives a boost to ailing father in Samoa

Tyrehl Vaivao, a senior at Columbia River, lives with his older brother here. But his thoughts are often with his parents in American Samoa. Vaivao’s relatives stream River’s games on Facebook Live so his father can watch in American Samoa, a U.S. territory in the South Pacific.

September 20, 2018, 8:57pm Prep Sports

As Tyrehl Vaivao prepared to leave American Samoa for Vancouver at the start of sixth grade, he didn’t want to leave. His home, a small village named Petesa in the city Tafuna, was all he knew. He felt unprepared to move more than 5,000 miles away to an unfamiliar place. Read story

Camas' Maddie Kemp (4) is congratulated by coach Roland Minder after surpassing her 100th career goal mark during Tuesday night's game against Prairie High School at Doc Harris Stadium in Camas on Sept. 18, 2018. Camas won 10-3.

Kemp’s landmark night leads Camas girls soccer past Prairie 10-3

Camas' Maddie Kemp (4) is congratulated by coach Roland Minder after surpassing her 100th career goal mark during Tuesday night's game against Prairie High School at Doc Harris Stadium in Camas on Sept. 18, 2018. Camas won 10-3.

September 18, 2018, 10:21pm Prep Sports

Maddie Kemp totaled six goals to serve as the fuel, the engine and the horse power to Camas’ 10-3 win over the Falcons on Tuesday night. Read story

Woodland's Tyler Flanagan (21) returns the kick for an 86-yard touchdown during the 2A Greater St. Helens League opener at Washougal High School on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018. Woodland won 29-26.

Late kick return propels Woodland past Washougal in 2A GSHL opener

Woodland's Tyler Flanagan (21) returns the kick for an 86-yard touchdown during the 2A Greater St. Helens League opener at Washougal High School on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018. Woodland won 29-26.

September 14, 2018, 11:38pm Prep Sports

Admittedly, Washougal wasn’t trying to kick it to the player who ended up getting the ball. After pulling within two points with just over three minutes left, the Panthers attempted to send the kickoff deep to the Woodland jersey that didn’t read No. 21. Christian Yager was back… Read story

Brothers Kalani and Kahai Umiamaka embrace shortly after Kalani surpised his younger brother by returning from the Air Force for the first time in 19 months. Kalani is a former standout running back/defensive back for Heritage and returned on break to see Kahai, a senior receiver, play his senior season.

Former Heritage football player returns home from Air Force to surprise brother

Brothers Kalani and Kahai Umiamaka embrace shortly after Kalani surpised his younger brother by returning from the Air Force for the first time in 19 months. Kalani is a former standout running back/defensive back for Heritage and returned on break to see Kahai, a senior receiver, play his senior season.

September 14, 2018, 9:19am Prep Sports

Heritage senior Kahai Umiamaka had already expressed disappointment to his mom that his older brother wouldn’t be able to make it to his game Friday at Kelso. Read story

Ridgefield celebrates their win against Woodland during the game in Woodland on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. Ridgefield won in three sets, 25-16, 25-22, 25-17.

Legacy, tradition at heart of Ridgefield volleyball’s sweep of rival Woodland

Ridgefield celebrates their win against Woodland during the game in Woodland on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. Ridgefield won in three sets, 25-16, 25-22, 25-17.

September 11, 2018, 11:05pm Prep Sports

Each time she puts on a Ridgefield uniform, Delaney Nicoll can expect to see her mom, Adrienne Nicoll, up in the stands cheering her on. Read story

Skyview's Mason Wheeler (7) runs an 82 yard touchdown off the opening kick at the start of Friday night's game at Columbia River High School in Vancouver on Sept. 7, 2018.

Skyview pulls out all stops in 34-6 rivarly rout of Columbia River

Skyview's Mason Wheeler (7) runs an 82 yard touchdown off the opening kick at the start of Friday night's game at Columbia River High School in Vancouver on Sept. 7, 2018.

September 7, 2018, 11:38pm Prep Sports

Mason Wheeler is quick to recall when he watched Skyview thrash River as an eighth grader three years ago. Attending a middle school that fed into both schools, he had an option as to which school he’d attend, and the result of that football game weighed heavy on his decision. Read story

Camas receiver Luc Sturbelle warms up for the season opener at Lincoln in Tacoma, displaying the team’s new helmets. The No. 3 decal on the back of each helmet is to honor WSU quarterback Tyler Hilinski, who died by suicide in January, and raise awareness for mental health ().

Doing 3 Good Things: Camas honors Hilinski, raises mental health awareness

Camas receiver Luc Sturbelle warms up for the season opener at Lincoln in Tacoma, displaying the team’s new helmets. The No. 3 decal on the back of each helmet is to honor WSU quarterback Tyler Hilinski, who died by suicide in January, and raise awareness for mental health ().

September 6, 2018, 10:35pm Prep Sports

When Jon Eagle heard the news that Washington State quarterback Tyler Hilinski had died by suicide, his response was one with the masses. Read story