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Columbian Staff Writer

Stevenson lifts the Gorge Bowl cup after a 20-14 win over Columbia-White Salmon on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018.

‘Like something from a movie,’ Stevenson beats Columbia-White Salmon 20-14 in Gorge Bowl

Stevenson lifts the Gorge Bowl cup after a 20-14 win over Columbia-White Salmon on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018.

October 26, 2018, 11:07pm Football

The ball soared past the outstretched arms of a receiver cutting across the middle, and as it skipped across the soggy grass, the Stevenson Bulldogs — players on the field, the sideline and fans who packed the grandstands — roared in celebration. The Bulldogs had just stopped Columbia-White Salmon on… Read story

Mountain View’s Jack Mertens has rushed for 1,087 yards and 13 touchdowns for the Thunder, heading into Thursday night’s game.

Mountain View finds its ‘home run guy’ in halfback Mertens

Mountain View’s Jack Mertens has rushed for 1,087 yards and 13 touchdowns for the Thunder, heading into Thursday night’s game.

October 25, 2018, 10:57pm Prep Sports

It was the first day of winter football workouts at Mountain View High School in January 2018, but Sean Delmage and Jack Mertens opted for the both’s winter recreation sport of choice: skiing. Read story

Mountain View coach Adam Mathieson carries the title belt after the Thunder finished first in the 3A Greater St. Helens League on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018.

3A GSHL football: Mountain View 49, Fort Vancouver 0

Mountain View coach Adam Mathieson carries the title belt after the Thunder finished first in the 3A Greater St. Helens League on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018.

October 25, 2018, 10:46pm Prep Sports

Nine days before they faced off in the final league game of the season, Fort Vancouver coach Neil Lomax asked Mountain View coach Adam Mathieson if he team could come watch the Thunder practice. Him, and his entire roster. The Trappers are amid… Read story

Scott Alexander of Hockinson prepares his throw while bowling in the The Lutheran Mixed Bowling League at Allen’s Crosley Lanes on Monday night, Oct. 2, 2018.

Fellowship and fun bonds bowling league celebrating 60th year

Scott Alexander of Hockinson prepares his throw while bowling in the The Lutheran Mixed Bowling League at Allen’s Crosley Lanes on Monday night, Oct. 2, 2018.

October 22, 2018, 10:00pm Clark County Sports

What began in 1959 as a Lutheran bowling league has, over time, included many others in Clark County. Read story

Mountain View's Jack Mertens dives for extra yardage after a 27-yard burst that set up the Thunder's first score. He's finally taken down by Kelso's Dillon Davis.

Defense sparks offense as Mountain View drubs Kelso 49-7

Mountain View's Jack Mertens dives for extra yardage after a 27-yard burst that set up the Thunder's first score. He's finally taken down by Kelso's Dillon Davis.

October 19, 2018, 11:02pm Prep Sports

Mountain View players entered the locker room at halftime of its most consequential game of the season to date, score tied, and were, for the most part quiet. “A lot of intensity,” Makai Anderson said. “We knew what… Read story

La Center coach John Lambert addresses his Wildcats moments after a 48-14 win over Seton Catholic at La Center High School on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018.

La Center finds old form, rebounds with 48-14 win over Seton Catholic

La Center coach John Lambert addresses his Wildcats moments after a 48-14 win over Seton Catholic at La Center High School on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018.

October 12, 2018, 11:21pm Prep Sports

After devastating week 6 loss, the Wildcats returned to much-anticipated form in 48-14 league win over Seton Catholic. Read story

Memory of Mark Rego looms large over Union-Heritage football game

October 12, 2018, 5:15pm Prep Sports

The moment’s significance was not lost on Giovanny Rojo. Union was on the 1-yard line when the senior lineman lined up as a running back, took a hand-off, in an unconventional designed play, and rushed in for the team’s first touchdown of the night. Not only was it Rojo’s first… Read story

Absent Victor, Union overcomes slow start to roll Heritage 34-0

October 11, 2018, 10:47pm Prep Sports

They call him “the Dream,” but the package Union was working on was dubbed “the nightmare.” It featured Alishawuan “Dream” Taylor, a wide receiver and linebacker, under center at quarterback, and the No. 1 Titans hoped to break it out in week… Read story

Columbia River’s ‘secret weapons,’ defensive chops fuel 14-13 win over Washougal

October 5, 2018, 11:35pm Prep Sports

Every coach hopes to add an element of surprise into their game plan, especially against a league opponent. Columbia River did that, and then some. The Chieftains debuted two dynamic receivers in Ty Allen and Jack Armstrong, and each caught a touchdown pass, as Columbia River, buoyed by its defense,… Read story

Isaac Hoidal leads Stevenson with 18 catches for 408 yards and five touchdowns this season.

Stevenson’s Hoidal ready to go to the post

Isaac Hoidal leads Stevenson with 18 catches for 408 yards and five touchdowns this season.

October 4, 2018, 11:32pm Football

Isaac Hoidal leads a pack of seniors who, according to Stevenson football coach Dave Waymire, have risen to the challenge to go the extra mile. Read story