Sunday, January 26 , 2025

Stories by Jeff Klein

Columbian sports staff

jeff.klein@columbian.com

Players battle during a face-off Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, during a game between the Portland Winterhawks and the Calgary Hitmen at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

Winterhawks get some revenge on Moose Jaw with 5-2 victory

Players battle during a face-off Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, during a game between the Portland Winterhawks and the Calgary Hitmen at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

January 17, 2025, 8:03pm Sports

Five different Portland Winterhawks scored goals in a 5-2 Western Hockey League victory at Moose Jaw on Friday. It was a rematch of the 2024 WHL championship, but with a far different result. Read story

Portland Winterhawks forward Josh Zakreski tosses a puck around Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, before the Winterhawks’ 11-1 win against the Brandon Wheat Kings at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

Winterhawks’ comeback bid falls short at Prince Albert

Portland Winterhawks forward Josh Zakreski tosses a puck around Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, before the Winterhawks’ 11-1 win against the Brandon Wheat Kings at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

January 14, 2025, 8:00pm Sports

Josh Zakreski scored two goals, but the Portland Winterhawks' rally fell short in a 5-4 loss at Prince Albert on Tuesday. Read story

Portland forward Jordan Duguay (9) shoots the puck Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, during the Winterhawks’ 3-1 loss to the Calgary Hitmen at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

Duguay’s first multi-goal game helps Winterhawks top Spokane 5-2

Portland forward Jordan Duguay (9) shoots the puck Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, during the Winterhawks’ 3-1 loss to the Calgary Hitmen at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

January 2, 2025, 10:51pm Sports

Jordan Duguay scored two goals and Ondrej Stebetak stopped 35 of 37 shots in goal as the Portland Winterhawks beat the Spokane Chiefs 5-2 on Thursday at the Memorial Coliseum. Read story

Portland defenseman Tyson Jugnauth (27) moves with the puck Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, during the Winterhawks’ 3-1 loss to the Calgary Hitmen at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

Everett spoils Winterhawks’ New Year’s Eve party with 7-3 win

Portland defenseman Tyson Jugnauth (27) moves with the puck Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, during the Winterhawks’ 3-1 loss to the Calgary Hitmen at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

December 31, 2024, 8:00pm Sports

The Everett Silvertips played spoiler to the Portland Winterhawks New Year's Eve party crowd of 7,573 with a 7-3 victory Tuesday night at Memorial Coliseum. Read story

Winterhawks win back-to-back games against Tri-City

December 28, 2024, 9:15pm Sports

Kyle Chyzowski's goal with 2:27 to play in the second period proved to be the game-winner as the Portland Winterhawks held off the Tri-City Americans 4-3 Saturday at the Toyota Center. Read story

Camas senior Jake Davidson (7) runs into the end zone Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, during the Papermakers’ 35-21 win against Arlington in a quarterfinal playoff game at Doc Harris Stadium in Camas.

Camas drives home 4A state football quarterfinal victory over Arlington, 35-21

Camas senior Jake Davidson (7) runs into the end zone Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, during the Papermakers’ 35-21 win against Arlington in a quarterfinal playoff game at Doc Harris Stadium in Camas.

November 23, 2024, 6:54pm Football

The Camas Papermakers put together a 13-play, 70-yard game-sealing touchdown drive in the fourth quarter to beat the Arlington Eagles 35-21 in the Class 4A state quarterfinals Saturday afternoon at Doc Harris Stadium. Read story

Evergreen football coach Christian Swain addresses his players after their 20-0 win over Mountain View on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at McKenzie Stadium.

Evergreen shuts out Mountain View 20-0 to wrap up outright 3A GSHL title

Evergreen football coach Christian Swain addresses his players after their 20-0 win over Mountain View on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at McKenzie Stadium.

November 1, 2024, 11:54pm Football

James Bethune scored touchdowns on runs of 66 and 60 yards, and Terrance Saryon caught a 14-yard TD pass from Jayden Baum as the Evergreen Plainsmen beat rival Mountain View 20-0 on Friday to wrap up the outright 3A Greater St. Helens League title. Read story

Leo Zhao of Camas serves to Aaron Li, also of Camas, during the 4A District 4 boys tennis singles final on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Club Green Meadows. Zhao won the marathon match 1-6, 6-0, 7-5 for his first district title.

Camas junior Leo Zhao wins 4A district tennis title in marathon 3-set match

Leo Zhao of Camas serves to Aaron Li, also of Camas, during the 4A District 4 boys tennis singles final on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Club Green Meadows. Zhao won the marathon match 1-6, 6-0, 7-5 for his first district title.

October 26, 2024, 6:01pm Prep Sports

Camas junior Leo Zhao emerged victorious Saturday afternoon over sophomore teammate Aaron Li 1-6, 6-0, 7-5, for his first district tennis title. Read story

Lucas Walburn of Columbia River serves during the championship match of the 2A District 4 boys tennis tournament on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Vancouver Tennis Center. The junior was his third title in a row.

Boys prep tennis: Columbia River’s Lucas Walburn three-peats as 2A district champ; Prairie’s Micah Nelson wins 3A district

Lucas Walburn of Columbia River serves during the championship match of the 2A District 4 boys tennis tournament on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Vancouver Tennis Center. The junior was his third title in a row.

October 25, 2024, 4:16pm Prep Sports

Lucas Walburn is now 3 for 3 in winning district tennis titles and getting to state. Read story

Mark Morris quarterback Carter Huhta, second from right, awaits the snap during the 2A Greater St. Helens League game on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, a Hockinson. Mark Morris won the game 18-14.

Mark Morris denies Hockinson a first win with 18-14 victory

Mark Morris quarterback Carter Huhta, second from right, awaits the snap during the 2A Greater St. Helens League game on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, a Hockinson. Mark Morris won the game 18-14.

October 19, 2024, 12:20am Football

The Mark Morris football team made three big defensive plays to hold off Hockinson 18-14 in a 2A Greater St. Helens League game on Friday. Read story