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Columbia River, Kelso punch tickets to 3A/2A state slowpitch tournament

October 16, 2024, 8:58pm Prep Sports

The Columbia River and Kelso slowpitch softball teams took care of business with a pair of two-game sweeps Wednesday at Heritage High School to advance to the 3A/2A state tournament. Read story

La Center quarterback Wyatt Eiesland awaits the snap with running back Isaac Chromey to his right in the Trico League game against Castle Rock on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at La Center.

La Center keeps it rolling with 48-13 win over Castle Rock

La Center quarterback Wyatt Eiesland awaits the snap with running back Isaac Chromey to his right in the Trico League game against Castle Rock on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at La Center.

October 5, 2024, 12:31am Football

Senior running back Isaac Chromey rushed 228 yards and three touchdowns, all in the first half, as the La Center Wildcats dominated Castle Rock 48-13 in a Trico League matchup Friday night. Read story

La Center senior quarterback Wyatt Eiesland, left, outruns Columbia's Kai Brasuell (7) for yardage in the first half of the Trico League football opener on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at La Center Community Stadium. La Center won the game 61-0.

La Center finds more ways than one to shut out Columbia of White Salmon, 61-0

La Center senior quarterback Wyatt Eiesland, left, outruns Columbia's Kai Brasuell (7) for yardage in the first half of the Trico League football opener on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at La Center Community Stadium. La Center won the game 61-0.

September 21, 2024, 12:44am Football

Offense, defense, and special teams all came up big for the La Center Wildcats as they shut out the Columbia Bruins of White Salmon 61-0 on Friday night in the Trico League football opener for both teams. Read story

King's Way sophomore quarterback Owen Paulsen (12) rolls out while looking for a receiver downfield against Hoquiam on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.

Owen Paulsen throws 4 TDs to help lead King’s Way Christian in home opener

King's Way sophomore quarterback Owen Paulsen (12) rolls out while looking for a receiver downfield against Hoquiam on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.

September 13, 2024, 11:25pm Prep Sports

Sophomore quarterback Owen Paulsen completed 17 of 30 passes for 307 yards and four touchdowns to help the King's Way Christian Knights improve to 2-0 with a 49-13 non-league victory over Hoquiam on Friday. Read story

Hockinson boys tennis players, from left, seniors Aidan Willis, Cameron Pulsipher, and juniors Jahlen Miller and Wen-Ming Hsu will be taking the court this fall as members of the first Hawks boys tennis team.

Hockinson boys tennis excited for its first season

Hockinson boys tennis players, from left, seniors Aidan Willis, Cameron Pulsipher, and juniors Jahlen Miller and Wen-Ming Hsu will be taking the court this fall as members of the first Hawks boys tennis team.

September 11, 2024, 8:00am Prep Sports

Just taking the tennis courts under their school’s banner is already a victory for the Hockinson boys tennis team. Read story

Hockinson's Lyla Taylor keeps the pace while on her way to taking first place in the girls varsity race during the 63rd annual Steve Maas Run-a-Ree cross country race at Hudson’s Bay High School on Friday evening, Sept. 6, 2024.

Lyla Taylor of Hockinson, Jacob McManus of Columbia River victorious at Steven Maas Run-A-Ree

Hockinson's Lyla Taylor keeps the pace while on her way to taking first place in the girls varsity race during the 63rd annual Steve Maas Run-a-Ree cross country race at Hudson’s Bay High School on Friday evening, Sept. 6, 2024.

September 6, 2024, 9:01pm Prep Sports

Hockinson's Lyla Taylor and Columbia River's Jacob McManus won the 63rd Steven Maas Run-A-Ree on Friday at Hudson's Bay High School to open the high school cross country season. Read story

The Camas High School outdoor tennis courts are viewed from nearby bleachers on Monday.

Camas High tennis courts could be covered to keep weather out and allow community in

The Camas High School outdoor tennis courts are viewed from nearby bleachers on Monday.

August 15, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Sports

Many high school tennis players may soon not have to worry about getting wet or having their matches canceled due to weather. Read story

Dasan Harris (foreground) and Taylor Takata (background) of the Ridgefield Raptors are greeted by teammate Curtis Hebert (36) after scoring in the Raptors' West Coast League baseball game against the Cowlitz Black Bears at David Story Field in Longview on Friday, July 26, 2024.

Ridgefield Raptors Road Report: Walla Walla Sweets 11, Ridgefield Raptors 2

Dasan Harris (foreground) and Taylor Takata (background) of the Ridgefield Raptors are greeted by teammate Curtis Hebert (36) after scoring in the Raptors' West Coast League baseball game against the Cowlitz Black Bears at David Story Field in Longview on Friday, July 26, 2024.

August 8, 2024, 10:49pm Clark County Sports

The Ridgefield Raptors lost to the Walla Walla Sweet 11-2 in the West Coast League regular-season finale on Thursday at Walla Walla. Read story

Ridgefield's Julian Nunez (15) throws toward first base Thursday, July, 25, 2024, during a game between the Raptors and the Corvallis Knights at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Ridgefield Raptors Road Report: Ridgefield Raptors 7, Walla Walla Sweets 5

Ridgefield's Julian Nunez (15) throws toward first base Thursday, July, 25, 2024, during a game between the Raptors and the Corvallis Knights at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

August 7, 2024, 10:02pm Clark County Sports

The Ridgefield Raptors beat the Walla Walla Sweet 7-5 on Wednesday. Read story

Ridgefield's Hunter Katschke (24) points skyward after hitting a home run Thursday, July, 25, 2024, during a game between the Raptors and the Corvallis Knights at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Ridgefield Raptors Road Report: Walla Walla Sweets 7, Ridgefield Raptors 5

Ridgefield's Hunter Katschke (24) points skyward after hitting a home run Thursday, July, 25, 2024, during a game between the Raptors and the Corvallis Knights at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

August 6, 2024, 10:05pm Clark County Sports

The Ridgefield Raptors dropped game 1 of the regular-season ending series at Walla Walla 7-5 on Tuesday. Read story