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Raptors pitcher Sawyer Parkin warms between innings Friday, July 15, during a game between the Raptors and the Springfield Drifters at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Center.

Parkin’s gem helps Raptors shut out Springfield, 6-0

Raptors pitcher Sawyer Parkin warms between innings Friday, July 15, during a game between the Raptors and the Springfield Drifters at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Center.

June 30, 2023, 10:05pm Clark County Sports

Columbia River High alum and University of Washington pitcher Sawyer Parkin had a gem of a night for the Ridgefield Raptors on Friday. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin, left, and head coach Chauncey Billups, right, stand with draft pics, Rayan Rupert (72), Scoot Henderson (00), and Kris Murray (8) while they hold up their new jerseys during an NBA basketball news conference in Portland, Ore., Saturday, June 24, 2023.

Blazers draft picks ready to contribute right away

Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin, left, and head coach Chauncey Billups, right, stand with draft pics, Rayan Rupert (72), Scoot Henderson (00), and Kris Murray (8) while they hold up their new jerseys during an NBA basketball news conference in Portland, Ore., Saturday, June 24, 2023.

June 24, 2023, 11:09pm Blazers

All three Portland Trail Blazers rookies gave a taste of what the team and fans can expect of them when they faced the local media for the first time on Saturday at the Blazers practice facility. Read story

Ridgefield Raptors outfielder Tristan Gomes, left, is greeted by outfielder Jake Tsukada after Gomes made a leaping catch in left field to end the third inning against the Portland Pickles at Walker Stadium in Portland on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

Raptors get hits, walks to beat Bend for ninth consecutive win

Ridgefield Raptors outfielder Tristan Gomes, left, is greeted by outfielder Jake Tsukada after Gomes made a leaping catch in left field to end the third inning against the Portland Pickles at Walker Stadium in Portland on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

June 24, 2023, 10:10pm Clark County Sports

Hits and walks were plentiful on Saturday as the Ridgefield Raptors won their ninth-straight West Coast League baseball game by beating the Bend Elks 15-6 at Vince Genna Stadium in Bend. Read story

The Ridgefield Raptors logo sits on a hat Friday, June 16, 2023, during the Raptors' game against Cowlitz at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Raptors win streak reaches 8 with 3-1 win at Bend

The Ridgefield Raptors logo sits on a hat Friday, June 16, 2023, during the Raptors' game against Cowlitz at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

June 23, 2023, 10:03pm Clark County Sports

Four consecutive hits with two outs in the seventh inning was enough for the Ridgefield Raptors as they beat the Bend Elks 3-1 on Friday at Vince Genna Stadium in Bend. Read story

The Ridgefield Raptors logo sits on a hat Friday, June 16, 2023, during the Raptors' game against Cowlitz at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Raptors complete 3-game sweep of Pippins with 4-1 victory

The Ridgefield Raptors logo sits on a hat Friday, June 16, 2023, during the Raptors' game against Cowlitz at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

June 22, 2023, 9:49pm Clark County Sports

The Ridgefield Raptors scored three runs in the eighth inning to break a 1-1 tie and beat the Yakima Valley Pippins 4-1 Thursday night at Yakima County Stadium. Read story

Raptors outfielder Jacob Sharp swings at a pitch Friday, July 15, during a game between the Raptors and the Springfield Drifters at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Center.

Sharp singles home go-ahead run in ninth as Raptors top Pippins 5-4

Raptors outfielder Jacob Sharp swings at a pitch Friday, July 15, during a game between the Raptors and the Springfield Drifters at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Center.

June 21, 2023, 9:42pm Clark County Sports

Jacob Sharp, in just his second game back with the Ridgefield Raptors, singled home Royce Clayton with the go-ahead run with two outs in the top of the ninth inning and the Raptors topped the Yakima Valley Pippins 5-4 on Wednesday at Yakima County Stadium. Read story

Rally the Raptor wears a backwards hat Tuesday, July 12, 2022, during a game between the Ridgefield Raptors and the Bellingham Bells at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Raptors Road Trip: Walla Walla 4, Ridgefield 3

Rally the Raptor wears a backwards hat Tuesday, July 12, 2022, during a game between the Ridgefield Raptors and the Bellingham Bells at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

June 9, 2023, 10:28pm Clark County Sports

The Ridgefield Raptors first road trip of the 2023 West Coast League season started on a down note Friday with a 4-3 loss to the Walla Walla Sweets. Read story

Aiden Brasier and Hailey Kerker, Camas tennis 2023, All-Region boys and girls players of the year.

All-Region tennis: Hailey Kerker and Aiden Brasier, Camas

Aiden Brasier and Hailey Kerker, Camas tennis 2023, All-Region boys and girls players of the year.

June 8, 2023, 9:01pm Newsletter

For their individual accomplishments and helping the Papermakers to a rare 4A state team title double, Camas sophomores Hailey Kerker and Aiden Brasier are The Columbian's girls and boys All-Region tennis players of the year. Read story

Camas boys and girls tennis teams won 2023 4A state titles with a big weekend in Kennewick.

State tennis: Camas boys, girls come away with four titles

Camas boys and girls tennis teams won 2023 4A state titles with a big weekend in Kennewick.

May 27, 2023, 6:42pm Prep Sports

Pretty much everything went Camas’ way on the tennis courts in Kennewick on Saturday. Read story

Hailey Kerker serves the ball during the singles championship match at the 4A District 4 girls tennis tournament at Club Green Meadows on Saturday, May, 13, 2023.

State tennis: Camas’ Hailey Kerker, Aiden Brasier advance to 4A singles semifinals

Hailey Kerker serves the ball during the singles championship match at the 4A District 4 girls tennis tournament at Club Green Meadows on Saturday, May, 13, 2023.

May 26, 2023, 7:47pm Prep Sports

Defending Class 4A state girls singles champion Hailey Kerker of Camas rolled into the semifinals on Friday at Kennewick, dropping just one game. Read story