Stories by Meg Wochnick

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Camas sophomores Kendall Mairs, left, Keirra Thompson, center, and junior Addison Harris celebrate a basket Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, during the Papermakers’ 77-34 win against Skyview at Camas High School.

Camas plays ‘beautiful basketball’ in 77-34 win over Skyview

January 31, 2023, 10:38pm Prep Sports

That beautiful basketball also happened Tuesday in a 77-34 home victory over Skyview in a battle of the 4A Greater St. Helens League’s top two girls basketball teams entering the day. In the end, the Papermakers clinched at least a share of the 4A GSHL crown, and can win it… Read story

Reese Velansky of Washougal High School dismounts from the balance beam as Camas coaches and gymnasts look on during a meet at Naydenov Gymnastics on Dec. 17.

High school gymnastics participation down but Clark County athletes soar with support

January 10, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Matt Stanfill, who last coached high school gymnastics more than a decade ago, remains a champion of the sport as Battle Ground High’s athletic director and gymnastics commissioner of the 4A and 3A Greater St. Helens League. Read story

Washougal High quarterback Holden Bea, our All-Region football player of the year, is pictured in Washougal on Monday afternoon, Nov. 21, 2022.

All-Region football: Holden Bea, Washougal

December 10, 2022, 10:28pm Newsletter

Washougal High’s historic football season is only weeks from having ended, but Holden Bea’s reflection on the past also includes looking at its future. Read story

Prairie High School's first-round state volleyball match, which took place in Yakima last week, broadcast by the NHFS Network, shown on a laptop and iPhone.

Live streams help widen audience of high school sports

November 24, 2022, 6:00am Latest News Subscriber Exclusive

As busy as home-event days can be for high school athletic directors, hands-off technology is the least of Paul Huddleston’s worries at Woodland High School. Read story

Hockinson's Ani Vossler prepares to throw the ball in during the second half of Saturday's 2A girls soccer state quarterfinal at District Stadium in Battle Ground.

2A soccer: Enumclaw ends Hockinson season in quarterfinals

November 12, 2022, 8:06pm Prep Sports

It’s true. Seekins, a centerback recently turned attacker, is the lone senior departing from the Hawks’ team that in her words, made a surprise run to reach the Class 2A girls soccer state quarterfinals. It ended with a 2-1 loss to Enumclaw, which advances to the final four next weekend… Read story

Skyview tops Puyallup, advances to 4A state football playoffs

Skyview junior Trey Jacob, center, dashes through an opening Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, during the Storm’s 14-11 win against Puyallup in a 4A playoff game at Kiggins Bowl.

November 4, 2022, 11:44pm Football

Such was the case for Skyview in its 14-11 victory over Puyallup on Friday night at Kiggins Bowl, where the elements were far from perfect, yet the Storm’s defense and ground game powered their way to next week’s round of 16. Read story

Kelso rallies by Evergreen to win 3A GSHL title outright

Kelso senior Zeke Smith, center, catches a pass Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, during a game between Kelso and Evergreen at McKenzie Stadium.

October 29, 2022, 12:19am Prep Sports

Steve Amrine has had memorable victories in his tenure as a high school football coach, but there’s a high probability he’s never been more excited and thrilled than what his Kelso Hilanders accomplished than Friday night at McKenzie Stadium. Read story