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Camas' Chase McGee turns up field for an eventual 50-yard touchdown reception as the first half clock expired in Friday's non-league football game against Oregon City on Sept. 28, 2024. Camas won 48-14, behind McGee's three touchdown receptions.

Jake Davidson, Chase McGee have career-nights in Camas’ 48-14 win

Camas' Chase McGee turns up field for an eventual 50-yard touchdown reception as the first half clock expired in Friday's non-league football game against Oregon City on Sept. 28, 2024. Camas won 48-14, behind McGee's three touchdown receptions.

September 28, 2024, 12:28am Football

Chase McGee is an elite pole vaulter in track and field who’s competed in prestigious meets and continues to set history-making performances. That includes last spring’s Class 4A state title clearing a height that ranks third all-time at a Washington state meet across all classifications. … Read story

Woodland senior Elijah Andersen (4) looks for an open receiver Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, during Woodland’s 12-0 win against Washougal at Woodland High School.

Woodland finds its ‘grit’ in a 12-0 shutout of Washougal

Woodland senior Elijah Andersen (4) looks for an open receiver Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, during Woodland’s 12-0 win against Washougal at Woodland High School.

September 20, 2024, 11:44pm Football

If there’s any doubt to the identity of the defending 2A Greater St. Helens League football champions, the Woodland Beavers answered it in a big way Friday night.  Woodland gave new head coach Glen Flanagan his first football-coaching victory behind a 12-0 shutout of… Read story

La Center's Paige Sherry (3), Bailey Espana (4), Quinn Erickson (right) celebrate a Wildcats points during a 1A Trico League volleyball match Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. La Center won the match, 3-0.

Versatility, adaptability key in La Center volleyball’s early-season resultsvideo icon

La Center's Paige Sherry (3), Bailey Espana (4), Quinn Erickson (right) celebrate a Wildcats points during a 1A Trico League volleyball match Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. La Center won the match, 3-0.

September 19, 2024, 11:21pm Prep Sports

Fresh off a historic 2023 campaign with a 23-1 record and the program’s best finish at the state tournament in three decades, it’s no surprise the La Center High volleyball team’s expectations for 2024 remain high.  Read story

Skyview senior Matt Glaus (6) celebrates with teammates Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, after the Storm’s 21-17 comeback win against Graham-Kapowsin at Kiggins Bowl.

Epic rally gives Skyview a 21-17 win over Graham-Kapowsin

Skyview senior Matt Glaus (6) celebrates with teammates Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, after the Storm’s 21-17 comeback win against Graham-Kapowsin at Kiggins Bowl.

September 14, 2024, 12:09am Football

The Skyview Storm scored 21 points in the final 9:37 against Graham-Kapowsin, scoring the winning touchdowns with 4.4 seconds remaining for a 21-17 non-league victory Friday. Read story

King's Way senior Ryan Charlton was in a freak accident in December 2023 that left him with a broken orbital floor 
 of his eye that required surgery and a permanent plate in his face. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

King’s Way Christian’s Ryan Charlton makes his way back from traumatic eye injury

King's Way senior Ryan Charlton was in a freak accident in December 2023 that left him with a broken orbital floor 
 of his eye that required surgery and a permanent plate in his face. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

September 12, 2024, 8:02am Latest News

Few outside the King’s Way Christian High School community who saw football standout Ryan Charlton last Friday rush for a team-high 93 yards, score a touchdown, and record double-digit tackles know what the senior has overcome. Read story

Seton Catholic seniors Ryker Ruelas (5) and Jacob Williams (4) celebrate after a touchdown Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, during Seton’s 56-7 win against Columbia River at Columbia River High School.

Seton Catholic dominates in 56-7 win over Columbia River

Seton Catholic seniors Ryker Ruelas (5) and Jacob Williams (4) celebrate after a touchdown Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, during Seton’s 56-7 win against Columbia River at Columbia River High School.

September 6, 2024, 11:42pm Football

A 56-7 season-opening win over 2A Columbia River on Friday night showed why those within the program has even higher expectations for the 2024 season.  Read story

Seton Catholic&rsquo;s Joe Callerame joins Skyview&rsquo;s Gavin Packer, Woodland&rsquo;s Elijah Andersen and Kalama&rsquo;s Aiden Brown at Seton Catholic High School on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 8, 2024.

Mighty Versatile Playmakers: These four seniors show why positional adaptability is a growing trend

Seton Catholic&rsquo;s Joe Callerame joins Skyview&rsquo;s Gavin Packer, Woodland&rsquo;s Elijah Andersen and Kalama&rsquo;s Aiden Brown at Seton Catholic High School on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 8, 2024.

August 31, 2024, 6:00am Editor's Choice

They’re offensive coordinators’ best weapons and opposing defensive coordinators’ worst nightmares. Read story

A collection of artifacts, photographs and newspaper archives from the mid-1920s showcasing schools in the region's small-schools league that formed in 1924.

Trico League has lasting legacy of 100 years

A collection of artifacts, photographs and newspaper archives from the mid-1920s showcasing schools in the region's small-schools league that formed in 1924.

August 17, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

Sitting in a seventh-row church pew at a funeral Washougal’s mayor dubbed one of the largest the town had seen, Frederick Lash reached for his open-faced pocket watch when a familiar voice asked, “This spot here, is it open?” Read story

Former Columbia River boys basketball coach David Long, and current assistant coach Jim Sevall, at left, were a part of the school&rsquo;s basketball program until Long&rsquo;s retirement in 2022.

Longtime Columbia River basketball coaches David Long, Jim Sevall entering WIBCA Hall of Fame

Former Columbia River boys basketball coach David Long, and current assistant coach Jim Sevall, at left, were a part of the school&rsquo;s basketball program until Long&rsquo;s retirement in 2022.

July 15, 2024, 4:43pm Editor's Choice

Retirement has taken David Long out of Columbia River’s J. Hoover Gymnasium, but you can’t take Columbia River away from its former longtime boys basketball coach. Read story

As it turned out, Beckett Currie (1) played his last game for the Camas Papermakers on Feb. 28, a 65-61 loss to Glacier Park in a 4A state Round of 12 game at the Tacoma Dome. Currie had a game-high 26 points on 10 of 17 shooting.

Beckett Currie in good spot as his Camas days have ended

As it turned out, Beckett Currie (1) played his last game for the Camas Papermakers on Feb. 28, a 65-61 loss to Glacier Park in a 4A state Round of 12 game at the Tacoma Dome. Currie had a game-high 26 points on 10 of 17 shooting.

July 9, 2024, 6:04am Latest News

As Camas High’s boys basketball career scoring leader and owner of other program records in just three seasons, point guard Beckett Currie has played his final game for the Papermakers. Read story