Sunday,  February 9 , 2025

Linkedin Pinterest
Photo of Meg Wochnick

Stories by Meg Wochnick

Columbian staff reporter

La Center players swarm senior Wyatt Eiesland (5) after a touchdown Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, during La Center’s 41-6 win against Kalama at Kalama High School.

After topping Kalama 41-6, No. 3 La Center eyes showdown with No. 2 Seton Catholic

La Center players swarm senior Wyatt Eiesland (5) after a touchdown Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, during La Center’s 41-6 win against Kalama at Kalama High School.

October 25, 2024, 11:22pm Football

The showdown is set.  All season, many have eyed the Week 9 showdown between No. 3 La Center and second-ranked Seton Catholic — two teams ranked all season in the Class 1A statewide football rankings — as one of the state’s highly-anticipated games across… Read story

Camas High School’s Ben Voogt pushes teammate Micah Snell in his wheelchair as they compete in a cross-country meet Oct.

A runner’s spirit: Camas cross country team rallies around Micah Snell and his message of inclusivity

Camas High School’s Ben Voogt pushes teammate Micah Snell in his wheelchair as they compete in a cross-country meet Oct.

October 23, 2024, 6:10am Clark County Health

Camas High cross country athlete Micah Snell is happiest when racing — first in marathons starting at age 2, and now on the Papermakers’ cross country team. Read story

Camas senior Jake Davidson (7) stretches out the football for a touchdown Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, during the Papermakers’ 63-7 win against Battle Ground at Doc Harris Stadium in Camas.

Camas cruises to a 63-7 win over Battle Ground to open 4A GSHL play

Camas senior Jake Davidson (7) stretches out the football for a touchdown Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, during the Papermakers’ 63-7 win against Battle Ground at Doc Harris Stadium in Camas.

October 18, 2024, 11:52pm Football

When watching an Adam Mathieson-coached offense, innovation comes to mind. This isn’t new. In 15 seasons leading Mountain View prior to arriving at Camas, there was plenty of it. More often than not, the starting quarterback was a top rusher.  This is the… Read story

High school scoreboard, results from Thursday, Oct. 17

October 17, 2024, 10:23pm Prep Sports

High school scoreboard, results from Thursday, Oct. 17, 2004 Read story

Mountain View’s football 21-0 victory over Heritage will stand

October 17, 2024, 11:47am Football

WIAA District 4 officials Thursday upheld the decision made by the 4A/3A Greater St. Helens League that reinstates Mountain View’s 21-0 victory from last week’s 3A GSHL football contest against Heritage.  On Wednesday, 3A GSHL athletic directors voted in favor of Mountain View keeping its first… Read story

Skyview head football coach Steve Kizer, center, laughs on Sept. 13, 2024, after SkyviewǃÙs win against Graham-Kapowsin at Kiggins Bowl.

Steve Kizer reflects on his long career of coaching Skyview football

Skyview head football coach Steve Kizer, center, laughs on Sept. 13, 2024, after SkyviewǃÙs win against Graham-Kapowsin at Kiggins Bowl.

October 17, 2024, 7:06am Latest News

In 1981, a young Steve Kizer got his start coaching football by overseeing defensive backs at Western Washington University for $1,000. Read story

4A/3A GSHL, District 4 to make forfeit ruling on Mountain View’s football win over Heritage

October 14, 2024, 3:20pm Football

A decision on whether Mountain View must forfeit its Oct. 10 football victory against Heritage will be learned later this week after it was discovered the Thunder used an ineligible player in its first win of the season.  Cale Piland, athletic director for Evergreen Public Schools,… Read story

Woodland players celebrate Josiah Graham's game-winning 32-yard field goal with 1 minute left in a 34-31 victory Friday over Hockinson. Woodland is now 3-0 in 2A Greater St. Helens League play.

Woodland’s late-game theatrics send Beavers to 34-31 win over Hockinson

Woodland players celebrate Josiah Graham's game-winning 32-yard field goal with 1 minute left in a 34-31 victory Friday over Hockinson. Woodland is now 3-0 in 2A Greater St. Helens League play.

October 5, 2024, 12:18am Football

What did Woodland coach Glen Flanagan learn most about his team in its 34-31 victory over Hockinson to remain unbeaten in 2A Greater St. Helens League football standings on Friday?  Just how much his team can finish a game.  “It showed what… Read story

Kelso quarterback Tucker Amrine, a three-year starter and a two-time all-3A Greater St. Helens League pick, has played in all four games this season after missing the end of last year after being diagnosed with Paget-Schroetter Syndrome, a rare blood clot condition.

Kelso’s Tucker Amrine returns to football after recovering from rare blood clot

Kelso quarterback Tucker Amrine, a three-year starter and a two-time all-3A Greater St. Helens League pick, has played in all four games this season after missing the end of last year after being diagnosed with Paget-Schroetter Syndrome, a rare blood clot condition.

October 3, 2024, 7:35am Latest News

Less than 48 hours from Kelso High’s playoff football game last November, Steve Amrine’s thoughts couldn’t be further away from the sport he’s coached for three decades while sitting in a Portland restaurant eating breakfast with his wife, Jaime. Read story

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