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Columbian Soccer, hockey and Community Sports Reporter

Central Vancouver looks to make splash at regional

August 3, 2016, 9:43pm Community Sports

To prepare for playing in the Junior League Baseball Western Region Tournament, the Central Vancouver All-Stars tried hitting water balloons. Read story

Community sports notebook: Junior League regional starts Wednesday

August 2, 2016, 3:44pm Clark County Sports

A dozen state champions and the host team representing Central Vancouver Little League will play in the Junior League Baseball Western Region Tournament beginning on Wednesday. Junior League is the Little League division for ages 13-14. The tournament continues through Aug. 10 at Hudson’s Bay High… Read story

Jenna Melanson, center, stands atop the awards podium after winning the steeplechase at the USTAF Junior Olympics in Sacramento, Calif.

No hurdle too high for Melanson at Junior Olympics

Jenna Melanson, center, stands atop the awards podium after winning the steeplechase at the USTAF Junior Olympics in Sacramento, Calif.

August 1, 2016, 10:01pm Community Sports

Jenna Melanson had never run so late in the day, or in such a crowded field. Read story

Trey Knight of Ridgefield wears two gold medals he won at the Junior Olympics last weekend in Sacramento, Calif.

Knight wins two titles, sets shot put record at Junior Olympics

Trey Knight of Ridgefield wears two gold medals he won at the Junior Olympics last weekend in Sacramento, Calif.

August 1, 2016, 10:00pm Community Sports

Trey Knight’s good summer became even better over the weekend with a pair of championships at the USA Track and Field Junior Olympics National Championships. Read story

Merriweathers land Junior Olympic relay title

August 1, 2016, 9:58pm Community Sports

Union High twins among several local athletes to compete. Read story

Timbers sign veteran central defender

August 1, 2016, 10:32am Soccer

The Portland Timbers on Monday announced the signing of longtime Newcastle United central defender Steven Taylor. Taylor, 30, played 13 seasons with Newcastle United, 12 of them in the English Premier League. At 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, Taylor brings both size and experience to the Timbers defense. He figures to… Read story

Babe Ruth Baseball

HDM falls a run short of World Series

Babe Ruth Baseball

July 31, 2016, 9:33pm Clark County Sports

Hazel Dell Metro came up one run short of a trip to the Babe Ruth World Series, losing 2-1 to Columbia Basin of Ephrata in the championship game of the Babe Ruth 15-year-olds Pacific Northwest Regional at Louis Bloch Park. Read story

Portland Timbers head coach Caleb Porter directs his team against the Colorado Rapids in the first half of an MLS match Monday, July 4, 2016, in Commerce City, Colo.

Last 12 games are crunch time for Timbers

Portland Timbers head coach Caleb Porter directs his team against the Colorado Rapids in the first half of an MLS match Monday, July 4, 2016, in Commerce City, Colo.

July 30, 2016, 4:18pm Soccer

Before his team traveled to Kansas City for Sunday’s match with Sporting Kansas City, Portland Timbers coach Caleb Porter took some time to paint a picture of the challenge — and opportunities — his club faces. Read story

Portland Timbers vs.

Portland, K.C. both missing players

Portland Timbers vs.

July 30, 2016, 4:14pm Soccer

Neither team will be at full strength when the Portland Timbers visit Sporting Kansas City on Sunday. Kickoff is scheduled for 11 a.m. and the game will be televised by Fox. Read story

Ed Herman, left, of Battle Ground, punches Tim Boetsch in their light heavyweight UFC bout in January in Boston.

Local fighters fill cards at upcoming UFC events

Ed Herman, left, of Battle Ground, punches Tim Boetsch in their light heavyweight UFC bout in January in Boston.

July 28, 2016, 9:30pm Clark County Sports

Southwest Washington will be well represented in upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship events. Read story