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Columbian High School Sports Reporter

Camas High School's Dakota Napierkowski, center, takes on teammates at the team's practice field Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 5, 2016.

Lineman Napierkowski gives his all up front for Camas football

Camas High School's Dakota Napierkowski, center, takes on teammates at the team's practice field Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 5, 2016.

October 6, 2016, 11:13pm Football

There is an art to blocking. There is a science to blocking. Read story

Camas’ Jack Colletto (9) pushes past Battle Ground players in the first quarter at Doc Harris Stadium in Camas, Friday September 30, 2016.

Camas airs it out in big win over Battle Ground

Camas’ Jack Colletto (9) pushes past Battle Ground players in the first quarter at Doc Harris Stadium in Camas, Friday September 30, 2016.

September 30, 2016, 10:53pm Prep Sports

Jack Colletto throws seven TD passes to lead Papermakers Read story

When he&#039;s not hitting opposing defensive linemen, Battle Ground&#039;s Brady Brick (73) likes to hit the history books.

Battle Ground football is built on Brick

When he&#039;s not hitting opposing defensive linemen, Battle Ground&#039;s Brady Brick (73) likes to hit the history books.

September 29, 2016, 11:10pm Football

The history of Battle Ground football could not be written without the present-day Tigers. Brady Brick, a three-year starting lineman, has been a huge part of the program's recent turnaround. Read story

Blake Conley coaches his team as Union beats Woodinville 69-45 to win third place at the 2015 WIAA Hardwood Classic 4A Boys tournament at the Tacoma Dome, Saturday, March 7, 2015.

Coaches have mixed reactions to new state basketball format

Blake Conley coaches his team as Union beats Woodinville 69-45 to win third place at the 2015 WIAA Hardwood Classic 4A Boys tournament at the Tacoma Dome, Saturday, March 7, 2015.

September 27, 2016, 7:04pm Prep Sports

The new format for the high school basketball state tournments drew mixed reactions from area coaches. Read story

La Center freshman Hailey Grotte swims with the Hockinson swim team at the Clark County Family YMCA in Vancouver on Monday, September 26, 2016. Grotte is the first and only female to swim for La Center High School.

Freshman is her own swim team at La Center

La Center freshman Hailey Grotte swims with the Hockinson swim team at the Clark County Family YMCA in Vancouver on Monday, September 26, 2016. Grotte is the first and only female to swim for La Center High School.

September 27, 2016, 6:46pm Prep Sports

Hailey Grotte has made a big splash representing La Center High School in the pool Read story

Hudson's Bay wide receiver Myles Artis makes an off balance catch in Woodland on Friday, September 23, 2016. Hudson's Bay beat Woodland 39-24.

Hudson’s Bay pushes win streak to three

Hudson's Bay wide receiver Myles Artis makes an off balance catch in Woodland on Friday, September 23, 2016. Hudson's Bay beat Woodland 39-24.

September 23, 2016, 10:28pm Prep Sports

No need for late-game dramatics for the Hudson’s Bay Eagles this week. Just a start-to-finish victory. Read story

Heritage lineman White Sosene (55) has nine sacks in the team's first three games. The Timberwolves are 3-0 for the first time in school history.

Alpha Dog: Timberwolves’ Sosene driven on defense

Heritage lineman White Sosene (55) has nine sacks in the team's first three games. The Timberwolves are 3-0 for the first time in school history.

September 22, 2016, 11:00pm Football

White “Whitey” Sosene saw the two lists last fall, one for offense, the other for defense. Read story

Madisyn Morin of Columbia River swim prepares to compete (Paul Valencia/The Columbian)

Columbia River swimmers ready for a new class

Madisyn Morin of Columbia River swim prepares to compete (Paul Valencia/The Columbian)

September 20, 2016, 11:29pm Prep Sports

They all made it to the state meet last year, and they have already clinched a trip to state this swimming season. Read story

Mountain View defensive back Darien Chase loses his helmet while taking down Battle Ground running back Curtis Stradley at McKenzie Stadium in Vancouver on Friday, September 16, 2016. Battle Ground routed Mountain View 48-26.

Battle Ground scores knockout over Thunder (video)

Mountain View defensive back Darien Chase loses his helmet while taking down Battle Ground running back Curtis Stradley at McKenzie Stadium in Vancouver on Friday, September 16, 2016. Battle Ground routed Mountain View 48-26.

September 16, 2016, 9:05pm Prep Sports

Tigers top Mountain View 48-26 Read story

Spencer Tibbits of Fort Vancouver hits an approach shot at No. 18 at Tri-Mountain in the Jeff Hudson Invitational.

Fort’s Tibbits in first again at Jeff Hudson Invitational golf tournament

Spencer Tibbits of Fort Vancouver hits an approach shot at No. 18 at Tri-Mountain in the Jeff Hudson Invitational.

September 13, 2016, 11:06pm Prep Sports

Plus five things to watch for this boys golf season Read story