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Columbian High School Sports Reporter

A turkey hat is placed on a bowling ball during a Columbia River bowling match as team members laugh (L to R) Jenika Taylor, Becca Gunderson and Maddy Getz, in Vancouver Monday January 23, 2017. When a player gets three strikes in a row, they get to wear a turkey hat.

Late coach still inspires Columbia River bowlers

A turkey hat is placed on a bowling ball during a Columbia River bowling match as team members laugh (L to R) Jenika Taylor, Becca Gunderson and Maddy Getz, in Vancouver Monday January 23, 2017. When a player gets three strikes in a row, they get to wear a turkey hat.

January 26, 2017, 9:21pm Prep Sports

Cheers, traditions and wisdom of Dana Blair live on in players Read story

Ashlee Comastro of Skyview was The Columbian&#039;s All-Region player of the year in 2016.

Skyview girls basketball star Ashlee Comastro out for season

Ashlee Comastro of Skyview was The Columbian&#039;s All-Region player of the year in 2016.

January 24, 2017, 11:29pm Prep Sports

Skyview senior Ashlee Comastro, the reigning Columbian All-Region girls basketball player of the year, announced Tuesday that her final high school season is over after suffering a broken bone in her right foot during Monday’s win over Heritage. Read story

Fort Vancouver&#039;s Johnny Green, left, shoots against Kelso&#039;s Shaw Anderson, center and Reece Tack.

Fort Vancouver can’t quite catch Kelso, 67-62

Fort Vancouver&#039;s Johnny Green, left, shoots against Kelso&#039;s Shaw Anderson, center and Reece Tack.

January 20, 2017, 11:22pm Prep Sports

The Kelso Hilanders talked a big game while they were playing a big game Friday night at Fort Vancouver High School. Read story

Battle Ground football coach Larry Peck announced his resignation from the Tigers program.

Peck steps down as football coach at Battle Ground

Battle Ground football coach Larry Peck announced his resignation from the Tigers program.

January 19, 2017, 7:26pm Editor's Choice

Battle Ground football, which had back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in more than 25 years, is looking for a new leader. Read story

Looking down on the new hardwood floor installed inside the Joe Brown Gymnasium at Washougal High School. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on Tuesday, Sept.

Snow leaves high school sports teams scrambling

Looking down on the new hardwood floor installed inside the Joe Brown Gymnasium at Washougal High School. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on Tuesday, Sept.

January 12, 2017, 8:58pm Prep Sports

Southwest Washington high school sports teams have been in a holding pattern for much of the week, with at least 65 events postponed Wednesday through Friday. Read story

Prairie&#039;s Jozie Tangeman (center) blasts through Skyview&#039;s defenses in a game last month. Prairie is ranked fourth in the state by the Associated Press, but is 17th in RPI.

State’s new rating system working against Prairie girls basketball

Prairie&#039;s Jozie Tangeman (center) blasts through Skyview&#039;s defenses in a game last month. Prairie is ranked fourth in the state by the Associated Press, but is 17th in RPI.

January 11, 2017, 9:03pm Prep Sports

Falcons one of several teams impacted by major flaw in first-year system Read story

Marcos Cadiz (23) of Hudson&#039;s Bay fights for the ball with Prairie&#039;s Seth Hall (10) and Dwayne Stewart (24) during the first quarter of Prairie&#039;s win.

Big second quarter sends Prairie boys basketball past Hudson’s Bay

Marcos Cadiz (23) of Hudson&#039;s Bay fights for the ball with Prairie&#039;s Seth Hall (10) and Dwayne Stewart (24) during the first quarter of Prairie&#039;s win.

January 5, 2017, 10:43pm Prep Sports

The Prairie boys basketball team knew the game was over at halftime after a near-perfect second quarter Thursday night. Read story

Camas’ Teague Schroeder (10) and Emma Jones (21) battle for control of the ball with Skyview’s Riley Friauf (3) during the second quarter Tuesday at Skyview High School, January 3, 2017.

Satisfying start for Camas girls basketball

Camas’ Teague Schroeder (10) and Emma Jones (21) battle for control of the ball with Skyview’s Riley Friauf (3) during the second quarter Tuesday at Skyview High School, January 3, 2017.

January 3, 2017, 11:29pm Prep Sports

Haley Hanson made four 3-pointers Tuesday night and Teague Schroeder made three 3-pointers — all in the third quarter — as Camas stopped defending league champion Skyview 48-43. Read story

Hudson&#039;s Bay head coach Mark Oliverio works with the team during practice Thursday afternoon, Sept. 10, 2015.

Oliverio leaving Hudson’s Bay football

Hudson&#039;s Bay head coach Mark Oliverio works with the team during practice Thursday afternoon, Sept. 10, 2015.

January 2, 2017, 7:30pm Editor's Choice

Mark Oliverio, who energized the program in his two seasons with the Eagles, told his players Monday that he was resigning due to a promotion from his company that will require him to relocate to Cincinnati, Ohio. Read story

La Center girls get 3 wins on boards

December 30, 2016, 11:22pm Prep Sports

Whitley Seter had 17 rebounds, Taylor Mills had 11 boards, and La Center actually grabbed the first 15 rebounds of the game in a 73-58 victory over host Evergreen. Read story