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Columbian High School Sports Reporter

The La Center girls basketball team had a solid showing on Thursday at the Hoops for the Holiday event at Evergreen High School.

Hoops, hoops, and more hoops at holiday hoopfest

The La Center girls basketball team had a solid showing on Thursday at the Hoops for the Holiday event at Evergreen High School.

December 29, 2016, 10:54pm Prep Sports

Kayla Cruz of Battle Ground scored the first points of the day, just after 11 a.m. Thursday. More than seven hours later, Felicia Bahr of Evergreen made two free throws to complete the daily schedule at the Hoops for the Holiday girls basketball showcase. Read story

Washougal girls get going in 4th quarter

December 23, 2016, 10:53pm Prep Sports

The Washougal girls basketball team seemed to be in complete control from the very start of the game. Read story

La Center girls basketball beats Woodland to start 5-0

December 21, 2016, 11:24pm Prep Sports

They were off for so long because of schedule changes. They were getting bored, frustrated. They wanted game action. Read story

The Fort Vancouver boys basketball team, with its guard-laden lineup, is off to a 6-1 start this season.

Trappers pick up pace with five guards

The Fort Vancouver boys basketball team, with its guard-laden lineup, is off to a 6-1 start this season.

December 20, 2016, 11:26pm Prep Sports

The Fort Vancouver boys basketball team is off to a fast start. Read story

Fort Vancouver guard Miracle Alford-Lewis looks to pass against King's Way Christian.

Transformation of Miracle Alford-Lewis sparks fast start at Fort Vancouver

Fort Vancouver guard Miracle Alford-Lewis looks to pass against King's Way Christian.

December 20, 2016, 11:23pm Editor's Choice

Miracle Alford-Lewis acknowledged he had a really bad attitude his freshman year, and then he got even worse as a sophomore and junior. Which makes his senior year at Fort Vancouver so much more special. Read story

Columbia River boys basketball already liking new league

December 19, 2016, 9:59pm Prep Sports

It all seems so new to the Columbia River Chieftains. Read story

Grace Prom (14) of Prairie shoots the ball as Skyview's Riley Friauf tries to block the shot at a basketball game in Vancouver Tuesday December 13, 2016.

Girls basketball preview: Prairie beats Skyview for girls basketball bragging rights

Grace Prom (14) of Prairie shoots the ball as Skyview's Riley Friauf tries to block the shot at a basketball game in Vancouver Tuesday December 13, 2016.

December 13, 2016, 11:09pm Prep Sports

For many, it is the game of the girls basketball season. Read story

Camas&#039; Jack Colletto (9) credits his teammates for all his postseason honors, including being named the Gatorade Washington Football Player of the Year.

Colletto named Gatorade’s state player of year

Camas&#039; Jack Colletto (9) credits his teammates for all his postseason honors, including being named the Gatorade Washington Football Player of the Year.

December 12, 2016, 7:03pm Football

Jack Colletto has been named the Gatorade Washington Football Player of the Year after leading the Papermakers to the Class 4A state championship. Read story

Jack Colletto of Camas High School is our All-Region football player of the year, as pictured at The Columbian on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 6, 2016.

All-Region football: Jack Colletto of Camas

Jack Colletto of Camas High School is our All-Region football player of the year, as pictured at The Columbian on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 6, 2016.

December 10, 2016, 10:03pm Prep Sports

Colletto bided his time for one magical season as Camas’ QB Read story

Columbia River swimmer Kara Noftsker is our All-Region girls swimmer of the year, as seen at The Columbian&#039;s photo studio Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 7, 2016.

All-Region girls swimming: Kara Noftsker

Columbia River swimmer Kara Noftsker is our All-Region girls swimmer of the year, as seen at The Columbian&#039;s photo studio Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 7, 2016.

December 9, 2016, 8:41pm Prep Sports

For Columbia River junior, swimming is like gardening Read story