<img height="1" width="1" style="display:none" src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=192888919167017&amp;ev=PageView&amp;noscript=1">
Friday,  July 26 , 2024

Linkedin Pinterest
Photo of Tim Martinez

Stories by Tim Martinez

Columbian Assistant Sports Editor

Ridgefield Raptors outfielder Dasan Harris runs to third base during a West Coast League baseball game against the Cowlitz Black Bears on Friday, July 5, 2024 at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Two big innings send Ridgefield Raptors to their 13th consecutive win

Ridgefield Raptors outfielder Dasan Harris runs to third base during a West Coast League baseball game against the Cowlitz Black Bears on Friday, July 5, 2024 at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

July 21, 2024, 4:47pm Clark County Sports

Two big innings rallied the Ridgefield Raptors to a 9-4 win over the Victoria HarbourCats on Sunday in Ridgefield, running the Raptors' franchise-best winning streak to 13 games. Read story

Hunter Katschke of the Ridgefield Raptors rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Victoria HarbourCats in a West Coast League game at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024 (Tim Martinez/The Columbian)

Ridgefield Raptors beat Victoria HarbourCats 7-6 in 10 innings for 12th consecutive win

Hunter Katschke of the Ridgefield Raptors rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Victoria HarbourCats in a West Coast League game at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024 (Tim Martinez/The Columbian)

July 20, 2024, 11:26pm Clark County Sports

Over the course of a team-record winning streak, the Ridgefield Raptors have won games a lot of different ways. Read story

Levi Kitchen (47), from Washougal, rides through some practice laps in preparation for the Washougal National pro motocross event at Washougal Motocross on Friday, July 19, 2024.

Washougal’s Levi Kitchen places sixth in 250 Class at Washougal National pro motocross

Levi Kitchen (47), from Washougal, rides through some practice laps in preparation for the Washougal National pro motocross event at Washougal Motocross on Friday, July 19, 2024.

July 20, 2024, 4:57pm Sports

Levi Kitchen’s dream of winning a pro motocross title on his home track will have to wait another year. Read story

Levi Kitchen (47), from Washougal, rides through some practice laps in preparation for the Washougal National pro motocross event at Washougal Motocross on Friday, July 19, 2024.

Levi Kitchen riding momentum into Washougal National pro motocross racevideo icon

Levi Kitchen (47), from Washougal, rides through some practice laps in preparation for the Washougal National pro motocross event at Washougal Motocross on Friday, July 19, 2024.

July 19, 2024, 5:34pm Clark County Sports

For Levi Kitchen, the Washougal National could not have come at a better time. The pro motocross rider, who grew up racing at Washougal Motocross, returns to his home track fresh off his first victory in the Pro Motocross 250 Class. Read story

Levi Kitchen of Washougal celebrates after winning the 250 Class at the Spring Creek National in Millville, Minnesota on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

Levi Kitchen returns to Washougal after posting first pro motocross win

Levi Kitchen of Washougal celebrates after winning the 250 Class at the Spring Creek National in Millville, Minnesota on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

July 17, 2024, 6:32pm Clark County Sports

Former Washougal resident Levi Kitchen will be riding in the 250 Class at the Washougal National pro motocross event this weekend after posting his first win in the Pro Motocross Championship series. Read story

Battle Ground Jackson Hotchkiss (19) fist bumps teammate Keegan Moffatt (15) after Hotchkiss hit a solo home run during a season-opening, non-league baseball game against Ridgefield on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Jackson Hotchkiss of Battle Ground selected by Diamondbacks in 18th round of MLB draft

Battle Ground Jackson Hotchkiss (19) fist bumps teammate Keegan Moffatt (15) after Hotchkiss hit a solo home run during a season-opening, non-league baseball game against Ridgefield on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

July 16, 2024, 2:43pm Latest News

Jackson Hotchkiss of Battle Ground was drafted in the 18th round of the Major League Baseball first-year player draft on Tuesday, taken by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Read story

Ridgefield Raptors baserunner Hunter Katschke, right, is tagged out trying to steal second base by Corvallis Knights shortstop Ty Yukumoto during a West Coast League baseball game on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Hunter Katsche powers Ridgefield Raptors to eighth straight win

Ridgefield Raptors baserunner Hunter Katschke, right, is tagged out trying to steal second base by Corvallis Knights shortstop Ty Yukumoto during a West Coast League baseball game on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

July 13, 2024, 9:36pm Clark County Sports

Hunter Katschke went 3 for 4 with three runs and belted a two-run home run in the first inning to propel the Ridgefield Raptors to their eighth consecutive win, beating the Springfield Drifters 10-2 on Saturday in Springfield, Ore. Read story

Ridgefield's Mac Elske celebrates after getting the last out in a combined no-hitter Tuesday June 11, 2024, during the Raptors’ 10-0 win against the Yakima Valley Pippins at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Patient Raptors hitters deliver in clutch again to beat Walla Walla 4-3

Ridgefield's Mac Elske celebrates after getting the last out in a combined no-hitter Tuesday June 11, 2024, during the Raptors’ 10-0 win against the Yakima Valley Pippins at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

July 11, 2024, 9:46pm Clark County Sports

For five innings, the only baserunner the Ridgefield Raptors could manage off Walla Walla pitcher Zack Hangas came courtesy of a misplayed infield pop-up. Read story

Ridgefield Raptors starting pitcher Curtis Hebert, left, is congratulated by catcher Justin Stransky after a strikeout during a West Coast League baseball game against the Corvallis Knights on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Justin Stransky delivers big blow as Ridgefield Raptors rally to beat Cowlitz 10-4

Ridgefield Raptors starting pitcher Curtis Hebert, left, is congratulated by catcher Justin Stransky after a strikeout during a West Coast League baseball game against the Corvallis Knights on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

July 6, 2024, 11:17pm Clark County Sports

The Ridgefield Raptors were looking for a big hit in the seventh inning Saturday night, even though they were managing just fine without one. Read story

Ridgefield Raptors pitcher Travis Gibson, a Washougal High grad and Clark College pitcher, heads for the dugout Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Ridgefield Outdoor Athletic Complex.

Portland Pickles shut out Ridgefield Raptors for second straight night, 5-0

Ridgefield Raptors pitcher Travis Gibson, a Washougal High grad and Clark College pitcher, heads for the dugout Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Ridgefield Outdoor Athletic Complex.

June 1, 2024, 11:02pm Sports

The second game of the season for the Ridgefield Raptors ended much like the first — with a shutout defeat. Five Portland Pickles pitchers combined on a four-hit shutout as the Pickles beat the Raptors 5-0 on Saturday in a West Coast League game at Walker Stadium. Justin… Read story