Saturday, June 3, 2023

June 3, 2023

Stories by Tim Martinez

Columbian Assistant Sports Editor

tim.martinez@columbian.com

Dylan Osborne of Union delivers a pitch for the American League all-stars in the Clark County Senior All-Star Baseball Series at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Center on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

Dylan Osborne, Max Fraser named MVPs of Clark County Senior All-Star baseball series

Dylan Osborne of Union delivers a pitch for the American League all-stars in the Clark County Senior All-Star Baseball Series at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Center on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

May 31, 2023, 4:13pm Prep Sports

Pitchers from Union, Camas are rivals and friends Read story

Head coach Matt Newman hoists the championship trophy as the Columbia River boys soccer team celebrates its 2A state championship after a 4-2 win over North Kitsap at Renton Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

2A state soccer: Big second half sends Columbia River to state championship

Head coach Matt Newman hoists the championship trophy as the Columbia River boys soccer team celebrates its 2A state championship after a 4-2 win over North Kitsap at Renton Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

May 27, 2023, 9:33pm Photos

Rapids score three unanswered goals to beat North Kitsap 4-2 Read story

1A state soccer: Seton Catholic falls to Highland on penalty kicks in third-place match

May 27, 2023, 2:30pm Prep Sports

Scots win PK shootout 8-7 after 1-1 draw Read story

Columbia River soccer players Cole Benner (left) and Alex Harris (right) had a busy day Friday, playing two matches of tennis in the morning and finishing with a state soccer semifinal win.

Cole Benner and Alex Harris power through double state experience of tennis and soccer

Columbia River soccer players Cole Benner (left) and Alex Harris (right) had a busy day Friday, playing two matches of tennis in the morning and finishing with a state soccer semifinal win.

May 26, 2023, 11:30pm Prep Sports

Playing two matches of tennis doesn't keep pair from helping soccer team win semifinal match Read story

Columbia River goalkeeper Cameron Harris (1) joins his teammates in celebration after the Rapids' 2-1 win over Sehome in the Class 2A boys soccer state semifinal at Renton Memorial Stadium on Friday, May 26, 2023.

2A state soccer: Cameron Harris unexpected star in Columbia River’s 2-1 win over Sehome

Columbia River goalkeeper Cameron Harris (1) joins his teammates in celebration after the Rapids' 2-1 win over Sehome in the Class 2A boys soccer state semifinal at Renton Memorial Stadium on Friday, May 26, 2023.

May 26, 2023, 10:57pm Prep Sports

Rapids advance to play North Kitsap in the state championship match Read story

Sam Soto of Seton Catholic (left) dribbles the ball past Seattle Academy's Ben Cady during Seton Catholic's 4-0 loss to Seattle Academy in the 1A boys soccer state semifinal at Renton Memorial Stadium on Friday, May 26, 2023.

1A state soccer: Seton Catholic falls to bigger, more experienced Seattle Academy 4-0

Sam Soto of Seton Catholic (left) dribbles the ball past Seattle Academy's Ben Cady during Seton Catholic's 4-0 loss to Seattle Academy in the 1A boys soccer state semifinal at Renton Memorial Stadium on Friday, May 26, 2023.

May 26, 2023, 4:54pm Prep Sports

Cougars will face Highland for third place on Saturday Read story

Charliana Lizama rounds third on her way to scoring a run during Heritage's 11-6 win over Garfield at the 3A state softball tournament at Regional Athletic Complex in Lacey on Thursday, May 25, 2023.

3A softball: Heritage advances to round-of-16 at state with 11-6 win over Garfield

Charliana Lizama rounds third on her way to scoring a run during Heritage's 11-6 win over Garfield at the 3A state softball tournament at Regional Athletic Complex in Lacey on Thursday, May 25, 2023.

May 25, 2023, 7:09pm Prep Sports

Evergreen falls to Timberline in extra innings Read story

Columbia River players celebrate a goal by Alex Harris (center) during the Rapids' 3-0 win over Foster in a Class 2A boys soccer state first-round playoff game at Columbia River High School on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

Tim Martinez: Unique state double awaits River’s Benner and Harris

Columbia River players celebrate a goal by Alex Harris (center) during the Rapids' 3-0 win over Foster in a Class 2A boys soccer state first-round playoff game at Columbia River High School on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

May 24, 2023, 5:59am Newsletter

Tim Martinez: High school sports Read story

Heritage freshman Jaila Ellis pitches Thursday, April 27, 2023, during the Timberwolves’ 2-1 loss to Prairie at Prairie High School.

Heritage’s Jaila Ellis is The Columbian 2022-23 Week 29 prep athlete of the week

Heritage freshman Jaila Ellis pitches Thursday, April 27, 2023, during the Timberwolves’ 2-1 loss to Prairie at Prairie High School.

May 22, 2023, 1:39pm Prep Sports Free

Ellis received 669 of the 1,218 votes cast this week to win Read story

1A softball: Columbia-White Salmon earns state berth with two wins at district

May 20, 2023, 6:11pm Prep Sports

Bruins win two-loser out games to win third place Read story