Monday, September 27, 2021

Sept. 27, 2021

Stories by Tim Martinez

Columbian Assistant Sports Editor

tim.martinez@columbian.com

Skyview football

Second-half interceptions sink Skyview in 27-17 loss to Coeur d’Alene

Skyview football

September 25, 2021, 8:23pm Prep Sports

Columbia River's Daniel Barna breaks the finish tape after winning the Division I boys race at the Nike Portland XC meet on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 in Fairview, Ore.

Columbia River’s Barna wins Nike Portland XC Division I race

Columbia River's Daniel Barna breaks the finish tape after winning the Division I boys race at the Nike Portland XC meet on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 in Fairview, Ore.

September 25, 2021, 4:29pm Prep Sports

Columbia River's Daniel Barna led from start to finish to cruise to victory in the Nike Portland XC Division I boys race on Saturday at Blue Lake Park in Fairview, Ore. HIs winning time was 15 minutes, 34 seconds. Read story

A La Center receiver intercepts a pass intended for Castle Rock’s Landon Gardner During a game at La Center High School on Friday night, March 19, 2021 (Nathan Howard for The Columbian)

Pierce’s big game helps Montesano run past Castle Rock 38-22

A La Center receiver intercepts a pass intended for Castle Rock’s Landon Gardner During a game at La Center High School on Friday night, March 19, 2021 (Nathan Howard for The Columbian)

September 25, 2021, 6:10am Football

Evergreen players face off against Heritage defenders in the second quarter at McKenzie Stadium on Friday afternoon, March 5, 2021.

Evergreen runs past Battle Ground 27-18

Evergreen players face off against Heritage defenders in the second quarter at McKenzie Stadium on Friday afternoon, March 5, 2021.

September 24, 2021, 11:19pm Prep Sports

The Mountain View linemen come over to the sidelines during a timeout against Heritage on Friday, Sept.

Offensive line paves the way for big second half as Mountain View beats Heritage 49-20

The Mountain View linemen come over to the sidelines during a timeout against Heritage on Friday, Sept.

September 24, 2021, 9:23pm Prep Sports

Timberwolves held a 12-7 lead at halftime Read story

Chris Prothero of the Evergreen Football Officials Association stands over the ball during a timeout at the Union-O'Dea game on Sept. 3.

Need for local football officials continues to grow

Chris Prothero of the Evergreen Football Officials Association stands over the ball during a timeout at the Union-O'Dea game on Sept. 3.

September 24, 2021, 6:03am Newsletter Subscriber Exclusive

Bruce Hermansen loves to officiate football games. He’s been doing it for nearly 50 years. Read story

Big plays by Merriweather, Jones spark Union to 42-19 win over Chiawana

September 23, 2021, 9:38pm Football

Cantu rushes for two touchdowns, adds a touchdown reception Read story

Ridgefield Spudders players in opening ceremonies against the Hockinson Hawks in the 2A Greater St. Helens League season opener for both teams at Hockinson High School on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021. (Randy L.

Ridgefield moves up to No. 3 in Class 2A in the latest AP state football polls

Ridgefield Spudders players in opening ceremonies against the Hockinson Hawks in the 2A Greater St. Helens League season opener for both teams at Hockinson High School on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021. (Randy L.

September 22, 2021, 2:02pm Football

Hockinson drops out of the top 10 Read story

Ridgefield junior hitter Paige Stepaniuk loads up for an attack during the 2A Greater St. Helens League volleyball match on Tuesday at Columbia River High School. The Spudders won 3-0.

Ridgefield volleyball sweeps Columbia River in lively match

Ridgefield junior hitter Paige Stepaniuk loads up for an attack during the 2A Greater St. Helens League volleyball match on Tuesday at Columbia River High School. The Spudders won 3-0.

September 21, 2021, 11:07pm Multimedia

One thing was instantly clear Tuesday night in Columbia River’s J. Hoover Gymnasium. Read story

Prairie?s head coach Mike Peck is just happy to get to Friday and still be able to play a football game. If the pandemic has taught coaches and athletes anything, it is to be flexible.

Martinez: Playing football is all that matters to coaches

Prairie?s head coach Mike Peck is just happy to get to Friday and still be able to play a football game. If the pandemic has taught coaches and athletes anything, it is to be flexible.

September 21, 2021, 8:30pm Football

Friday is homecoming for the Prairie High School football team. Read story