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Ridgefield junior midfielder Ellie Wilson raises her hands in the air after tying the game with a 75th-minute goal as Ridgefield junior forward Marlee Buffham and Ridgefield freshman midfielder Savannah Semlick run toward her in the 2A State Girls Soccer Championship on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma.

2A State Soccer: Ridgefield captures first state title in PK shootout win over West Valleyvideo icon

Ridgefield junior midfielder Ellie Wilson raises her hands in the air after tying the game with a 75th-minute goal as Ridgefield junior forward Marlee Buffham and Ridgefield freshman midfielder Savannah Semlick run toward her in the 2A State Girls Soccer Championship on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma.

November 18, 2023, 8:38pm Latest News

The Ridgefield Spudders fashion themselves as a relentless team. So much so, Ridgefield players write the word on their legs and display it for every game. On Saturday, the Spudders needed every bit of their relentless, gritty identity to capture the Class 2A girls soccer state… Read story

La Center senior midfielder Shaela Bradley heads the ball after Montesano senior midfielder Bethanie Henderson misses it in a 1A State girls soccer third-place game on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma.

1A State Soccer: La Center earns fourth-place trophy after falling to Montesano 3-1

La Center senior midfielder Shaela Bradley heads the ball after Montesano senior midfielder Bethanie Henderson misses it in a 1A State girls soccer third-place game on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma.

November 18, 2023, 3:46pm Prep Sports

Standing just a few feet away from the Mount Tahoma Stadium grandstand and a large group of La Center girls soccer team supporters, Wildcats senior Shaela Bradley took a moment to soak in the program’s accomplishments this season. No. 5 seed La Center fell… Read story

Columbia River junior defender Peyton Dukes shoots a 35-yard free kick which she scores in a 2A State girls soccer third-place game on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma.

2A State Soccer: Peyton Dukes’ free-kick goals lead Columbia River to third-place finish, 2-1, over East Valleyvideo icon

Columbia River junior defender Peyton Dukes shoots a 35-yard free kick which she scores in a 2A State girls soccer third-place game on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma.

November 18, 2023, 2:39pm Prep Sports

Peyton Dukes and the Columbia River girls soccer team didn’t feel pressure to perform Saturday. That allowed the Rapids to play free in their final game of the season and get the result they wanted. Dukes scored both of River’s goals via… Read story

Klahowya junior Amira Lyons and Klahowya junior Kelsey Clark hold off La Center senior forward Madisen Newbury in a challenge for the ball in a 1A State girls soccer semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma.

1A State Soccer: Klahowya blanks La Center 3-0 in Wildcats’ first appearance at state final four

Klahowya junior Amira Lyons and Klahowya junior Kelsey Clark hold off La Center senior forward Madisen Newbury in a challenge for the ball in a 1A State girls soccer semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma.

November 17, 2023, 10:42pm Prep Sports

Veteran soccer coach Horst Malunat has been part of enough state final four runs to understand a harsh reality — not every team can be the one to win. And for a team like La Center, making its first appearance in the Class 1A… Read story

Ridgefield junior midfielder Nora Martin wins a header on a corner kick in a 2A State girls soccer semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma.

2A State Soccer: Third time’s a charm for Ridgefield in 1-0 semfinal win over Columbia Rivervideo icon

Ridgefield junior midfielder Nora Martin wins a header on a corner kick in a 2A State girls soccer semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma.

November 17, 2023, 4:19pm Latest News

In the first meeting they were close. The rematch, a penalty kick shootout loss, was even closer. So when the Ridgefield girls soccer team faced 2A Greater St. Helens League foe Columbia River for the third time this season on Friday in the Class… Read story

Skyview receiver Gavin Packer races up field during Skyview's 42-7 Class 4A state playoff victory over Skyline on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Kiggins Bowl.

During Skyview’s run to 4A state quarterfinals, Gavin Packer continues to perform in critical moments

Skyview receiver Gavin Packer races up field during Skyview's 42-7 Class 4A state playoff victory over Skyline on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Kiggins Bowl.

November 17, 2023, 6:05am Football

A fill-in start at cornerback for a 2021 Week 10 playoff game presented Skyview’s Gavin Packer with an opportunity to make a splash as a freshman. Read story

The Camas High School football team storms the field Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, before the Papermakers 21-9 win against Skyview at Doc Harris Stadium in Camas.

Mount Si pulls off stunning 31-14 win over Camas in 4A state football playoffsvideo icon

The Camas High School football team storms the field Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, before the Papermakers 21-9 win against Skyview at Doc Harris Stadium in Camas.

November 11, 2023, 11:09pm Football

Momentum favored visiting Mount Si early in Saturday’s Class 4A state football playoff game against Camas. When the Wildcats got a taste of the lead, it snowballed into something greater — something the Papermakers were never able to fully stop. No. 14 seed Mount Si stormed… Read story

Sydnee Boothby, Clark College women's cross country

Clark College’s Sydnee Boothby wins Penguins’ first NWAC Women’s Cross Country Championship

Sydnee Boothby, Clark College women's cross country

November 11, 2023, 3:07pm College

Sydnee Boothby made history with the Clark College women’s cross country program on Saturday. Boothby, a Washougal High School alumna, capped a stellar freshman fall season at Clark by becoming the first runner in program history to win NWAC Women’s Cross Country Championship, while the Penguins placed second as a… Read story

Kalama football players run on to the field prior to their Class 2B state playoff game against Friday Harbor on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Chinook Stadium in Kalama.

2B state football: Kalama cruises past Friday Harbor 32-14, setting up quarterfinal rematch against Onalaskavideo icon

Kalama football players run on to the field prior to their Class 2B state playoff game against Friday Harbor on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Chinook Stadium in Kalama.

November 10, 2023, 6:37pm Football

With a nearly fully healthy squad for the stretch run of the season, the Kalama football team is finally whole ahead of next week’s Class 2B state playoff quarterfinals. The No. 5 seed Chinooks are headed to that stage to face Onalaska after getting past No. 12 Friday… Read story

Columbia River and Steilacoom players gather on the field for introductions prior to their Class 2A girls soccer state playoff game on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at Columbia River High School.

Columbia River looks for improvement after 1-0 win in 2A state soccer playoffs

Columbia River and Steilacoom players gather on the field for introductions prior to their Class 2A girls soccer state playoff game on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at Columbia River High School.

November 8, 2023, 9:36pm Prep Sports

On the surface, Columbia River’s win over Steilacoom to open the Class 2A girls soccer state playoffs appeared to be a success. The No. 3 seed Rapids claimed a 1-0 win over the No. 14 Sentinels on Wednesday at O’Rourke Field and advanced to Saturday’s quarterfinal round against 2A Greater… Read story