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Stories by Will Denner

Columbian staff writer

High school scoreboard, results from Saturday, Oct. 14

October 14, 2023, 6:59pm Prep Sports

Saturday’s high school sports results for cross country, girls soccer and swimming. GIRLS SOCCER 3A GREATER ST. HELENS LEAGUE W L T Pts Prairie (6-3-1) 4 0 1 13 Mtn. View (5-5-2) 4 1 1 13 Kelso (2-8-2) 2 2 0 6 Evergreen (7-5-1) 2 4 0 6 Heritage… Read story

Woodland's Elijah Andersen (4) listens to head coach Sean McDonald during a post-game huddle after the Beavers' 41-10 win over Hudson's Bay on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at Woodland High School.

Elijah Andersen’s 5 touchdowns paces Woodland in 41-10 win over Hudson’s Bayvideo icon

Woodland's Elijah Andersen (4) listens to head coach Sean McDonald during a post-game huddle after the Beavers' 41-10 win over Hudson's Bay on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at Woodland High School.

October 13, 2023, 11:58pm Football

Every time Elijah Andersen touches the ball, the Woodland junior believes he has a chance to score. Such a notion might not be as far-fetched as it sounds. Andersen’s big-play ability took Woodland to another gear in Friday’s 41-10 win over Hudson’s Bay on homecoming night, which helped… Read story

The Battle Ground Tigers celebrate after Artem Bahnyuk (1) recovered a fumble during a game at McKenzie Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023.

Battle Ground passes biggest test yet — a 48-30 win over Union to open 4A GSHL slatevideo icon

The Battle Ground Tigers celebrate after Artem Bahnyuk (1) recovered a fumble during a game at McKenzie Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023.

October 12, 2023, 11:45pm Football

Nobody believes in the Battle Ground Tigers more than the Battle Ground Tigers. And now, in the aftermath of a seismic moment for the football program, the Tigers have reaffirmed that feeling. Battle Ground beat Union 48-30 in Thursday’s 4A Greater St. Helens League opener, but the Tigers’ post-game celebration… Read story

Columbia River's Sydney Dreves (4) celebrates with teammates after a point against Skyview on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023 at Columbia River High School.

Columbia River volleyball sweeps Ridgefield, and Sydney Dreves’ grit sets the tone

Columbia River's Sydney Dreves (4) celebrates with teammates after a point against Skyview on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023 at Columbia River High School.

October 10, 2023, 11:53pm Prep Sports

A sequence late in the second set of Tuesday’s match against Ridgefield offered a glimpse into how Columbia River junior Sydney Dreves plays volleyball. As River received a Ridgefield serve, Dreves tracked an errant ball toward the sideline and tumbled over the Rapids’ bench trying to save it. Read story

Seton Catholic junior Joe Callerame runs high fives teammates and cheerleaders Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, during the Cougars’ game against Stevenson at Seton Catholic before School.

Seton Catholic football team climbs to new heights in 38-27 win over Castle Rockvideo icon

Seton Catholic junior Joe Callerame runs high fives teammates and cheerleaders Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, during the Cougars’ game against Stevenson at Seton Catholic before School.

October 7, 2023, 12:04am Football

It's no longer a secret in the 1A Trico League — the Seton Catholic football team has arrived as a legitimate contender. Read story

Hudson's Bay's offensive line, featuring tight end Noah David, from left, and linemen Michael Brinson, Tai Telea, Timote Vaea, Jake Hildebrand and Jeremiah Moen, stands for a portrait Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, at Hudson's Bay High School. The line has been key in the Eagles 5-0 start to the season.

Hudson’s Bay linemen do the heavy lifting to help get Eagles football off to 5-0 start

Hudson's Bay's offensive line, featuring tight end Noah David, from left, and linemen Michael Brinson, Tai Telea, Timote Vaea, Jake Hildebrand and Jeremiah Moen, stands for a portrait Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, at Hudson's Bay High School. The line has been key in the Eagles 5-0 start to the season.

October 6, 2023, 6:01am Newsletter

Disappointed by a 3-6 season and falling short of the playoffs last fall, the Hudson’s Bay football team knew it was incumbent upon them to work harder this offseason. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson poses for a portrait during the NBA basketball team's media day in Portland, Ore., Monday, Oct. 2, 2023.

Blazers begin new era without Damian Lillard

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson poses for a portrait during the NBA basketball team's media day in Portland, Ore., Monday, Oct. 2, 2023.

October 2, 2023, 3:51pm Blazers

The recent flurry of trade activity and the void left by Damian Lillard means the Portland Trail Blazers are building a new identity with different players looking to emerge as leaders. Read story

Camas’ Saige McCusker, right, and Union’s Ashley Elcock fight for possession of the ball on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, at Union High School.

Camas girls soccer team’s connection builds in 2-0 win over 4A GSHL rival Union

Camas’ Saige McCusker, right, and Union’s Ashley Elcock fight for possession of the ball on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, at Union High School.

September 26, 2023, 11:42pm Prep Sports

The persistence of Parker Mairs paid off. The Camas girls soccer team was looking for a breakthrough moment 50 minutes into a scoreless match against Union on Tuesday when Mairs, a senior midfielder, took matters into her own hands. First, she knifed through the heart of the Titans’ defense and… Read story

Mountain View senior Akili Kamau, left, cuts to avoid a defender Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, during the Thunder’s 35-21 loss to Nooksack Valley at McKenzie Stadium.

Non-League Football: Mountain View 37, Hanford 31

Mountain View senior Akili Kamau, left, cuts to avoid a defender Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, during the Thunder’s 35-21 loss to Nooksack Valley at McKenzie Stadium.

September 23, 2023, 12:15am Football

Mountain View scored touchdowns on each of its first five drives of the first half, then held off a hard-charging Hanford Falcons team to win its third straight non-league game Friday. Hanford quarterback Eli Perkes gashed the Thunder defense for 357 yards and one touchdown, plus 104 yards and three… Read story

Evergreen coach Christian Swain, left, talks to his team after the Plainsmen fell to Glacier Peak, 21-0, on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at McKenzie Stadium.

Glacier Peak puts Evergreen on ice in 21-0 defeat

Evergreen coach Christian Swain, left, talks to his team after the Plainsmen fell to Glacier Peak, 21-0, on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at McKenzie Stadium.

September 22, 2023, 11:48pm Football

When Evergreen added Glacier Peak to its non-league football schedule this season, the Plainsmen hoped the game would offer a test to prepare them for 3A Greater St. Helens League play. The Plainsmen certainly got what they wished for Friday at McKenzie Stadium, though they would’ve liked a better performance… Read story