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Stories by Will Denner

Columbian staff writer

Columbia River players greet Peter Lubisich (9) after the senior hit a solo home run against Ridgefield during a 2A GSHL baseball game on Friday, March 29, 2024, at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Columbia River baseball team catches fire during 10-game win streakvideo icon

Columbia River players greet Peter Lubisich (9) after the senior hit a solo home run against Ridgefield during a 2A GSHL baseball game on Friday, March 29, 2024, at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

April 23, 2024, 1:17pm Prep Sports

Until last week, the Columbia River baseball team hadn't held a formal practice since March 28. Read story

Heritage senior Marcos Tobar Martinez, right, pokes the ball away from Evergreen junior Juan Gomez-Rios on Friday, April 19, 2024, during the Timberwolves’ 3-1 win against Evergreen at Heritage High School.

Heritage boys soccer team ends hectic week by handling Evergreen 3-1 in rivalry rematchvideo icon

Heritage senior Marcos Tobar Martinez, right, pokes the ball away from Evergreen junior Juan Gomez-Rios on Friday, April 19, 2024, during the Timberwolves’ 3-1 win against Evergreen at Heritage High School.

April 19, 2024, 11:30pm Prep Sports

In a single word, the week the Heritage boys soccer team just went through would best be described as hectic. The Timberwolves played three games in five days, starting with a pair of wins against Class 4A teams Skyview and Battle Ground. That set the stage for Friday’s in-district rivalry… Read story

Seton Catholic's Derebe Smith (8) goes up for the ball against King's Way Christian's Leif Evenson, left, during a Trico League boys soccer match on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Seton Catholic High School.

Seton Catholic boys soccer team prevails under pressure of penalty kick shootoutvideo icon

Seton Catholic's Derebe Smith (8) goes up for the ball against King's Way Christian's Leif Evenson, left, during a Trico League boys soccer match on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Seton Catholic High School.

April 17, 2024, 1:00pm Prep Sports

The Seton Catholic boys soccer team is growing accustomed to high-pressure situations, simply because the Cougars have been through a lot of them lately. So when they were faced with a penalty kick shootout Tuesday against their top Trico League rival, King’s Way Christian, the Cougars were confident they would… Read story

Ridgefield junior Natalie Evans catches behind the plate to warm up a pitcher between innings of a baseball game between the Spudders and Battle Ground on Friday, March, 8, 2024, at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Natalie Evans is first girl to play in Ridgefield’s baseball program and is certain she won’t be the last

Ridgefield junior Natalie Evans catches behind the plate to warm up a pitcher between innings of a baseball game between the Spudders and Battle Ground on Friday, March, 8, 2024, at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

April 13, 2024, 6:30am Newsletter

Without hesitation, Natalie Evans can point to the exact moment when baseball became a major part of her life. Read story

Members of the Union baseball team go through the handshake line after a 2-1 win over Skyview in a 4A Greater St. Helens League baseball game at Skyview High School on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Youthful Union baseball team relishes competition against 4A GSHL counterparts

Members of the Union baseball team go through the handshake line after a 2-1 win over Skyview in a 4A Greater St. Helens League baseball game at Skyview High School on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

April 9, 2024, 9:07pm Prep Sports

Union baseball coach Lee Hunter offered high praise for starting pitcher Jacob Chandler after Tuesday’s performance against Skyview — the kind rarely ascribed to a sophomore. “Jacob Chandler — remember that name,” Hunter said. “He’s special.” In the Titans’ 2-1 win over the Storm, which avenged a 7-0 loss one… 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.

Battle Ground’s Jackson Hotchkiss, one of state’s top baseball prospects, builds on strong stretch of play

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.

April 5, 2024, 2:57pm Prep Sports

A text message revealing good news came as somewhat of a surprise to Jackson Hotchkiss last July. Earlier in the summer, Hotchkiss earned a “referral” to try out for the Area Code Games, a showcase of the top high school baseball players in the country with MLB scouts and college… Read story

King's Way Christian junior Luke Gomes, left, cuts toward the ball during a boys soccer game against Seton Catholic on March 21 in Vancouver.

Scoring over adversity: King’s Way Christian soccer player Luke Gomes says coping with hearing loss deepens his resolve – and his faith

King's Way Christian junior Luke Gomes, left, cuts toward the ball during a boys soccer game against Seton Catholic on March 21 in Vancouver.

April 3, 2024, 6:09am Clark County News

King’s Way Christian soccer player Luke Gomes says coping with hearing loss deepens his resolve – and his faith Read story

Union's Caleb Putney, center, goes up for a header between Camas' Shiven Friedeman, left, and Travis O'Hara during a 4A Greater St. Helens League boys soccer match on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Union High School.

Union boys soccer team is exceeding expectations en route to 7-0 startvideo icon

Union's Caleb Putney, center, goes up for a header between Camas' Shiven Friedeman, left, and Travis O'Hara during a 4A Greater St. Helens League boys soccer match on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Union High School.

March 29, 2024, 1:16pm Prep Sports

What the Union boys soccer team may lack in top-end talent, the Titans have made up for with their conditioning and work rate so far this season. That premise was put to the test in the Titans’ rivalry game Thursday against Camas, a matchup of two undefeated 4A Greater St. Read story

Skyview senior Demaree Collins used his limitless 3-point range and knack for attacking the hoop to become one of the most prolific scorers in Washington during the 2023-24 season.

All-Region boys basketball: Demaree Collins, Skyview

Skyview senior Demaree Collins used his limitless 3-point range and knack for attacking the hoop to become one of the most prolific scorers in Washington during the 2023-24 season.

March 22, 2024, 6:05am Latest News

Skyview basketball coaches gave Demaree Collins the green light to take shots some players wouldn’t dare try. Read story

Varsity360: The Columbian reveals the 2023-24 All-Region Basketball Teams

March 21, 2024, 10:02am Podcasts

The Columbian’s Micah Rice and Will Denner unveil the All-Region boys and girls basketball teams and discuss what made each player special during the 2023-24 season. Read story