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Elizabeth Peery hugs Maizy Whitlow after the final out of Ridgefield's 4-3 win over Tumwater in the semifinals of the 2A District 4 tournament, May 18 at Rec Park in Chehalis.

Ridgefield softball clinches 2A state berth with 4-3 win over Tumwater in district semifinalsvideo icon

Elizabeth Peery hugs Maizy Whitlow after the final out of Ridgefield's 4-3 win over Tumwater in the semifinals of the 2A District 4 tournament, May 18 at Rec Park in Chehalis.

May 18, 2023, 10:12pm Prep Sports

When someone provides the initial spark, the rest of the Ridgefield softball team can catch fire in a hurry. From the leadoff to the ninth batter, the Spudders boast a potent order that can hang with the best of them. Yet against Tumwater ace pitcher Ella Ferguson and… Read story

La Center’s Garrett Maunu (3) holds the 1A district baseball championship trophy as the Wildcats celebrate their third straight title with a 9-0 win over Montesano on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Castle Rock High School.

La Center baseball completes district championship three-peat with shutdown effort against Montesanovideo icon

La Center’s Garrett Maunu (3) holds the 1A district baseball championship trophy as the Wildcats celebrate their third straight title with a 9-0 win over Montesano on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Castle Rock High School.

May 13, 2023, 2:23pm Prep Sports

Garrett Maunu learned the night before Saturday’s Class 1A District 4 baseball championship game he was picked as La Center’s starting pitcher, but the junior had already been mentally preparing himself for the spot days earlier. After a grueling couple weeks for the Wildcats, including Tuesday’s win… Read story

Mark Morris senior Langston Bartell, center, celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run Friday, May 12, 2023, during the Monarchs’ 8-4 win against Columbia River in a 2A district baseball playoff game at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Mark Morris comes out swinging against Columbia River, grabs 2A state baseball berth

Mark Morris senior Langston Bartell, center, celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run Friday, May 12, 2023, during the Monarchs’ 8-4 win against Columbia River in a 2A district baseball playoff game at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

May 12, 2023, 9:25pm Prep Sports

Mark Morris seized its opportunity to return to state for the first time since 2011 by claiming an 8-5 win over Columbia River, a program with a long state tradition. Mark Morris and Hudson’s Bay, which finished third and fourth in the 2A Greater St. Helens League, join… Read story

Hudson's Bay senior Sabastian Laddusaw (12) celebrates after scoring a run Friday during the Eagles' 10-4 win against Ridgefield in a 2A district baseball winner-to-state game at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Hudson’s Bay baseball team soars to reach state for first time since 2006video icon

Hudson's Bay senior Sabastian Laddusaw (12) celebrates after scoring a run Friday during the Eagles' 10-4 win against Ridgefield in a 2A district baseball winner-to-state game at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

May 12, 2023, 9:09pm Prep Sports

To put in perspective how much time has passed since 2006, the last time Hudson’s Bay reached the state baseball playoffs, consider the following. Read story

Columbia River players embrace after the Rapids scored their third goal against Aberdeen in the Class 2A District 4 boys soccer championship game on Thursday, May, 11, 2023, at Columbia River High School.

Columbia River’s relentless attack leads to 2A district boys soccer championship win over Aberdeen

Columbia River players embrace after the Rapids scored their third goal against Aberdeen in the Class 2A District 4 boys soccer championship game on Thursday, May, 11, 2023, at Columbia River High School.

May 12, 2023, 7:42am Prep Sports

Last season's district championship was about getting revenge on the road. This spring, the Columbia River boys soccer team wanted to hoist the championship trophy on its home field. Read story

Skyview’s Dea Covarrubias (center), shown here running the 100 meters at the John Ingram Twilight Invitational track and field meet in April, won the District 4 4A 100 meters on Wednesday at McKenzie Stadium.

Skyview’s Dea Covarrubias chases down 4A district 100-meter title

Skyview’s Dea Covarrubias (center), shown here running the 100 meters at the John Ingram Twilight Invitational track and field meet in April, won the District 4 4A 100 meters on Wednesday at McKenzie Stadium.

May 10, 2023, 9:32pm Prep Sports

For much of two seasons on the Skyview track and field team, sophomore sprinter Dea Covarrubias always had something to chase. Or, to be more specific, someone — Camas sprinter Madison Hubbard. Hubbard currently owns the second fastest time in the Class 4A girls 100 meters (12.05 seconds), is the… Read story

Prairie sophomore Isaac Watson, center, walks away after getting tagged out at home Tuesday, May 9, 2023, during the Falcons’ 12-4 loss to Gig Harbor in a 3A bi-district playoff game at the Evergreen Athletic Annex.

Prairie gives up 19 hits to Gig Harbor in 12-4 loss to open 3A bi-district baseball playoffs

Prairie sophomore Isaac Watson, center, walks away after getting tagged out at home Tuesday, May 9, 2023, during the Falcons’ 12-4 loss to Gig Harbor in a 3A bi-district playoff game at the Evergreen Athletic Annex.

May 9, 2023, 9:56pm Prep Sports

Prairie rolled into the postseason with momentum after winning the 3A Greater St. Helens League baseball title and a shared belief it had the potential for a deep run. Against the red-hot bats of Gig Harbor, however, the Falcons were hard pressed to stem the Tides. In a rematch of… Read story

Prairie baseball players line up to greet Skyview players after a game on April 5 at Skyview High School.

Prairie baseball finds its ACE en route to league title

Prairie baseball players line up to greet Skyview players after a game on April 5 at Skyview High School.

May 8, 2023, 9:37pm Prep Sports

En route to Prairie’s first league baseball title in over a decade, the Falcons are beginning to establish a new motto they call “ACE.” Read story

Filly Afenegus, second from right, watches as Noah Afenegus, 5, right, jump off of a playground structure while the rest of the family -- Tiffany, from left, Maia, 11, and Ella Afenegus, 9 -- watch at Felida Elementary School. Filly Afenegus recently stepped down as Columbia River's head boys soccer coach so he could spend more time with his family.

String of departures in high school programs shed light on challenges head coaches face

Filly Afenegus, second from right, watches as Noah Afenegus, 5, right, jump off of a playground structure while the rest of the family -- Tiffany, from left, Maia, 11, and Ella Afenegus, 9 -- watch at Felida Elementary School. Filly Afenegus recently stepped down as Columbia River's head boys soccer coach so he could spend more time with his family.

May 7, 2023, 6:01am Latest News

Between coaching two high school soccer programs and teaching middle school students, Filly Afenegus sometimes felt like he wasn’t giving enough time and energy to his own kids. Read story

Camas freshman Luke Manandic, right, and Bellarmine Prep’s Jack Merriam scramble for a loose ball during a Class 4A bi-district boys soccer game on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Doc Harris Stadium.

Camas boys soccer faces detour following loss to Bellarmine Prep in 4A bi-districts

Camas freshman Luke Manandic, right, and Bellarmine Prep’s Jack Merriam scramble for a loose ball during a Class 4A bi-district boys soccer game on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Doc Harris Stadium.

May 6, 2023, 6:41pm Prep Sports

The message to Camas boys soccer players after a 1-0 defeat to Bellarmine Prep was short and simple. Read story