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Columbia River's Maya Delgadillo (8) heads the ball as Ridgefield's Marlee Buffham (12) defends during a 2A Greater St. Helens League girls soccer game on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at Columbia River High School.

Despite injury woes, Columbia River girls soccer team gets gritty 1-0 win over Ridgefieldvideo icon

Columbia River's Maya Delgadillo (8) heads the ball as Ridgefield's Marlee Buffham (12) defends during a 2A Greater St. Helens League girls soccer game on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at Columbia River High School.

September 27, 2024, 12:06am Prep Sports

Sometimes the best offense for the Columbia River girls soccer team is its defense. Quite literally, that was true when senior center backs Peyton Dukes and Raya Janson linked up for the Rapids’ lone goal against 2A Greater St. Helens League rival Ridgefield on Thursday. Janson got on the receiving… Read story

Washougal's Maite Urzua-Sanchez, center, celebrates with teammate Maddy Alldrin, left, after scoring a goal in a second half of a 2A Greater St. Helens League girls soccer game against Hockinson on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, at Washougal High School.

Washougal girls soccer team is thriving in underdog rolevideo icon

Washougal's Maite Urzua-Sanchez, center, celebrates with teammate Maddy Alldrin, left, after scoring a goal in a second half of a 2A Greater St. Helens League girls soccer game against Hockinson on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, at Washougal High School.

September 25, 2024, 12:10am Prep Sports

Participation numbers in the program have dwindled. Youth is evident across the roster. And yet, the Washougal girls soccer team is proving to be a resilient group just a couple weeks into the 2024 season. The Panthers’ fourth win in five games Tuesday was a prime example. After… Read story

Skyview’s Dea Covarrubias, right, and Union’s Guadalupe Gutierrez battle for possession of the ball during a 4A Greater St. Helens League girls soccer match on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, at Skyview High School.

Prep highlights: Battle Ground, Skyview girls soccer win non-league matchups

Skyview’s Dea Covarrubias, right, and Union’s Guadalupe Gutierrez battle for possession of the ball during a 4A Greater St. Helens League girls soccer match on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, at Skyview High School.

September 21, 2024, 9:07pm Prep Sports

Skyview remained undefeated through six games, while Battle Ground posted its largest win of the season so far. Skyview’s Dea Covarrubias broke a scoreless tie with a second-half goal assisted by Mya Ellertson, giving the Storm girls soccer team (4-0-2) a 1-0 road win over Rogers-Puyallup. Goalkeeper Brynnlee Williams made… Read story

High school scoreboard, results from Saturday, Sept. 21

September 21, 2024, 8:54pm Prep Sports

Prep results in football, soccer and cross country for Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. FOOTBALL SKYVIEW 38, PUYALLUP 8 Puyallup 0 0 0 8—8 Skyview 7 17 7 7—38 First quarter S — Gavin Packer 47 pass from Doogie Poindexter (Lawrence Tang kick) Second quarter S — Packer 10 run (Tang… Read story

Skyview's Riah Tua (7) breaks through Puyallup's offensive line to sack quarterback Brayden Paulino (11) during a non-league football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Kiggins Bowl.

Complete-game performance leads Skyview football past Puyallup in 38-8 winvideo icon

Skyview's Riah Tua (7) breaks through Puyallup's offensive line to sack quarterback Brayden Paulino (11) during a non-league football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Kiggins Bowl.

September 21, 2024, 6:30pm Football

A third straight win for the Skyview football team left a sweet taste with a tinge of bitterness. On one hand, after the Storm won each of their previous two games in nail-biting fashion, they had total command throughout Saturday’s 38-8 win over Puyallup at Kiggins Bowl, a complete, four-quarter… Read story

Union football players run on to the field at McKenzie Stadium prior to the start of a non-league football game against Mountan View on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

Union breaks through for first win of the season in 21-0 decision over Mountain Viewvideo icon

Union football players run on to the field at McKenzie Stadium prior to the start of a non-league football game against Mountan View on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

September 21, 2024, 12:12am Football

A pregame challenge from Union football coach Steve Pyne was answered by Titans players at a most opportune time. Union was well on its way to a 21-0 win over rival Mountain View on Friday at McKenzie Stadium when the Thunder marched down the field late in the third quarter,… Read story

Evergreen football players huddle around head coach Christian Swain, middle, following the Plainsmen's 49-0 win over North Thurston on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at McKenzie Stadium.

Evergreen blanks North Thurston 49-0 for second shutout win

Evergreen football players huddle around head coach Christian Swain, middle, following the Plainsmen's 49-0 win over North Thurston on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at McKenzie Stadium.

September 21, 2024, 12:07am Football

Evergreen held North Thurston under 100 yards of total offense in a dominant defensive showing Friday at McKenzie Stadium. Evergreen (2-1) took a 28-0 lead into halftime Friday courtesy of a James Bethune 2-yard touchdown run, touchdown passes thrown by quarterback Jayden Baum to receivers Thaddeus Pruitt and Darren Schmitt,… Read story

Evergreen seniors Makhi Miller, from left, Josiah Alanis and Mark Williams pose for a portrait Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at Evergreen High School.

Evergreen football’s investment in defensive culture is paying off for the Plainsmen

Evergreen seniors Makhi Miller, from left, Josiah Alanis and Mark Williams pose for a portrait Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at Evergreen High School.

September 19, 2024, 7:43am Latest News

Makhi Miller sensed a mindset shift within the Evergreen football team over the summer when players were in the midst of running a grueling McKenzie Mile. Read story

Camas senior Beau Harlan (12) leads players in a post-game chant following the Papermakers' 8-6 win over Clackamas (Ore.) on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at Clackamas High School.

Camas football team finds groove in 48-6 win over Clackamasvideo icon

Camas senior Beau Harlan (12) leads players in a post-game chant following the Papermakers' 8-6 win over Clackamas (Ore.) on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at Clackamas High School.

September 14, 2024, 12:08am Football

While Camas football players were wrapped up in celebrating a blowout road win on Friday night, Papermakers coach Adam Mathieson served as the voice of reason. Whether it’s accomplished by grinding out a game like last week’s 12-6 result over Class 3A Roosevelt, or a more decisive victory,… Read story

Ridgefield's Samantha Solis (13) and Skyview's Scottie Crooks (3) battle for possession of the ball during a non-leauge girls soccer game on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, at Ridgefield High School.

Ridgefield, Skyview girls soccer earn hard-fought 2-2 drawvideo icon

Ridgefield's Samantha Solis (13) and Skyview's Scottie Crooks (3) battle for possession of the ball during a non-leauge girls soccer game on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, at Ridgefield High School.

September 10, 2024, 11:32pm Prep Sports

A championship defense was put to the test. An offense that erupted for eight goals days earlier kept pushing. In the end, 80 minutes of a thrilling non-league girls soccer game between Ridgefield and Skyview on Tuesday weren’t enough to decide a winner. Ridgefield, the defending Class 2A… Read story