Get updates on Saturday State Championship Live Chat 11/12

By Tim Martinez, Columbian Assistant Sports Editor

Published: November 12, 2016, 1:09pm

Mountain View running back Jack Mertens bounds into the end zone during a game against Hudson's Bay at McKenzie Stadium on Friday, September 30, 2016. Mountain View beat Hudson's Bay 34-16. (Samuel Wilson for the Columbian)

It’s another busy Saturday for area football, volleyball and girls soccer teams.

We’ve two local football teams in the first round of state, three soccer teams playing for berths in the state semifinals, and three volleyball teams playing for state trophies.

Get updates on our live chat, which will begin at 3 p.m. and continue throughout the evening.

FOOTBALL GAMES

Skyview vs. Chiawana, 3 p.m.

Peninsula vs. Mountain View, 7 p.m.

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