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Varsity360: Predicting where local football teams will be seeded in state playoffsvideo icon

November 7, 2024, 6:00am Football

One mystery headed into the state football playoffs is where local teams will be seeded. The Columbian's Meg Wochnick reveals where she would seed teams that advance past this weekend's state preliminary round. Read story

Jared Forner (0) of Camas celebrates after a punt return against Skyview during a 4A Greater St. Helens League football game at Kiggins Bowl on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.

‘They make a play, we’re going to make a better play’ — Camas withstands Skyview’s surge to claim 4A GSHL titlevideo icon

Jared Forner (0) of Camas celebrates after a punt return against Skyview during a 4A Greater St. Helens League football game at Kiggins Bowl on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.

November 1, 2024, 11:54pm Football

Beau Harlan disagrees with the notion that momentum can swing the outcome of a football game. The Camas senior, in fact, doesn’t believe in its existence at all, echoing a mantra that Papermakers defensive coordinator Dan Kielty instills in the team. “You talk about momentum, coach Kielty, we don’t believe… Read story

Columbia River senior Jacob McManus leads Ridgefield senior Davis Sullivan during the Class 2A boys race at the District 4 Cross Country Championships at Lewis River Golf Course on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024.

Columbia River’s Jacob McManus overcomes illness, muddy course to repeat as 2A district cross country champvideo icon

Columbia River senior Jacob McManus leads Ridgefield senior Davis Sullivan during the Class 2A boys race at the District 4 Cross Country Championships at Lewis River Golf Course on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024.

October 31, 2024, 6:04pm Multimedia

It was not a day for fair-weather runners. That was doubly true for Jacob McManus. The Columbia River senior overcame both a respiratory illness and a treacherous course to repeat as the Class 2A boys winner at the District 4 Cross Country Championships. Read story

Varsity360: Three massive football games to decide league titlesvideo icon

October 31, 2024, 6:00am Football

On the final night of the regular season, three league titles will be decided in games that have long been circled on the calendars of high school football fans. The Columbian's Micah Rice and Tim Martinez break down Camas vs. Skyview, Ridgefield vs. Woodland and Seton Catholic vs. La Center. Read story

Washougal coach Dave Hajek, right, talks to his team following the Panthers' win over Columbia River in a 2A GSHL football game on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Columbia River High School.

Washougal clinches Week 10 playoff berth with 45-6 rout of Columbia Rivervideo icon

Washougal coach Dave Hajek, right, talks to his team following the Panthers' win over Columbia River in a 2A GSHL football game on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Columbia River High School.

October 25, 2024, 11:27pm Football

Washougal’s signature orange turnover belt changed hands several times during the Panthers’ post-game huddle Friday. There were a lot of players for defensive coordinator Anthony Rodrigues to recognize in the team’s 45-6 rout of Columbia River at John O’Rourke Field. Two interceptions from Thaine Sanders and Owen MacDonald, a forced… Read story

Thaddeus Pruitt (7) and Ryder Keplar (4) of Evergreen watch the opening coin toss against Heritage before a 3A Greater St. Helens League football game at McKenzie Stadium on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024.

Evergreen beats Heritage 49-7 to clinch first league title since 2007video icon

Thaddeus Pruitt (7) and Ryder Keplar (4) of Evergreen watch the opening coin toss against Heritage before a 3A Greater St. Helens League football game at McKenzie Stadium on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024.

October 25, 2024, 11:09pm Football

James Bethune rushes fore 154 yards and four touchdowns Read story

The members of the Kelso football team return to the field for the second half of their 3A Greater St. Helens League football game against Mountain View at McKenzie Stadium on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024.

Aden Mintonye, defense leads Kelso to playoff-clinching win over Mountain Viewvideo icon

The members of the Kelso football team return to the field for the second half of their 3A Greater St. Helens League football game against Mountain View at McKenzie Stadium on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024.

October 25, 2024, 10:38pm Football

Senior rushes for 216 yards, two touchdowns in 21-12 win over the Thunder Read story

Sammi Nutter Charlton, daughter of Nutter Family Foundation founders, has written a children’s book about Dozer Day.

‘Dozer Day Paves the Way’ author hopes kids book will spark interest in constructionvideo icon

Sammi Nutter Charlton, daughter of Nutter Family Foundation founders, has written a children’s book about Dozer Day.

October 24, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

The Clark County Parks Foundation organized the first Dozer Day in 2005 on an empty construction site, giving kids a chance to operate big construction rigs with the help of experienced volunteers. Nearly 20 years later, close to 15,000 people attended the most recent Dozer Day weekend, Oct. 5 and… Read story

Varsity360: Postseason hopes hang in balance for several teamsvideo icon

October 24, 2024, 6:00am Football

Week 8 of high school football will go a long way in the chase for a prized postseason berth. For Kelso, Mountain View, Washougal, Columbia River, King's Way and Castle Rock, a victory Friday could mean the difference between reaching the playoffs or not. Read story

Mason Acker of Washougal hugs his father after winning the district title at Heron Lakes Golf Course during the 2A boys golf district tournament on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024.