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Skyview's Quinn Lundy (19) shown here in Wednesday's first-round win over Puyallup, and the Storm saw their season end Saturday in a 3-0 loss to Issaquah at Kiggins Bowl. The loss ends Skyview's season at 13-2-3, but the quarterfinals is Skyview's best state finish since placing fourth in 2010.

4A girls soccer: In long-awaited return to state, Skyview rolls past Puyallup 4-1video icon

Skyview's Quinn Lundy (19) shown here in Wednesday's first-round win over Puyallup, and the Storm saw their season end Saturday in a 3-0 loss to Issaquah at Kiggins Bowl. The loss ends Skyview's season at 13-2-3, but the quarterfinals is Skyview's best state finish since placing fourth in 2010.

November 13, 2024, 10:58pm Prep Sports

Once the Skyview girls soccer team gets rolling, several opponents have learned this season how difficult it is to turn back the Storm. Skyview’s latest surge Wednesday came courtesy of two first-half goals from Dea Covarrubias, which helped power the No. 5 seed Storm to a 4-1 win over No. Read story

Ridgefield's Savvy Semlick (31) passes the ball against Columbia River during the Class 2A District 4 girls soccer championship game on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Columbia River High School.

2A girls soccer: Ridgefield starts fast in 4-0 opening-round win against Nathan Halevideo icon

Ridgefield's Savvy Semlick (31) passes the ball against Columbia River during the Class 2A District 4 girls soccer championship game on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Columbia River High School.

November 12, 2024, 10:40pm Prep Sports

When the Class 2A girls soccer state tournament bracket was released Sunday and Ridgefield earned the No. 1 seed, the Spudders’ evolution from David to Goliath was further solidified. Last season, the Spudders relished their status as a No. 7 seed on the way to winning the program’s… Read story

Ridgefield's Ellie Wilson (14) looks to settle the ball against Columbia River's Julia Rapp during the Class 2A District 4 girls soccer championship game on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Columbia River High School.

Ridgefield girls soccer adds second straight 2A district title with 2-0 win against Columbia Rivervideo icon

Ridgefield's Ellie Wilson (14) looks to settle the ball against Columbia River's Julia Rapp during the Class 2A District 4 girls soccer championship game on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Columbia River High School.

November 10, 2024, 12:07am Prep Sports

In their bid to remain atop the Class 2A girls soccer ranks, the Ridgefield Spudders have done their best to stay on an even keel. “I think we keep our highs low and lows high,” Ridgefield senior Marlee Buffham said. “That’s our mindset.” The oft-repeated mantra from Ridgefield coach Steven… Read story

La Center senior Isaac Chromey, right, puts a finger up to his face Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, during La Center’s 29-21 loss to Seton Catholic at La Center High School. Seton won the 1A Trico League Championship with the victory.

One early lapse galvanizes La Center en route to a 58-6 win over Elma and 1A state playoff berthvideo icon

La Center senior Isaac Chromey, right, puts a finger up to his face Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, during La Center’s 29-21 loss to Seton Catholic at La Center High School. Seton won the 1A Trico League Championship with the victory.

November 8, 2024, 11:51pm Football

A hard-fought loss one week ago prompted the La Center football team to focus on cleaning up the little things. So when the Wildcats suffered a rare defensive lapse in Friday’s Week 10 state preliminary round game against Elma, they were determined not to give up another. After… Read story

Jake Davidson (7) of Camas throws a touchdown pass to against Stadium in a 4A state preliminary football game at Doc Harris Stadium in Camas on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.

Jake Davidson and his bevy of friends lead Camas to 56-3 rout of Stadium in 4A playoffsvideo icon

Jake Davidson (7) of Camas throws a touchdown pass to against Stadium in a 4A state preliminary football game at Doc Harris Stadium in Camas on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.

November 8, 2024, 10:38pm Football

Quarterback throws six touchdown passes to four different receivers Read story

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