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Skyview boys basketball team fights back for 58-52 win against Battle Groundvideo icon

January 22, 2025, 11:37pm Prep Sports Updated 3 hours ago

After finishing sixth at last year's Class 4A state tournament with an impactful senior class led by Demaree Collins, the Storm have understandably gone through some growing pains this season.… Read story

Varsity360: Five pressing questions as the girls basketball season hits its stridevideo icon

January 22, 2025, 6:00am Multimedia Updated 1 day ago

The Columbian's Micah Rice and Will Denner look at high school girls basketball in SW Washington. How much has Union closed the gap on reigning 4A champ Camas. What's behind… Read story

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Prep Sports

Skyview head boys basketball coach Matt Gruhler, left, talks to the team Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, during the Storm’s 58-52 win against Battle Ground at Battle Ground High School. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Skyview boys basketball team fights back for 58-52 win against Battle Groundvideo iconUpdated 3 hours ago

Outdoors

Washington releases smelt dipping days ahead of first season with license requirement

Clark County Sports

Clark College Roundup: Men’s basketball runs win streak to three

Varsity360: Five pressing questions as the girls basketball season hits its stridevideo iconUpdated 1 day ago

Girls Basketball Roundup: Woodland rallies for key win over Mark MorrisUpdated 1 day ago

High School Scoreboard, results from Tuesday, Jan. 21Updated 20 hours ago

High School Scoreboard, results for Monday, Jan. 20Updated 2 days ago

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State phasing out early steelhead as winter runs become springSubscriber ExclusiveUpdated 2 days ago

Snow Report: Rotary Night at Meadows on Monday

WDFW announces tentative Cowlitz recreational smelt fishery schedule

Anglers angry after crowds force quick sturgeon closure at Bonneville Pool fisherySubscriber Exclusive

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In the Community: Race for Warmth to include bike ride

Colorado Rapids select Alex Harris with 4th pick in MLS SuperDraft

Clark County golfers lose another favorite with Vanco Golf Range in its final daysSubscriber Exclusive

Operation Pitch Invasion brings futsal courts to Clark County schools

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Columnists

Camas junior Ethan Harris, right, shoots the ball over a crowd of defenders Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, during the Papermakers’ 60-48 win against Union at Camas High School. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Martinez: Flawed RPI does serve a purpose in prep basketball rankings

Tim Martinez: High school sports

Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (24) dunks as Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (44) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

Scoot Henderson scores 25 points, Trail Blazers beat Bulls to end 5-game skid

Scoot Henderson had 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped five-game losing streak with a 113-102 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night.

College

Camas High grad Addison Harris, Montana State women's basketball, 2024-25.

College notebook: Addison Harris quickly earns role for 17-2 Montana State basketball

Addison Harris has wasted no time fitting in at Montana State women’s basketball.

Martinez: Heart of prep basketball schedule begins

Martinez: Holidays mean tournament time for basketball, wrestling

Martinez: High school players take their game to an NBA floorvideo icon

Martinez: Looking back on an otherwise perfect football day

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Jalen Green leads Rockets with 26 points in 125-103 victory over Trail Blazers

Clippers stay hot with 118-89 win over Blazers

Blazers part of NBA rescheduled games postponed by California wildfires

Cam Johnson returns from injury to help Nets’ sink Blazers 132-114

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Bamba scores 21 to lead No. 15 Oregon to 82-71 win over WashingtonUpdated 1 day ago

Oregon State outlasts No. 16 Gonzaga 97-89 in overtime

Washington State holds off San Diego 65-61

No. 17 Purdue comes back to beat Huskies 69-58

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High school scoreboard, results from Wednesday, Jan. 22

January 22, 2025, 11:11pm Prep Sports Updated 9 mins ago

Wednesday's high school sports results for boys basketball, girls basketball, wrestling, boys swimming and girls bowling. Read story

Prairie junior Carson Morningstar, left, is introduced pregame Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, before the Falcons’ 56-55 win against Prairie at Mountain View High School.

Prep Roundup: Carson Morningstar scores 30 as Prairie boys basketball edges Evergreen, 67-65

Prairie junior Carson Morningstar, left, is introduced pregame Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, before the Falcons’ 56-55 win against Prairie at Mountain View High School.

January 22, 2025, 10:56pm Prep Sports Updated 2 hours ago

Carson Morningstar scored 30 points as Prairie boys basketball held off Evergreen 67-65 on Wednesday. Read story

Camas High grad Addison Harris, Montana State women's basketball, 2024-25.

College notebook: Addison Harris quickly earns role for 17-2 Montana State basketball

Camas High grad Addison Harris, Montana State women's basketball, 2024-25.

January 22, 2025, 3:16pm College

Addison Harris has wasted no time fitting in at Montana State women’s basketball. Read story

Portland forward Sophia Smith, left, quickly moves downfield Friday, July 5, 2024, during the Thorns’ 1-0 win against San Diego Wave FC at Providence Park in Portland.

Thorns to open 2025 season March 15 at Kansas City

Portland forward Sophia Smith, left, quickly moves downfield Friday, July 5, 2024, during the Thorns’ 1-0 win against San Diego Wave FC at Providence Park in Portland.

January 22, 2025, 3:14pm Soccer

The Portland Thorns 2025 National Women’s Soccer League season will open on the road for the second-consecutive year, once again facing the Kansas City Current on March 15 at CPKC Stadium. Read story

High School Sports Blog

Boys basketball scoring leaders in 4A/3A GSHL, 2A GSHL and 1A Trico League (through Jan. 18)

Girls basketball scoring leaders in 4A/3A GSHL, 2A GSHL and 1A Trico (through Jan. 18)

Girls basketball scoring leaders in 4A/3A GSHL, 2A GSHL and 1A Trico (through Jan. 8)

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Varsity360: The 2024 All-Region football team is revealed

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Washington forward Great Osobor (1) loses control of the ball against Oregon center Nate Bittle (32), and forward Brandon Angel (21) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.

Bamba scores 21 to lead No. 15 Oregon to 82-71 win over Washington

Washington forward Great Osobor (1) loses control of the ball against Oregon center Nate Bittle (32), and forward Brandon Angel (21) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.

January 21, 2025, 10:45pm College Updated 1 day ago

TJ Bamba scored 21 points and Brandon Angel had 15 as No. 15 Oregon defeated Washington 82-71. Read story

Woodland senior Lainey Haden (23) dribbles the ball under pressure from Columbia River freshman Mikayla King (15) on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, during the Beavers’ 42-41 loss to River at Woodland High School.

Girls Basketball Roundup: Woodland rallies for key win over Mark Morris

Woodland senior Lainey Haden (23) dribbles the ball under pressure from Columbia River freshman Mikayla King (15) on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, during the Beavers’ 42-41 loss to River at Woodland High School.

January 21, 2025, 10:29pm Prep Sports Updated 1 day ago

Trailing by 12 points in the fourth quarter on the road, Woodland girls basketball was more than tested on Tuesday. The Beavers passed with flying colors. Read story

High School Scoreboard, results from Tuesday, Jan. 21

January 21, 2025, 10:25pm Prep Sports Updated 20 hours ago

Tuesday's high school sports results for girls basketball and girls bowling. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) goes for a loose ball against Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Miami.

Anfernee Simons and Deandre Ayton lead Trail Blazers to 116-107 win over Heat

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) goes for a loose ball against Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Miami.

January 21, 2025, 7:46pm Sports Updated 1 day ago

Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Miami Heat 116-107 on Tuesday night. Read story