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Ridgefield starting pitcher Blake Hammond gets ready to release a pitch against the Portland Pickles on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Ridgefield Raptors race past Walla Walla Sweets for 9-2, series-opening win

Ridgefield starting pitcher Blake Hammond gets ready to release a pitch against the Portland Pickles on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

August 1, 2023, 9:59pm Clark County Sports

A quick start and stronger finish gave the Ridgefield Raptors more than enough to top the Walla Walla Sweets, 9-2, in Tuesday’s series opener. For the Raptors’ final homestand of the regular season at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex, the home team heated up at the plate in a… Read story

Pac-12 Conference logo on the Autzen Stadium field at Eugene, Ore.

Pac-12 leaders hear details of media deal, but no vote to accept terms

Pac-12 Conference logo on the Autzen Stadium field at Eugene, Ore.

August 1, 2023, 3:09pm College

Pac-12 leaders were presented details of a long-awaited media rights deal Tuesday by Commissioner George Kliavkoff. A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press that the meeting concluded without voting on whether to accept the terms by the nine remaining Pac-12 schools. Read story

Parker Henry got his start in college coaching by volunteering at Portland State practices in 2018. He was hired Monday, July 31, 2023, as the Vikings? linebackers coach and special teams coordinator.

Skyview HS alum Parker Henry hired as Portland State linebackers, special teams coach

Parker Henry got his start in college coaching by volunteering at Portland State practices in 2018. He was hired Monday, July 31, 2023, as the Vikings? linebackers coach and special teams coordinator.

July 31, 2023, 2:30pm College

Parker Henry’s college football coaching career is back at Portland State. The 2012 graduate of Skyview High School has been hired as the Vikings’ linebackers coach and special teams coordinator, the school announced Monday. Read story

Raptors player Jackson Nicklaus, left, fist bumps teammate Nick Seamons after Nicklaus hit a home run Friday, June 16, 2023, during the Raptors’ game against Cowlitz at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Ridgefield Raptors break out of slump, down Springfield Drifters 4-2

Raptors player Jackson Nicklaus, left, fist bumps teammate Nick Seamons after Nicklaus hit a home run Friday, June 16, 2023, during the Raptors’ game against Cowlitz at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

July 29, 2023, 11:09pm Clark County Sports

After four straight taxing losses, the Ridgefield Raptors and their fans needed something to celebrate. Recently-acquired outfielder Jovan Camacho was the right man for the job. Tied at 2-2 in the eighth inning Saturday at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex, the Raptors worked the Springfield Drifters for a pair… Read story

Raptors pitcher Sawyer Parkin takes a moment Friday, July 14, 2023, during the Raptors’ game against Yakima Valley at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Springfield Drifters blank Ridgefield Raptors in series opener

Raptors pitcher Sawyer Parkin takes a moment Friday, July 14, 2023, during the Raptors’ game against Yakima Valley at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

July 28, 2023, 9:40pm Clark County Sports

Suffice to say, the Ridgefield Raptors are in the midst of an offensive slump. Their fourth straight loss, a 5-0 defeat to the Springfield Drifters in the series opener Friday at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex, was another case of the Raptors’ bats going cold. Ridgefield tallied nine hits,… Read story

Colorado is leaving the Pac-12 to return to the conference the Buffaloes jilted a dozen years ago, and the Big 12 celebrated the reunion with a two-word statement released through Commissioner Brett Yomark: "They're back." (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)

Beleaguered Pac-12 says it will pursue expansion with Colorado, USC and UCLA all leaving next year

Colorado is leaving the Pac-12 to return to the conference the Buffaloes jilted a dozen years ago, and the Big 12 celebrated the reunion with a two-word statement released through Commissioner Brett Yomark: "They're back." (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)

July 28, 2023, 4:51pm College

The Pac-12 Conference issued a statement aimed at stability after Colorado became the third school in a year to announce plans to leave. The nine schools remaining for the 2024-25 season were largely silent Friday. Read story

Ridgefield's Jake Tsukada connects on a pitch against Cowlitz's Jayden Vinson during a game between the Raptors and Black Bears on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at David Story Field in Longview.

Ridgefield Raptors drop another close game, 6-5, to Cowlitz Black Bears

Ridgefield's Jake Tsukada connects on a pitch against Cowlitz's Jayden Vinson during a game between the Raptors and Black Bears on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at David Story Field in Longview.

July 27, 2023, 10:19pm Clark County Sports

The Ridgefield Raptors got caught in a pickle, and it pretty much summed up their four-game series against the Cowlitz Black Bears. The Raptors were in a familiar spot Thursday at David Story Field, down to their last three outs and needing to make something happen trailing the… Read story

Colorado is leaving the Pac-12 to return to the conference the Buffaloes jilted a dozen years ago, and the Big 12 celebrated the reunion with a two-word statement released through Commissioner Brett Yomark: “They’re back.” (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Colorado leaving Pac-12, returning to Big 12 in 2024

Colorado is leaving the Pac-12 to return to the conference the Buffaloes jilted a dozen years ago, and the Big 12 celebrated the reunion with a two-word statement released through Commissioner Brett Yomark: “They’re back.” (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

July 27, 2023, 2:54pm College

Colorado is leaving the Pac-12, and the Big 12 is ready to welcome the Buffaloes back to the conference they left a dozen years ago. Read story

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning speaks at the Pac-12 media day Friday, July 21, 2023, in Las Vegas.

Ducks football coach Lanning agrees to extension through 2028 season

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning speaks at the Pac-12 media day Friday, July 21, 2023, in Las Vegas.

July 27, 2023, 2:00pm College

Oregon and head football coach Dan Lanning have agreed to a contract extension that will extend his deal through the 2028 season. Read story

Raptors shortstop Julian Nunes hits the ball Tuesday, June 27, 2023, during the Raptors’ game against Bend at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Cowlitz Black Bears’ 4-3, walk-off win is déjà vu for Ridgefield Raptors

Raptors shortstop Julian Nunes hits the ball Tuesday, June 27, 2023, during the Raptors’ game against Bend at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

July 26, 2023, 10:29pm Clark County Sports

The Ridgefield Raptors know well what a walk-off win feels like. They’ve delivered four of them already this season. But in the past two days against the Cowlitz Black Bears, the Raptors have been given a dose of their own medicine. Twice. On Tuesday, it was Brandon Larson… Read story