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Portland Winterhawks forward Gabe Klassen shoots the puck Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, during the Winterhawks’ 11-1 win against the Brandon Wheat Kings at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

Winterhawks fail to close out West final on home ice, fall 6-1 to Prince George in Game 5

Portland Winterhawks forward Gabe Klassen shoots the puck Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, during the Winterhawks’ 11-1 win against the Brandon Wheat Kings at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

May 2, 2024, 10:15pm Sports

The Portland Winterhawks could not close out the Western Conference Championship on home ice and will now need a win on the road if they want to play for the Western Hockey League title. Read story

High School Scoreboard, results from Thursday, May 2

May 2, 2024, 9:10pm Prep Sports

Thursday's high school sports results for baseball, softball, boys soccer and girls tennis. Read story

Members of the La Center baseball celebrate after beating Seton Catholic 8-4 in a Trico League game at Harmony Sports Complex on Friday, April 12, 2024.

Prep highlights: La Center baseball wins Trico League outright

Members of the La Center baseball celebrate after beating Seton Catholic 8-4 in a Trico League game at Harmony Sports Complex on Friday, April 12, 2024.

May 2, 2024, 9:04pm Prep Sports

La Center clinched the Trico League baseball title outright Thursday with a 12-2 win over Castle Rock. Read story

Boston College plays SMU in the 2023 Fenway Bowl in Boston. With the expanded College Football Playoff locked in through 2031, questions still remain about what the rest of the postseason will look like. One thing is certain, there will still be bowl games.

Paying college football players could reverse trend of bowl game opt-outs, boost non-CFP postseason

Boston College plays SMU in the 2023 Fenway Bowl in Boston. With the expanded College Football Playoff locked in through 2031, questions still remain about what the rest of the postseason will look like. One thing is certain, there will still be bowl games.

May 2, 2024, 4:21pm College

With the expanded College Football Playoff locked in through 2031, questions still remain about what the rest of the postseason will look like. Read story

Seattle Seahawks 2024 first round draft pick, Byron Murphy II, smiles during a news conference at the NFL team&rsquo;s headquarters, Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Renton, Wash.

Position switch back in high school pays off for Seahawks’ first-rounder DT Byron Murphy II

Seattle Seahawks 2024 first round draft pick, Byron Murphy II, smiles during a news conference at the NFL team&rsquo;s headquarters, Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Renton, Wash.

May 2, 2024, 3:33pm Seahawks

When Byron Murphy II was presented with the idea of moving from the higher-profile position of linebacker to playing on the defensive line as a high schooler, he was at first a little reluctant but eventually accepted the move and what it could do for his career. Read story

Varsity360: Baseball, boys soccer leagues see dramatic finishes

May 2, 2024, 6:00am Podcasts

The 4A Greater St. Helens League saw high drama in the chase for baseball and boys soccer titles. The Columbian's Micah Rice and Will Denner look back at those title chases and look ahead to the postseason. (This episode is audio only). Read story

Mountain View's Daniel Reyes sends a free kick into the net to give the Thunder a 1-0 lead over Heritage during a 3A GSHL boys soccer game on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Mountain View High School. Graham was issued a red card on the play.

Mountain View claims No. 1 seed to boys soccer playoff after 1-1 draw with Heritage

Mountain View's Daniel Reyes sends a free kick into the net to give the Thunder a 1-0 lead over Heritage during a 3A GSHL boys soccer game on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Mountain View High School. Graham was issued a red card on the play.

May 1, 2024, 11:11pm Prep Sports

Let’s get one thing clear: Mountain View and Heritage are co-champions of the 3A Greater St. Helens League in boys soccer after the rivals played to a 1-1 draw Wednesday night at Mountain View. Read story

Portland Winterhawks goaltender Jan Špunar, left, skates onto the ice during pregame introductions Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

Winterhawks win Game 4 from Prince George, close in on WHL Western Conference title

Portland Winterhawks goaltender Jan Špunar, left, skates onto the ice during pregame introductions Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

May 1, 2024, 10:19pm Sports

The Portland Winterhawks are one win away from the Western Hockey League finals after beating the Prince George Cougars 5-2 on Wednesday in Game 4 of the Western Conference Championship. Portland leads the best-of-seven series 3-1 with Game 5 on Thursday. Read story