Football

Varsity360: The 2024 All-Region football team is revealed

December 19, 2024, 6:05am Football

On a special episode of Varsity360, The Columbian sports staff unveils the 2024 All-Region football team. Reporters Will Denner and Meg Wochnick explain the process of selecting the team and… Read story

Camas seniors’ impact was felt throughout 2024 season and 4A state football championship game

December 8, 2024, 12:52am Football

The final football game of their high school careers didn’t end the way they envisioned it. But as the final seconds ticked off the clock in Sumner’s 27-24 win over… Read story

Camas senior Nikko Speer, center, and other teammates walk off the field as Sumner celebrates their game-winning field goal Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, after the Papermakers’ 27-24 loss to Sumner in the 4A State Championship game at Husky Stadium.

Sumner beats Camas 27-24 on last-second field goal for 4A state championship

December 7, 2024, 9:48pm Football

Austin Ferencz, who missed two earlier field goals, hit a 21-yard field goal for the win Read story

Seton Catholic senior Ryker Ruelas (5) pumps up the crowd after a touchdown Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, during Seton’s 61-28 loss to Royal in the WIAA 1A State Football Championship at Husky Stadium in Seattle.

1A title game notebook: Halftime momentum powered by Seton Catholic’s special teams, defense

December 6, 2024, 8:24pm Football

Cougars tie game at 21-21 vs. Royal just before half Read story

Seton Catholic senior Garrett Nebels (8) forces a fumble from Royal’s Jackson Larsen (21) on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, during Seton’s 61-28 loss to Royal in the WIAA 1A State Football Championship at Husky Stadium in Seattle.

Seton Catholic falls to Royal 61-28 in program’s first 1A state football championship game appearance

December 6, 2024, 6:23pm Football

Senior quarterback rushed for 220 yards as Knights blew open a game that was tied 21-21 at halftime Read story

Camas senior quarterback Jake Davidson (7) is second on the team in rushing yards with 373 and rushing touchdowns with five.

Camas quarterback Jake Davidson didn’t set out to break records in 2024, but has done so in a season driven to learn, invest and grow

December 6, 2024, 7:05am Football

On the eve of Saturday’s title game where No. 1 Camas (13-0) and No. 2 Sumner (12-1) face off at 7 p.m. at Seattle’s Husky Stadium, Jake Davidson and Adam Mathieson haven’t changed their routine since the school year began in September. Read story

Eight Clark County prep football players sign with Division I college program on opening day of early signing period

Evergreen wide receiver Josiah Alanis (1) celebrates a first down after catching a pass during the first quarter of a 3A Washington State preliminary playoff football game against Stanwood at McKenzie Stadium in Vancouver, Wash., on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.

December 5, 2024, 7:32pm Football

Eight Clark County high school football players took advantage Wednesday of the start of the early signing period to solidify their commitment to Division 1 college football program. Boise State landing two local standouts — Gavin Packer of Skyview and Josiah Alanis of Evergreen. Alanis, a 6-foot-1, 178-pound defensive back,… Read story

Varsity360: The Final Countdown to the State Football Championships

December 5, 2024, 6:00am Football

Camas and Seton Catholic are headed to Husky Stadium to play for state football championships this weekend. The Columbian's Micah Rice and Will Denner preview those matchups and what both teams will need to do to end their seasons with a title. Read story