Prep Sports

Ridgefield's Abigail Vance (1) and Sava Chanda pressure Eatonville's Alayna Meyer during a Class 2A girls basketball state opening round game on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Mount Tahoma High School.

2A state girls basketball: Eatonville escapes with 55-51 win over Ridgefield, despite late Spudders rally

February 28, 2025, 9:37pm Prep Sports

While facing multiple deficits against Eatonville in the opening round of the Class 2A girls basketball state tournament, Ridgefield sensed a comeback was in the works. Relentless optimism — as Ridgefield coach Lauren Hefflin calls it — is the only way the Spudders know how to play. Read story

Union junior Brooklynn Haywood, center, is honored for passing 2,000 career points after an opening round game in the Class 4A state tournament against Woodinville on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Bellevue. She is accompanied by head coach Gary Mills, left, and assistant coach Todd Spike.

Union girls take confidence from close loss to Woodinville in 4A state basketball tournament

February 28, 2025, 9:28pm Prep Sports

Union didn’t come away with an opening round win in the Class 4A girls basketball state tournament on Friday. But the Titans earned something valuable for when they next take the court in the Round of 12 – A feeling that they belong. Read story

Josiah Jointer, shown here in a 1A district playoff game against Elma earlier in February, had a team-best 20 points in Friday's 61-48 loss to Bellevue Christian in the 1A state tournament Opening Round.

1A boys basketball: Bellevue Christian ends Trappers’ big season in 1A Opening Round

February 28, 2025, 8:42pm Prep Sports

As Fort Vancouver players exited their locker room to a boisterous fanbase that traveled from Clark County, words from head coach James Jones still echoed in their minds. “They set the standard,” the first-year coach said. That standard led to one of… Read story

Fort Vancouver junior Leighton Livengood (34) drives between defenders on Feb. 19, 2025, during Fort's win against King's Way at Fort Vancouver High School.

Leighton Livengood’s big season for Fort Vancouver sparks state-bound Trappers

February 27, 2025, 2:00pm Latest News

Leighton Livengood has only been a Fort Vancouver Trapper since November, but already is a seasoned veteran when it comes to knowing the school’s blueprint. Read story

Sophie Buzzard (2) of Camas runs onto the court during pre-game introductions prior to a 4A bi-district girls basketball semifinal game against Union at Battle Ground High School on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.

Sophie Buzzard of Camas girls basketball in the Week 18 prep athlete of the week sponsored by Killer Burger

February 27, 2025, 1:15pm Prep Sports

Sophie Buzzard of Camas girls basketball is The Columbian 2024-25 Week 18 high school athlete of the week, sponsored by Killer Burger. Read story

Varsity360: Pitching a new format for the state basketball tournament

February 27, 2025, 6:00am Multimedia

Tim Martinez has an idea for a format change to the state basketball tournament that would lessen travel and improve the experience. Plus, we look ahead to this weekend's opening round games and look back at the Mat Classic state wrestling championships. Read story