Prep Sports

Columbia River head coach Jesse Norris talks to an official Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, during the Rapids’ 41-39 win against Ridgefield at Ridgefield High School.

Jesse Norris named Clark College’s women’s basketball coach

May 12, 2023, 10:22am Clark County Sports

Jesse Norris’ career as a high school coach in Clark County has been short, yet also successful. This week, it took another step — or rather, a big leap — when Norris was named Clark College’s new women’s basketball coach Thursday. Read story

Columbia River players embrace after the Rapids scored their third goal against Aberdeen in the Class 2A District 4 boys soccer championship game on Thursday, May, 11, 2023, at Columbia River High School.

Columbia River’s relentless attack leads to 2A district boys soccer championship win over Aberdeen

May 12, 2023, 7:42am Prep Sports

Last season's district championship was about getting revenge on the road. This spring, the Columbia River boys soccer team wanted to hoist the championship trophy on its home field. Read story

Spectators watch the boys shot put competition Wednesday during the Southwest Washington Middle School League championship meet at Woodland High School. After a double levy vote failure, Woodland Public Schools is expected to be without $3 million in supplemental funding in 2024 and will lose several staff and student programs -- including track and field.

Levy failure for Woodland Public Schools clouds future of more than just athletics

May 12, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

Bright sun, a taste of summer heat, a buzzing crowd of excited parents and anxious student-athletes: the scene at Woodland High School on Wednesday was a typical spring sight in this sports-loving small town just north of the Lewis River. Read story

Prep highlights: Union, Hockinson boys soccer punch tickets to state

May 11, 2023, 10:11pm Prep Sports

The Union and Hockinson boys soccer teams both won on Thursday to clinch berths to their respective state tournaments. Union defeated Olympia 1-0 at Spanaway in the 4A bi-district tournament. No other details were reported. Hockinson survived a penalty-kick shootout with W.F. West, winning the PKs 4-2 after a 1-1… Read story

High school scoreboard, results from Thursday, May 11

May 11, 2023, 9:57pm Prep Sports

Thursday’s results from softball, boys soccer, track & field, and girls tennis: FRIDAY’S SCHEDULE BASEBALL 2A district: Hudson’s Bay vs. Ridgefield, 3 p.m. at RORC 2A district: Columbia River vs. Mark Morris, 3 p.m. at RORC 1A district: Seton Catholic vs. Tenino, 4 p.m. at Castle Rock 1A district: King’s… Read story

High school scoreboard, results from Wednesday, May 10

May 10, 2023, 11:00pm Prep Sports

Wednesday’s high school results for baseball, softball, girls tennis and girls golf: THURSDAY’S SCHEDULE SOFTBALL Hudson’s Bay at Heritage, 4:30 p.m. Seton Catholic at Castle Rock, 4 p.m. Adna at Kalama, 4 p.m. BOYS SOCCER 4A bi-district winner-to-state: Union vs. Olympia, 5:30 p.m. at Art Crate Field, Spanaway 2A district… Read story

2A District Baseball: Ridgefield bats go cold in semifinal loss to W.F. West

W.F. West's Lane Sahlin slides into home plate ahead of a Ridgefield throw during the Class 2A District 4 baseball semifinals on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

May 10, 2023, 10:07pm Prep Sports

The Ridgefield baseball team doesn’t have to look far into the past to find a time when their bats were hot. The Spudders now have to re-ignite the hitting that led them to a league championship in order to extend their season. Read story