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Prairie head basketball coach Kyle Brooks missed most of last season while suffering from Guillain-Barre syndrome. Brooks is back with his team as he continues his recovery.

Martinez: Prairie coach Brooks makes slow journey back to health

Prairie head basketball coach Kyle Brooks missed most of last season while suffering from Guillain-Barre syndrome. Brooks is back with his team as he continues his recovery.

November 24, 2020, 5:41pm Newsletter

Driving back from Yakima last December, Kyle Brooks was feeling miserable. Read story

The Evergreen girls basketball team had hoped to be practicing in its home gym. But with indoor workouts shut down due to statewide COVID-19 safety measures, coach Jim Wilmoth will oversee optional outdoor practices.

Martinez: With indoor workouts out, Evergreen girls basketball coach gets creative

The Evergreen girls basketball team had hoped to be practicing in its home gym. But with indoor workouts shut down due to statewide COVID-19 safety measures, coach Jim Wilmoth will oversee optional outdoor practices.

November 17, 2020, 5:58pm Newsletter

Indoor workouts for high school athletes squeaked to an abrupt stop this week when the state tightened COVID-19 restrictions. Read story

Skyview&#039;s Lia Hawken (14) plans to sign to play volleyball at the University of Dayton on Wednesday.

Martinez: Skyview’s Lia Hawken latest in family’s long line of athletesvideo icon

Skyview&#039;s Lia Hawken (14) plans to sign to play volleyball at the University of Dayton on Wednesday.

November 10, 2020, 6:09pm Newsletter

As the early college signing period starts Wednesday, Skyview volleyball player Lia Hawken plans to make official a decision she hopes helps her accomplish two important goals. Read story

Camas head coach Jon Eagle hoists the trophy into the air after SaturdayÕs win in the Class 4A state championship game against Bothell at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma on Dec. 7, 2019.

Martinez: WIAA announces plans which likely scrub state tournaments for regional events

Camas head coach Jon Eagle hoists the trophy into the air after SaturdayÕs win in the Class 4A state championship game against Bothell at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma on Dec. 7, 2019.

November 3, 2020, 4:45pm Newsletter

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Prairie&#039;s Claire Heitschmidt (20) has committed to Central Washington University to play basketball.

Martinez: Odd recruiting journey ends well for Prairie’s Heitschmidt

Prairie&#039;s Claire Heitschmidt (20) has committed to Central Washington University to play basketball.

October 27, 2020, 6:00pm Newsletter

The recruiting process for Prairie senior basketball player Claire Heitschmidt was far different than she expected. Read story

Union quarterback Lincoln Victor scores against Puyallup.

Martinez: Call goes out for nominations for classic prep football playoff games to revisit

Union quarterback Lincoln Victor scores against Puyallup.

October 20, 2020, 9:13pm Football

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In a normal year, Mountain View&#039;s Graham Moody would be playing in the 3A district golf championship this week.

Martinez: Steady success in turbulent summer for Mountain View’s Moody

In a normal year, Mountain View&#039;s Graham Moody would be playing in the 3A district golf championship this week.

October 13, 2020, 6:15pm Prep Sports

On the golf course, intangibles are always in play. Whether it's the weather, bad bounces or a challenging hole, the best players are able to make the best of a bad situation. Read story

Camas senior Faith Bergstrom has made an oral commitment to continue her basketball career at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, Calif.

Tim Martinez: Faith Bergstrom of Camas makes best of college recruiting, Cal Poly choice

Camas senior Faith Bergstrom has made an oral commitment to continue her basketball career at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, Calif.

September 29, 2020, 6:00pm Newsletter

In a perfect world, Faith Bergstrom would have taken more time to make one of the biggest decisions of her young life. Read story

LEADOPTION La Center players watch the final minutes of the game from the sidelines at McKenzie Stadium on Saturday night, Nov. 26, 2016.

Martinez: It’s frustrating, but liability, rising COVID numbers keep prep athletes on sidelines

LEADOPTION La Center players watch the final minutes of the game from the sidelines at McKenzie Stadium on Saturday night, Nov. 26, 2016.

September 22, 2020, 4:10pm Newsletter

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Cross Country runner fly over a steeple into a water pit during the running of the 51st Annual Run-A-Ree Friday September 7, 2012 in Vancouver, Washington.

Martinez: Hudson’s Bay cross country coach Tom Petersen retires with pleasant memories of Run-A-Rees past

Cross Country runner fly over a steeple into a water pit during the running of the 51st Annual Run-A-Ree Friday September 7, 2012 in Vancouver, Washington.

September 14, 2020, 12:44pm Newsletter

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