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Kelly Sweyer (left in both image) and Kaily Christensen have been friends and teammates from Little League through to Woodland High School (Photos courtesy of Woodland High School).

Senior Salute: Woodland teammates, friends lament the loss of one last season together

Kelly Sweyer (left in both image) and Kaily Christensen have been friends and teammates from Little League through to Woodland High School (Photos courtesy of Woodland High School).

April 20, 2020, 12:54pm Columns

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Union senior Brad Lackey shoot a layup over Skyview senior Kyle Gruhler at Union High School on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

Senior Salute: Union’s Brad Lackey looks forward to Whitworth University

Union senior Brad Lackey shoot a layup over Skyview senior Kyle Gruhler at Union High School on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

April 13, 2020, 11:27am Newsletter

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Greg Peavey Greg Peavey

Back at Bay, Peavey eager to get back on the field as new baseball coach

Greg Peavey Greg Peavey

March 30, 2020, 1:39pm Columns

The stars aligned for Greg Peavey last year. Now, he’s hoping for some celestial help in his first season as the baseball coach at Hudson’s Bay High School. “The first couple of weeks of practice were great,” Peavey said. “We’ve got a great group of kids with some good seniors… Read story

The Ridgefield Spudders and the Kalama Chinooks face off in the first game at the new Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex Friday, March 8, 2019.

Spring season is here, so time get outside

The Ridgefield Spudders and the Kalama Chinooks face off in the first game at the new Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex Friday, March 8, 2019.

March 9, 2020, 8:39am Prep Sports

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Union High School’s student section celebrates their team’s win over Gonzaga Prep at Battle Ground High School on Saturday evening, Feb. 29, 2020.

WIAA taking steps to keep players, fans safe from coronavirus

Union High School’s student section celebrates their team’s win over Gonzaga Prep at Battle Ground High School on Saturday evening, Feb. 29, 2020.

March 1, 2020, 5:02pm Columns

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Union junior Ariya Briscoe cuts a piece of the game net after the 4A bi-district championship game against Battle Ground at Prairie High School on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Union beat Battle Ground 82-57.

Three-game showcase at Battle Ground on Saturday as regional basketball matchups are announced

Union junior Ariya Briscoe cuts a piece of the game net after the 4A bi-district championship game against Battle Ground at Prairie High School on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Union beat Battle Ground 82-57.

February 23, 2020, 4:46pm Columns

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Union's Calvin Buck (left) wrestles Heritage's Alex Newberry in the 152-pound weight class during the 3A/4A district wrestling tournament at Hudson's Bay High School on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

Union wrestler takes injury and turns it into new opportunity

Union's Calvin Buck (left) wrestles Heritage's Alex Newberry in the 152-pound weight class during the 3A/4A district wrestling tournament at Hudson's Bay High School on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

February 17, 2020, 9:18am Columns

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Camas students (left to right) Alexzander Samodurov, Bryce Leighton, Tristan Souza, Rush Reimer, Laurissa Tsukumura, Kenny Wright, Sophie Franklin, Riley Sinclair, Elizabeth Parker and Caadyn Stephen pose during signing day (Tim Martinez/The Columbian)

Camas soccer star decides to go far away on signing day

Camas students (left to right) Alexzander Samodurov, Bryce Leighton, Tristan Souza, Rush Reimer, Laurissa Tsukumura, Kenny Wright, Sophie Franklin, Riley Sinclair, Elizabeth Parker and Caadyn Stephen pose during signing day (Tim Martinez/The Columbian)

February 10, 2020, 7:19am Columns

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Hudson's Bay Head Coach Michael Rainville speaks to his team during a match against Capital at Hudson's Bay High School on Thursday night, Feb. 7, 2019.

WIAA’s attempt at competitive balance not perfect, but step in right direction

Hudson's Bay Head Coach Michael Rainville speaks to his team during a match against Capital at Hudson's Bay High School on Thursday night, Feb. 7, 2019.

January 27, 2020, 4:19pm Prep Sports

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Camas circles up before Tuesday night's game against Union at Camas High School in Camas on Jan. 7, 2020. Camas won 52-44.

Changes coming at The Columbian, but we are ready

Camas circles up before Tuesday night's game against Union at Camas High School in Camas on Jan. 7, 2020. Camas won 52-44.

January 13, 2020, 6:12am Prep Sports

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