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For the first time in three years, local high school baseball teams will enter the postseason with a goal of winning the state championship.

Martinez: Sorting out teams headed to first full spring postseason in three years

For the first time in three years, local high school baseball teams will enter the postseason with a goal of winning the state championship.

May 3, 2022, 5:38pm Newsletter

This is where things get fun. Read story

Heritage senior Nikki Scott stands in the box and awaits a pitch during the Timberwolves? 12-8 win over Hudson?s Bay on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.

Martinez: Heritage senior Nikki Scott relishing his first season of high school baseball

Heritage senior Nikki Scott stands in the box and awaits a pitch during the Timberwolves? 12-8 win over Hudson?s Bay on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.

April 26, 2022, 11:16pm Prep Sports

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Union golfer Jade Gruher hits a shot onto the ninth green at Camas Meadows, which is one of three golf courses in Clark County hosting multiple high school golf programs this spring.

Martinez: Feeling the golf course squeeze in Clark County

Union golfer Jade Gruher hits a shot onto the ninth green at Camas Meadows, which is one of three golf courses in Clark County hosting multiple high school golf programs this spring.

April 19, 2022, 6:25pm Editor's Choice

For Heritage High School golf coach Dwight Patterson, the issue is pretty simple. “Clark County needs more golf courses,” he said. Read story

Camas baseball coach Stephen Short instructs his players during a practice Tuesday at Camas High School's Fieldhouse, an indoor practice facility.

Martinez: Camas baseball makes travel arrangements on the fly

Camas baseball coach Stephen Short instructs his players during a practice Tuesday at Camas High School's Fieldhouse, an indoor practice facility.

April 12, 2022, 7:39pm Prep Sports

A spring break trip to Southern California three years in the making for the Camas baseball team almost came unraveled in matter of hours. Read story

Columbia River junior Alexander Harris (9) is the Rapids' top scorer this season as River is off to an 8-0 start to the season.

Martinez: Columbia River soccer wants to take this season as far as it can

Columbia River junior Alexander Harris (9) is the Rapids' top scorer this season as River is off to an 8-0 start to the season.

April 5, 2022, 7:30pm Prep Sports

The Columbia River boys soccer team is 8-0, and the Rapids have outscored their opponents 41-0 so far this season. Read story

Portland Timbers player Zac McGraw poses with Seton Catholic senior David Moore after the Timbers player came out to Seton's practice Monday to talk to the team about race issues.

Martinez: Racial incident at soccer match a call to stand up, be better

Portland Timbers player Zac McGraw poses with Seton Catholic senior David Moore after the Timbers player came out to Seton's practice Monday to talk to the team about race issues.

March 29, 2022, 5:40pm Latest News

No one likes to talk about racial tension, especially in sports. Read story

Battle Ground junior Rylee Rehbein, Seton Catholic senior David Moore, and Columbia River senior Sam Boyle are just three of the area's top spring athletes in the 2022 high school season.

Martinez: Spring sports 2022 truly feels like a normal season

Battle Ground junior Rylee Rehbein, Seton Catholic senior David Moore, and Columbia River senior Sam Boyle are just three of the area's top spring athletes in the 2022 high school season.

March 22, 2022, 8:09pm Prep Sports

The spring prep sports season is upon us, and I, for one, have been looking forward to this spring season. Read story

Four-time Olympian and Skyview graduate Kara Winger talks to members of the Skyview track and field team before going throw a practice session with Skyview javelin throwers on Friday, March 11, 2022 (Tim Martinez/The Columbian)

Martinez: Kara Winger starts her final track season where it all began

Four-time Olympian and Skyview graduate Kara Winger talks to members of the Skyview track and field team before going throw a practice session with Skyview javelin throwers on Friday, March 11, 2022 (Tim Martinez/The Columbian)

March 15, 2022, 8:03pm Prep Sports

After track and field practice last Friday, several Skyview High School javelin throwers came up to thank Kara Winger for throwing with them and sharing her insight. Read story

Columbia River High School junior Ethan Reyes operates a courtside camera for VPS GameTime in a 4A State Boys Basketball semifinal on Friday, March 4, 2022, at the Tacoma Dome.

Martinez: Students step up behind camera at state basketball tournament

Columbia River High School junior Ethan Reyes operates a courtside camera for VPS GameTime in a 4A State Boys Basketball semifinal on Friday, March 4, 2022, at the Tacoma Dome.

March 8, 2022, 5:11pm Prep Sports

For many high school basketball players, the Tacoma Dome is the pinnacle goal of the season. Read story

The Fort Vancouver baseball team runs through drills during their midnight practice on Feb.

Martinez: Fort Vancouver baseball team creates excitement with midnight practice

The Fort Vancouver baseball team runs through drills during their midnight practice on Feb.

February 28, 2022, 8:56pm Newsletter

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