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Sisters Peyton Cody (left) and Kennedy Cody pose at Vancouver Elite Gymnastics Academy during a practice with the Camas High School team.
The Blick brothers -- (from left to rigth) senior Josh, sophomore Seth and senior Caleb -- posed for a photo in Prairie High School's wrestling room after all three brothers qualified for the 2A state tournament.

Trio of Blick brothers from Prairie advance to state wrestling tournament

The Blick brothers -- (from left to rigth) senior Josh, sophomore Seth and senior Caleb -- posed for a photo in Prairie High School's wrestling room after all three brothers qualified for the 2A state tournament.

February 16, 2022, 7:03pm Prep Sports

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The SpudCat Trophy sits on display at the Ridgefield-La Center wrestling match on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022.

Martinez: Battle of the SpudCat returns, along with the trophy you can’t unsee

The SpudCat Trophy sits on display at the Ridgefield-La Center wrestling match on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022.

February 1, 2022, 6:00pm Prep Sports

If the Battle of the SpudCat doesn’t leave an indelible mark on fans of high school wrestling, the trophy most certainly will. Last Thursday in La Center, the Ridgefield and La Center wrestling teams renewed their non-league rivalry that was launched by Ridgefield coach Kim Simmons and his son, La… Read story

Camas' Shea McGee was second on the floor exercise behind Rylye Anderson of Puyallup at the 4A state gymnastics meet (WIAA photo)

Martinez: No COVID disruptions to state events anticipated

Camas' Shea McGee was second on the floor exercise behind Rylye Anderson of Puyallup at the 4A state gymnastics meet (WIAA photo)

January 25, 2022, 10:43pm Newsletter

The winter high school postseason gets started this weekend, and athletes, coaches and fans received a bit a good news Monday during a time when most of the news seems to be bad. Read story

Camas students celebrate a basket Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, during the Papermakers’ 72-60 loss to the Titans at Union High School.
Gracie Brammer of Hockinson High School is approaching second place on the Hawks' career scoring list.

Martinez: Milestone or not, Hockinson senior Gracie Brammer focused on team success

Gracie Brammer of Hockinson High School is approaching second place on the Hawks' career scoring list.

January 11, 2022, 7:05pm Prep Sports

During a trip late last month to Central Oregon for a holiday tournament, things felt almost like normal for Hockinson girls basketball star Gracie Brammer. Read story

Prairie coach Jimmy Tuominen talks with his team during Friday night&#039;s game at Prairie High School in Vancouver on Jan. 10, 2020. Prairie won 44-32.
Kris Cavin (right) poses with Camas player Jake Blair on the sidelines at a Camas football game in 2019 (Ken Nowaczyk/For The Columbian)

Martinez: Kris Cavin left his mark on Camas with his camera

Kris Cavin (right) poses with Camas player Jake Blair on the sidelines at a Camas football game in 2019 (Ken Nowaczyk/For The Columbian)

December 21, 2021, 9:06pm Prep Sports

Tim Martinez: High school sports Read story

Washougal seniors Savea Mansfield, left, and Jaiden Bea are featured on the cover of the Winter Sports 2021-22 preview section, which will be inserted into The Columbian print editions for Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021.

Martinez: All-Region football, winter sports preview on tap for weekend

Washougal seniors Savea Mansfield, left, and Jaiden Bea are featured on the cover of the Winter Sports 2021-22 preview section, which will be inserted into The Columbian print editions for Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021.

December 14, 2021, 8:05pm Prep Sports

Tim Martinez: High school sports Read story

Mahaila Harrison (22) of Hudson's Bay looks to make a pass in an early season girls basketball game against Prairie at Prairie High School on Friday, December 3, 2021. Hudson's Bay won 64-34.

Martinez: This basketball season has a normal, winter, feel to it

Mahaila Harrison (22) of Hudson's Bay looks to make a pass in an early season girls basketball game against Prairie at Prairie High School on Friday, December 3, 2021. Hudson's Bay won 64-34.

December 7, 2021, 8:05pm Prep Sports

Tim Martinez: High school sports Read story