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Battle Ground sophomore James Gill make a pitch in the Tigers' 3-2 win over Graham-Kapowsin in a 4A bi-district baseball playoff game at Heritage High School on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

4A bi-district baseball: James Gill pitches, hits Battle Ground to a 3-2 win over Graham-Kapowsin

Battle Ground sophomore James Gill make a pitch in the Tigers' 3-2 win over Graham-Kapowsin in a 4A bi-district baseball playoff game at Heritage High School on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

May 7, 2024, 9:08pm Prep Sports

The Battle Ground baseball team is unbeaten this season when sophomore James Gill is on the mound. Read story

Union senior Ty Sutton (8) celebrates after hitting a double Friday, April 26, 2024, during Union’s 6-3 win against Battle Ground at Union High School.

Union plays spoiler in 4A GSHL baseball finale, downing Battle Ground 6-3video icon

Union senior Ty Sutton (8) celebrates after hitting a double Friday, April 26, 2024, during Union’s 6-3 win against Battle Ground at Union High School.

April 26, 2024, 10:03pm Prep Sports

Union played free and embraced the fun. Battle Ground had a lot of pressure on its side. The Titans were already eliminated from postseason contention going into Friday’s 4A Greater St. Helens League baseball finale against the Tigers, who controlled their own destiny to grab a share of the league… Read story

Fort Vancouver boys basketball coach James Ensley, shown here in November 2021, has been named the new boys basketball coach at Battle Ground. Ensley, a 1996 BG graduate, spent the past 10 seasons as Fort Vancouver's coach.

Fort Vancouver’s James Ensley hired as boys basketball coach at Battle Ground

Fort Vancouver boys basketball coach James Ensley, shown here in November 2021, has been named the new boys basketball coach at Battle Ground. Ensley, a 1996 BG graduate, spent the past 10 seasons as Fort Vancouver's coach.

April 24, 2024, 12:22pm Latest News

As a Battle Ground native, James Ensley takes pride in returning to a place that impacted him not just in athletics, but why he became an educator and coach.  Read story

Camas outfielder Jared Forner hits a grand slam home run against Battle Ground in the second inning of a 4A Greater St. Helens League baseball game on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Camas High School.

Forner’s grand slam keys Camas baseball’s win over Battle Ground

Camas outfielder Jared Forner hits a grand slam home run against Battle Ground in the second inning of a 4A Greater St. Helens League baseball game on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Camas High School.

April 11, 2024, 8:29pm Prep Sports

With the bases loaded and nobody out, Jared Forner just hoped to drive in a run. A simple approach. A big result. Read story

Battle Ground Jackson Hotchkiss (19) fist bumps teammate Keegan Moffatt (15) after Hotchkiss hit a solo home run during a season-opening, non-league baseball game against Ridgefield on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Battle Ground’s Jackson Hotchkiss, one of state’s top baseball prospects, builds on strong stretch of play

Battle Ground Jackson Hotchkiss (19) fist bumps teammate Keegan Moffatt (15) after Hotchkiss hit a solo home run during a season-opening, non-league baseball game against Ridgefield on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

April 5, 2024, 2:57pm Prep Sports

A text message revealing good news came as somewhat of a surprise to Jackson Hotchkiss last July. Earlier in the summer, Hotchkiss earned a “referral” to try out for the Area Code Games, a showcase of the top high school baseball players in the country with MLB scouts and college… Read story

Battle Ground’s Hailey Ferguson connects on a line drive in the 4A/3A Greater St. Helens League district championship game on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Camas High School. Battle Ground defeated Mountain View 8-0 to take the title.
Spring Athlete of the Week

Nominees for The Columbian 2023-24 Week 21 prep athlete of the week, sponsored by Killer Burger

Spring Athlete of the Week

March 25, 2024, 7:12am Prep Sports

Nominees from Skyview, Battle Ground, Union, Prairie and Seton Catholic Read story

Prep highlights: Battle Ground softball bashes eight home runs

March 20, 2024, 9:50pm Prep Sports

The power parade came early and often for Battle Ground softball on Wednesday. The Tigers slugged eight home runs by seven different players in a 15-3 home win over Evergreen. Read story

Spring Athlete of the Week

Nominees for The Columbian 2023-24 Week 20 prep athlete of the week sponsored by Killer Burger

Spring Athlete of the Week

March 18, 2024, 9:08am Prep Sports

Nominees from Ridgefield, Mountain View, Union, Columbia River and Battle Ground Read story

Prep highlights: Battle Ground baseball edges Hudson’s Bay in pitcher’s duel

March 14, 2024, 9:45pm Prep Sports

Noah Newton and Jacob Long combined on a three-hitter as Battle Ground baseball beat Hudson’s Bay 2-1 on Thursday at Propstra Stadium. Read story