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Heritage freshman Jaila Ellis fouls off a pitch Thursday, April 27, 2023, during the Timberwolves’ 2-1 loss to Prairie at Prairie High School.

Prep highlights: Heritage softball earns return trip to 3A state

Heritage freshman Jaila Ellis fouls off a pitch Thursday, April 27, 2023, during the Timberwolves’ 2-1 loss to Prairie at Prairie High School.

May 18, 2023, 10:08pm Prep Sports

The Heritage High softball team played well above it No. 15 seeding on Thursday, knocking down No. 2 Auburn Riverside and No. 8 Timberline at the 3A bi-district softball tournament at Lacey to clinch a berth to state for the second year in a row. Read story

Columbia River's Tyler Brown (24) battles for possession of the ball with Foster's Anawar Kimo during River's 3-0 win in a Class 2A boys soccer state first-round playoff game at Columbia River High School on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

Columbia River’s defense passes first test in 3-0 win in 2A boys soccer state playoffvideo icon

Columbia River's Tyler Brown (24) battles for possession of the ball with Foster's Anawar Kimo during River's 3-0 win in a Class 2A boys soccer state first-round playoff game at Columbia River High School on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

May 17, 2023, 10:23pm Prep Sports

Alex Harris scores two goals, JP Guzman adds one in first-round win over Foster Read story

Hudson's Bay senior Sabastian Laddusaw (12) celebrates after scoring a run Friday during the Eagles' 10-4 win against Ridgefield in a 2A district baseball winner-to-state game at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Sebastian Laddusaw of Hudson’s Bay is The Columbian 2022-23 Week 28 prep athlete of the week

Hudson's Bay senior Sabastian Laddusaw (12) celebrates after scoring a run Friday during the Eagles' 10-4 win against Ridgefield in a 2A district baseball winner-to-state game at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

May 15, 2023, 3:18pm Prep Sports

The senior helped the Eagles earn a state-playoff berth Read story

Mark Morris senior Langston Bartell, center, celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run Friday, May 12, 2023, during the Monarchs’ 8-4 win against Columbia River in a 2A district baseball playoff game at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Mark Morris comes out swinging against Columbia River, grabs 2A state baseball berth

Mark Morris senior Langston Bartell, center, celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run Friday, May 12, 2023, during the Monarchs’ 8-4 win against Columbia River in a 2A district baseball playoff game at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

May 12, 2023, 9:25pm Prep Sports

Mark Morris seized its opportunity to return to state for the first time since 2011 by claiming an 8-5 win over Columbia River, a program with a long state tradition. Mark Morris and Hudson’s Bay, which finished third and fourth in the 2A Greater St. Helens League, join… Read story

Columbia River head coach Jesse Norris talks to an official Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, during the Rapids’ 41-39 win against Ridgefield at Ridgefield High School.

Jesse Norris named Clark College’s women’s basketball coach

Columbia River head coach Jesse Norris talks to an official Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, during the Rapids’ 41-39 win against Ridgefield at Ridgefield High School.

May 12, 2023, 10:22am Clark County Sports

Jesse Norris’ career as a high school coach in Clark County has been short, yet also successful. This week, it took another step — or rather, a big leap — when Norris was named Clark College’s new women’s basketball coach Thursday.  Read story

Columbia River players embrace after the Rapids scored their third goal against Aberdeen in the Class 2A District 4 boys soccer championship game on Thursday, May, 11, 2023, at Columbia River High School.

Columbia River’s relentless attack leads to 2A district boys soccer championship win over Aberdeen

Columbia River players embrace after the Rapids scored their third goal against Aberdeen in the Class 2A District 4 boys soccer championship game on Thursday, May, 11, 2023, at Columbia River High School.

May 12, 2023, 7:42am Prep Sports

Last season's district championship was about getting revenge on the road. This spring, the Columbia River boys soccer team wanted to hoist the championship trophy on its home field. Read story

Prep highlights: Union, Hockinson boys soccer punch tickets to state

May 11, 2023, 10:11pm Prep Sports

The Union and Hockinson boys soccer teams both won on Thursday to clinch berths to their respective state tournaments. Union defeated Olympia 1-0 at Spanaway in the 4A bi-district tournament. No other details were reported. Hockinson survived a penalty-kick shootout with W.F. West, winning the PKs 4-2 after a 1-1… Read story

W.F. West's Lane Sahlin slides into home plate ahead of a Ridgefield throw during the Class 2A District 4 baseball semifinals on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

2A District Baseball: Ridgefield bats go cold in semifinal loss to W.F. West

W.F. West's Lane Sahlin slides into home plate ahead of a Ridgefield throw during the Class 2A District 4 baseball semifinals on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

May 10, 2023, 10:07pm Prep Sports

The Ridgefield baseball team doesn’t have to look far into the past to find a time when their bats were hot. The Spudders now have to re-ignite the hitting that led them to a league championship in order to extend their season. Read story

First-year Columbia River boys soccer coach Matt Newman addresses his team after Tuesday's 3-1 victory over W.F. West in their 2A District IV semifinal match. The win clinches a 2A state berth for the Rapids (19-0-0), who face Aberdeen on Thursday.

Columbia River clinches 2A boys soccer state berth

First-year Columbia River boys soccer coach Matt Newman addresses his team after Tuesday's 3-1 victory over W.F. West in their 2A District IV semifinal match. The win clinches a 2A state berth for the Rapids (19-0-0), who face Aberdeen on Thursday.

May 9, 2023, 9:16pm Prep Sports

Yes, Tuesday’s 3-1 district semifinal victory over W.F. West clinched a Class 2A state tournament berth, but coaches stressed to players post game the performance was good, but not good enough.  Read story

Filly Afenegus, second from right, watches as Noah Afenegus, 5, right, jump off of a playground structure while the rest of the family -- Tiffany, from left, Maia, 11, and Ella Afenegus, 9 -- watch at Felida Elementary School. Filly Afenegus recently stepped down as Columbia River's head boys soccer coach so he could spend more time with his family.

String of departures in high school programs shed light on challenges head coaches face

Filly Afenegus, second from right, watches as Noah Afenegus, 5, right, jump off of a playground structure while the rest of the family -- Tiffany, from left, Maia, 11, and Ella Afenegus, 9 -- watch at Felida Elementary School. Filly Afenegus recently stepped down as Columbia River's head boys soccer coach so he could spend more time with his family.

May 7, 2023, 6:01am Latest News

Between coaching two high school soccer programs and teaching middle school students, Filly Afenegus sometimes felt like he wasn’t giving enough time and energy to his own kids. Read story