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Fort Vancouver Trappers

Nominees for the Week 20 prep athlete of the week sponsored by Killer Burger

March 24, 2025, 12:27pm Prep Sports

Here are the nominees for The Columbian 2024-25 Week 20 high school athlete of the week, sponsored by Killer Burger. Voting will continue until 7 p.m. Wednesday. To avoid vote… Read story

Prep highlights (March 22): Castle Rock holds off Heritage to win Randy Myers bracket title at Kickoff Classic baseball tournament

March 22, 2025, 9:46pm Prep Sports

Trevor Rogen returned to the mound in the bottom of the seventh inning to save the game he started, leading the Castle Rock baseball team to a 5-4 win over… Read story

Josiah Jointer, shown here in a 1A district playoff game against Elma earlier in February, had a team-best 20 points in Friday's 61-48 loss to Bellevue Christian in the 1A state tournament Opening Round.

1A boys basketball: Bellevue Christian ends Trappers’ big season in 1A Opening Round

Josiah Jointer, shown here in a 1A district playoff game against Elma earlier in February, had a team-best 20 points in Friday's 61-48 loss to Bellevue Christian in the 1A state tournament Opening Round.

February 28, 2025, 8:42pm Prep Sports

As Fort Vancouver players exited their locker room to a boisterous fanbase that traveled from Clark County, words from head coach James Jones still echoed in their minds.  “They set the standard,” the first-year coach said.   That standard led to one of… Read story

Fort Vancouver junior Leighton Livengood (34) drives between defenders on Feb. 19, 2025, during Fort's win against King's Way at Fort Vancouver High School.

Leighton Livengood’s big season for Fort Vancouver sparks state-bound Trappers

Fort Vancouver junior Leighton Livengood (34) drives between defenders on Feb. 19, 2025, during Fort's win against King's Way at Fort Vancouver High School.

February 27, 2025, 2:00pm Latest News

Leighton Livengood has only been a Fort Vancouver Trapper since November, but already is a seasoned veteran when it comes to knowing the school’s blueprint. Read story

Seton Catholic's Kaiden Wilson (24) shoots against Fort Vancouver's Samuel Howard (2) during the Class 1A District 4 boys basketball championship game on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at Centralia High School.

1A district boys basketball: Seton Catholic repeats as district champion with 54-46 win over Fort Vancouvervideo icon

Seton Catholic's Kaiden Wilson (24) shoots against Fort Vancouver's Samuel Howard (2) during the Class 1A District 4 boys basketball championship game on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at Centralia High School.

February 22, 2025, 9:30pm Prep Sports

Big-game experience prepared the Seton Catholic boys basketball team for an atmosphere like Saturday. The reigning Class 1A District 4 champions, who placed sixth at last year’s 1A state tournament for the first time in program history, successfully defended their district title with a 54-46 win over Trico… Read story

Fort Vancouver head coach James Jones, center, celebrates with his team and fans Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, after the Trapper’s 61-60 win against King’s Way in a 1A district semifinal game at Fort Vancouver High School. With the win, Fort Vancouver made the WIAA state boys basketball tournament for the first time in 36 years.

A Fort Frenzy: Leighton Livengood’s game-winning free throw with 0.4 seconds sends Trappers to state

Fort Vancouver head coach James Jones, center, celebrates with his team and fans Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, after the Trapper’s 61-60 win against King’s Way in a 1A district semifinal game at Fort Vancouver High School. With the win, Fort Vancouver made the WIAA state boys basketball tournament for the first time in 36 years.

February 19, 2025, 9:44pm Prep Sports

Before sinking the game-winning free throw to send the Fort Vancouver Trappers to the Class 1A boys basketball state tournament, Leighton Livengood walked to the Trapper logo at center court, stared up at the north scoreboard that read a 60-all tie with King’s Way Christian in Wednesday’s back-and-forth… Read story

Winter Athlete of the Week

Nominees for The Columbian 2024-25 Week 18 prep athlete of the week sponsored by Killer Burger

Winter Athlete of the Week

February 17, 2025, 8:00am Prep Sports

Here are the nominees for The Columbian 2024-25 Week 18 high school athlete of the week, sponsored by Killer Burger. Read story

Fort Vancouver's Samuel Howard and Leighton Livengood (34) celebrate a 3-point play by Josiah Jointer during the fourth quarter of Wednesday's 1A district tournament boys basketball game on Feb. 12, 2025. Fort Vancouver topped Elma, 68-55.

Fort Vancouver one win away from 1A state berth after 68-55 victory over Elmavideo icon

Fort Vancouver's Samuel Howard and Leighton Livengood (34) celebrate a 3-point play by Josiah Jointer during the fourth quarter of Wednesday's 1A district tournament boys basketball game on Feb. 12, 2025. Fort Vancouver topped Elma, 68-55.

February 12, 2025, 9:30pm Multimedia

As Fort Vancouver’s student section celebrated a home playoff victory Wednesday with the Trappers’ boys basketball team, Liam Cvitkovich soaked in a moment he’s waited four years to experience.  “It’s so special,” Cvitkovich said. “I love these guys on the team. I’ve known some of them… Read story

Washougal’s Jenna Klopman (15) drives toward the hoop against Mountain View’s Camaria Brown (23) during a non-league girls basketball game on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Mountain View High School.

Girls basketball roundup (Feb. 6): Jenna Klopman powers playoff-bound Washougal in regular-season finale

Washougal’s Jenna Klopman (15) drives toward the hoop against Mountain View’s Camaria Brown (23) during a non-league girls basketball game on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Mountain View High School.

February 6, 2025, 10:50pm Prep Sports

Jenna Klopman’s game-high 23 points gave the playoff-bound Washougal girls basketball team a 78-60 road win Thursday to close out the 2A Greater St. Helens regular-season.  Klopman, a junior guard, had 13 of her points in the fourth quarter, as part of a 24-point final 8… Read story

Prep Roundup (Jan. 10): Fort Vancouver boys basketball edges Castle Rock in overtime

January 9, 2025, 10:29pm Prep Sports

Isaiah Barajas scored 14 points and Isaiah added 11 points, including a key 3-pointer in overtime, as Fort Vancouver boys basketball beat Castle Rock 61-58 Thursday. Read story