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Kelso Hilanders

Boys swimming: Prairie swimmers win eight events, but depth carries Kelso and Camas to district team titles

February 15, 2025, 11:12pm Prep Sports

Kelso only had one swimmer finish on the top step of the podium, but the Hilanders overall depth propelled them to the team title by just three points over Prairie… Read story

Kelso girls pull away late from Shelton 64-53 in 3A bi-district tournament play-in game

February 8, 2025, 6:08pm Prep Sports

Peyton Champagne scored seven of her game-high 19 points in a pivotal fourth quarter as the Kelso girls basketball beat Shelton 64-53 in a 3A bi-district play-in game Saturday in… Read story

Noah Koyama, left, of Union wrestles Andrew Gray of Battle Ground during the 144-pound title match at the Norm Friehauf Clark County Wrestling Championships on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 at Heritage High School.

Fourth Clark County wrestling titles thrilling for Noah Koyama, Leah Wallway

Noah Koyama, left, of Union wrestles Andrew Gray of Battle Ground during the 144-pound title match at the Norm Friehauf Clark County Wrestling Championships on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 at Heritage High School.

January 18, 2025, 11:47pm Prep Sports

In high school wrestling, few things are as prestigious or rare than becoming a four-time champion. Read story

Kelso Head Coach Steve Amrine disputes a call by the referees during a game against Mountain View at McKenzie Stadium on Friday night, Oct. 25, 2019.

Steve Amrine steps down as head football coach at Kelso

Kelso Head Coach Steve Amrine disputes a call by the referees during a game against Mountain View at McKenzie Stadium on Friday night, Oct. 25, 2019.

January 17, 2025, 2:18pm Prep Sports

Steve Amrine has stepped down as Kelso’s football coach after 12 seasons leading the Hilander program, Kelso athletic director Bob Kickner announced Friday. Read story

Winter athlete of the week (The Columbian files)

Nominees for The Columbian 2024-25 Week 13 prep athlete of the week, sponsored by Killer Burger

Winter athlete of the week (The Columbian files)

January 13, 2025, 8:08am Prep Sports

Athletes from Kelso, Washougal, Union, Camas and Seton Catholic Read story

Faith Tarrant of Prairie, right, competes against Kanora Diederich of Kennedy Catholic in the 235-pound championship match at the Braided 64 wrestling tournament on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 at Kelso High School.

Prairie’s Faith Tarrant, Kelso are queens of Braided 64, nation’s largest girls prep wrestling event

Faith Tarrant of Prairie, right, competes against Kanora Diederich of Kennedy Catholic in the 235-pound championship match at the Braided 64 wrestling tournament on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 at Kelso High School.

January 11, 2025, 9:36pm Prep Sports

What started in 2007 with 90 athletes on three mats has grown into the largest girls high school wrestling tournament in the nation. Read story

Kelso's Bregan Ruhland, center, drives to the basket against multiple Prairie defenders during a 3A Greater St. Helens League girls basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at Prairie High School.

Kelso gets team-wide effort in 63-55 win over Prairie to open 3A GSHL girls basketball slatevideo icon

Kelso's Bregan Ruhland, center, drives to the basket against multiple Prairie defenders during a 3A Greater St. Helens League girls basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at Prairie High School.

January 7, 2025, 11:42pm Prep Sports

In a wide open 3A Greater St. Helens League girls basketball race, the Kelso Hilanders made a convincing case for why they’ll be right in the thick of it. Kelso’s 63-55 win over Prairie on Tuesday to open 3A GSHL play showcased the Hilanders’ depth and how dangerous they can… Read story

Winter athlete of the week (The Columbian files)

Nominees for The Columbian 2024-25 Week 10 prep athlete of the week

Winter athlete of the week (The Columbian files)

December 9, 2024, 2:52pm Prep Sports

Athletes from Skyview, Evergreen, Ridgefield, Union and Kelso Read story

Prep football: Mercer Island ends Kelso’s season in 3A state preliminary round

November 9, 2024, 9:59pm Football

Kainoa Brown’s late-game 15-yard touchdown run sealed Mercer Island’s 40-30 victory over Kelso in Saturday’s Week 10 3A state preliminary round game at Kelso’s Schroeder Field. Read story

La Center players swarm senior Wyatt Eiesland (5) after a touchdown Friday during La Center’s 41-6 win against Kalama at Kalama High School.

Prep football recap: La Center’s offensive line shares strong bond

La Center players swarm senior Wyatt Eiesland (5) after a touchdown Friday during La Center’s 41-6 win against Kalama at Kalama High School.

October 28, 2024, 3:17pm Football

Despite missing senior Lincoln Cooley because of injury, La Center’s offensive line didn’t miss a beat in last Friday’s 41-6 win at Kalama to improve to 8-0. Read story