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La Center Wildcats

La Center senior midfielder Shaela Bradley heads the ball after Montesano senior midfielder Bethanie Henderson misses it in a 1A State girls soccer third-place game on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma.

1A State Soccer: La Center earns fourth-place trophy after falling to Montesano 3-1

La Center senior midfielder Shaela Bradley heads the ball after Montesano senior midfielder Bethanie Henderson misses it in a 1A State girls soccer third-place game on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma.

November 18, 2023, 3:46pm Prep Sports

Standing just a few feet away from the Mount Tahoma Stadium grandstand and a large group of La Center girls soccer team supporters, Wildcats senior Shaela Bradley took a moment to soak in the program’s accomplishments this season. No. 5 seed La Center fell… Read story

Klahowya junior Amira Lyons and Klahowya junior Kelsey Clark hold off La Center senior forward Madisen Newbury in a challenge for the ball in a 1A State girls soccer semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma.

1A State Soccer: Klahowya blanks La Center 3-0 in Wildcats’ first appearance at state final four

Klahowya junior Amira Lyons and Klahowya junior Kelsey Clark hold off La Center senior forward Madisen Newbury in a challenge for the ball in a 1A State girls soccer semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma.

November 17, 2023, 10:42pm Prep Sports

Veteran soccer coach Horst Malunat has been part of enough state final four runs to understand a harsh reality — not every team can be the one to win. And for a team like La Center, making its first appearance in the Class 1A… Read story

Madisen Newbury (22) of La Center gives instructions to teammate Riley Schultz (7) during the Wildcats&iacute; 3-2 win over Meridian of Bellingham in a Class 1A girls soccer state tournament first-round match at Woodland High School on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023.

La Center girls soccer making their run at state

Madisen Newbury (22) of La Center gives instructions to teammate Riley Schultz (7) during the Wildcats&iacute; 3-2 win over Meridian of Bellingham in a Class 1A girls soccer state tournament first-round match at Woodland High School on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023.

November 16, 2023, 6:08pm Prep Sports

It’s been a season filled with memories that’s far from finished. La Center (18-2) is in the Class 1A girls soccer state semifinals for the first time in program history. They face defending 1A champion Klahowya at 7 p.m. Friday at Tacoma’s Mount Tahoma Stadium in the semifinals. Read story

The Columbia River volleyball team poses with the Class 2A state championship trophy after the title match against Ridgefield on Saturday, Nov, 11, 2023 in Yakima.

Martinez: In one weekend, three schools found a lot of success

The Columbia River volleyball team poses with the Class 2A state championship trophy after the title match against Ridgefield on Saturday, Nov, 11, 2023 in Yakima.

November 14, 2023, 6:05am Latest News Subscriber Exclusive

It was a great weekend for high school athletics in Clark County. Read story

Shaela Bradley of La Center (right) celebrates her second goal of the match with Briley Vanderhoef (24) during the Wildcats’ 3-2 win over Meridian of Bellingham in a Class 1A girls soccer state tournament first-round match at Woodland High School on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023.

Prep roundup: La Center beats Cashmere to advance to girls soccer 1A state semifinals

Shaela Bradley of La Center (right) celebrates her second goal of the match with Briley Vanderhoef (24) during the Wildcats’ 3-2 win over Meridian of Bellingham in a Class 1A girls soccer state tournament first-round match at Woodland High School on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023.

November 11, 2023, 7:20pm Prep Sports

State soccer results and bi-district volleyball Read story

The La Center volleyball team poses with the third-place trophy at the Class 1A state volleyball tournament on Saturday, Nov, 11, 2023 in Yakima. The Wildcats beat Meridian in four sets to place third for the third time in program history and the first time since 1995.

1A State Volleyball: La Center’s 3rd place finish heralds new era of successvideo icon

The La Center volleyball team poses with the third-place trophy at the Class 1A state volleyball tournament on Saturday, Nov, 11, 2023 in Yakima. The Wildcats beat Meridian in four sets to place third for the third time in program history and the first time since 1995.

November 11, 2023, 6:11pm Prep Sports

The next great generation of La Center volleyball has arrived. The Wildcats wrapped up their most successful state tournament in three decades on Saturday at the Yakima Valley SunDome. Read story

La Center sophomore Landen Randall, left, and teammates walk off the field Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, after the Wildcats’ 21-7 playoff loss to Omak at La Center High School.

Omak ends La Center’s season in 1A state playoffs

La Center sophomore Landen Randall, left, and teammates walk off the field Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, after the Wildcats’ 21-7 playoff loss to Omak at La Center High School.

November 10, 2023, 10:35pm Football

First, it began with two, long touchdown passes that got Omak on the scoreboard.  Then, consecutive turnovers to begin the second half proved costly for La Center.  In the end, the 21-7 loss Friday night to Omak ended the Wildcats’ season… Read story

La Center head coach Cymany O'Brien, center, and the Wildcats bench celebrate a point in a Class 1A quarterfinal match against Cascade Christian on Friday, Nov. 11, 2023 at the Yakima Valley SunDome. La Center won in five sets to reach its first state semifinals since 1995.

1A State Volleyball: La Center stays unbeaten, reaches semifinalsvideo icon

La Center head coach Cymany O'Brien, center, and the Wildcats bench celebrate a point in a Class 1A quarterfinal match against Cascade Christian on Friday, Nov. 11, 2023 at the Yakima Valley SunDome. La Center won in five sets to reach its first state semifinals since 1995.

November 10, 2023, 7:57pm Prep Sports

Having reached five of the last six, being at the 1A state volleyball tournament isn’t unusual for La Center. But when Mia Achziger entered the Yakima Valley SunDome on Friday with her teammates, something felt special. Read story

La Center senior Jalen Ward smiles after scoring a touchdown Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, during the Wildcats' 24-8 win against Woodland at La Center High School.

Jalen Ward stands tall for La Center football

La Center senior Jalen Ward smiles after scoring a touchdown Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, during the Wildcats' 24-8 win against Woodland at La Center High School.

November 10, 2023, 6:05am Football

Jalen Ward’s eyes widen and smile lights up when he’s asked about his stature. That’s because he’s proud to stand 5 feet, 6 inches and weigh 155 pounds as the 1A Trico League’s co-MVP this season after leading the La Center Wildcats back to the Class 1A football state playoffs. Read story

Shaela Bradley of La Center celebrates her first goal during the Wildcats’ 3-2 win over Meridian of Bellingham in a Class 1A girls soccer state tournament first-round match at Woodland High School on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023.

2A state soccer: Shaela Bradley scores three goals as La Center beat Meridian 3-2

Shaela Bradley of La Center celebrates her first goal during the Wildcats’ 3-2 win over Meridian of Bellingham in a Class 1A girls soccer state tournament first-round match at Woodland High School on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023.

November 8, 2023, 10:47pm Prep Sports

Victory is the first-ever for La Center girls soccer in the state tournament Read story