April 17, 2025, 6:00am Multimedia FreeUpdated 2 days ago
The Columbian's Micah Rice and Mountain View boys basketball coach JC Alexander discuss the rising trend of players transferring and how the WIAA's proposed amendment would impact that issue. Read story
April 10, 2025, 6:00am Multimedia
Maile Wong is the first girl to earn a spot in the Evergreen High School varsity baseball team. The Columbian's Will Denner explains how she has been welcomed by her… Read story
March 20, 2025, 6:00am Multimedia
The spring high school sports season has arrived in Southwest Washington. Micah Rice and Tim Martinez discuss the top athletes and storylines to watch, while also revealing their favorite elements of spring sports along with a few annoyances. Read story
March 13, 2025, 6:00am Multimedia
From buzzer-beaters to wins that made program history, here are the top five games from the high school basketball season in Southwest Washington. Read story
February 27, 2025, 6:00am Multimedia
Tim Martinez has an idea for a format change to the state basketball tournament that would lessen travel and improve the experience. Plus, we look ahead to this weekend's opening round games and look back at the Mat Classic state wrestling championships. Read story
February 19, 2025, 6:00am Multimedia
Micah Rice and Meg Wochnick give an inside look into what makes Prairie senior Faith Tarrant an exceptional wrestler, student and advocate for her sport. They also preview two big Wednesday basketball games ahead of a jam-packed weekend of state championship events. Read story
February 12, 2025, 6:00am Multimedia
We look ahead to postseason high school basketball in SW Washington. Most notably, a new format in the 4A and 3A bi-district tournaments means home games and a more-direct route to the state tournament for a few local teams. Read story
February 6, 2025, 6:00am Multimedia
What goes into getting that perfect sports photo? Columbian photographer Taylor Balkom shares some of his favorite photos and gives advice to help amateurs get that memorable shot. Read story
January 30, 2025, 6:00am Multimedia
Jordan Nailon is the founder of Blast Zone Media, an independent outlet that covers local sports in Southwest Washington. Nailon and Micah Rice discuss why coverage of high school sports matters and how local sports strengthen our communities. Read story
January 22, 2025, 6:00am Multimedia
The Columbian's Micah Rice and Will Denner look at high school girls basketball in SW Washington. How much has Union closed the gap on reigning 4A champ Camas. What's behind Mountain View's 3A GSHL success and how high should Columbia River, Woodland and Seton Catholic set their sights? Read story