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Ridgefield Spudders

Ridgefield senior Callie Curran sets the ball ahead of Tava Whitlow (3) during a first-round match against R.A. Long at the Class 2A District 4 volleyball tournament on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 at Woodland High School.

2A District Volleyball: Callie Curran sets Ridgefield up for success

Ridgefield senior Callie Curran sets the ball ahead of Tava Whitlow (3) during a first-round match against R.A. Long at the Class 2A District 4 volleyball tournament on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 at Woodland High School.

November 7, 2024, 9:09pm Prep Sports

This season, the Class 2A Greater St. Helens League’s volleyball awards included a Setter MVP category for the first time. It’s easy to see why Ridgefield senior Callie Curran earned that honor. Read story

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Nominees for The Columbian 2024-25 Week 8 prep athlete of the week sponsored by Killer Burger

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November 5, 2024, 8:01am Prep Sports

Here are the nominees for The Columbian 2024-25 Week 8 high school athlete of the week, sponsored by Killer Burger. Voting will continue until 7 p.m. Thursday. To avoid vote manipulation, participants are being asked to log-in with their Columbian.com account or to sign-up for a free account before casting… Read story

The Woodland football team poses for a photo after beating Ridgefield 14-7 to clinch its second consecutive 2A Greater St. Helens League championship on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 at Woodland High School.

Woodland rides defense to 14-7 win over Ridgefield to repeat as 2A GSHL champs

The Woodland football team poses for a photo after beating Ridgefield 14-7 to clinch its second consecutive 2A Greater St. Helens League championship on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 at Woodland High School.

November 1, 2024, 11:38pm Football

Friday’s 14-7 win over previously unbeaten Ridgefield was a showcase not just for Woodland’s stout defense, but also the championship heart that saw the Beavers go unbeaten in league play. Read story

Jack Macdonald of Camas, left, and Gavin Packer of Skyview will be part of Friday’s rivalry game between the Papermakers and Storm at Kiggins Bowl.

Big Game Friday: What will it take to win a football league title?

Jack Macdonald of Camas, left, and Gavin Packer of Skyview will be part of Friday’s rivalry game between the Papermakers and Storm at Kiggins Bowl.

October 31, 2024, 8:05am Football

The final Friday of the regular season has long been circled on the calendars of high school football fans in Southwest Washington. That’s because of the potential for three clashes between preseason league favorites. Read story

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Nominees for The Columbian 2024-25 Week 7 prep athlete of the week sponsored by Killer Burger

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October 29, 2024, 8:03am Prep Sports

Athletes from Ridgefield, Prairie, Seton Catholic, Heritage and Evergreen Read story

Ridgefield Spudders

Ridgefield pulls away from R.A. Long for 35-7 win

Ridgefield Spudders

October 25, 2024, 11:12pm Football

Football players often hold up four fingers to signify the start of the fourth quarter with the intent to give it everything they have in the game’s final stretch. Ridgefield did just that Friday night, scoring 21 of its 35 points to break open a close game in a 35-7… Read story

Landon DeBeaumont (10) of Ridgefield fakes a handoff to Cly Stephens (25) against Prairie during a non-league football game at District Stadium in Battle Ground on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.

Prep highlights: Danica Allen, Jacob McManus run away with 2A GSHL cross country titles

October 22, 2024, 10:40pm Prep Sports

Ridgefield’s Danica Allen and Columbia River’s Jacob McManus both won by substantial margins at the Class 2A Greater St. Helens League cross country championships Friday at Lewisville Park. Read story

Football player of week

Nominees for The Columbian 2024 Week 7 prep football player of the week sponsored by Killer Burger

Football player of week

October 21, 2024, 7:56am Prep Sports

Athletes from Woodland, La Center, Mark Morris, Skyview and Ridgefield Read story

Ridgefield Spudders

Cly Stephens rushes for four TDs as Ridgefield beats Columbia River 40-10

Ridgefield Spudders

October 18, 2024, 10:54pm Football

Cly Stephens rushed for 145 yards and four touchdowns as Ridgefield remained undefeated with a 40-10 home win over Columbia River on Friday. Read story