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Chun says he had a different Big Ten school in mind, but UW is where he’s ‘supposed to be’

March 28, 2024, 2:10pm College

Pat Chun was introduced Thursday as the new athletic director at the University of Washington, leaving behind six years in the same role at Washington State to take the reins… Read story

Varsity360: Football’s busy offseason not slowing down

March 28, 2024, 6:00am Podcasts

The Columbian's Micah Rice and Meg Wochnick talk about the addition of Shelton to the 3A GSHL, a deal to pit 4A teams against some of Oregon's best, Mike Peck's… Read story

Nominees for The Columbian 2023-24 Week 21 prep athlete of the week, sponsored by Killer Burger

Nominees from Skyview, Battle Ground, Union, Prairie and Seton Catholic
 

Columnists

The Camas girls basketball team celebrates with the state trophy Saturday, March 2, 2024, after the Papermakers’ 57-41 win against Gonzaga Prep in the 4A WIAA State Basketball championship game at the Tacoma Dome. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Martinez: For the state-champion Camas girls basketball team, team is No. 1

The Camas Papermakers had just captured the Class 4A girls basketball state championship, and Scott Thompson had a confession to make.

Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker (34) has his shot blocked by Atlanta Hawks forward Bruno Fernando (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Hawks hand Blazers 8th straight loss

Dejounte Murray had 30 points and seven assists and the Atlanta Hawks won their third in a row and handed Portland its eighth straight loss,…

College

Pat Chun was introduced Thursday, March 28, 2024, as the new athletic director at the University of Washington, leaving behind six years in the same role at Washington State. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)

Chun says he had a different Big Ten school in mind, but UW is where he’s ‘supposed to be’

Pat Chun was introduced Thursday as the new athletic director at the University of Washington, leaving behind six years in the same role at Washington…

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High School Scoreboard, results from Wednesday, March 27

March 27, 2024, 9:23pm Prep Sports

Wednesday's high school sports results for baseball, softball and track and field. Read story

Prep highlights: Camas softball shuts down Kelso

March 27, 2024, 9:07pm Prep Sports

Jayda Peterson and Lilia Boyd combined on a one-hitter as Camas beat Kelso 10-0 in a non-league road game Wednesday. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker (34) has his shot blocked by Atlanta Hawks forward Bruno Fernando (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in Atlanta.

Hawks hand Blazers 8th straight loss

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker (34) has his shot blocked by Atlanta Hawks forward Bruno Fernando (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in Atlanta.

March 27, 2024, 7:33pm Blazers

Dejounte Murray had 30 points and seven assists and the Atlanta Hawks won their third in a row and handed Portland its eighth straight loss, beating the Trail Blazers 120-106 on Wednesday night. Read story

Skyview High grad Alex Schumacher helps lead Seattle U. to CBI championship

March 27, 2024, 6:36pm College

Cameron Tyson scored 30 points and made seven 3-pointers, Skyview High grad Alex Schumacher scored 16 of his 22 points in the second half, and third-seeded Seattle U. closed on an 11-0 run to beat top-seed High Point 77-67 on Wednesday night for the CBI championship. Read story

Washington deputy athletic director Erin O'Connell, right, introduces men's basketball coach Danny Sprinkle, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in Seattle.

Taking over at Washington feels very personal for Danny Sprinkle

Washington deputy athletic director Erin O'Connell, right, introduces men's basketball coach Danny Sprinkle, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in Seattle.

March 27, 2024, 5:34pm College

It was personal for Danny Sprinkle when, after a decade as an assistant coach, his first chance at being a head coach came at his alma mater, Montana State. Read story

Sophia Smith had options but in the end felt like she “wasn't done” in Portland. The Thorns announced Wednesday, March 27, that they have signed Smith to a contract extension through 2025, with a player option for 2026.

Sophia Smith signs contract extension with Portland for highest annual NWSL salary

Sophia Smith had options but in the end felt like she “wasn't done” in Portland. The Thorns announced Wednesday, March 27, that they have signed Smith to a contract extension through 2025, with a player option for 2026.

March 27, 2024, 1:55pm National Sports

The Portland Thorns have announced that they have signed Sophia Smith to a contract extension through 2025, with a player option for 2026. Read story

Eli Wenger of Columbia River clears the bar in the boys pole vault  in a 2A Greater St. Helens League track and field meet at Columbia River High School on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

Prep highlights: La Center’s Aseph tosses no-hitter in DH sweep

Eli Wenger of Columbia River clears the bar in the boys pole vault  in a 2A Greater St. Helens League track and field meet at Columbia River High School on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

March 26, 2024, 10:08pm Prep Sports

Austin Aseph pitched a no-hitter as La Center baseball opened Trico League play with a doubleheader sweep at Columbia of White Salmon on Tuesday. Read story

High School Scoreboard, results from Tuesday, March 26

March 26, 2024, 10:06pm Prep Sports

Tuesday's high school sports results for baseball, softball, boys soccer, track and field, girls tennis and girls golf. Read story