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Columbian Staff Writer

Woodland pitcher Olivia Grey, left, celebrates with Justice Holcomb after winning their game against Ridgefield at Ridgefield High School, Thursday April 26, 2018.

Woodland, Grey win softball showdown vs. Ridgefield

Woodland pitcher Olivia Grey, left, celebrates with Justice Holcomb after winning their game against Ridgefield at Ridgefield High School, Thursday April 26, 2018.

April 26, 2018, 9:39pm Prep Sports

On a day with clear skies and Mount St. Helens looming in the backdrop, Ridgefield High School served as the setting for two top softball teams — and two of Clark County’s best pitchers — meeting for the first time this season. Read story

Prairie High School pitcher Caleb Jones prepares to pitch during a game against Fort Vancouver at Fort Vancouver High School, Thursday April 19, 2018.

Adversity handled: Hard work pays off for one-handed Prairie pitcher Caleb Jonesvideo icon

Prairie High School pitcher Caleb Jones prepares to pitch during a game against Fort Vancouver at Fort Vancouver High School, Thursday April 19, 2018.

April 23, 2018, 10:40pm Multimedia

Baseball has long been Caleb Jones’ favorite sport. His family had a hunch that would be the case when he was a toddler, as he would routinely throw things around the house. Read story

Lucy Ianello (17), a freshman at Columbia River High School, leads the pack in the 1,600 meter race. She won the 800 and 1,600 at the John Ingram Twilight meet Friday.

Columbia River freshman Lucy Ianello gets her kicks on track

Lucy Ianello (17), a freshman at Columbia River High School, leads the pack in the 1,600 meter race. She won the 800 and 1,600 at the John Ingram Twilight meet Friday.

April 13, 2018, 11:22pm Prep Sports

To her friends, Lucy Ianello is a standout soccer and a blazing fast distance runner. Read story

Former Olympic figure skater Tonya Price, formerly Harding, skates at Mountain View Ice Arena in Vancouver on Friday.

Vancouver ice rink closure leaves skaters in limbo

Former Olympic figure skater Tonya Price, formerly Harding, skates at Mountain View Ice Arena in Vancouver on Friday.

April 6, 2018, 10:46pm Clark County Sports

With news that Clark County's lone ice rink is set to close in August, those in the skating community who call Mountain View Ice Arena home now wait in limbo as developers look to seek funding to build a new rink. Read story

Heritage’s Ryan Cibart, left, competing at last season’s district meet, has become one of the area’s top middle distance runners in only his junior season.

Cibart tracking down Heritage records

Heritage’s Ryan Cibart, left, competing at last season’s district meet, has become one of the area’s top middle distance runners in only his junior season.

April 3, 2018, 7:43pm Prep Sports

Ryan Cibart had just notched the biggest accomplishment of his running career to the date. Reeling from breaking the Heritage High School 1,600-meter record, the junior, who is described by his coach as humble with a quiet heir of self-confidence, acted out of character. Read story

Prairie High School seniors CJ Henry, left, and Tristan Glaser, right, are pictured at practice in Vancouver on Wednesday evening, March 28, 2018. The best friends and fellow goalies have both committed to play at Evergreen State College next year.

Two players, one goal for Prairie soccer

Prairie High School seniors CJ Henry, left, and Tristan Glaser, right, are pictured at practice in Vancouver on Wednesday evening, March 28, 2018. The best friends and fellow goalies have both committed to play at Evergreen State College next year.

March 30, 2018, 11:28pm Prep Sports

Tristan Glaser and CJ Henry are competing goalkeepers, and their supportive relationship might be best characterized by their friendship off the field. Read story

Last winter, Ridgefield softball coach Dusty Anchors learned that he had terminal heart disease and likely has just a few months to live. That hasn’t stopped him from his passion of coaching softball.

After diagnosis of terminal heart failure, Ridgefield softball coach keeps coachingvideo icon

Last winter, Ridgefield softball coach Dusty Anchors learned that he had terminal heart disease and likely has just a few months to live. That hasn’t stopped him from his passion of coaching softball.

March 26, 2018, 6:03am Latest News

Dusty Anchors was not looking forward to delivering the news. He he knew he had to break the hearts of another group of people he loved. Read story

Ridgefield forward Joey Vossenkuhl shields that ball from Hockinson’s Adam Carter in the first half of a 2-1 Spudders win on Friday at Hockinson High School.

Ridgefield soccer team has ‘serious fun’ in mud against Hockinson

Ridgefield forward Joey Vossenkuhl shields that ball from Hockinson’s Adam Carter in the first half of a 2-1 Spudders win on Friday at Hockinson High School.

March 23, 2018, 10:53pm Prep Sports

Younger Spudders slip past Hawks 2-1 Read story

Skyview's pitcher Daniel Copeland, left, and King's Way pitcher Damon Casetta-Stubbs have dominated despite a limit of 105 pitches per game.

Making it Count: In one year, pitch-count limit has impacted high school baseball

Skyview's pitcher Daniel Copeland, left, and King's Way pitcher Damon Casetta-Stubbs have dominated despite a limit of 105 pitches per game.

March 20, 2018, 3:53pm Prep Sports

It was an intense moment on high school baseball’s biggest stage. Read story

Columbia River softball coach Carrie Kosderka-Farrell talks with her team after Monday’s 7-4 victory over Mountain View at VGSA.

River softball makes it easy on new coach

Columbia River softball coach Carrie Kosderka-Farrell talks with her team after Monday’s 7-4 victory over Mountain View at VGSA.

March 19, 2018, 11:14pm Prep Sports

Carrie Kosderka-Farrell is still getting used to the “new adventure” of coaching high school sports. Read story