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Columbian Staff Writer

Camas freshman defender Gaven Myers pokes the ball free from Columbia River forward Ryan Connop in the first half of the Chieftains' 2-0 win over Camas on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Kiggins Bowl (Andy Buhler/Columbian staff).

Columbia River boys soccer shuts out Camas 2-0 in nonleague opener

Camas freshman defender Gaven Myers pokes the ball free from Columbia River forward Ryan Connop in the first half of the Chieftains' 2-0 win over Camas on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Kiggins Bowl (Andy Buhler/Columbian staff).

March 10, 2018, 9:01pm Prep Sports

Columbia River looked the part of a soccer team returning all 11 starters from squad that earned a top seed in the 4A state tournament as it beat nonleague opponent Camas convincingly 2-0 at Kiggins Bowl on Saturday. Read story

Columbia River senior Josh Bottelberghe earned seven state titles and four 2A state-meet records in his four years swimming for the Chieftains.

All-Region boys swimming: Josh Bottelberghe, Columbia Rivervideo icon

Columbia River senior Josh Bottelberghe earned seven state titles and four 2A state-meet records in his four years swimming for the Chieftains.

March 8, 2018, 11:11pm Prep Sports

Josh Bottelberghe knows as well as anyone the importance setting high goals plays in success. Read story

Skyview's Alex Schumacher (0) goes up for a layup in the final seconds of the game against Glacier Peak at the Tacoma Dome on Wednesday night, Feb. 28, 2018.

Clark County basketball players given all-tournament recognition

Skyview's Alex Schumacher (0) goes up for a layup in the final seconds of the game against Glacier Peak at the Tacoma Dome on Wednesday night, Feb. 28, 2018.

March 5, 2018, 6:05pm Prep Sports

After two Clark County basketball teams walked away from the state tournament last week with trophies, four area players were recognized for their individual performances. Read story

Columbia River upper classman Kiran Bear (22), Nasseen Gutierrez (32), Evan Dirksen (15), Caden Dezort (20), Jacob Hjort (12) and Nate Snook (1) cheer on their teammates during the final seconds against Selah in the WIAA 2A boys state basketball tournament on Saturday, Mar. 3, 2018, at the Yakima Valley SunDome. The Columbia River Chieftains took 6th place in state after losing to the The Selah Vikings 58-51.

Columbia River loses to Selah, 58-51, takes sixth in state

Columbia River upper classman Kiran Bear (22), Nasseen Gutierrez (32), Evan Dirksen (15), Caden Dezort (20), Jacob Hjort (12) and Nate Snook (1) cheer on their teammates during the final seconds against Selah in the WIAA 2A boys state basketball tournament on Saturday, Mar. 3, 2018, at the Yakima Valley SunDome. The Columbia River Chieftains took 6th place in state after losing to the The Selah Vikings 58-51.

March 3, 2018, 12:47pm Prep Sports

Columbia River finished sixth place after losing the fourth place game 58-51. Read story

Columbia River’'s Jack Armstrong (24) cuts through Renton’'s defense to the hoop in the WIAA 2A boys state basketball tournament on Friday, Mar. 2, 2018, at the Yakima Valley SunDome. Columbia River Chieftains defeated the Renton Indians 64-44.

Complete performance puts Columbia River boys into trophy round

Columbia River’'s Jack Armstrong (24) cuts through Renton’'s defense to the hoop in the WIAA 2A boys state basketball tournament on Friday, Mar. 2, 2018, at the Yakima Valley SunDome. Columbia River Chieftains defeated the Renton Indians 64-44.

March 2, 2018, 6:50pm Prep Sports

Chieftains will face Selah for fourth-place Saturday Read story

La Center's Taylor Stephens (24) drives through Lakeside's Maiya Martinez (22) committing a foul in the WIAA 1A girls state basketball tournament on Friday, March 2, 2018, at the Yakima Valley SunDome.

La Center girls’ season ends in state tournament consolation loss to Lakeside

La Center's Taylor Stephens (24) drives through Lakeside's Maiya Martinez (22) committing a foul in the WIAA 1A girls state basketball tournament on Friday, March 2, 2018, at the Yakima Valley SunDome.

March 2, 2018, 4:15pm Prep Sports

The La Center girls' season ended in a 49-27 loss to Lakeside in the consolation round of the 1A state tournament. Read story

King's Way's Khalfani Cason (1) scores two points driving through the Royal Knights’' defense of Angel Farias (5) and Corban Christensen (20) in the WIAA 1A boys state basketball tournament on Friday, Mar. 2, 2018, at the Yakima Valley SunDome. Royal Knights defeated King's Way Christian Knights 71-56.

King’s Way boys’ season ends in 71-65 loss to Royal in state consolation

King's Way's Khalfani Cason (1) scores two points driving through the Royal Knights’' defense of Angel Farias (5) and Corban Christensen (20) in the WIAA 1A boys state basketball tournament on Friday, Mar. 2, 2018, at the Yakima Valley SunDome. Royal Knights defeated King's Way Christian Knights 71-56.

March 2, 2018, 11:57am Prep Sports

King's Way's season ended in a 71-65 loss to Royal in the consolation round of the 1A state tournament in Yakima. Read story

Columbia River's Jacob Hjort (12) drives past Lynden's Brock Heppner (12) during the WIAA 2A boys state basketball tournament on Thursday, Mar. 1, 2018, at the Yakima Valley SunDome. Lynden Lions defeated Columbia River Chieftains 44-33.

Columbia River falls flat in second half of quarterfinal loss to Lynden

Columbia River's Jacob Hjort (12) drives past Lynden's Brock Heppner (12) during the WIAA 2A boys state basketball tournament on Thursday, Mar. 1, 2018, at the Yakima Valley SunDome. Lynden Lions defeated Columbia River Chieftains 44-33.

March 1, 2018, 9:31pm Prep Sports

The Chieftains saw a strong first half performance and seven-point halftime lead slip away in the second half of a 44-33 loss to the Lions in the 2A state quarterfinals in the Yakima Valley SunDome on Thursday evening. Read story

La Center's Taylor Mills (22), right, shoots over Medical Lake's Ellie Acord (22) during the WIAA 1A girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, Mar. 1, 2018, at the Yakima Valley SunDome. Medical Lake Cardinals defeated La Center Wildcats 41-31.

La Center girls run out of gas in state quarterfinal loss to Medical Lake

La Center's Taylor Mills (22), right, shoots over Medical Lake's Ellie Acord (22) during the WIAA 1A girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, Mar. 1, 2018, at the Yakima Valley SunDome. Medical Lake Cardinals defeated La Center Wildcats 41-31.

March 1, 2018, 8:38pm Prep Sports

For three quarters, La Center played like it wasn’t fazed by its myriad injuries. It was effective against a tough press, and for much of the game looked like the better team in a low-scoring slugfest. For three quarters. The Wildcats fell 45-31 to Medical Lake… Read story

King's Way's Justin Frahm (24) is pressured during a layup by Lynden Christian's Bryce Bouwman (23) and Cole Langstraat (35) in the background, in the WIAA 1A boys state basketball tournament on Thursday, Mar. 1, 2018, at the Yakima Valley SunDome. The Lynden Christian Lyncs defeated King's Way Christian Knights 87-63.

King’s Way hangs around for a half, falls to Lynden Christian 87-63 in state quarterfinals

King's Way's Justin Frahm (24) is pressured during a layup by Lynden Christian's Bryce Bouwman (23) and Cole Langstraat (35) in the background, in the WIAA 1A boys state basketball tournament on Thursday, Mar. 1, 2018, at the Yakima Valley SunDome. The Lynden Christian Lyncs defeated King's Way Christian Knights 87-63.

March 1, 2018, 1:43pm Prep Sports

Knights will play Royal on Friday morning in fourth-place semifinal Read story