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Columbian Staff Writer

Seton Catholic's Hayden Miller celebrates going into halftime with a 35-18 lead. Seton beat Stevenson 56-41 in a loser-out 1A district playoff game on Thursday, Feb. 15 2018 at King's Way Christian.

Seton Catholic beats Stevenson to advance to 1A district third place game

Seton Catholic's Hayden Miller celebrates going into halftime with a 35-18 lead. Seton beat Stevenson 56-41 in a loser-out 1A district playoff game on Thursday, Feb. 15 2018 at King's Way Christian.

February 15, 2018, 11:11pm Prep Sports

Seton Catholic rebounded from its most bitter loss of the season with a 56-41 win over Stevenson on Thursday night to advance to the 1A district third place game. Read story

La Center guard Taylor Stephens defends an Elma player in the second quarter of the Wildcats' 54-50 win over Elma in the 1A district championship game on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018 at Rochester High School.

La Center girls withstand Elma to win 1A district championship

La Center guard Taylor Stephens defends an Elma player in the second quarter of the Wildcats' 54-50 win over Elma in the 1A district championship game on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018 at Rochester High School.

February 14, 2018, 10:51pm Prep Sports

The La Center girls three-peated as 1A district champions with a 54-50 win over Elma on Wednesday night. Read story

Boys basketball: Stevenson 80, Hoquiam 73

February 14, 2018, 12:01am Prep Sports

Isaac Hoidal scored 22, Lincoln Krog added 20 and Stevenson withstood persistent late comeback attempts to defeat Hoquiam in a loser-out game. Read story

La Center boys advance to 1A district title game with narrow win over Seton Catholic

February 13, 2018, 11:00pm Prep Sports

Based on its performance in practice on Monday, La Center coach Jeremy Ecklund knew his team would be in for a wake-up call. He didn’t see the energy he’s come to expect in a practice the day before a big game, and he saw that carry over to Tuesday’s 1A… Read story

Angel Terry runs behind Hudson’s Bay assistant wrestling coach Dick Widle, left, as he prepares for Saturday’s 3A regional wrestling meet.

Sudden Emergence of Angel on Mats

Angel Terry runs behind Hudson’s Bay assistant wrestling coach Dick Widle, left, as he prepares for Saturday’s 3A regional wrestling meet.

February 8, 2018, 11:21pm Prep Sports

Those huddled around the mat for the final match at Prairie High School last Saturday watched a spectacle unfold. Read story

Haley Hanson, left, of Camas drives to the basket as Anna Browne, 23, of Hazen defends in the 4A girls basketball bi-district tournament at Camas high school.

Camas girls overcome injury to Clemmer, beat Hazen 45-41 in OT

Haley Hanson, left, of Camas drives to the basket as Anna Browne, 23, of Hazen defends in the 4A girls basketball bi-district tournament at Camas high school.

February 8, 2018, 10:24pm Prep Sports

The Papermakers turned to a rotation of bigs, relied on forcing turnovers late and hit key foul shots to escape North Puget Sound League opponent Hazen 45-41 on Thursday night to advance to the bi-district quarterfinals. Read story

Union boys get wake-up call against Mt. Rainier

February 7, 2018, 10:57pm Prep Sports

Perhaps some discomfort in the first round will come in handy down the road for the Union boys basketball team. Read story

Washougal outlasts Woodland boys to claim district berth

February 6, 2018, 10:16pm Prep Sports

Flanagan's overtime-forcing 3 doesn't get off in time Read story

Kelso edges Mountain View to repeat as 3A district wrestling winners

February 3, 2018, 8:56pm Prep Sports

Kelso’s six first place finishes and 12 total finalists were good enough to net the Hilanders a win at districts—though it was much narrower than last season when they won 11 of the 14 individual weights. Read story

The Columbia River gymnastics team pose after winning the 3A district meet at Battle Ground High School on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018.

Ellis, Columbia River shine in 3A/2A/1A district gymnastics meet

The Columbia River gymnastics team pose after winning the 3A district meet at Battle Ground High School on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018.

February 3, 2018, 3:29pm Prep Sports

Sarah Ellis can appreciate teamwork. She grew up in a club gymnastics background and was pleasantly surprised at how much a team can buy in under one goal and motivate one another. “It’s super nice being able to do well for your team rather than just for you,”… Read story