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Stories by Andy Buhler

Columbian Staff Writer

Prairie's Kameron Osborn (3) shoots during the final moments of Friday night's game at Prairie High School in Vancouver. Prairie won 64-55.

Prairie boys pull away from Kelso to clinch share of league

Prairie's Kameron Osborn (3) shoots during the final moments of Friday night's game at Prairie High School in Vancouver. Prairie won 64-55.

February 2, 2018, 10:37pm Prep Sports

Prairie wins coin toss for No. 1 seed in bi-districts Read story

Jack Colletto of Camas High School is our All-Region football player of the year, as pictured at The Columbian on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 6, 2016.

Former Camas QB Jack Colletto commits to Oregon State

Jack Colletto of Camas High School is our All-Region football player of the year, as pictured at The Columbian on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 6, 2016.

February 2, 2018, 4:00pm College

The former state player of the year spent this season at JuCo Arizona Western Read story

Washougal’s Emilee Smart (22) cheers on her teammates as they come off the court for a timeout during Thursday night’s game at Columbia River High School on Feb. 1, 2018. Washougal won 54-53.

Washougal girls beat Columbia River, scratch out league title

Washougal’s Emilee Smart (22) cheers on her teammates as they come off the court for a timeout during Thursday night’s game at Columbia River High School on Feb. 1, 2018. Washougal won 54-53.

February 1, 2018, 11:13pm Prep Sports

Supporting cast steps up in tough win over Chieftains Read story

Evergreen sophomore Ilia Zablotoviskii swims the 200-yard individual medley during a meet at Propstra Aquatic Center on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 18, 2018.

Fish Out of Water: Swimming a constant in Evergreen sophomore’s travels

Evergreen sophomore Ilia Zablotoviskii swims the 200-yard individual medley during a meet at Propstra Aquatic Center on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 18, 2018.

January 29, 2018, 11:21pm Prep Sports

When Ilia Zablotoviskii arrived to Vancouver from Russia on April 18, 2017, he noticed two stark differences between his native country his new home, the United States. Read story

Washington State forward Robert Franks (3) runs on the court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against California in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

Evergreen grad Franks has become team leader at WSU

Washington State forward Robert Franks (3) runs on the court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against California in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

January 27, 2018, 10:22pm College

Before heading into the summer last year, Robert Franks spoke with Washington State basketball coach Ernie Kent. Read story

Boys basketball: Union 73, Camas 61

January 26, 2018, 10:50pm Prep Sports

Ethan Smith finished with seven 3-pointers and scored 27 points—14 of them in the fourth quarter—to help the Titans run away from Camas 73-61 on Friday night. Read story

Camas' Haley Hanson (11) dribbles past Union's Abbey Kaip (12) during Friday night's game at Union High School on Jan. 26, 2018. The Papermakers won 53-33, clinching the 4A Greater St. Helens League title.

Camas clinches 4A GSHL girls basketball title with win over Union

Camas' Haley Hanson (11) dribbles past Union's Abbey Kaip (12) during Friday night's game at Union High School on Jan. 26, 2018. The Papermakers won 53-33, clinching the 4A Greater St. Helens League title.

January 26, 2018, 9:42pm Prep Sports

Camas didn’t lose hold of its lead, beating Union 53-33 on Friday night to clinch the top spot in the 4A Greater St. Helens League. Read story

The Columbia River Chieftains huddle up on the court during their 45-42 loss to Mark Morris on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 at Mark Morris High School.

Buzzer-beater sinks Columbia River boys in 45-42 loss to Mark Morris

The Columbia River Chieftains huddle up on the court during their 45-42 loss to Mark Morris on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 at Mark Morris High School.

January 25, 2018, 10:21pm Prep Sports

The game was tied with 4.4 seconds left when Mark Morris inbounded the ball cross-court to a double-teamed Garrett Burger, who leapt up and released a deep 3-pointer past the contesting hands of two Chieftain defenders. The ball swished at the buzzer, and Mark Morris walked away winners over Columbia… Read story

A new survey being circulated by WIAA aims to train coaches like Skyview’s Matt Gruhler, above, to help players with mental health issues.

WIAA conducts survey aimed to train coaches on issues of mental health

A new survey being circulated by WIAA aims to train coaches like Skyview’s Matt Gruhler, above, to help players with mental health issues.

January 24, 2018, 8:26pm Clark County Health

Coaches want students to know it's OK to seek help Read story

Hockinson’s Peyton Brammer (3) avoids Woodland’s Palmer Dinehart (15) and Wyatt Harsh (2) during a game at Hockinson High School, Friday January 19, 2018.

Brammer, Paulsen shine in Hockinson’s home win over Woodland

Hockinson’s Peyton Brammer (3) avoids Woodland’s Palmer Dinehart (15) and Wyatt Harsh (2) during a game at Hockinson High School, Friday January 19, 2018.

January 19, 2018, 10:32pm Prep Sports

About four minutes into the game, Hockinson coach Jon Warner noticed something was different. “It’s really quiet in here,” he thought. He looked into the stands and realized the student band was absent at a competition, so the Hawks were going to have to make their own noise… Read story