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Stories by Andy Buhler

Columbian Staff Writer

King's Way's Bryson Metz (55), goes for two points around Zillah's Claysen Delp (40), during the WIAA 1A boys state championships on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2019, at the Yakima Valley SunDome. The Zillah Leopards defeated the King's Way Christian Knights 90-68.

King’s Way boys thumped by Zillah 90-68 in 1A title

King's Way's Bryson Metz (55), goes for two points around Zillah's Claysen Delp (40), during the WIAA 1A boys state championships on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2019, at the Yakima Valley SunDome. The Zillah Leopards defeated the King's Way Christian Knights 90-68.

March 2, 2019, 7:17pm Prep Sports

King’s Way’s hot shooting went stale, and the grit and hustle that fueled the Knights’ run from the regional round to the 1A state title game was no match for a 1A power. Zillah rode torrid second half shooting to sink King’s Way 90-68 in the 1A state… Read story

1A state basketball: La Center drops semifinals to No. 3 Zillah

March 2, 2019, 12:14am Prep Sports

La Center brought a 10-game win streak into the 1A state semifinals, but the Wildcats’ title hunt fell short on Friday. Hunter Ecklund hit a pull-up 3 to pull within two with 25 seconds left, but Zillah hit key free throws to hang on to beat La Center… Read story

La Center's Avery Seter (12), grabs an errant pass before taking a shot against Connell's Austin Smith (13), during the WIAA 1A boys state tournament on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, at the Yakima Valley SunDome. The La Center Wildcats defeated the Connell Eagles 68-45.

1A state basketball: La Center boys cruise to semifinals with 68-45 win over Connell

La Center's Avery Seter (12), grabs an errant pass before taking a shot against Connell's Austin Smith (13), during the WIAA 1A boys state tournament on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, at the Yakima Valley SunDome. The La Center Wildcats defeated the Connell Eagles 68-45.

February 28, 2019, 10:44pm Prep Sports

La Center is headed to the 1A state semifinals. Avery Seter scored 28 points as the Wildcats cruised to a 68-45 win over 8-seeded Connell in the 1A state quarterfinals in the SunDome on Thursday evening. Read story

Prairie's Brooke Walling shoots the ball while under pressure from Edmonds-Woodway defenders during the 3A Hardwood Classic at the Tacoma Dome on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019.

3A state basketball: No. 1 Prairie outlasts Edmonds-Woodway to reach semifinals

Prairie's Brooke Walling shoots the ball while under pressure from Edmonds-Woodway defenders during the 3A Hardwood Classic at the Tacoma Dome on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019.

February 28, 2019, 11:57am Multimedia

Falcons hit 11 3-pointers in 58-39 win Read story

Prairie's Kameron Obsborn drives against an Ingraham defender during the 3A Hardwood Classic at the Tacoma Dome on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019.

3A state basketball: Ingraham ends Prairie’s season, 40-36

Prairie's Kameron Obsborn drives against an Ingraham defender during the 3A Hardwood Classic at the Tacoma Dome on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019.

February 27, 2019, 6:58pm Prep Sports

Falcons fall in opening round of state tourney, end season at 17-10 Read story

Hudson's bay girls warm up for the 3A regional round of the state tournament against Roosevelt at Garfield High School.

Hudson’s Bay girls postseason run comes to an end

Hudson's bay girls warm up for the 3A regional round of the state tournament against Roosevelt at Garfield High School.

February 23, 2019, 9:08pm Prep Sports

The Hudson's Bay girls basketball team saw its season end despite a furious fourth quarter comeback, and back-and-forth final minute of a 48-45 loss to Roosevelt. Read story

Seton Catholic's Gabe Anderson and Malik Williams coordinate a handshake during the starting lineup introductions before a 58-48 loss to Bellevue Christian on Saturday.

Seton Catholic’s season ends with regional loss

Seton Catholic's Gabe Anderson and Malik Williams coordinate a handshake during the starting lineup introductions before a 58-48 loss to Bellevue Christian on Saturday.

February 23, 2019, 7:54pm Prep Sports

The Seton Catholic boys basketball team lost 58-48 to Bellevue Christian at Issaquah High School in Saturday's loser-out regional round of the 1A state tournament. Read story

Camas gymnastics team members hoist the state championship trophy on the podium at state.

Camas, McGee rule at state gymnastics

Camas gymnastics team members hoist the state championship trophy on the podium at state.

February 22, 2019, 11:40pm Prep Sports

The Camas gymnastics team posted the third-highest team score in WIAA history, 184.895, and brought home its second consecutive 4A state championship on Friday at Sammamish High School. Read story

Columbia River's Grace Gordan stands atop the podium after winning a state championship on the balance beam at the 3A/2A/1A state gymnastics championship in Bellevue on Friday (Andy Buhler/The Columbian)

Columbia River’s Grace Gordon wins state title on balance beam

Columbia River's Grace Gordan stands atop the podium after winning a state championship on the balance beam at the 3A/2A/1A state gymnastics championship in Bellevue on Friday (Andy Buhler/The Columbian)

February 22, 2019, 4:04pm Prep Sports

Senior also places seventh in bars at 3A/2A/1A state gymnastics meet Read story

Hudson’s Bay sophomore Jaydia Martin, left, Hudson’s Bay freshman Aniyah Hampton, center, and sophomore Kamelai Powell, right, are pictured at practice on Feb. 21, 2019.

Banner Year at Bay: Eagles reach state girls basketball for only second time

Hudson’s Bay sophomore Jaydia Martin, left, Hudson’s Bay freshman Aniyah Hampton, center, and sophomore Kamelai Powell, right, are pictured at practice on Feb. 21, 2019.

February 21, 2019, 10:39pm Prep Sports

Aniyah Hampton eyes wandered during P.E. class at the banners that decorate the rafters at Hudson’s Bay — one of Vancouver’s older high schools — and something striking stood out. Read story