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Columbian Staff Writer

Hockinson defenders Tony Richardson (35) and Colton Wheeler (44) tackle Liberty quarterback Samuel Brown in the 2A state football quarterfinals.

Hockinson studying ways to stop Tumwater

Hockinson defenders Tony Richardson (35) and Colton Wheeler (44) tackle Liberty quarterback Samuel Brown in the 2A state football quarterfinals.

November 28, 2017, 7:38pm Football

When the Hawks take the field at the Tacoma Dome on Saturday for its first try at state championship in program history, how will they stop powerhouse Tumwater's vaunted run game? Read story

Washougal’s Beyonce Bea high-fives her teammates before the first game of the season against Evergreen High School at Washougal High School, Monday November 27, 2017.

Season starts strong for Bea, Washougal

Washougal’s Beyonce Bea high-fives her teammates before the first game of the season against Evergreen High School at Washougal High School, Monday November 27, 2017.

November 27, 2017, 11:16pm Prep Sports

Beyonce Bea poured in 25 points, 20 in the first half, along with nine steals and eight boards — a near triple-double — to lead Washougal to a 75-33 opening night win over Evergreen on Monday. Read story

La Center’s Wyatt Dodson is tackled by Meridian’s Manny Sabalza on Saturday, Nov. 25, at Civic Stadium in Bellingham.

La Center’s playoff run comes up short against Meridian

La Center’s Wyatt Dodson is tackled by Meridian’s Manny Sabalza on Saturday, Nov. 25, at Civic Stadium in Bellingham.

November 25, 2017, 8:32pm Football

John Lambert addressed a teary-eyed La Center football team in the pouring rain on Saturday night and made sure one key fact wasn’t lost on them. Read story

From left, Jake Beslanowitch, Matt Henry, Sawyer Racanelli and Peyton Brammer have combined for 2,968 receiving yards and 44 touchdowns.

Hockinson’s deep corps of receivers bring size, speed into 2A semifinals

From left, Jake Beslanowitch, Matt Henry, Sawyer Racanelli and Peyton Brammer have combined for 2,968 receiving yards and 44 touchdowns.

November 23, 2017, 8:20pm Prep Sports

As young as third grade, Sawyer Racanelli and Peyton Brammer would run routes in the backyard — or even in the house. Read story

The Columbia River girls soccer team finished second in the 2A state tournament on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, after losing to Liberty of Issaquah 3-0 in the championship match at Shoreline Stadium.

Columbia River falls short to Liberty in 2A soccer title match

The Columbia River girls soccer team finished second in the 2A state tournament on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, after losing to Liberty of Issaquah 3-0 in the championship match at Shoreline Stadium.

November 18, 2017, 7:23pm Prep Sports

Columbia River's hopes to repeat as 2A state girls soccer champion fell short on Saturday in a 3-0 loss to Liberty of Issaquah at Shoreline Stadium. Read story

Columbia River girls grind out another 1-0 victory

November 18, 2017, 12:25am Prep Sports

Yaneisy Rodriguez scored off a deflection in the opening minutes of the second overtime period to lift River over White River of Buckley 1-0 in the 2A state semifinals at Shoreline Stadium on Friday night. Read story

Columbia Riverís Katie Colson (12) receives the ball during the first round of the 2A girls soccer state playoffs against Clarkston at Kiggins Bowl in Vancouver, Wednesday November 8, 2017.

After missing full season, Colson back on field for Columbia River soccer

Columbia Riverís Katie Colson (12) receives the ball during the first round of the 2A girls soccer state playoffs against Clarkston at Kiggins Bowl in Vancouver, Wednesday November 8, 2017.

November 15, 2017, 10:20pm Prep Sports

For Katie Colson, the decision to play soccer her senior season at Columbia River was an easy one. Read story

Stanford senior Foster Langsdorf, a Mountain View High School grad, became the Pac-12 Conference’s all-time leading career goal scorer this season with 35.

Mountain View grad Langsdorf has grown his game while at Stanford

Stanford senior Foster Langsdorf, a Mountain View High School grad, became the Pac-12 Conference’s all-time leading career goal scorer this season with 35.

November 13, 2017, 11:06pm Clark County Sports

When the Stanford men’s soccer team deplaned at Portland International Airport, it all started to sink in for Foster Langsdorf. Read story

Goalkeeper Liz Canton makes a save in goal for Columbia River during the Chieftain’s penalty kick win over Bellingham on Saturday.

Save that date: River soccer returns to state semifinals

Goalkeeper Liz Canton makes a save in goal for Columbia River during the Chieftain’s penalty kick win over Bellingham on Saturday.

November 11, 2017, 9:57pm Prep Sports

Everyone in attendance at Kiggins Bowl stood still and silent Saturday as players, one-by-one, stepped into the 18-yard box to decide the fate of their team’s season. Read story

The Camas girls soccer team gathers around Perrin Belzer, who was injured late in Camas' win over Skyline.

Surprise! Camas girls soccer back in semis

The Camas girls soccer team gathers around Perrin Belzer, who was injured late in Camas' win over Skyline.

November 11, 2017, 9:56pm Prep Sports

At this time last year, the Camas girls soccer program was the No. 1 team in the nation and on its way to a Class 4A state title. Read story