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Stories by Erik Gundersen

Columbian Trail Blazers Writer

Battle Ground advances to State with 3-set win over Skyline

November 7, 2015, 4:25pm Prep Sports

BRUSH PRAIRIE––The Battle Ground Tigers secured a trip to the 4A State Volleyball tournament next week in Kennewick with a three set win over Skyline from King County at Prairie High School. After taking care of the Spartans, they looked forward to a return to State–this time with… Read story

Eatonville knocks out La Center 23-20

November 6, 2015, 10:27pm Prep Sports

The 2015 season came to an end for the La Center Wildcats after a tough 23-20 loss at the hands of the Eatonville Cruisers in a WIAA District 4 crossover game. Eatonville advances to the state playoffs, where it will take on Colville… Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, dribbles past Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015.

Leonard finds his shot as Trail Blazers rout Grizzlies

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, dribbles past Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015.

November 5, 2015, 11:05pm Blazers

Meyers Leonard didn't miss a shot until the fourth quarter finishing with 14 points and five rebounds to help the Blazers to a 115-96 drubbing of the Grizzlies. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers’ Meyers Leonard.

Blazers notes: Leonard recovers quickly

Portland Trail Blazers’ Meyers Leonard.

November 5, 2015, 7:29pm Blazers

PORTLAND -- Portland Trail Blazers big man Meyers Leonard is doing better than expected after he sprained his right ankle, causing him to miss the second half of Wednesday's win in Utah. Read story

Portland&#039;s Allen Crabbe, left, does not attend the Blazers chapel service, but prefers an internet connection so he can see his family&#039;s service from Los Angeles.

Crabbe’s faith is family connections

Portland&#039;s Allen Crabbe, left, does not attend the Blazers chapel service, but prefers an internet connection so he can see his family&#039;s service from Los Angeles.

November 1, 2015, 11:20pm Blazers

Blazers guard prefers his tradition over team chapel Read story

Blazers week in review, Nov. 2

November 1, 2015, 11:19pm Blazers

Blazer Beef Mental mistakes by the Trail Blazers defense certainly didn’t help them in their last two games against the Phoenix Suns. Far too many communication breakdowns in the pick and roll as well as the bad habit of guards going under shots against guys who had it… Read story

Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight (3) hits a shot over Portland Trail Blazers forward Mason Plumlee (24) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. The Suns won the game 101-90.

Harrowing night for Blazers vs. Phoenix

Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight (3) hits a shot over Portland Trail Blazers forward Mason Plumlee (24) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. The Suns won the game 101-90.

October 31, 2015, 10:58pm Blazers

The Blazers lost on Saturday to the Phoenix Suns for the second straight night, 101-90 at the Moda Center. Read story

Battle Ground beats Prairie 42-0, look to 4A GSHL tiebreaker

October 30, 2015, 10:36pm Prep Sports

The Battle Ground Tigers capped off their best season in decades with a 42-0 beat down of rival Prairie Falcons on Friday night. The results in the 4A Greater St. Helens league ensured that Battle Ground will be part of a three-way tiebreaker… Read story

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday, center, finds himself trapped by Portland Trail Blazers center Meyers Leonard, left, and guard C.J. McCollum (3) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015.

Blazers push the pace for early success

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday, center, finds himself trapped by Portland Trail Blazers center Meyers Leonard, left, and guard C.J. McCollum (3) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015.

October 29, 2015, 6:51pm Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers were still feeling good after their impressive opening night victory. But what had their coach feeling good was how the team played defense. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3) celebrates after hitting a three-point shot during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015.

Blazers open season with win over New Orleans

Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3) celebrates after hitting a three-point shot during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015.

October 28, 2015, 11:13pm Blazers

PORTLAND -- After months of departures, arrivals, roster dissection, gatherings in San Diego and training camp, the talk around the Portland Trail Blazers finally stopped. Read story