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Spencer Tibbits uses a range finder to find his distance from the ninth hold on the second day of the Royal Oaks Invitational in Vancouver.

Spencer Tibbits takes first shot as a pro golfer

Spencer Tibbits uses a range finder to find his distance from the ninth hold on the second day of the Royal Oaks Invitational in Vancouver.

July 29, 2021, 9:37am Clark County Sports

In a recent early morning round at Stone Creek Golf Club in Oregon City, Vancouver’s Spencer Tibbits approached the 18th green with a chance at 59. Read story

Eli Tomac leads the pack before winning the 450 Class Moto #1 at the Washougal National Lucas Oil Pro Motocross at the Washougal MX Park on Saturday afternoon, July 28, 2018.

Get your motos running as Washougal MX National returns Saturday

Eli Tomac leads the pack before winning the 450 Class Moto #1 at the Washougal National Lucas Oil Pro Motocross at the Washougal MX Park on Saturday afternoon, July 28, 2018.

July 23, 2021, 6:03am Clark County Sports Subscriber Exclusive

The return of the Washougal National will be an emotional one for many. Read story

Columbia River football team?s receivers run through a drill on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Columbia River High School. As football teams ready for a return to normal this fall, coaches are adjusting to the current and everchanging restrictions, revised schedules and the effects of a season that ended just months ago.

High school football coaches taking different approaches to summer workouts

Columbia River football team?s receivers run through a drill on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Columbia River High School. As football teams ready for a return to normal this fall, coaches are adjusting to the current and everchanging restrictions, revised schedules and the effects of a season that ended just months ago.

July 3, 2021, 9:34pm Prep Sports

High school football coaches are expecting a return to normal this fall. But the pandemic season — which ended just months ago — still has teams grappling with the aftermath. Read story

Erik Gonzalez has left Heritage High school to coach wrestling and freshman football as well as teach history and geography at 5A Cedar Mountain High School in Eagle Mountain, Utah.

Athletic directors change at Heritage, Prairie high schools

Erik Gonzalez has left Heritage High school to coach wrestling and freshman football as well as teach history and geography at 5A Cedar Mountain High School in Eagle Mountain, Utah.

June 24, 2021, 7:38pm Prep Sports

When Heritage athletic director Erik Gonzalez announced his departure from the Timberwolves’ program, it triggered a carousel of sorts in Clark County high school sports. Read story

Even with 17 Division I college offers for football, Union High School junior Tobias Merriweather still found time to compete in basketball and track and field this spring.

All-Region male athlete of the year: Tobias Merriweather, Unionvideo icon

Even with 17 Division I college offers for football, Union High School junior Tobias Merriweather still found time to compete in basketball and track and field this spring.

June 18, 2021, 11:00pm Multimedia

After another standout football season, Union junior Tobias Merriweather made last-minute decisions to join the basketball and track and field teams. He wanted to aid the Class of 2021 on the hardwood, and needed to convince some of his football teammates to improve their skills by competing in track and… Read story

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Oregon alum Zach Foushee sets ROIT tourney record

Zach Foushee

June 13, 2021, 9:37pm Clark County Sports

In his first amateur event in five years, Zach Foushee torched a soggy Royal Oaks Country Club for a Royal Oaks Invitational-record 12-under to beat the field by 10 strokes. Read story

Spencer Tibbits tees off the 16th hole during the final day of the Royal Oaks Invitational in Vancouver on Sunday, June 10, 2018. Robbie Ziegler won the tournament with a score of 7 under par.

Royal Oak Invitational golf tournament returns after one-year hiatus

Spencer Tibbits tees off the 16th hole during the final day of the Royal Oaks Invitational in Vancouver on Sunday, June 10, 2018. Robbie Ziegler won the tournament with a score of 7 under par.

June 10, 2021, 9:51pm Community Sports

The Royal Oaks Invitational Tournament is finally back. After 2020’s event was canceled due to COVID-19, Clark County’s most prestigious golf event is set to begin its 64th annual event on Friday at the Royal Oaks Country Club. Read story

Battle Ground’s Rylee Rehbein celebrates after getting her 10th strikeout to end the game in the 4A/3A Greater St. Helens League district championship game on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Camas High School. Battle Ground defeated Mountain View 8-0 to take the title.

Battle Ground softball completes perfect year

Battle Ground’s Rylee Rehbein celebrates after getting her 10th strikeout to end the game in the 4A/3A Greater St. Helens League district championship game on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Camas High School. Battle Ground defeated Mountain View 8-0 to take the title.

June 5, 2021, 7:53pm Prep Sports

Battle Ground sophomore Rylee Rehbein ended with 10 strikeouts and just three hits allowed in a complete-game shutout to lead the Tigers to an 8-0 win over Mountain View on Saturday to complete the perfect 16-0 season and win the district crown. Read story

Camas senior Ethan Jud, facing, gives Hayden Rouse a hug after Rouse scored the final goal in the Papermakers’ 6-0 rout of Union on Thursday, June 3, at Union High School. The Papermakers sealed the 4A/3A Greater St.

Camas boys soccer finishes journey on top

Camas senior Ethan Jud, facing, gives Hayden Rouse a hug after Rouse scored the final goal in the Papermakers’ 6-0 rout of Union on Thursday, June 3, at Union High School. The Papermakers sealed the 4A/3A Greater St.

June 3, 2021, 11:20pm Prep Sports

Camas boys soccer team wanted to prove something Thursday. Read story

Union junior Ariel Ammentorp throws the discus in a 4A/3A Greater St. Helens League dual on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Union High School. Ammentorp, a three-sport athlete, quickly took a liking to the hammer throw last summer and now garners college interest from Arizona, USC and Army.

New track and field event for Union’s Ariel Ammentorp leading to new possibilities

Union junior Ariel Ammentorp throws the discus in a 4A/3A Greater St. Helens League dual on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Union High School. Ammentorp, a three-sport athlete, quickly took a liking to the hammer throw last summer and now garners college interest from Arizona, USC and Army.

May 29, 2021, 10:00am Prep Sports

Last summer, Union High School junior Ariel Ammentorp attended a club track and field meet where 2020 Ridgefield graduate Trey Knight was competing in the hammer throw. Read story