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La Center's Jeremy Humphrey tries to bring down Montesano quarterback Trace Ridgway on Saturday at Woodland High School. Ridgway scored five touchdowns to lead the Bulldogs to a 41-24 victory against the Wildcats.

La Center shows resiliency in 41-24 defeat to Montesano

La Center's Jeremy Humphrey tries to bring down Montesano quarterback Trace Ridgway on Saturday at Woodland High School. Ridgway scored five touchdowns to lead the Bulldogs to a 41-24 victory against the Wildcats.

March 6, 2021, 5:17pm Newsletter

What was billed as a showcase between the Southwest District’s top 1A programs turned into a demonstration of La Center’s resiliency. The result was a 41-24 La Center loss to Montesano at Woodland High School, but the scoreline says little about the Wildcats. Read story

Union kicker Sonny Pitts talks during a postgame interview.

Union’s Pitts breaks FG record in 60-13 win over Mountain View

Union kicker Sonny Pitts talks during a postgame interview.

March 5, 2021, 10:13pm Prep Sports

Union kicker Sonny Pitts wants to be a record-breaker. For the second week in a row, Pitts was exactly that. The junior connected on a school-record 47-yard field goal to end the first half during the Titans’ 60-13 walloping of rival Mountain View on Friday at McKenzie Stadium. Read story

Ridgefield senior Tanner Roberts tries to swat away a pass attempt during a practice on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Ridgefield High School. Playing his fifth position in three years, Roberts continues to show his instincts and leadership are key to his football success.

Ridgefield’s Roberts is a very versatile football player

Ridgefield senior Tanner Roberts tries to swat away a pass attempt during a practice on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Ridgefield High School. Playing his fifth position in three years, Roberts continues to show his instincts and leadership are key to his football success.

March 4, 2021, 8:15pm Prep Sports

Every football coach wants a player like Ridgefield senior Tanner Roberts. He has played five different positions over the past three years. Read story

Hockinson junior Payton Lawson weaves her way through the Columbia River defense on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Columbia River High School. The Hawks earned a 1-0 victory over Columbia River in a rematch of the 2019 2A State girls soccer championship.

Payton Lawson a difference-maker for 4-0 Hockinson

Hockinson junior Payton Lawson weaves her way through the Columbia River defense on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Columbia River High School. The Hawks earned a 1-0 victory over Columbia River in a rematch of the 2019 2A State girls soccer championship.

February 28, 2021, 12:32am Prep Sports

Payton Lawson has waited longer than most to get a chance to play for Hockinson girls soccer. In her first high school game in fall 2019, the then-sophomore tore her ACL. She missed the entirety of Hockinson’s illustrious 2019 season. The Hawks made program history by appearing in… Read story

Union running back Jaydon Jones, right, celebrates a score against Camas with teammate Jake Bowen, left.

Union topples rival Camas in battle of 4A’s past two state champs

Union running back Jaydon Jones, right, celebrates a score against Camas with teammate Jake Bowen, left.

February 26, 2021, 10:51pm Football

Union football’s 17-9 victory over Camas on Friday night will go down as one of the more intriguing entries in the history books of Clark County’s highest-profile rivalry. Not only for its peculiarity — it was played on a chilly, wet February night at an empty Doc Harris Stadium —… Read story

The Evergreen offense is anchored by sophomore center Carlos Churape, who started every game in 2019.

3A GSHL football preview: Evergreen just gets stronger

The Evergreen offense is anchored by sophomore center Carlos Churape, who started every game in 2019.

February 25, 2021, 7:08pm Football

Despite graduating a strong senior class, Evergreen is somehow entering this shortened 4A/3A Greater St. Helens League football season bigger, faster and stronger. Read story

Ridgefield&#039;s Elizabeth Farley, left, rises up to head the ball over Hudson&#039;s Bay defenders in a soccer match on Thursday at Ridgefield High School.

Girls Soccer Preview: Two 2A GSHL contenders adjust to new coaches

Ridgefield&#039;s Elizabeth Farley, left, rises up to head the ball over Hudson&#039;s Bay defenders in a soccer match on Thursday at Ridgefield High School.

February 22, 2021, 6:52pm Prep Sports

If there’s any league in this wacky sports year where the winner can claim it is the de facto state champion, it’s in the girls soccer 2A Greater St. Helens League. Read story

Columbia River celebrates in the end zone before a penalty took back the touchdown during a season opener game at Woodland High School on Saturday night, Feb. 20, 2021.

Columbia River gets past one more hurdle in 22-13 win over Woodland

Columbia River celebrates in the end zone before a penalty took back the touchdown during a season opener game at Woodland High School on Saturday night, Feb. 20, 2021.

February 20, 2021, 7:39pm Prep Sports

Columbia River football has dealt with plenty of adversity over the past year. Who hasn’t? Read story

Hockinson still has plenty to be excited about as an abbreviated season kicks off Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021.

2A GSHL Football Preview: Hockinson still has some star power

Hockinson still has plenty to be excited about as an abbreviated season kicks off Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021.

February 19, 2021, 6:30pm Football

For the past six years, Hockinson football has ruled the 2A Greater St. Helens League. The Hawks are 29-1 in the league with a pair of 2A state championships in that time. Read story

Vancouver native Ricky Simon wins at UFC 258

February 13, 2021, 8:59pm Sports

Vancouver native and Union High alumnus Ricky Simon put on his best performance in the UFC to date, topping Brian Kelleher by a unanimous 30-27 decision on Saturday in the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The fight was part of UFC 258, his second pay-per-view main card appearance. Read story