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Ridgefield's Cameron Repetti catches his breath at first base after being tagged in a pickle during a game against Yakima at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Center on Tuesday night, June 4, 2019.

Raptors hang tough in 4-3 loss in franchise opener

Ridgefield's Cameron Repetti catches his breath at first base after being tagged in a pickle during a game against Yakima at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Center on Tuesday night, June 4, 2019.

June 4, 2019, 10:20pm Clark County Sports

A first game didn’t result in a first win, but the Ridgefield Raptors still received a hearty ovation. A crowd of about 2,500 saluted the Raptors after the franchise’s first game Tuesday, a 4-3 loss to Yakima Valley at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex. Read story

“Welcome to Ridgefield” adorns the side of View Ridge Middle School next to the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex. It’s a site where Clark County’s natural beauty and dynamic growth merge.

The Ridgefield Raptors reflect the area’s growing maturity, presence

“Welcome to Ridgefield” adorns the side of View Ridge Middle School next to the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex. It’s a site where Clark County’s natural beauty and dynamic growth merge.

June 2, 2019, 6:37pm Sports

When the Ridgefield Raptors open their inaugural season on Tuesday, it will feel like a coming-of-age party. Read story

Union celebrates its win over Lake Stevens for the Class 4A state title on Dec. 1, 2018, in Tacoma. That game will be the last state championship football game in the Tacoma Dome for the forseeable future after the WIAA voted to find different venues for the games.

Football state title games leaving Tacoma Dome

Union celebrates its win over Lake Stevens for the Class 4A state title on Dec. 1, 2018, in Tacoma. That game will be the last state championship football game in the Tacoma Dome for the forseeable future after the WIAA voted to find different venues for the games.

June 2, 2019, 3:48pm Prep Sports

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association's Executive Board voted Sunday not to renew its contract to hold state football championship games at the facility. Read story

Woodland's Olivia Grey holds up the state championship trophy as her teammates celebrate after a 3-0 victory over W.F. West on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Carlon Park in Selah, Wash.

Practically Perfect: Woodland repeats as 2A softball champs

Woodland's Olivia Grey holds up the state championship trophy as her teammates celebrate after a 3-0 victory over W.F. West on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Carlon Park in Selah, Wash.

May 25, 2019, 7:51pm Prep Sports

Olivia Grey and the Woodland softball team finished the season in the only way fitting Saturday at the 2A state tournament. Grey pitched a no-hitter and struck out 16 as Woodland beat W.F. West of Chehalis 3-0 to repeat as state champions. Read story

Kaia Oliver is congratulated after a strikeout to end the sixth inning in the 2A state quarterfinals against Ephrata on Friday in Selah. Oliver struck out 20 batters in the 6-0 Ridgefield victory.

Pitching powers Ridgefield, Woodland to 2A softball semis

Kaia Oliver is congratulated after a strikeout to end the sixth inning in the 2A state quarterfinals against Ephrata on Friday in Selah. Oliver struck out 20 batters in the 6-0 Ridgefield victory.

May 24, 2019, 9:24pm Prep Sports

Dusty Anchors wouldn’t want it to be all about him. The Ridgefield softball coach would hope to see his Spudders play for themselves, recognize the fruits of their hard work and win. Read story

High School Scoreboard, May 23

May 22, 2019, 10:18pm Prep Sports

Thursday’s Schedule TRACK AND FIELD 4A, 3A, 2A state meet at Mount Tahoma HS, Tacoma 1A, 1B, 2B state meet at Eastern Washington University, Cheney Boys Golf Class 4A State Tournament At The Creek at Qualchan, Spokane Team scores (strokes)… Read story

The Ridgefield boys golf team holds the Class 2A state championship trophy on Wednesday in Spokane. The Spudders won the title after all six golfers made the cut Tuesday. Kellen Bringhurst, third from right, placed fourth overall.

Ridgefield wins 2A boys golf state championship

The Ridgefield boys golf team holds the Class 2A state championship trophy on Wednesday in Spokane. The Spudders won the title after all six golfers made the cut Tuesday. Kellen Bringhurst, third from right, placed fourth overall.

May 22, 2019, 9:08pm Prep Sports

The long break between the fall high school boys golf season and the state tournament did not cool off Ridgefield. Read story

High School Scoreboard, May 22

May 21, 2019, 10:06pm Prep Sports

Wednesday’s Schedule BOYS GOLF 4A state tournament at The Creek at Qualchan Golf Course, Spokane 3A state tournament at Indian Summer Golf & Country Club, Olympia 2A state tournament at Liberty Lake Golf Course, Spokane 1A state tournament Olympia Country and Golf Club,… Read story

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Nominees for Week 9 spring sports prep athlete of the week

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May 20, 2019, 3:55pm Prep Sports

Voting, sponsored by Athletes Corner, continues through Thursday Read story

High School Scoreboard, May 19

May 18, 2019, 10:48pm Prep Sports

SUNDAY’S SCHEDULE SOFTBALL 4A bi-district tournament At Kent Ballfields Loser-out games, 11 a.m. Fifth-place semifinals, semifinals, 2 p.m. Placing games, 5 p.m. BASEBALL 4A State Regionals Saturday’s Games At Everett Stadium Federal Way 6, Central… Read story