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Washougal's Beyonce Bea (5), shoots over W.F. West's Courtney Bennett (21), during the WIAA 2A girls state tournament on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, at the Yakima Valley SunDome.

Washougal girls reach first semifinals with third win over W.F. West

Washougal's Beyonce Bea (5), shoots over W.F. West's Courtney Bennett (21), during the WIAA 2A girls state tournament on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, at the Yakima Valley SunDome.

February 28, 2019, 10:27pm Prep Sports

Washougal beat W.F. West for the third time this season, 49-39, in the 2A state quarterfinals Thursday at the SunDome. No. 7 Washougal advances to face No. 3 Clarkston Friday at 9 p.m. It’s the Panthers’ first trip to the state semifinals in program history. Read story

King's Way Christian coach Daven Harmeling, center, gathers his team after a 49-39 win over Seattle Academy in the 1A basketball state quarterfinals on Thursday in Yakima.

Freshman leads King’s Way into 1A state semifinals

King's Way Christian coach Daven Harmeling, center, gathers his team after a 49-39 win over Seattle Academy in the 1A basketball state quarterfinals on Thursday in Yakima.

February 28, 2019, 5:18pm Prep Sports

King’s Way Christian was trailing late in the first quarter. Its leading scorer had just gone down. That’s when Bryson Metz stepped up. Read story

No. 2 Columbia River falls to No. 1 Lynden in 2A quarterfinalsvideo icon

February 28, 2019, 12:14pm Multimedia

The Columbia River boys basketball team climbed out of a big hole, but couldn’t reach the summit against the state’s top 2A team. Read story

King's Way's Khalfani Cason (1), comes in off the three point line to score two points over Cashmere's Carter Alberts (24), during the first round of the WIAA 1A boys state tournament on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, at the Yakima Valley SunDome. King's Way Christian defeated Cashmere 67-52.

Fast-starting King’s Way buries Cashmere in 1A state tournament

King's Way's Khalfani Cason (1), comes in off the three point line to score two points over Cashmere's Carter Alberts (24), during the first round of the WIAA 1A boys state tournament on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, at the Yakima Valley SunDome. King's Way Christian defeated Cashmere 67-52.

February 27, 2019, 5:11pm Prep Sports

YAKIMA – If the King’s Way Christian boys basketball team acted like they had been here before, it’s because they have. If the Knights looked at home in the SunDome, it’s because they felt that way. Read story

Columbia River's Jack Armstrong (24), works around Anacortes' Chase Cornett (44), toward the rim during the first round of the WIAA 1A boys state tournament on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, at the Yakima Valley SunDome. The Columbia River Chieftains defeated the Anacortes Seahawks 49-37.

Columbia River beats Anacortes, setting up clash with No. 1 Lynden

Columbia River's Jack Armstrong (24), works around Anacortes' Chase Cornett (44), toward the rim during the first round of the WIAA 1A boys state tournament on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, at the Yakima Valley SunDome. The Columbia River Chieftains defeated the Anacortes Seahawks 49-37.

February 27, 2019, 11:53am Prep Sports

It may be earlier than the Chieftains hoped, but the Columbia River boys basketball team gets to face the state’s best. Columbia River put a regional-round loss behind it Wednesday with a 49-37 win over Anacortes in the 2A state tournament in Yakima. Read story

The Washougal girls basketball team huddles before its 2A state tournament game against East Valley of Spokane on Saturday at University High in Spokane Valley.

Washougal girls ride defense to spot in 2A quarterfinals

The Washougal girls basketball team huddles before its 2A state tournament game against East Valley of Spokane on Saturday at University High in Spokane Valley.

February 23, 2019, 3:21pm Prep Sports

The Washougal girls basketball team didn’t always have its shots fall on Saturday. But the Panthers did have their high-intensity defense. And despite having won 13 straight games, Washougal had an underdog mentality. Read story

Prairie boys stumble in Spokane, but aren’t finished

February 22, 2019, 8:56pm Prep Sports

After starting this season 3-7, it was a long road to the 3A state tournament for the Prairie boys basketball team. But a 14-game winning streak meant that road doesn’t end with Friday’s 71-52 loss to Mount Spokane in the regional round at University High east of Spokane. Read story

Union’s Ethan Smith (23) cuts a piece of the basketball net after defeating Skyview in Wednesday night’s game and securing the 4A Greater St. Helens League title at Union High School on Jan. 30, 2019. Union won 72-55.

360Preps Podcast: Breaking down the state basketball regional matchups

Union’s Ethan Smith (23) cuts a piece of the basketball net after defeating Skyview in Wednesday night’s game and securing the 4A Greater St. Helens League title at Union High School on Jan. 30, 2019. Union won 72-55.

February 20, 2019, 6:41pm Prep Sports

The Columbian sports staff breaks down the best matchups in the regional round of the state basketball tournament, plus reflections on the super-sized Mat Classic state wrestling championships. Read story

Union's Krista Warren celebrates her 21-1over Bremerton Girls Haley Michaelson, in their Girls 140-pound Championship match on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Mat Classic XXXI Championships held in the Tacoma Dome.

Mat Classic: Union girls win state team title

Union's Krista Warren celebrates her 21-1over Bremerton Girls Haley Michaelson, in their Girls 140-pound Championship match on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Mat Classic XXXI Championships held in the Tacoma Dome.

February 17, 2019, 12:08am Prep Sports

The Union girls wrestling team had already wrapped up the state title. But that didn’t stop two Titans from going out on top. Read story

Camas' Tanner Craig grabs the legs of his Tahoma opponent, Steele Starren, during their 138-pound semifinals match on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at the Mat Classic XXXI Championships held in the Tacoma Dome. Craig defeated Starren 5-3 in overtime.

Mat Classic: Familiar feeling for repeat champs Craig, Snediker

Camas' Tanner Craig grabs the legs of his Tahoma opponent, Steele Starren, during their 138-pound semifinals match on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at the Mat Classic XXXI Championships held in the Tacoma Dome. Craig defeated Starren 5-3 in overtime.

February 16, 2019, 11:53pm Prep Sports

Tanner Craig didn’t need to see it. As a previous state champion, he knew it was a winning move. Danny Snediker had deja vu in the championship match. For a second straight year, he’ll leave with good memories. Read story