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Columbian Sports Editor

Fans for Iran celebrate the team's victory after the group B match between Morocco and Iran at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia, Friday, June 15, 2018.

No U.S., but still reason to watch World Cup

Fans for Iran celebrate the team's victory after the group B match between Morocco and Iran at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia, Friday, June 15, 2018.

June 17, 2018, 9:10pm Soccer

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Woodland's Olivia Grey, the all-region softball player of the year, is pictured at The Columbian in Vancouver on Wednesday, June 6, 2018.

All-Region softball: Olivia Grey, Woodland

Woodland's Olivia Grey, the all-region softball player of the year, is pictured at The Columbian in Vancouver on Wednesday, June 6, 2018.

June 12, 2018, 10:15pm Prep Sports

The sun beamed brightly over the Class 2A state softball tournament, where nobody shined brighter than Olivia Grey. Read story

Freeman's Michael Coumont is tagged out by King's Way Christian catcher Hunter Aarhus during the sixth inning of the Class 1A state championship baseball game Saturday in Yakima.

King’s Way baseball bid for second straight title comes up short

Freeman's Michael Coumont is tagged out by King's Way Christian catcher Hunter Aarhus during the sixth inning of the Class 1A state championship baseball game Saturday in Yakima.

May 26, 2018, 10:46pm Prep Sports

The hugs that followed couldn’t quite erase the sting of 6-2 loss to Freeman in the Class 1A state championship game Saturday at Yakima County Stadium. The defeat denied King’s Way what would have been its second consecutive state title. Read story

Ridgefield softball players hug coach Dusty Anchors after the team's season ended Saturday at the Class 2A state tournament in Selah.

Ridgefield softball season ends with lessons of love, gratitude

Ridgefield softball players hug coach Dusty Anchors after the team's season ended Saturday at the Class 2A state tournament in Selah.

May 26, 2018, 8:09pm Editor's Choice

Coach Dusty Anchors shares appreciation for team that's carried him through terminal diagnosis Read story

The Woodland softball team swarms around coach Tom Christensen after winning the Class 2A state softball championship Saturday in Selah.

Woodland dances its way to 2A state softball championship

The Woodland softball team swarms around coach Tom Christensen after winning the Class 2A state softball championship Saturday in Selah.

May 26, 2018, 6:06pm Sports

The festive rhythm of Latin music coursed through the Woodland softball team’s pregame warmups. Every so often, a player would do a little shimmy. Woodland is still dancing. But now, it’s the dance of a champion. Read story

2A softball: Grey shines as Woodland reaches semifinals

May 25, 2018, 9:30pm Prep Sports

Olivia Grey knew it was time to shift into a higher gear. “This is state,” the Woodland pitcher said. “This is what it all comes down to. This is where we’re supposed to shine.” Read story

Casetta-Stubbs pitches King’s Way back to 1A state final

May 25, 2018, 9:02pm Prep Sports

Damon Casetta-Stubbs will likely have many more baseball memories in the future. But when he remembers his final start on the mound for King’s Way Christian, he’ll recall it went just as he dreamed. Read story

Prairie’s Nolan Mickenham crosses the finish line during the 200-meter run at the second day of the 4A, 3A district track and field meet at McKenzie Stadium in Vancouver on Thursday, May 10, 2018.

Spring championship weekend live chat

Prairie’s Nolan Mickenham crosses the finish line during the 200-meter run at the second day of the 4A, 3A district track and field meet at McKenzie Stadium in Vancouver on Thursday, May 10, 2018.

May 24, 2018, 5:08pm Prep Sports

Updates on track and field, baseball, softball and soccer state championships this weekend. Read story

Skyview’s Michael Lundgren, 20, goes up to bat during a scrimmaging at Propstra Stadium on Tuesday May 22, 2018.

Skyview baseball keeping eye on the prize

Skyview’s Michael Lundgren, 20, goes up to bat during a scrimmaging at Propstra Stadium on Tuesday May 22, 2018.

May 23, 2018, 8:49pm Prep Sports

When the Skyview baseball team arrived at last year's state semifinals, the players' eyes were wide with wonder. This year, those eyes are steely and focused. Read story

Columbia River Chieftans Jake Connop (14) leaps over an Archbishop Murphy player in the first half of the quarterfinals of Class 2A state high school soccer playoffs on May 19, 2017 at Kiggins Bowl in Vancouver. (Randy L.

Columbia River soccer ends Archbishop Murphy’s 3-year title reign

Columbia River Chieftans Jake Connop (14) leaps over an Archbishop Murphy player in the first half of the quarterfinals of Class 2A state high school soccer playoffs on May 19, 2017 at Kiggins Bowl in Vancouver. (Randy L.

May 19, 2018, 8:57pm Prep Sports

Jack Kolosvary didn’t need many words to explain how significant the win was for the Columbia River boys soccer team. Read story