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At nearly 37 years old, Ed Herman, left, knows the end of his competitive days in mixed martial arts is approaching. The Battle Ground fighter will rely on toughness and grit in Friday’s UFC bout against CB Dollaway in Las Vegas.

‘Short Fuse’ still burning as Battle Ground’s Herman back in action

At nearly 37 years old, Ed Herman, left, knows the end of his competitive days in mixed martial arts is approaching. The Battle Ground fighter will rely on toughness and grit in Friday’s UFC bout against CB Dollaway in Las Vegas.

July 6, 2017, 5:25pm Clark County Sports

After 15 years in one of the world’s most brutal sports, that walk keeps Ed Herman coming back. Read story

Vancouver Cardinals win Brandy Pugh Memorial opener

July 5, 2017, 8:54pm Clark County Sports

Brody Barnum went 4-for-4 with three doubles to lead the Vancouver Cardinals to a 7-3 win over Baden Premier of Seattle to open the Brandy Pugh Memorial Summer Classic in Bellevue on Wednesday. Brian Rice went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI as the Cardinals avenged a loss to… Read story

Vancouver Cardinals players gather before taking to the field against the Federal Way Buzz in the Curt Daniels Invitational Baseball Tournament.

Vancouver Cardinals fly familiar path

Vancouver Cardinals players gather before taking to the field against the Federal Way Buzz in the Curt Daniels Invitational Baseball Tournament.

June 30, 2017, 9:46pm Clark County Sports

Thirty years later, Ty Singleton still remembers a moment at the postgame dinner. Read story

Jonas Lail plays with his son, Hudson, who died on June 1. A once-in-a-lifetime shot five days after Hudson’s death has helped Lail find peace. At top, Jonas Lail shortly after hitting a hole-in-one on the 16th hole at Royal Oaks Country Club in Vancouver.

Once-in-a-lifetime golf shot brings sense of peace to grieving father

Jonas Lail plays with his son, Hudson, who died on June 1. A once-in-a-lifetime shot five days after Hudson’s death has helped Lail find peace. At top, Jonas Lail shortly after hitting a hole-in-one on the 16th hole at Royal Oaks Country Club in Vancouver.

June 18, 2017, 6:00am Clark County Health

Today was supposed to be the first Father’s Day Jonas Lail celebrated with his infant son, Hudson. Read story

All-region baseball and multi-sport athlete of the year, Brody Barnum of Skyview High School is pictured at The Columbian, Tuesday June 7, 2017.

All-Region boys athlete of the year: Brody Barnum, Skyviewvideo icon

All-region baseball and multi-sport athlete of the year, Brody Barnum of Skyview High School is pictured at The Columbian, Tuesday June 7, 2017.

June 17, 2017, 11:25pm Prep Sports

Leadership quality made Storm senior special on field Read story

Skyview's Brody Barnum (Ariane Kunze/The Columbian)

All-Region baseball: Brody Barnum, Skyviewvideo icon

Skyview's Brody Barnum (Ariane Kunze/The Columbian)

June 15, 2017, 9:51pm Prep Sports

Brody Barnum’s baseball journey is far from finished. Read story

All-Region boys soccer player Danny Wing of Camas High School is pictured at The Columbian, Monday June 5, 2017.

All-Region boys soccer: Danny Wing, Camas

All-Region boys soccer player Danny Wing of Camas High School is pictured at The Columbian, Monday June 5, 2017.

June 14, 2017, 8:46pm Prep Sports

To call Danny Wing a student of the game of soccer would be an understatement. Read story

Oregon State celebrates after Preston Jones scored from second base on a wild pitch in the ninth inning to give the Beavers a 5-4 win over Arizona on March 25.

Preston Jones does little things to help Oregon St. baseball win

Oregon State celebrates after Preston Jones scored from second base on a wild pitch in the ninth inning to give the Beavers a 5-4 win over Arizona on March 25.

June 14, 2017, 12:43pm College

When Preston Jones arrives at the College World Series, the Oregon State freshman is going to take in the grandeur of the event. But the Mountain View High graduate will also pay attention to detail. Read story

Battle Ground senior outfielder Isaiah Smith was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 16th Round of the 2017 Major League Baseball amateur draft on Wednesday.

Battle Ground’s Isaiah Smith drafted by K.C. Royals

Battle Ground senior outfielder Isaiah Smith was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 16th Round of the 2017 Major League Baseball amateur draft on Wednesday.

June 14, 2017, 12:22pm Clark County Sports

Wednesday, Smith’s professional baseball dreams came true. The senior was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 21st round with the 630th overall pick. Read story

Tennis standout Hannah Gianan of Camas High School is pictured at The Columbian on Tuesday afternoon, June 6, 2017.

All-Region girls tennis: Hannah Gianan, Camas

Tennis standout Hannah Gianan of Camas High School is pictured at The Columbian on Tuesday afternoon, June 6, 2017.

June 10, 2017, 9:23pm Prep Sports

For Hannah Gianan, reaching the state tennis championship match would seem like old hat. Read story