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Union's Cameron Cranston gets past Richland's Garrett Streufert for a lay up Friday, March 3, 2017, during the semi-finals of the 4A Boys State Basketball Tournament in Tacoma, Wash. Cranston had a game-high 25 points. Union defeated Richland 63-61 to advance to the championship game.

Micah Rice: Given another shot, Cranston does not miss

Union's Cameron Cranston gets past Richland's Garrett Streufert for a lay up Friday, March 3, 2017, during the semi-finals of the 4A Boys State Basketball Tournament in Tacoma, Wash. Cranston had a game-high 25 points. Union defeated Richland 63-61 to advance to the championship game.

March 3, 2017, 7:59pm Prep Sports

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La Center guard, Hunter Ecklund (23), is stripped of the ball by King's Knights' Hunter Reeves (2) and Nate Kleppe (22), during the second round of the WIAA 1A boys state tournament on Thursday, Mar. 2, 2017, at the Yakima Valley SunDome. King's Knights defeated La Center Wildcats 51-48.

La Center boys can’t quite steal King’s crown, fall 51-48

La Center guard, Hunter Ecklund (23), is stripped of the ball by King's Knights' Hunter Reeves (2) and Nate Kleppe (22), during the second round of the WIAA 1A boys state tournament on Thursday, Mar. 2, 2017, at the Yakima Valley SunDome. King's Knights defeated La Center Wildcats 51-48.

March 2, 2017, 9:23pm Prep Sports

Wildcats push defending state champs to brink before falling Read story

King's Way Christian's team and head coach Daven Harmeling react to a foul during the first round of the WIAA 1A boys state tournament on Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2017, at the Yakima Valley SunDome. The Warden Cougars defeated King's Way Christian Knights 53-50.

Memories buoy King’s Way boys after season-ending 53-50 lossvideo icon

King's Way Christian's team and head coach Daven Harmeling react to a foul during the first round of the WIAA 1A boys state tournament on Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2017, at the Yakima Valley SunDome. The Warden Cougars defeated King's Way Christian Knights 53-50.

March 1, 2017, 11:46pm Prep Sports

YAKIMA – The sting of a season-ending loss was still fresh. Yet Karter Graves knew it wouldn’t last. Read story

La Center guard, Hunter Ecklund (23), drives past La Salle's Jeffrey Vargas (3) for a lay-in during the first round of the WIAA 1A boys state tournament on Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2017, at the Yakima Valley SunDome. The La Center Wildcats defeated La Salle Lightning 61-51.

La Center boys rally past La Salle to winvideo icon

La Center guard, Hunter Ecklund (23), drives past La Salle's Jeffrey Vargas (3) for a lay-in during the first round of the WIAA 1A boys state tournament on Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2017, at the Yakima Valley SunDome. The La Center Wildcats defeated La Salle Lightning 61-51.

March 1, 2017, 11:44pm Prep Sports

Wildcats erase five-point deficit to beat La Salle 61-51 Read story

Racers take off from the starting line as they take part in the Vancouver Lake half-marathon in Vancouver Sunday Febuary 26, 2017.

No delay in reaching finish line of Vancouver Lake Half Marathonvideo icon

Racers take off from the starting line as they take part in the Vancouver Lake half-marathon in Vancouver Sunday Febuary 26, 2017.

February 26, 2017, 4:00pm Clark County Sports

It was a month later than scheduled, but the Vancouver Lake Half Marathon got off and running on Sunday. Read story

Sydney Brugman has taken on many leadership positions at Fort Vancouver High School. She is the captain of the basketball, soccer and softball teams. She is also the school&#039;s student body president.

Senior uses boundless energy as team captain of three sports

Sydney Brugman has taken on many leadership positions at Fort Vancouver High School. She is the captain of the basketball, soccer and softball teams. She is also the school&#039;s student body president.

February 26, 2017, 5:00am Clark County News

Six in the morning. It's a familiar hour for many student athletes. It's an hour that Sydney Brugman knows well. Read story

Union's Cameron Cranston (30) takes a shot in the key during the Titans' 75-50 win over Enumclaw in a 4A regional game on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at Battle Ground. Cranston finished with 28 points.

Trip to Tacoma is old habit for Union basketball

Union's Cameron Cranston (30) takes a shot in the key during the Titans' 75-50 win over Enumclaw in a 4A regional game on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at Battle Ground. Cranston finished with 28 points.

February 25, 2017, 9:51pm Prep Sports

Cameron Cranston was just doing what felt natural. Cranston scored 28 points to lead Union to a 75-50 win over Enumclaw in a 4A state tournament seeding game Saturday at Battle Ground High School. Read story

Woodland boys can’t keep up with talented Foss in 82-45 loss

February 25, 2017, 8:31pm Prep Sports

Roughly 15 minutes after their season came to an end Saturday, the Woodland boys basketball team gathered for photos. Read story

Skyler Freeman attempts a free throw to help clinch King's Way Christian's 53-40 win over Vashon Island (Tim Martinez/The Columbian)

King’s Way Christian beat Vashon Island in 1A regional boys basketball

Skyler Freeman attempts a free throw to help clinch King's Way Christian's 53-40 win over Vashon Island (Tim Martinez/The Columbian)

February 25, 2017, 5:43pm Prep Sports

Surprise Knights advance to Yakima SunDome next week Read story

Players and fans celebrate a basket against Olympia late in the fourth quarter at Union High School on Thursday night, Feb. 9, 2017.

360Preps Podcast: Setting the stage for state basketball

Players and fans celebrate a basket against Olympia late in the fourth quarter at Union High School on Thursday night, Feb. 9, 2017.

February 23, 2017, 7:22pm Prep Sports

Micah Rice, Tim Martinez, Paul Valencia and Meg Wochnick discuss the regional round of the state basketball tournament, which involves eight teams from Clark County. Read story