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Columbian Sports Editor

Varsity360: The rarity of having of six Division-I football recruits in SW Washington

August 31, 2023, 6:00am Podcasts

The Columbian’s Meg Wochnick and Micah Rice look at the unique recruiting experiences of six college-bound players. They also profile three players who are banking on a big senior season to achieve their next-level dreams and look ahead to three enticing Week 1 matchups. Read story

Varsity360: Five burning questions heading into 2023 high school football season

August 24, 2023, 6:00am Football

Will Washougal make a deep playoff run? How will Mountain View and Union adjust to new coaches? Is this the year Skyview and Evergreen snap long league-title droughts? Columbian sports editor Micah Rice and reporter Meg Wochnick tackle these questions and more. Read story

Wildfire smoke casts haze over Southwest Washington

August 19, 2023, 5:00pm Clark County News

Wildfire smoke from Canada dipped into Southwest Washington on Saturday afternoon, casting a haze over the area. Read story

Gonzaga forward Kaden Perry (20) works against Central Michigan center Nicolas Pavrette during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Las Vegas.

Kaden Perry retires from Gonzaga basketball

Gonzaga forward Kaden Perry (20) works against Central Michigan center Nicolas Pavrette during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Las Vegas.

August 16, 2023, 3:00pm College

Persistent back problems became too much to overcome for Gonzaga’s Kaden Perry. Wednesday, the former Battle Ground High School star penned a heartfelt message announcing he’s stepping away from collegiate basketball. Read story

The Ridgefield Raptors logo sits on a hat Friday, June 16, 2023, during the Raptors' game against Cowlitz at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Ridgefield Raptors beat Edmonton 2-0 to win road series

The Ridgefield Raptors logo sits on a hat Friday, June 16, 2023, during the Raptors' game against Cowlitz at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

July 20, 2023, 9:27pm Clark County Sports

Nick Seamons homered and three Ridgefield pitchers escaped trouble often as the Raptors beat Edmonton 2-0 on Thursday. Read story

Eastyn Culp delivers a pitcher for the Ridgefield Raptors in the Raptors’ 5-4 win over the Bellingham Bells at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Center on Sunday, July 9, 2023.

Ridgefield Raptors duo holds Edmonton to three hits in 11-0 road win

Eastyn Culp delivers a pitcher for the Ridgefield Raptors in the Raptors’ 5-4 win over the Bellingham Bells at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Center on Sunday, July 9, 2023.

July 19, 2023, 9:27pm Clark County Sports

Joseph Jasso and Eastyn Culp combined on a three-hit shutout as the Ridgefield Raptors routed Edmonton 11-0 on Wednesday on the road. Read story

The Ridgefield Raptors logo sits on a hat Friday, June 16, 2023, during the Raptors' game against Cowlitz at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Ridgefield Raptors drop opener of series in Edmonton, 4-2

The Ridgefield Raptors logo sits on a hat Friday, June 16, 2023, during the Raptors' game against Cowlitz at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

July 18, 2023, 8:54pm Clark County Sports

A long day of travel for the Ridgefield Raptors ended with a 4-2 loss at Edmonton on Tuesday. Read story

Raptors designated hitter Reiss Calvin holds a bat in the on-deck circle Friday, July 14, 2023, during the Raptors’ game against Yakima Valley at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Ridgefield Raptors ride solid pitching to 3-1 win over Yakima Valley

Raptors designated hitter Reiss Calvin holds a bat in the on-deck circle Friday, July 14, 2023, during the Raptors’ game against Yakima Valley at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

July 16, 2023, 4:24pm Clark County Sports

After giving up a towering home run, many pitchers would focus on keeping their emotions level. Not Brock Gillis. Read story

The Ridgefield Raptors logo sits on a hat Friday, June 16, 2023, during the Raptors' game against Cowlitz at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Ridgefield Raptors drop finale against Bellingham, 3-2

The Ridgefield Raptors logo sits on a hat Friday, June 16, 2023, during the Raptors' game against Cowlitz at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

July 13, 2023, 11:07pm Clark County Sports

Four Bellingham pitchers held Ridgefield to two hits as the Raptors dropped the finale of a three-game road series 3-2 on Thursday. Read story

Raptors second baseman Reiss Calvin underhands the ball to first Tuesday, June 27, 2023, during the Raptors’ game against Bend at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Ridgefield Raptors beat Bellingham for fifth straight time

Raptors second baseman Reiss Calvin underhands the ball to first Tuesday, June 27, 2023, during the Raptors’ game against Bend at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

July 12, 2023, 9:35pm Clark County Sports

Ridgefield starting pitcher Jake Geis and three relievers were solid in a 4-2 win over Bellingham on Wednesday as the Raptors beat the Bells for a fifth straight game. Read story