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Portland Trail Blazers legend Terry Porter hits a shot off the 16th tee at the Royal Oaks Invitational on Friday, June 9, 2023 in Vancouver.

Golf gives Terry Porter competitive thrill playing in Royal Oaks Invitational

Portland Trail Blazers legend Terry Porter hits a shot off the 16th tee at the Royal Oaks Invitational on Friday, June 9, 2023 in Vancouver.

June 9, 2023, 4:46pm Clark County Sports

Nowadays, Portland Trail Blazers legend Terry Porter finds his thrills on the fairway instead the hardwood, which led him to tee up with many of the Northwest’s top amateur golfers Friday at the Royal Oaks Invitational. Read story

Mountain View running back Taj Albeck scores against Auburn in the 2015 Emerald City Kickoff Classic at Husky Stadium in Seattle. The state football championship games will be held at Husky Stadium at the end of the 2023 season.

Husky Stadium to host 2023 state football championships

Mountain View running back Taj Albeck scores against Auburn in the 2015 Emerald City Kickoff Classic at Husky Stadium in Seattle. The state football championship games will be held at Husky Stadium at the end of the 2023 season.

June 6, 2023, 4:42pm Latest News

High school football state championship games are headed to Husky Stadium in 2023. Read story

Second-year Ridgefield Raptors players Trent Prokes (8) and Jake Tsukada (14) play catch prior to the start of the Raptors' season-opening exhibition game against the Cowlitz Black Bears on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Corvallis beats Ridgefield Raptors 6-2 to sweep opening series

Second-year Ridgefield Raptors players Trent Prokes (8) and Jake Tsukada (14) play catch prior to the start of the Raptors' season-opening exhibition game against the Cowlitz Black Bears on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

June 4, 2023, 4:58pm Clark County Sports

There are few tougher ways to start a baseball season than facing a team that has won the past six West Coast League championships. That’s why the Ridgefield Raptors were focusing on the long term after a 6-2 loss to Corvallis on Sunday at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex. Read story

Ridgefield softball players embrace after the Class 2A state championship game against North Kitsap on Saturday in Selah. The Spudders' second-place finish was the second highest in program history.

2A State Softball: Ridgefield falls to North Kitsap in championship game

Ridgefield softball players embrace after the Class 2A state championship game against North Kitsap on Saturday in Selah. The Spudders' second-place finish was the second highest in program history.

May 27, 2023, 1:36pm Latest News

after falling in the title game to North Kitsap, 8-1, Ridgefield’s players weren’t cherishing their semifinal triumph or even the state tournament most when asked to reflect on the season. Read story

Ridgefield's Maizy Whitlow celebrates her grand slam as she approaches home plate in the third inning of a 21-3 win over Cedarcrest in the quarterfinals of the 2A state softball tournament Friday in Selah.

2A State Softball: Ridgefield rolls into semifinals with two lopsided winsvideo icon

Ridgefield's Maizy Whitlow celebrates her grand slam as she approaches home plate in the third inning of a 21-3 win over Cedarcrest in the quarterfinals of the 2A state softball tournament Friday in Selah.

May 26, 2023, 7:22pm Latest News

The hits came in such abundance for the Ridgefield softball team on Friday, Maizy Whitlow didn’t realize she just had the grandest hit of all. Read story

Seton Catholic junior Alexis Leone, right, leads Port Townsend's Aliyah Yearian during the 1,600 meters at the Class 1A state track and field championships on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Zaepfel Stadium in Yakima. Leone won in 4 minutes, 59.30 seconds to repeat as state champion.

1A/2B/1B state track: Seton Catholic’s Alexis Leone repeats as 1,600 state champ

Seton Catholic junior Alexis Leone, right, leads Port Townsend's Aliyah Yearian during the 1,600 meters at the Class 1A state track and field championships on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Zaepfel Stadium in Yakima. Leone won in 4 minutes, 59.30 seconds to repeat as state champion.

May 25, 2023, 7:24pm Latest News

With a chance to repeat as state track and field champion, Alexis Leone hoped to focus on herself and run her own race. But it didn’t hurt that the Seton Catholic junior had another fast runner on her heels. Read story

High School Scoreboard, results from Monday, May 22

May 22, 2023, 10:00pm Prep Sports

Monday's prep results for baseball, softball, boys soccer, track and field, boys golf and girls golf. Read story

Hudson’s Bay starting pitcher Chanz Flores delivers a pitch in the first inning of a Class 2A first round state playoff game against White River on Saturday at W.F. West High School in Chehalis.

Hudson’s Bay baseball falls in extras to White River in 2A state playoffs

Hudson’s Bay starting pitcher Chanz Flores delivers a pitch in the first inning of a Class 2A first round state playoff game against White River on Saturday at W.F. West High School in Chehalis.

May 20, 2023, 5:53pm Prep Sports

The Hudson’s Bay baseball team’s final game Saturday had a season’s worth of ups and downs. Read story

Ridgefield softball players hoist the 2A district trophy after beating Centralia 5-2 in the championship game on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Recreation Park in Chehalis.

Ridgefield softball tops Centralia for first district title since 2004video icon

Ridgefield softball players hoist the 2A district trophy after beating Centralia 5-2 in the championship game on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Recreation Park in Chehalis.

May 19, 2023, 8:42pm Prep Sports

For all of Ridgefield softball’s recent success, one prize has eluded the Spudders. Read story

Rowing shells line the grass around Vancouver Lake on Friday during the U.S. Rowing Northwest Youth Championship Regatta at Vancouver Lake Park. The three-day event is expected to draw between 1,500 and 3,000 rowers over the course of the competition.

3-day regatta at Vancouver Lake makes splash

Rowing shells line the grass around Vancouver Lake on Friday during the U.S. Rowing Northwest Youth Championship Regatta at Vancouver Lake Park. The three-day event is expected to draw between 1,500 and 3,000 rowers over the course of the competition.

May 19, 2023, 8:24pm Clark County News

Vancouver Lake’s normally still waters will be churning with activity this weekend. Read story