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Stories by Micah Rice

Columbian Sports Editor

micah.rice@columbian.com

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 wins

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 2004

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

High School Scoreboard, results from Tuesday, May 16

May 16, 2023, 9:12pm Prep Sports

Tuesday's prep results for baseball, softball boys soccer and boys golf. Read story

High School Scoreboard, results from Monday, May 15

May 15, 2023, 9:30pm Prep Sports

Monday's high school results for softball, girls golf and track and field. Read story

La Center’s Caden Taylor (12) greets Alex Mora (10) after scoring a run in the first inning of a Trico League baseball game on Friday, April 28, 2023, at La Center High School.

La Center baseball earns No. 2 seed in 1A state tournament

La Center’s Caden Taylor (12) greets Alex Mora (10) after scoring a run in the first inning of a Trico League baseball game on Friday, April 28, 2023, at La Center High School.

May 14, 2023, 7:31pm Prep Sports

Fresh off a third straight district title, La Center earned the No. 2 seed in the Class 1A state baseball playoffs. Read story

The sunset illuminates a cloud over the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. The 2023 Ridgefield Raptors baseball season is just a few weeks away.

Ridgefield Raptors gearing up for summer baseball season

The sunset illuminates a cloud over the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. The 2023 Ridgefield Raptors baseball season is just a few weeks away.

May 12, 2023, 6:02am Clark County Sports

No longer the new birds on the block, the Ridgefield Raptors are entering their fourth season with a newfound sense of stability. Read story