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Columbia River's Sofie Worden holds the state championship trophy as her teammates celebrate after the Class 2A volleyball state championship match against Ridgefield on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Yakima.

Columbia River volleyball beats Ridgefield to repeat as state championvideo icon

Columbia River's Sofie Worden holds the state championship trophy as her teammates celebrate after the Class 2A volleyball state championship match against Ridgefield on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Yakima.

November 19, 2022, 9:18pm Latest News

When Lauren Dreves collapsed to the floor after rolling her ankle, Columbia River’s hopes for a second consecutive Class 2A state volleyball championship appeared to be wavering. But anyone who had doubts doesn’t know Dreves’ toughness and the championship heart that resides in the Rapids. Read story

The Ridgefield volleyball team gathers after a point against Sedro-Woolley in a first-round match of the Class 2A state volleyball tournament on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 in Yakima.

Columbia River, Ridgefield reach 2A state volleyball semifinals

The Ridgefield volleyball team gathers after a point against Sedro-Woolley in a first-round match of the Class 2A state volleyball tournament on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 in Yakima.

November 18, 2022, 11:27pm Prep Sports

YAKIMA — Class 2A Greater St. Helens League rivals Columbia River and Ridgefield, who clashed in last year’s state title match, had little problem with their matches Friday. Columbia River, the defending champ and No. 2 seed, made quick work of No. 15 Ephrata in the first round 25-15, 25-9,… Read story

The Camas bench celebrates a point in a quarterfinal match of the Class 4A state volleyball tournament on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 in Yakima.

Camas volleyball falls at state to No. 1 Puyallup but sees growthvideo icon

The Camas bench celebrates a point in a quarterfinal match of the Class 4A state volleyball tournament on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 in Yakima.

November 18, 2022, 7:22pm Prep Sports

Papermakers remain alive for the fifth-place trophy Read story

Prairie volleyball players Claire Neuman (12), Diamond Doutrive (14) and Kuulei DeBest (10) celebrate after an ace against Seattle Prep at the Class 3A state volleyball tournament on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 in Yakima.

Prairie volleyball hopes to make state a regular destination again

Prairie volleyball players Claire Neuman (12), Diamond Doutrive (14) and Kuulei DeBest (10) celebrate after an ace against Seattle Prep at the Class 3A state volleyball tournament on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 in Yakima.

November 17, 2022, 10:23pm Prep Sports

Prairie returned to the Class 3A state volleyball tournament on Thursday. Though the Falcons stay lasted just one day, they hope the trip marks a return to what was their regular roost among the state’s best teams. Read story

Varsity360: Looking ahead to state volleyball and soccer

November 17, 2022, 6:00am Podcasts

The Columbian sports staff looks back at the state football playoffs and ahead to the 2A-4A state volleyball tournaments and the 2A girls soccer final four. Read story

High School Scoreboard, results from Nov. 14

November 14, 2022, 9:16pm Prep Sports

TUESDAY’S SCHEDULE GIRLS BOWLING Mountain View vs. Heritage, 3 p.m. at Big Al’s Columbia River vs. Ridgefield, 3:15 p.m. at Hazel Dell Lanes Fort Vancouver vs. Mark Morris, 3:15 p.m. at Triangle Bowl GIRLS BOWLING SKYVIEW 1992, EVERGREEN 1906 At Hazel Dell Lanes EVERGREEN — Alexis Clarke 195-153, Alissa Barber… Read story

Professional mixed martial arts fighters Ricky Simon, left, and John Simon pose at American Top Team in Portland. John Simon will headline an MMA event at the Clark County Fairgrounds on Nov. 19 with his cousin, UFC rising star Ricky Simon, in his corner.

Clark County MMA fighter John Simón looks to follow cousin’s footsteps

Professional mixed martial arts fighters Ricky Simon, left, and John Simon pose at American Top Team in Portland. John Simon will headline an MMA event at the Clark County Fairgrounds on Nov. 19 with his cousin, UFC rising star Ricky Simon, in his corner.

November 14, 2022, 7:22pm Clark County Sports

John Simón doesn’t have to travel far for a chance to give his professional mixed martial arts career a major boost. And the 30 year old from Clark County doesn’t have to look far to find a role model for the success he wants to achieve. Read story

How Clark County College Football Players Fared, Nov. 12

November 13, 2022, 8:15pm Clark County Sports

This weekend brought an end to the football season for most small colleges. But a handful of players from Clark County are looking ahead to the postseason. Read story

High School Scoreboard, results from Nov. 12

November 12, 2022, 9:18pm Prep Sports

FOOTBALL 4A STATE PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND Friday’s Games Sumner 31, Woodinville 0 Lake Stevens 42, North Creek 27 Saturday’s Games Graham-Kapowsin 42, Skyview 28 Gonzaga Prep 40, Kamiakin 27 Federal Way at Skyline, late Kennedy Catholic 46, Richland 35 Eastlake vs. Emerald Ridge, late Chiawana 49, Sunnyside 20 QUARTERFINALS Nov. Read story

The Ridgefield Spudders celebrate match point, winning the 2A District 4 volleyball championship in five sets against rival Columbia River on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Mark Morris High School in Longview.

Ridgefield volleyball knocks off Columbia River in 5 sets for district title

The Ridgefield Spudders celebrate match point, winning the 2A District 4 volleyball championship in five sets against rival Columbia River on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Mark Morris High School in Longview.

November 12, 2022, 8:32pm Prep Sports

As they hoisted the district championship trophy and hopped in unison, the Ridgefield volleyball team belted out their school’s fight song. Read story