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Isaiah Vargas (at the free throw line) scored a career-high 39 points in Monday's 3A GSHL tiebreaker win over Kelso. He went 13 of 18 at the free-throw line.

Mountain View boys basketball beats Kelso to earn No. 1 seed to bi-district

Isaiah Vargas (at the free throw line) scored a career-high 39 points in Monday's 3A GSHL tiebreaker win over Kelso. He went 13 of 18 at the free-throw line.

February 6, 2023, 10:14pm Prep Sports

At this stage of JC Alexander’s head-coaching tenure at Mountain View High School, there’s nothing the Thunder’s boys basketball head coach is surprised about when it comes to senior guard Isaiah Vargas. Read story

Union senior Yanni Fassilis, center, drives between two Camas defenders Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, during the first half of a game between Camas and Union at Union High School.

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Union senior Yanni Fassilis, center, drives between two Camas defenders Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, during the first half of a game between Camas and Union at Union High School.

February 3, 2023, 9:25pm Prep Sports

It’s the big games and big moments that bring out the best in Yanni Fassilis. He poured in a game-high 31 points to lead the Titans to a 76-65 on a night where the atmosphere inside a hot Union High School gymnasium had the full playoff-vibe effect. Read story

Mountain View senior Kyle Chen, right, stiff arms Ridgefield senior Brody Masterson on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, during the Thunder's 26-20 triple overtime win against Ridgefield at McKenzie Stadium.

Mountain View’s Kyle Chen aiming high with Air Force

Mountain View senior Kyle Chen, right, stiff arms Ridgefield senior Brody Masterson on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, during the Thunder's 26-20 triple overtime win against Ridgefield at McKenzie Stadium.

February 1, 2023, 6:04am Latest News

As a first-generation Chinese American about to embark on Division I football, Mountain View senior Kyle Chen, whose Chinese name is Chen Liang, knows he’s in rare company. Read story

Camas sophomores Kendall Mairs, left, Keirra Thompson, center, and junior Addison Harris celebrate a basket Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, during the Papermakers’ 77-34 win against Skyview at Camas High School.

Camas plays ‘beautiful basketball’ in 77-34 win over Skyview

Camas sophomores Kendall Mairs, left, Keirra Thompson, center, and junior Addison Harris celebrate a basket Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, during the Papermakers’ 77-34 win against Skyview at Camas High School.

January 31, 2023, 10:38pm Prep Sports

That beautiful basketball also happened Tuesday in a 77-34 home victory over Skyview in a battle of the 4A Greater St. Helens League’s top two girls basketball teams entering the day. In the end, the Papermakers clinched at least a share of the 4A GSHL crown, and can win it… Read story

Reese Velansky of Washougal High School dismounts from the balance beam as Camas coaches and gymnasts look on during a meet at Naydenov Gymnastics on Dec. 17.

High school gymnastics participation down but Clark County athletes soar with support

Reese Velansky of Washougal High School dismounts from the balance beam as Camas coaches and gymnasts look on during a meet at Naydenov Gymnastics on Dec. 17.

January 10, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

Matt Stanfill, who last coached high school gymnastics more than a decade ago, remains a champion of the sport as Battle Ground High’s athletic director and gymnastics commissioner of the 4A and 3A Greater St. Helens League. Read story

Washougal High quarterback Holden Bea, our All-Region football player of the year, is pictured in Washougal on Monday afternoon, Nov. 21, 2022.

All-Region football: Holden Bea, Washougal

Washougal High quarterback Holden Bea, our All-Region football player of the year, is pictured in Washougal on Monday afternoon, Nov. 21, 2022.

December 10, 2022, 10:28pm Newsletter

Washougal High’s historic football season is only weeks from having ended, but Holden Bea’s reflection on the past also includes looking at its future. Read story

Prairie High School's first-round state volleyball match, which took place in Yakima last week, broadcast by the NHFS Network, shown on a laptop and iPhone.

Live streams help widen audience of high school sports

Prairie High School's first-round state volleyball match, which took place in Yakima last week, broadcast by the NHFS Network, shown on a laptop and iPhone.

November 24, 2022, 6:00am Latest News

As busy as home-event days can be for high school athletic directors, hands-off technology is the least of Paul Huddleston’s worries at Woodland High School. Read story

Hockinson's Ani Vossler prepares to throw the ball in during the second half of Saturday's 2A girls soccer state quarterfinal at District Stadium in Battle Ground.

2A soccer: Enumclaw ends Hockinson season in quarterfinals

Hockinson's Ani Vossler prepares to throw the ball in during the second half of Saturday's 2A girls soccer state quarterfinal at District Stadium in Battle Ground.

November 12, 2022, 8:06pm Prep Sports

It’s true. Seekins, a centerback recently turned attacker, is the lone senior departing from the Hawks’ team that in her words, made a surprise run to reach the Class 2A girls soccer state quarterfinals. It ended with a 2-1 loss to Enumclaw, which advances to the final four next weekend… Read story

Washougal senior linebacker Garrett Mansfield poses for a portrait Tuesday, Nov. 9, at Washougal High School.

Hard work comes in 3s for Washougal linebacker Garrett Mansfield

Washougal senior linebacker Garrett Mansfield poses for a portrait Tuesday, Nov. 9, at Washougal High School.

November 10, 2022, 7:05pm Prep Sports

Whether it’s playing linebacker, raising cattle or choosing to serve his country after high school, hard work comes in the same form for Garrett Mansfield. Read story

Skyview junior Trey Jacob, center, dashes through an opening Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, during the Storm’s 14-11 win against Puyallup in a 4A playoff game at Kiggins Bowl.

Skyview tops Puyallup, advances to 4A state football playoffs

Skyview junior Trey Jacob, center, dashes through an opening Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, during the Storm’s 14-11 win against Puyallup in a 4A playoff game at Kiggins Bowl.

November 4, 2022, 11:44pm Football

Such was the case for Skyview in its 14-11 victory over Puyallup on Friday night at Kiggins Bowl, where the elements were far from perfect, yet the Storm’s defense and ground game powered their way to next week’s round of 16.  Read story