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Washougal freshman Benjamin Johansen competes in the pole vault on March 21 during a track and field meet at Columbia River High School. All high school athletics could be eliminated at Washougal High School if voters don't approve a replacement levy in April.

If Washougal, Woodland levies fail in April, sports face elimination

Washougal freshman Benjamin Johansen competes in the pole vault on March 21 during a track and field meet at Columbia River High School. All high school athletics could be eliminated at Washougal High School if voters don't approve a replacement levy in April.

March 28, 2023, 9:41am Clark County News

As a five-sport varsity athlete whose Washougal High School career is winding down, Chloe Johnson knows the powerful impact Washougal School District sports have had on her. Read story

Dewayne Patterson, shown here Monday outside John O'Rourke Field, is Columbia River's new football coach.

Columbia River tabs Dewayne Patterson as new football coach

Dewayne Patterson, shown here Monday outside John O'Rourke Field, is Columbia River's new football coach.

March 27, 2023, 4:59pm Football

Patterson, an assistant coach in the program the past eight seasons, is first-time high school football coach. He replaces Brett Smedley, who resigned in January after four seasons.  Read story

Addison Harris, The Columbian's All-Region girls basketball player of the year, is pictured Monday afternoon, March 13, 2023.

All-Region girls basketball: Addison Harris, Camas

Addison Harris, The Columbian's All-Region girls basketball player of the year, is pictured Monday afternoon, March 13, 2023.

March 17, 2023, 7:35pm Latest News

From signing autographs for youngsters to talking basketball with retirees, Addison Harris understands the impact Camas High’s girls basketball program made in 2022-23. Read story

McKenzie Stadium scoreboard

Evergreen Public Schools athletic directors react to news their jobs will be cut

McKenzie Stadium scoreboard

March 9, 2023, 7:18pm Clark County News

Daily baseball practice at Heritage High School has been the bright spot from what Jason Castro calls the worst week of his 20-year career in education. Read story

The Evergreen Public Schools Administrative Service Center (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

Evergreen Public Schools to cut athletic directors at Evergreen, Heritage, Mountain View and Union next year

The Evergreen Public Schools Administrative Service Center (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

March 7, 2023, 6:45pm Clark County News

Evergreen Public Schools plans to go without athletic directors at all four comprehensive high schools beginning next school year. Read story

Camas junior forward Addison Harris fights for a rebound during the WIAA Class 4A State Girls Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Tacoma Dome.

Camas girls fall to Eastlake 48-41 in 4A state championship game

Camas junior forward Addison Harris fights for a rebound during the WIAA Class 4A State Girls Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Tacoma Dome.

March 4, 2023, 8:58pm Latest News

After falling behind early, Papermakers got within 43-41 with 16 seconds to go Read story

Camas celebrates its victory in a Class 4A State girls basketball semifinal on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the Tacoma Dome.

Camas girls down Tahoma to reach 4A title gamevideo icon

Camas celebrates its victory in a Class 4A State girls basketball semifinal on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the Tacoma Dome.

March 3, 2023, 11:50pm Latest News

The Camas Papermakers girls basketball defeated Tahoma 57-47 in a hard-nose 4A state semifinal Friday night at the Tacoma Dome and will play Eastlake on Saturday for the state title. Read story

Camas sophomore forward Kendall Mairs celebrates victory after a Class 4A State quarterfinal game on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the Tacoma Dome.

Camas girls down Woodinville, advance to 4A semifinalsvideo icon

Camas sophomore forward Kendall Mairs celebrates victory after a Class 4A State quarterfinal game on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the Tacoma Dome.

March 2, 2023, 11:55pm Latest News

But a gusty 59-46 Class 4A girls quarterfinal win Thursday night in a matchup of the two seeds earlier than many anticipated, has the Papermakers feeling good.  Read story

Camas senior forward Josh Dabasinskas celebrates with teammates after victory in a Class 4A State boys basketball game on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the Tacoma Dome.

Camas’ win over Tahoma sends Papermakers to 4A boys quarterfinals

Camas senior forward Josh Dabasinskas celebrates with teammates after victory in a Class 4A State boys basketball game on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the Tacoma Dome.

March 1, 2023, 1:22pm Latest News

Camas earns program’s first state quarterfinal trip since 1962 Read story

Camas sophomore Sophie Buzzard shoots the ball Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, during the Papermakers' 52-48 win against Kamiakin at Battle Ground High School.

Camas’ Sophie Buzzard faces basketball challenges head-on

Camas sophomore Sophie Buzzard shoots the ball Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, during the Papermakers' 52-48 win against Kamiakin at Battle Ground High School.

February 28, 2023, 7:05pm Newsletter

Sophie Buzzard, a sophomore guard for the Camas Papermakers, is playing her best stretch of basketball ahead of this week’s Hardwood Classic at the Tacoma Dome. Read story