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Columbian staff writer

Evergreen&#039;s Zyell Griffin goes up for a dunk vs. Peninsula in a winner-to-state game in the 3A boys basketball bi-district tournament on Saturday night, Feb. 15, 2020.

No rust on Evergreen in 3A bi-district win over Peninsula

Evergreen&#039;s Zyell Griffin goes up for a dunk vs. Peninsula in a winner-to-state game in the 3A boys basketball bi-district tournament on Saturday night, Feb. 15, 2020.

February 15, 2020, 10:08pm Prep Sports

Plainsmen storm past Seahawks after 10-day layoff to earn regional berth Read story

The Prairie bench reacts to a three during a game against Yelm at Prairie High School on Friday night, Feb. 14, 2020.

Prairie clinches 3A regional berth behind 17 3-pointers

The Prairie bench reacts to a three during a game against Yelm at Prairie High School on Friday night, Feb. 14, 2020.

February 14, 2020, 9:43pm Prep Sports

Playoff games aren’t supposed to be easy.  Read story

Skyview’s Mikelle Anthony drives to the hoop against Auburn during a game at Skyview High School on Thursday night, Feb. 13, 2020.

Skyview girls power to 4A bidistrict win

Skyview’s Mikelle Anthony drives to the hoop against Auburn during a game at Skyview High School on Thursday night, Feb. 13, 2020.

February 13, 2020, 10:13pm Prep Sports

Nights like Thursday's first-round 4A bi-district playoff basketball are why Mikelle Anthony returned to the hardwood.  Read story

Union senior Tanner Toolson dunks over Kentlake sophomore Colin Eversole at Union High School on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

Hot third quarter lifts Union boys basketball team to 4A bi-district win

Union senior Tanner Toolson dunks over Kentlake sophomore Colin Eversole at Union High School on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

February 12, 2020, 10:14pm Prep Sports

Titans advance to play Olympia at 6 p.m. Friday Read story

La Center&#039;s Natasha Lewis, from left, Kylee Stephens, Gianna DiEmilio, and Mia Edwards rest in between drills during a practice.

Young La Center regroups after rough start to win Trico League title

La Center&#039;s Natasha Lewis, from left, Kylee Stephens, Gianna DiEmilio, and Mia Edwards rest in between drills during a practice.

February 10, 2020, 8:47pm Prep Sports

Laughter comes easily for Kylee Stephens and Mia Edwards. Read story

The Evergreen Plainsmen captures their fourth consecutive Class 3A bowling title Saturday, outlasting Wilson of Tacoma by 82 pins.

Evergreen wins fourth straight 3A bowling title

The Evergreen Plainsmen captures their fourth consecutive Class 3A bowling title Saturday, outlasting Wilson of Tacoma by 82 pins.

February 8, 2020, 1:46pm Prep Sports

There’s a place for fun and a place for competitive culture in bowling, but the Evergreen Plainsmen’s stress reached a new level Saturday.  But that stress of watching their 167-pin lead vanish only to regain it and have a see-saw barnburner the rest… Read story

4A/3A state bowling: Evergreen leads 3A team race

February 7, 2020, 9:46pm Prep Sports

If it’s the Class 3A state bowling tournament at Narrows Plaza Bowl, chances are pretty good Evergreen Plainsmen are in the thick of things.  How good? Donut-worthy good after the opening day of the 4A and 3A tournaments just outside of Tacoma, where… Read story

2A/1A state bowling: Columbia River places second

February 7, 2020, 1:45pm Prep Sports

In some ways, it might’ve seen fitting the Class 2A/1A state bowling team title came down to the same two teams — W.F. West and Columbia River — that also went neck-and-neck at last week’s 2A Southwest District tournament.  A week after capturing… Read story

Tigers secure No. 2 seed to 4A bidistricts

February 5, 2020, 10:17pm Prep Sports

Perhaps the third time’s charm for Battle Ground boys basketball.  For two straight years, the Tigers’ postseason run began ahead of the Class 4A bi-district tournament with a play-in game because of a third-place league finish.  Not this time. A 56-40… Read story

Heritage head coach Brian Childs listens as point guard Capone Johnson asks about a play during a practice Jan. 13 at Heritage High School.

Hoops standout at Heritage High School grateful for assist

Heritage head coach Brian Childs listens as point guard Capone Johnson asks about a play during a practice Jan. 13 at Heritage High School.

February 2, 2020, 6:05am Clark County News

Home for Heritage High School senior Capone Johnson is, and forever will be, Marion, Ind., population 28,000. Read story