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Columbian staff writer

Members of the Evergreen High School girls bowling team celebrate after a shot during district bowling action at Crosley Lanes on Friday afternoon, Jan. 31, 2020.

Evergreen bowlers knock down another district title

Members of the Evergreen High School girls bowling team celebrate after a shot during district bowling action at Crosley Lanes on Friday afternoon, Jan. 31, 2020.

January 31, 2020, 7:24pm Prep Sports

Evergreen was hot from from the start, opening with a 969 game to set the tone for the Plainsmen to take back the 3A district girls bowling title and earn a state berth. Read story

Kelso's Alexis Kleven (4) defends Prairie's Meri Dunford (3) during Tuesday night's game at Prairie High School in Vancouver on Jan. 28, 2020.

Prairie girls push pace in win over Kelso

Kelso's Alexis Kleven (4) defends Prairie's Meri Dunford (3) during Tuesday night's game at Prairie High School in Vancouver on Jan. 28, 2020.

January 28, 2020, 10:22pm Prep Sports

Just like that, a double-digit deficit out of the gate turned into a 30-point route for Prairie High’s girls basketball team.  In the end, a 68-38 home victory over second-place Kelso on Tuesday means the Falcons are two wins away from cliching another… Read story

Columbia River senior Jordan Ryan, left, admires Kobe Bryant&#039;s devotion to promoting women&#039;s basketball from high school to college to the pro ranks.

Kobe Bryant’s death hits local basketball players

Columbia River senior Jordan Ryan, left, admires Kobe Bryant&#039;s devotion to promoting women&#039;s basketball from high school to college to the pro ranks.

January 27, 2020, 7:46pm Latest News

Even before Kobe Bryant died Sunday in a helicopter crash, Squeeky Johnson called Bryant his all-time favorite NBA player. Read story

Battle Ground’s Steven Hancock, an all-league defensive end, will also be a starting tailback for the Tigers in 2019.

WIAA denies Battle Ground 3A football drop-down request

Battle Ground’s Steven Hancock, an all-league defensive end, will also be a starting tailback for the Tigers in 2019.

January 25, 2020, 5:40pm Football

It’s a no for Battle Ground football. The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association denied the school’s request to drop down to Class 3A in football only. The decision keeps the Tigers in 4A. Battle Ground athletic director Matt Stanfill appeared before a classification hearing Friday featuring… Read story

Union junior Kaden Horn dribbles around the defensive pressure from Skyview senior Sean Boss during Tuesday&#039;s 4A Greater St. Helens League matchup at Union High School. Horn scored 16 points in the Titans&#039; victory.

Union passes another test by beating Skyview

Union junior Kaden Horn dribbles around the defensive pressure from Skyview senior Sean Boss during Tuesday&#039;s 4A Greater St. Helens League matchup at Union High School. Horn scored 16 points in the Titans&#039; victory.

January 21, 2020, 8:13pm Prep Sports

At this point in the season, undefeated through 16 games and a No. 1 ranking in the latest Class 4A RPI standings, the Union boys basketball team has passed every test thrown their way. Read story

Hudson Bay's Brian Loop emerges from the water hazard during the Steve Maas Hudson's Bay Run-A-Ree cross country meet at Hudson's Bay High School on Friday afternoon, September 13, 2019.

Reclassification: 2A GSHL expected to grow to 9 schools

Hudson Bay's Brian Loop emerges from the water hazard during the Steve Maas Hudson's Bay Run-A-Ree cross country meet at Hudson's Bay High School on Friday afternoon, September 13, 2019.

January 21, 2020, 10:37am Latest News

WIAA Executive Board to finalize 2020-24 enrollment cycle this weekend Read story

Battle Ground’s Steven Hancock, an all-league defensive end, will also be a starting tailback for the Tigers in 2019.

Battle Ground files petition with WIAA to play 3A football

Battle Ground’s Steven Hancock, an all-league defensive end, will also be a starting tailback for the Tigers in 2019.

January 20, 2020, 10:49am Football

Battle Ground High School is asking the state’s governing body for high school sports to play in a smaller classification for football, a move that could pin the Tigers against teams historically in the 3A Greater St. Helens League.  Matt Stanfill, the school’s athletic director, said… Read story

La Center boys fall to Lynden Christian in overtime

January 18, 2020, 9:35pm Prep Sports

Non-league game felt like a preview of state tournament Read story

Washougalis Yanni Fassilis (13) has his shot blocked by Columbia Riveris Josh Kukula (12) at Columbia River High School on Friday night, Jan. 17, 2020.

Snook directs Columbia River boys past Washougal

Washougalis Yanni Fassilis (13) has his shot blocked by Columbia Riveris Josh Kukula (12) at Columbia River High School on Friday night, Jan. 17, 2020.

January 17, 2020, 11:06pm Prep Sports

Senior has 19 points, seven assists in 56-43 victory Read story

Woodland players listen to the national anthem before their game against Ridgefield at Woodland High School on Friday night, Oct. 12, 2018.

Prep notes: Lutgen resigns as Woodland’s football coach

Woodland players listen to the national anthem before their game against Ridgefield at Woodland High School on Friday night, Oct. 12, 2018.

January 17, 2020, 5:51pm Prep Sports

Seton Catholic hires baseball, girls soccer coaches Read story