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Columbian staff writer

Heritage returns leading scorer Capone Johnson.

Heritage Boys: Timberwolves build with eye on long-term success of the program

Heritage returns leading scorer Capone Johnson.

December 18, 2019, 8:18pm Prep Sports

Like putting together a puzzle, coach Brian Childs is trying to fit all the Timberwolves’ pieces into place. Read story

One day after winning the 4A state football championship, Jackson Clemmer was at basketball practice for Camas.

Camas Boys: Fresh off football title, team’s leaders bring championship mentality into gym

One day after winning the 4A state football championship, Jackson Clemmer was at basketball practice for Camas.

December 18, 2019, 8:10pm Prep Sports

Less than 24 hours after winning the Class 4A football state championship, five members of the Papermakers’ title-winning team were back practicing. Read story

Brendan Beall helped Battle Ground reach the state tournament for the first time since 2002.

Battle Ground Boys: Tough non-league schedule sets tone

Brendan Beall helped Battle Ground reach the state tournament for the first time since 2002.

December 18, 2019, 8:05pm Prep Sports

On the surface, six homes games pinned against 14 road or neutral contests isn’t ideal. Read story

Battle Ground High junior Kaden Perry has the talent take over a game.

Kaden Perry is Big Beyond Battle Ground

Battle Ground High junior Kaden Perry has the talent take over a game.

December 17, 2019, 4:45pm Prep Sports

The simplest of questions Manny Melo asked brought out the swiftest of answers. Read story

CamasÕ Caadyn Stephen (77) hoists the trophy above his head as the team celebrates their 35-14 win over Bothell during SaturdayÕs Class 4A state championship game at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma on Dec. 7, 2019.

Camas wins 4A football state championship

CamasÕ Caadyn Stephen (77) hoists the trophy above his head as the team celebrates their 35-14 win over Bothell during SaturdayÕs Class 4A state championship game at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma on Dec. 7, 2019.

December 7, 2019, 6:46pm Prep Sports

Papermakers beat Bothell 35-14 for program's second title Read story

For Camas quarterback Blake Asciutto, left, having a reliable receiver such as Jackson Clemmer has been a key to success (Sam Wilson/for The Columbian)

For Camas, it’s Asciutto to Clemmer

For Camas quarterback Blake Asciutto, left, having a reliable receiver such as Jackson Clemmer has been a key to success (Sam Wilson/for The Columbian)

December 5, 2019, 10:00pm Prep Sports

Understanding the relationship between a quarterback and receiver goes deeper than playbook familiarity. Read story

The Camas Papermakers celebrates their win against Mount Si at McKenzie Stadium on Saturday afternoon, November 30, 2019. Camas beat Mount Si 35-14 to move on to the 4A state title game.

Camas beats Mount Si 35-14 to advance to 4A state championship football game

The Camas Papermakers celebrates their win against Mount Si at McKenzie Stadium on Saturday afternoon, November 30, 2019. Camas beat Mount Si 35-14 to move on to the 4A state title game.

November 30, 2019, 3:41pm Prep Sports

Badolato-Birdsell scores four touchdowns in win over Wildcats Read story

Camas running back Randy Yaacoub missed the better part of two seasons recovering from a broken leg. Now, he has helped the Papermakers reach the 4A semifinals.

Yaacoub overcomes injuries, makes big plays for Camas

Camas running back Randy Yaacoub missed the better part of two seasons recovering from a broken leg. Now, he has helped the Papermakers reach the 4A semifinals.

November 28, 2019, 6:24pm Prep Sports

His 54-yard touchdown run, the longest of Randy Yaacoub’s high school career from last week’s 4A state quarterfinal win, still sits fresh in the senior’s mind. Read story

Camas players celebrate after their 56-27 win over Puyallup (Tim Martinez/The Columbian)

Camas rolls into 4A semifinals, downs Puyallup 56-27

Camas players celebrate after their 56-27 win over Puyallup (Tim Martinez/The Columbian)

November 23, 2019, 6:58pm Prep Sports

Inside a minute left after a long touchdown run what became Camas’ 4A state quarterfinal victory Saturday, Doc Harris Stadium’s horn that signifies Papermaker touchdowns malfunction in the “on” position for several minutes.  That might’ve been the only thing that didn’t go Camas’ way. … Read story

Hockinson senior Takumi Veley, center, runs through drills with his teammates during practice at District Stadium in Battle Ground Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. Hockinson will face Lakewood on Saturday in the Class 2A state quarterfinal.

One more time on the line for Hockinson’s Veley

Hockinson senior Takumi Veley, center, runs through drills with his teammates during practice at District Stadium in Battle Ground Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. Hockinson will face Lakewood on Saturday in the Class 2A state quarterfinal.

November 22, 2019, 9:00pm Prep Sports

As mild-mannered of a player Takumi Veley is, the most experienced linemen on Hockinson’s football team, he isn’t one let emotions get the best of him. Read story