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HockinsonÕs Peyton Brammer (9) catches a pass from Levi Crum to score the HawkÕs third touchdown of the night during Friday nightÕs game in Hockinson on Sept. 13, 2019. The HawkÕs lost 21-27.

Hockinson’s Peyton Brammer will have season-ending knee surgery

HockinsonÕs Peyton Brammer (9) catches a pass from Levi Crum to score the HawkÕs third touchdown of the night during Friday nightÕs game in Hockinson on Sept. 13, 2019. The HawkÕs lost 21-27.

November 3, 2019, 6:49pm Prep Sports

Senior suffered injury in Oct. 25 win over Washougal Read story

Fort Vancouver players listen to head coach Neil Lomax postgame after Saturday’s 42-7 los to West Seattle. The Trappers went 1-8 in their first season as an independent.

Fort Vancouver football feels at home after independent season

Fort Vancouver players listen to head coach Neil Lomax postgame after Saturday’s 42-7 los to West Seattle. The Trappers went 1-8 in their first season as an independent.

November 2, 2019, 7:42pm Prep Sports

Survive, then eventually, thrive. What the Fort Vancouver Trappers gained in their first season playing an independent football schedule goes beyond what Saturday's scoreboard showed: a 42-7 loss to West Seattle. Read story

Trey Knight, top left photo, watches the center from the line of scrimmage during a practice at Ridgefield High School. Evergreen quarterback Carter Monda (11) has been one of the area&#039;s most prolific passers. Both players, who excel in other sports, are key pieces to their team&#039;s success after coming out for football for the first time.

Evergreen’s Monda, Ridgefield’s Knight a perfect fit for football

Trey Knight, top left photo, watches the center from the line of scrimmage during a practice at Ridgefield High School. Evergreen quarterback Carter Monda (11) has been one of the area&#039;s most prolific passers. Both players, who excel in other sports, are key pieces to their team&#039;s success after coming out for football for the first time.

October 31, 2019, 10:46pm Prep Sports

The high school athletic successes and accolades already run deep for Evergreen’s Carter Monda and Trey Knight of Ridgefield. Read story

Volleyball rivals Ridgefield, Columbia River, likely to meet again … soon

October 31, 2019, 10:43pm Prep Sports

The 2A Greater St. Helens League’s volleyball regular-season might’ve ended Thursday, but this is for certain, players and coaches say: Ridgefield and Columbia River will meet again. Read story

Tiffany Chandler watches her mother, Sharrin Chandler McDade, walk across the stage of the Oct. 5 Portland Out of the Darkness Walk after sharing the story of Tiffany&#039;s sister, Courtney, and father, Justun, who chose to end their lives on the same day about three years ago.

La Center teen depends on volleyball, activism to rally from despair

Tiffany Chandler watches her mother, Sharrin Chandler McDade, walk across the stage of the Oct. 5 Portland Out of the Darkness Walk after sharing the story of Tiffany&#039;s sister, Courtney, and father, Justun, who chose to end their lives on the same day about three years ago.

October 27, 2019, 6:05am Clark County News

Tiffany Chandler no longer lives in the childhood home of her dreams. Read story

Camas quarterback Blake Ascuitto takes a knee to secure the Papermakers 21-17 victory over the Skyview Storm at Kiggins Bowl on Thursday.

On Further Review: Camas’ Ascuitto ready to step up

Camas quarterback Blake Ascuitto takes a knee to secure the Papermakers 21-17 victory over the Skyview Storm at Kiggins Bowl on Thursday.

October 26, 2019, 11:00pm Prep Sports

Well after Camas football team’s celebration Thursday night, assistant coach Tony Ascuitto found his son, senior quarterback Blake Ascuitto. Read story

Defense, receivers step up for Hockinson in 34-16 win

October 25, 2019, 11:12pm Prep Sports

In preparing for another postseason run, Hockinson’s football team has worked on various formations and shifted personnel in recent weeks in anticipation for what’s ahead.  That, too, has meant players stepping up in different roles, including Friday’s 34-16 home victory of Washougal. Read story

LEAD OPTION-Camas’ Tyler Forner leaps over Skyview’s Mason Wheeler during a game at the Kiggins Bowl on Thursday night, Oct. 24, 2019.

Camas football survives Skyview rally for key win

LEAD OPTION-Camas’ Tyler Forner leaps over Skyview’s Mason Wheeler during a game at the Kiggins Bowl on Thursday night, Oct. 24, 2019.

October 24, 2019, 11:13pm Prep Sports

Tyler Forner wasn’t the only Camas Papermaker gassed in the postgame celebrations Thursday night. Read story

Evergreen's Tae Marks catches the game winning pass during a game against Mountain View at McKenzie Stadium on Friday night, Oct. 18, 2019.

Evergreen just won’t wilt in upset of Mountain View

Evergreen's Tae Marks catches the game winning pass during a game against Mountain View at McKenzie Stadium on Friday night, Oct. 18, 2019.

October 18, 2019, 11:46pm Prep Sports

What a win. The Evergreen Plainsmen know what such a victory as Friday's 40-35 triumph over Mountain View can do for a team that hadn't defeated its rival since 2007 and hasn't been in a position to compete for a league championship since that season. Read story

Ridgefield’s Hunter Abrams, left, and Battle Ground’s Steven Hancock know about workloads. In addition to starring on defense, they lead the region in total rushes.

Ridgefield’s Abrams, Battle Ground’s Hancock deliver hits on both sides of ball

Ridgefield’s Hunter Abrams, left, and Battle Ground’s Steven Hancock know about workloads. In addition to starring on defense, they lead the region in total rushes.

October 17, 2019, 10:59pm Prep Sports

It’s perhaps no coincidence the way Battle Ground coach Mike Kesler describes senior Steven Hancock ehoes similarly to what Ridgefield’s Scott Rice says about his senior, Hunter Abrams. Read story