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Stories by Meg Wochnick

Columbian staff writer

Ridgefield's Eli Shubert (16) delivers a pitch in the top of the first inning against the Bend Elks at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex on Friday evening, August 9, 2019.

Shubert, Raptors light up Bend, 11-2

Ridgefield's Eli Shubert (16) delivers a pitch in the top of the first inning against the Bend Elks at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex on Friday evening, August 9, 2019.

August 9, 2019, 10:24pm Clark County Sports

Only Mother Nature could prematurely end Eli Shubert’s best pitching performance of the season for the Ridgefield Raptors. Read story

The Bells congratulate Derek Marshall (34) after he hit a home run during Tuesday nightÕs game at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex on July 30, 2019.

Raptors’ late rally not enough in 10-9 loss

The Bells congratulate Derek Marshall (34) after he hit a home run during Tuesday nightÕs game at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex on July 30, 2019.

July 30, 2019, 11:32pm Clark County Sports

Bellingham takes 10-run lead after second inning, holds off Ridgefield Read story

Hayden Williamson of La Center, Primetime catcher (Photo courtesy of Josh Randolph/Nine Inning Know It All)

Williamson, Primetime geared for World Series

Hayden Williamson of La Center, Primetime catcher (Photo courtesy of Josh Randolph/Nine Inning Know It All)

July 29, 2019, 9:30pm Clark County Sports

In all of Hayden Williamson’s baseball fortunes, the past three months have been the times of his life. Read story

Raptors Justin Boyd (2) and Michael Hicks (31) high five after Boyd makes a run during Friday night's game against the Pickles at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex on July 19, 2019. The Raptors won 5-2.

Pitching, late-game rally gets Raptors past Pickles, 5-2

Raptors Justin Boyd (2) and Michael Hicks (31) high five after Boyd makes a run during Friday night's game against the Pickles at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex on July 19, 2019. The Raptors won 5-2.

July 19, 2019, 10:00pm Clark County Sports

In his final start before his West Coast League All-Star debut, pitcher Carter Benbrook turned in another gem. Read story

Hockinson's Sawyer Racanelli (11) narrowly misses a catch  during Friday night's game in Hockinson, Wash., on Sept. 28, 2018.

Torn ACL means Hockinson’s Racanelli will miss 2019 season

Hockinson's Sawyer Racanelli (11) narrowly misses a catch  during Friday night's game in Hockinson, Wash., on Sept. 28, 2018.

July 18, 2019, 11:03am Football

Hockinson incoming senior Sawyer Racanelli, a University of Washington football commit who led the Hawks to back-to-back Class 2A state titles, will miss the 2019 season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament, said father Josh Racanelli, also the Hawks’ offensive coordinator.  Read story

East All Stars’ Trent Hemann (6) attempts to get past West All Stars’ Carter Morse (13) during the first quarter of the Freedom Bowl Classic at McKenzie Stadium, Saturday, July 13.

Morse is MVP as West beats East at Freedom Bowl Classic

East All Stars’ Trent Hemann (6) attempts to get past West All Stars’ Carter Morse (13) during the first quarter of the Freedom Bowl Classic at McKenzie Stadium, Saturday, July 13.

July 13, 2019, 10:28pm Prep Sports

Bay graduate scores only touchdown in 6-0 victory Read story

Ridgefield's Steve Ramirez (21) celebrates scoring against the Port Angeles Lefties at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex on Friday night, June 14, 2019.

Zavala all wet after walk-off winner for Raptors

Ridgefield's Steve Ramirez (21) celebrates scoring against the Port Angeles Lefties at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex on Friday night, June 14, 2019.

June 15, 2019, 10:43pm Clark County Sports

Aaron Zavala made quite the Ridgefield Raptors debut Saturday with an 11th-inning walk-off RBI single in a 4-3 extra-inning West Coast League win over the Port Angeles Lefties. Read story

Ridgefield's Cameron Repetti lands a tag on a Port Angeles baserunner Lefties at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex on Friday night, June 14, 2019.

Raptors’ bullpen experiences rough night

Ridgefield's Cameron Repetti lands a tag on a Port Angeles baserunner Lefties at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex on Friday night, June 14, 2019.

June 14, 2019, 11:21pm Clark County Sports

A starting pitcher all four years at Ridgefield High School, recent Spudders graduate Spencer Andersen hadn’t been in a situation such as Friday for the Ridgefield Raptors. Read story

Camas High senior distance runner Daniel Maton, our All-Region boys track athlete of the year, is pictured at The Columbian on Thursday afternoon, May 30, 2019.

All-Region boys track and field: Daniel Maton, Camas

Camas High senior distance runner Daniel Maton, our All-Region boys track athlete of the year, is pictured at The Columbian on Thursday afternoon, May 30, 2019.

June 7, 2019, 11:02pm Prep Sports

Camas senior Daniel Maton, The Columbian's All-Region boys track and field athlete of the year, sets himself apart through smarts and wits. Read story

Ridgefield’s Trey Knight repeated as the 2A boys shot put champion on Thursday with a winning mark of 63 feet, 4 inches. He also is the defending 2A state discus champion, which will be contested today at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma.

Boys state track: Repeat title-winning performances by Maton, Knight

Ridgefield’s Trey Knight repeated as the 2A boys shot put champion on Thursday with a winning mark of 63 feet, 4 inches. He also is the defending 2A state discus champion, which will be contested today at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma.

May 23, 2019, 10:14pm Prep Sports

One of the lowest moments of Daniel Maton’s track and field season helped provide the necessary fuel for a career-best time, another state title, and a place in state history. Read story