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Stories by Meg Wochnick

Columbian staff writer

La Center wins triple-overtime playoff thriller, 41-35

November 18, 2017, 11:59pm Football

Hayden Williamson’s 5-yard touchdown run in triple overtime gave the Wildcats the lead for good and the defense stopped Cascade Christian’s potential game-tying touchdown run at the 1-yard line to cap a 41-35 victory. Read story

The Camas girls soccer team poses with the third-place trophy they won on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, after a 2-1 victory over Kennedy Catholic at the WIAA state tournament.

Camas places third at 4A state soccer

The Camas girls soccer team poses with the third-place trophy they won on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, after a 2-1 victory over Kennedy Catholic at the WIAA state tournament.

November 18, 2017, 4:24pm Prep Sports

The Camas girls soccer team's 2-1 victory over Kennedy Catholic in the 4A state third-place match is the program's third consecutive state trophy. Read story

Camas can’t rally from pair of early goals

November 18, 2017, 12:24am Prep Sports

The Papermakers lost 3-1 to Issaquah in Friday's Class 4A state semifinal at Sparks Stadium. Read story

At 6-foot-7, La Center senior Wyatt Siebert, center, has been a menace to opposing quarterbacks on the defensive line, earning league co-defensive player of the year honors.

Mad Stork lands on La Center football team

At 6-foot-7, La Center senior Wyatt Siebert, center, has been a menace to opposing quarterbacks on the defensive line, earning league co-defensive player of the year honors.

November 16, 2017, 10:41pm Prep Sports

There John Lambert stood, not as La Center’s head football coach, but for a brief time on this June day, he was John Lambert the scout-team quarterback. Read story

WIAA executive director Mike Colbrese (left) speaks to sports editors at the annual APSE meeting in Seattle in May. Colbrese announced Thursday he'll retire in 2019 after serving as the WIAA's executive director since 1993.

WIAA executive director Mike Colbrese announces retirement

WIAA executive director Mike Colbrese (left) speaks to sports editors at the annual APSE meeting in Seattle in May. Colbrese announced Thursday he'll retire in 2019 after serving as the WIAA's executive director since 1993.

November 16, 2017, 9:10am Prep Sports

Mike Colbrese, executive director of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association since 1993, will retire from the association effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year.  Colbrese, 68, informed the WIAA Executive Board of his decision at its recent board meeting, and the association informed member… Read story

Camas senior Perrin Belzer is a big reason the Papermakers are back in the state semifinals despite losing 10 players from last year's championship squad.

Belzer is anchor of Camas soccer defense

Camas senior Perrin Belzer is a big reason the Papermakers are back in the state semifinals despite losing 10 players from last year's championship squad.

November 15, 2017, 10:16pm Prep Sports

Papermakers seek to defend 4A state title this weekend Read story

Clark College middle hitter Olivia White, a Skyview High grad, runs through drills during practice Monday at O’Connell Sports Center. The Penguins are preparing for the NWAC Championship tournament that begins Thursday at Tacoma.

Friendly competition leads to Penguins volleyball success

Clark College middle hitter Olivia White, a Skyview High grad, runs through drills during practice Monday at O’Connell Sports Center. The Penguins are preparing for the NWAC Championship tournament that begins Thursday at Tacoma.

November 14, 2017, 11:11pm Clark County Sports

They are never together, but Allyson Crisp and Olivia White, Clark College volleyball team’s middle hitters, are as close as two best friends can be. Read story

Mountain View defensive back Jack Mertens is unable to stop Peninsula receiver Michael Foreman from scoring the game-winning touchdown during the 3A state playoff game on Saturday at McKenzie Stadium.

Mountain View’s rally falls short in 10-7 loss to Peninsula

Mountain View defensive back Jack Mertens is unable to stop Peninsula receiver Michael Foreman from scoring the game-winning touchdown during the 3A state playoff game on Saturday at McKenzie Stadium.

November 11, 2017, 11:31pm Prep Sports

Final pass of the game is broken up in the end zone Read story

King’s Way Christian soccer falls, 3-0

November 11, 2017, 11:25pm Prep Sports

The 2017 season might’ve ended for the King’s Way Christian girls soccer team Saturday in the Class 1A state quarterfinals, but in reality, this is just the beginning. Read story

Union’s Elijah Jones (center) runs with the ball against Sumner in Friday’s Class 4A state playoff game.

Painful ending for Union, 42-14

Union’s Elijah Jones (center) runs with the ball against Sumner in Friday’s Class 4A state playoff game.

November 10, 2017, 11:56pm Editor's Choice

The Union Titans lost Friday night's Class 4A first-round football state playoff game to the Sumner Spartans 42-14. Read story