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Stories by Meg Wochnick

Columbian staff writer

Meg.Wochnick@columbian.com

Hockinson's Canon Racanelli (12) breaks through the pack for yardage in the first quarter at Woodland High School on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2017.

Hockinson shows its more than one-dimensional in 49-27 win

Hockinson's Canon Racanelli (12) breaks through the pack for yardage in the first quarter at Woodland High School on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2017.

September 15, 2017, 11:04pm Prep Sports

If you think you know the Hockinson’s Hawks’ M.O., think again. If you think the three-time reigning 2A Greater St. Helens League champions are still a one-dimensional team, they’re not. Especially not after Friday’s 49-27 league-opening victory over Woodland at Beaver Stadium, where the Hawks clearly showed they’re… Read story

Heritage High School quarterback Michael Taras, back left, and receiver Robbie Meadors, front center, run drills during practice in Vancouver on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 12, 2017.

Timberwolves’ Tandem: Taras, Meadors form potent duo at Heritage

Heritage High School quarterback Michael Taras, back left, and receiver Robbie Meadors, front center, run drills during practice in Vancouver on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 12, 2017.

September 14, 2017, 11:11pm Prep Sports

Matt Gracey’s fictional crystal ball — the same one that was unsure mid-week whether Heritage’s football game this week at West Valley of Yakima was relocating to Vancouver because of ongoing air-quality issues in the Yakima Valley — is correct on this: wherever Robbie Meadors is, you’ll find Michael Taras. Read story

Seton Catholic's Taj Muhammad runs to the sideline after scoring his second of two touchdowns — an 11-yard run — on the day in Saturday's 22-13 loss to to Charles Wright Academy. The game was the Cougars' first on their new home field.

Seton celebrates its opener despite loss

Seton Catholic's Taj Muhammad runs to the sideline after scoring his second of two touchdowns — an 11-yard run — on the day in Saturday's 22-13 loss to to Charles Wright Academy. The game was the Cougars' first on their new home field.

September 9, 2017, 10:06pm Football

Even though Charles Wright Academy's 22-13 nonleague victory spoiled Seton Catholic's home opener on Saturday, the atmosphere was unforgettable. Read story

Non-league football: The Dalles, Ore. 34, Fort Vancouver 0

September 9, 2017, 12:40am Football

The Dalles, Ore. 34, Fort Vancouver 0 Read story

Storm Angelo Sarchi (1) fends off Crusader Ryan Taylor (77) during the Friday night football ball game at Kiggins Bowl between Skyview High School and Eastside Catholic School on Sept. 8, 2017.

Skyview coach: ‘We’ll be back’ after 49-21 loss to 3A’s top-ranked team

Storm Angelo Sarchi (1) fends off Crusader Ryan Taylor (77) during the Friday night football ball game at Kiggins Bowl between Skyview High School and Eastside Catholic School on Sept. 8, 2017.

September 8, 2017, 11:19pm Football

No. 1-ranked Class 3A team Eastside Crusaders beat 4A Skyview, 49-21, Friday night at Kiggins Bowl. Read story

Evergreen’s Serge Rusnak (30) calls out to teammates before lining up for the snap during the game against Columbia River at Makenzie Stadium on Sept. 1, 2017.

Evergreen first-year lineman a beast in the trenches

Evergreen’s Serge Rusnak (30) calls out to teammates before lining up for the snap during the game against Columbia River at Makenzie Stadium on Sept. 1, 2017.

September 7, 2017, 11:18pm Prep Sports

Serge Rusnak is 17, but already is a behemoth at 6-foot-2 and 250 pounds. Read story

Columbia River players run through sprint drills in the gym Wednesday (Meg Wochnick/The Columbian)

Prep football teams make best of situation after being forced indoors

Columbia River players run through sprint drills in the gym Wednesday (Meg Wochnick/The Columbian)

September 6, 2017, 10:47pm Prep Sports

Officials consider moving Friday games to Saturday Read story

Poor air quality has forced many Clark County high school athletic teams indoors.

High heat, air quality impacting some Tuesday prep events

Poor air quality has forced many Clark County high school athletic teams indoors.

September 4, 2017, 4:11pm Latest News

High temperatures and unhealthy air quality from regional wildfires is forcing area high school coaches to modify practices and sending student-athletes indoors to start the week. Read story

Mountain View's Michael Thanem dips his helmet in ice water during game vs. Ferris on Saturday afternoon at McKenzie Stadium.

Hot start for Mountain View in win over Ferris

Mountain View's Michael Thanem dips his helmet in ice water during game vs. Ferris on Saturday afternoon at McKenzie Stadium.

September 2, 2017, 8:52pm Football

Thunder gets many players involve in 34-7 scorching of Saxons Read story

Camas player Ja'Michael Shelton (85) celebrates a touchdown vs. Central Catholic at Hillsboro Stadium.

Camas opens title defense with 35-13 win over Oregon 6A Central Catholic

Camas player Ja'Michael Shelton (85) celebrates a touchdown vs. Central Catholic at Hillsboro Stadium.

September 1, 2017, 11:07pm Football

Kyle Allen throws for 247 yards; Drake Owen has 11 catches for 187 yards Read story