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Columbia River swimmer Josh Bottelberghe, who is our all-region boys swimmer of the year, is pictured in The Columbian&#039;s photo studio Monday afternoon, Feb. 27, 2017.

All-Region Boys Swimming: Josh Bottelberghe, Columbia River

Columbia River swimmer Josh Bottelberghe, who is our all-region boys swimmer of the year, is pictured in The Columbian&#039;s photo studio Monday afternoon, Feb. 27, 2017.

March 11, 2017, 10:39pm Prep Sports

Josh Bottelberghe, like the most serious swimmers, is up before the sun. Read story

Clark's Ty Cleland fires up a 3-pointer -- which he made -- during the first half of Clark's Sweet 16 game against Whatcom in the NWAC Men's Basketball Championships Thursday at Everett Community College. Cleland had a season-best 24 points, but Clark fell to Whatcom in overtime, 84-78.

Top-seeded Clark ousted by Whatcom

Clark's Ty Cleland fires up a 3-pointer -- which he made -- during the first half of Clark's Sweet 16 game against Whatcom in the NWAC Men's Basketball Championships Thursday at Everett Community College. Cleland had a season-best 24 points, but Clark fell to Whatcom in overtime, 84-78.

March 9, 2017, 11:04pm Clark County Sports

The Penguins went scoreless the final 3 minutes of the 5-minute overtime for a 84-78 loss to Whatcom in Thursday's opening round of the NWAC Men's Basketball Championships at Everett Community College. Read story

Ty Cleland, Clark College basketball player at a practice in the O&#039;Connell Sports Center Tuesday March 7, 2017. The Clark College men&#039;s basketball team that is going to the NWAC Tournament for the fourth consecutive year.

Repaired Ty Cleland is now the glue for Clark basketball

Ty Cleland, Clark College basketball player at a practice in the O&#039;Connell Sports Center Tuesday March 7, 2017. The Clark College men&#039;s basketball team that is going to the NWAC Tournament for the fourth consecutive year.

March 8, 2017, 11:07pm Clark County Sports

Ty Cleland is fearless. He isn't afraid to go 150 percent even if he doesn't feel 100 percent from his surgically repaired knee. Read story

La Center&#039;s Matt Baher is surrounded by Wildcat teammates as time runs out against Newport during the WIAA 1A boys state tournament finals, on Saturday, Mar. 4, 2017 at the Yakima Valley SunDome. La Center defeated Newport 51-38, winning fourth place.

La Center boys capture 4th, highest finish at state since ’97video icon

La Center&#039;s Matt Baher is surrounded by Wildcat teammates as time runs out against Newport during the WIAA 1A boys state tournament finals, on Saturday, Mar. 4, 2017 at the Yakima Valley SunDome. La Center defeated Newport 51-38, winning fourth place.

March 4, 2017, 1:40pm Prep Sports

Wildcats beat Newport 51-38 to place fourth in 1A Read story

Clark College basketball's Jordan Berni, right.

Clark wraps up regular season, looks for NWAC playoff berth

Clark College basketball's Jordan Berni, right.

March 3, 2017, 9:39pm Clark County Sports

Clark College men’s basketball team, winners of three straight, wraps up its regular-season at 4 p.m. Saturday against Linn-Benton. Read story

Hunter Ecklund (with ball) and the La Center Wildcats topped Warden in overtime, 49-42, Friday to advance to Saturday's fourth/sixth-place game.

Wise leads La Center boys into trophy game with heroic effort

Hunter Ecklund (with ball) and the La Center Wildcats topped Warden in overtime, 49-42, Friday to advance to Saturday's fourth/sixth-place game.

March 3, 2017, 6:56pm Prep Sports

Wise has tournament-best 22 rebounds in win over Warden Read story

Mason Oberg (with ball) scored 13 points to lead the Washougal Panthers during Friday's 63-44 loss to Wapato in the 2A consolation semifinals.

Midland ties rebounding mark in Washougal’s loss to Wapato

Mason Oberg (with ball) scored 13 points to lead the Washougal Panthers during Friday's 63-44 loss to Wapato in the 2A consolation semifinals.

March 3, 2017, 5:56pm Prep Sports

Sophomore had 12 points and 20 rebounds for Panthers Read story

La Center's Taylor Mills goes up for two of her eight points during Friday's consolation semifinal against Bellevue Christian. The Wildcats lost, 44-33, to end their season at 23-3 overall.

La Center girls look forward to next year after loss to Bellevue Christianvideo icon

La Center's Taylor Mills goes up for two of her eight points during Friday's consolation semifinal against Bellevue Christian. The Wildcats lost, 44-33, to end their season at 23-3 overall.

March 3, 2017, 5:54pm Prep Sports

Wildcats return almost entire roster next season Read story

Washougal's Beyonce Bea (5), accelerates past Burlington-Edison's Delaney Watson (35), during the second round of the WIAA 2A girls state tournament on Thursday, Mar. 2, 2017, at the Yakima Valley SunDome. The Burlington-Edison Tigers defeated the Washougal Panthers 58-55.

Washougal falls to Burlington-Edison despite gutty effort

Washougal's Beyonce Bea (5), accelerates past Burlington-Edison's Delaney Watson (35), during the second round of the WIAA 2A girls state tournament on Thursday, Mar. 2, 2017, at the Yakima Valley SunDome. The Burlington-Edison Tigers defeated the Washougal Panthers 58-55.

March 2, 2017, 9:26pm Prep Sports

Mason Oberg battles through ankle injury in loss Read story

La Center's defense begins to converge on Cashmere's Cami Knishka (20) during Thursday's Class 1A girls quarterfinal at the Yakima Valley SunDome. The top-ranked and undefeated Bulldogs won, 60-28.

Cashmere too much for La Center in 1A girls quarterfinalvideo icon

La Center's defense begins to converge on Cashmere's Cami Knishka (20) during Thursday's Class 1A girls quarterfinal at the Yakima Valley SunDome. The top-ranked and undefeated Bulldogs won, 60-28.

March 2, 2017, 1:23pm Prep Sports

YAKIMA — The champion of this year’s Class 1A girls Hardwood Classic won’t be crowned until Saturday afternoon, but Taylor Stephens already is predicting it will be the Cashmere Bulldogs. “That’s a state championship team,” said Stephens, La Center’s sophomore guard. “I hope they win; they’re a great team.” The… Read story