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Columbian High School Sports Reporter

UW, prep football returns to radio

September 1, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

High school football is returning to the Vancouver radio airwaves. KKOV, AM-1550, will also bring the call of the Huskies to Clark County. Read story

La Center senior Jake Johnson played all over the field for the Wildcats the past three seasons.

1A/B football preview: La Center player a quarterback at last

La Center senior Jake Johnson played all over the field for the Wildcats the past three seasons.

September 1, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

Jake Johnson always dreamed of being the quarterback for the La Center Wildcats. That's what he wanted to play when he arrived as a freshman in the fall of 2008. Some 20 positions or so later, he got there. Read story

Kiggins Bowl field will be dedicated to Boggs

August 31, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

Gary Boggs earned the love and respect of thousands of players, parents, fans, and fellow teachers in his 34-year career. Read story

Fort Vancouver's Jordan Vela, left, and Abdul Conteh, photographed at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, are splitting up from running in the same backfield last season.

Football preview: New Approach at the Fort

Fort Vancouver's Jordan Vela, left, and Abdul Conteh, photographed at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, are splitting up from running in the same backfield last season.

August 29, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

This season, Jordan Vela and Abdul Conteh should see the ball a lot again, but in a completely different way. Read story

Josh Friedli, left, Mike Devera and Josh Ingebretson have dedicated themselves to Hudson's Bay football and hope the program takes off long after they are done playing.

Football preview: Turnaround starting at Hudson’s Bay

Josh Friedli, left, Mike Devera and Josh Ingebretson have dedicated themselves to Hudson's Bay football and hope the program takes off long after they are done playing.

August 28, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Eagles have struggled a bunch in recent years, and senior Josh Ingebretson said they are tired of the losing. Read story

Camas linebacker Kyle Goodnow, left, running back Zack Marshall and defensive lineman Kamari Brown are three senior leaders for a Papermakers team that has high expectations.

Football preview: Camas has attitude with aggression

Camas linebacker Kyle Goodnow, left, running back Zack Marshall and defensive lineman Kamari Brown are three senior leaders for a Papermakers team that has high expectations.

August 27, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

The strength of the Camas program is its physical aggression on the field. With defense, it is full pursuit to the ball. On offense, it is a punishing, physical style that starts up front. Read story

Lapp takes over as Heritage hoop coach

August 26, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

Forbes Lapp, who coached La Center to back-to-back state boys basketball championships in the 1990s, has accepted the job at Heritage. Read story

Josh Stolz, left, and Ryan Johnson anchor both lines for Mountain View, but their biggest value might be in setting a positive example for other players in the program.

Football preview: Anchoring the Thunder

Josh Stolz, left, and Ryan Johnson anchor both lines for Mountain View, but their biggest value might be in setting a positive example for other players in the program.

August 25, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

Ryan Johnson and Josh Stolz stand out because of their size, because of their ability, and because they never seem to be off the football field for the Mountain View Thunder. Read story

Quarterback Anthony Thomas is Evergreen's only returning full-time starter, but coach Charles Anthony said that is a good start.

Football preview: Evergreen seeking to surprise

Quarterback Anthony Thomas is Evergreen's only returning full-time starter, but coach Charles Anthony said that is a good start.

August 23, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

Junior quarterback Anthony Thomas understands that not much is expected from the Plainsmen this year -- at least as far as expectations from outsiders are concerned. Read story

Heritage football players, from left, Gage Boyce, Joey Cooper and E'lon Mack make up a portion of the speedy Timberwolves football team.

Football preview: Catch Heritage if you can

Heritage football players, from left, Gage Boyce, Joey Cooper and E'lon Mack make up a portion of the speedy Timberwolves football team.

August 22, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News

The new Heritage coach has been in the Class 4A Greater St. Helens League as an assistant for a few years now, so he already knew that the Timberwolves had a lot of firepower for the football field. Read story