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Stories by Paul Valencia

Columbian High School Sports Reporter

Humphrey finds a home bowling for Trappers

March 20, 2011, 12:00am Clark County News

It can be difficult changing schools, finding new friends. Kelcee Humphrey and her family have had to make a number of moves through the years. Read story

Hockinson’s Hall leads All-Region squad

March 18, 2011, 12:00am Clark County News

A lot of things went right for Joshua Hall this boys basketball season. Hall and the Hockinson Hawks beat Mark Morris for the first time in the program's history. Then the Hawks beat the Monarchs again. Read story

Corral captures honors for girls basketball

March 17, 2011, 12:00am Clark County News

Heather Corral showcased a deeper range with her shot this year than she had when she was a freshman two seasons ago. Her defense, utilizing those long arms and her smarts to anticipate passes, remained impeccable. Her ball-handling skills were better. Her vision, her ability to find an open teammate,… Read story

Columbia River High School golfers  Chloe Bartek (L) and Kira Kallem (R), both sophomores, brace against the wind and rain at Tri Mountain Golf Course in Ridgefield after cancelled match on Tuesday.

Spring Sports in the Northwest

Columbia River High School golfers  Chloe Bartek (L) and Kira Kallem (R), both sophomores, brace against the wind and rain at Tri Mountain Golf Course in Ridgefield after cancelled match on Tuesday.

March 16, 2011, 12:00am Clark County News

Aim for the pins. The greens are receptive. It's as if the golf ball will stop exactly where it lands. Bring out the Diamond Dry. For if you want to stay dry in baseball and softball, a little chemical around the bases is required. Read story

Columbia River’s DeBellis in a state of excellence

March 16, 2011, 12:00am Clark County News

Jennifer DeBellis has a difficult time talking about just her accomplishments. This gymnastics season is not about her, she says. She is all about the team, and her teammates. Read story

Heritage hires new football head coach

March 15, 2011, 12:00am Clark County News

Heritage High School stayed within the Evergreen Public Schools system to hire its new football coach. Jack Hathaway, a 2000 graduate of Mountain View who has been an assistant coach for the past three seasons at Evergreen, has accepted the head coaching position with the Timberwolves. Read story

Happy medium for state tournaments

March 9, 2011, 12:00am Clark County News

Now that basketball players, coaches, fans, and yes, the media, have experienced the first year of this new format, it appears most people did not like change. Read story

Lanae Adams, 21, of Prairie High School consoles Lauren Goecke, 22, right, after receiving the second place trophy after losing to Holy Names High School at the 2011 Hardwood Classic 3A girls State Basketball Championships at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington. Holy Names beat Prairie 57-48. Andrea Smith, 42, and Nicole Goecke, 23, are at left.

Prairie falls in state title game

Lanae Adams, 21, of Prairie High School consoles Lauren Goecke, 22, right, after receiving the second place trophy after losing to Holy Names High School at the 2011 Hardwood Classic 3A girls State Basketball Championships at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington. Holy Names beat Prairie 57-48. Andrea Smith, 42, and Nicole Goecke, 23, are at left.

March 6, 2011, 12:00am Clark County News

Prairie's second-half rally falls short and the Falcons finished second in state. Read story

From left to right, Cori Woodward, Kelsey Asplund, Andrea Smith and Nicole Goecke will return to the Prairie basketball team next season.

Future looks bright for Prairie girls basketball

From left to right, Cori Woodward, Kelsey Asplund, Andrea Smith and Nicole Goecke will return to the Prairie basketball team next season.

March 6, 2011, 12:00am Clark County News

The Prairie seniors said goodbye, and the younger Falcons vowed to return, to play for them. Read story

Prairie's Angela Gelhar, left, celebrates with teammate Cori Woodward after the Falcons beat Kamiakin High School in their Class 3A state semifinal game on Friday at the Tacoma Dome.

Prairie advances to state title game

Prairie's Angela Gelhar, left, celebrates with teammate Cori Woodward after the Falcons beat Kamiakin High School in their Class 3A state semifinal game on Friday at the Tacoma Dome.

March 5, 2011, 12:00am Clark County News

Three sophomores lead Falcons past Kamiakin to reach the Class 3A state championship game. Read story