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Columbian High School Sports Reporter

Mountain View boys again defeat a league-leading opponent

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

Ryan Johnson has a perfectly good explanation for what drives the Mountain View boys basketball team this season. "We just want people to know we're a good team," he said. "If we play intense, we can hang with the best of them." Read story

Jessica Heron stretches out a yawn while waiting for other team mates to start gymnastics practice Tuesday morning.  The Evergreen High School gymnastics team meets  at 5:15 am, 4 days a week, for practice at Vancouver Elite Gymnastics Academy.

Gymnasts’ Pre-Dawn Dedication

Jessica Heron stretches out a yawn while waiting for other team mates to start gymnastics practice Tuesday morning.  The Evergreen High School gymnastics team meets  at 5:15 am, 4 days a week, for practice at Vancouver Elite Gymnastics Academy.

January 13, 2011, 12:00am Clark County News

MacKenzie Wilson has two times set on her alarm clock near her bed, plus she uses another alarm on her phone. She will allow herself about a 10-minute snooze, and that's it. It might still be dark outside, but it's time for practice. Read story

Bay, Mtn. View deal with fallout from brawl

January 13, 2011, 12:00am Clark County News

A fight between boys basketball players from Hudson's Bay and Mountain View high schools following their game Saturday night resulted in injuries and disciplinary action. Read story

Prairie's Lauren Goecke chases a ball that got away from her in the first half of their second round game against Holy Names at the state basketball tournament at the Tacoma Dome on Thursday March 11, 2010. Holy Names won the game 62-36.

Prairie girls focused on winning titles

Prairie's Lauren Goecke chases a ball that got away from her in the first half of their second round game against Holy Names at the state basketball tournament at the Tacoma Dome on Thursday March 11, 2010. Holy Names won the game 62-36.

January 8, 2011, 12:00am Clark County News

The Prairie girls basketball team usually takes its annual holiday trip in search of quality competition. That has been the main objective. A loss or two would be OK, as long as the Falcons learned something. This season was different. This time, they wanted a championship. Read story

Skyview girls pass early test against Battle Ground, 53-33

January 8, 2011, 12:00am Clark County News

Passing is contagious, and every member of the Skyview girls basketball team was catching the bug Friday night. No worries, that's a good thing in basketball. Read story

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Accumulating in the Pool

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

Jonathan Foster moved from California last summer, expecting to pick up his athletic activities at Prairie High School. One problem, though. Read story

Whalen’s shot sends Union boys over Battle Ground

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

The Union boys basketball team led for all of about a half a second in the second half Tuesday night. It was the half second that mattered most. Read story

Powers fully charged at Pac Coast wrestling tournament

December 31, 2010, 12:00am Clark County News

Skyview's Clint Powers beat Brandon Romaine of Canby, Ore., in the 130-pound finals Thursday night at the Pacific Coast Wrestling Championships at Hudson’s Bay High School. Read story

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Nguyen Twins Stay Driven to Win

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December 29, 2010, 12:00am Clark County News

Michael and Matthew Nguyen remain competitive with each other. But trust them when they say their rivalry is subdued compared to previous years. "When he lost, I would rub it in his face a little bit," Michael said. Read story

A glance into the future of 2011 prep sports

December 29, 2010, 12:00am Clark County News

Happy New Year. It was a crazy fun 2010 in Clark County High School sports. Who could have predicted Union winning the 3A state boys basketball tournament last year, especially after the Titans lost nine games? Well, I'm sure if you look back in the archives, you'll see I actually… Read story