Monday, September 16 , 2024

Stories by Paul Valencia

Columbian High School Sports Reporter

Columbia River riding high after clinching 3A state baseball berth

May 7, 2016, 9:50pm Prep Sports

The Columbia River Chieftains have something special going, and they know it. Read story

Mountain View's Preston Jones, right, celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in the first inning Saturday afternoon, May 7, 2016 at Propstra Stadium.

Mountain View wins district baseball title over Skyview

Mountain View's Preston Jones, right, celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in the first inning Saturday afternoon, May 7, 2016 at Propstra Stadium.

May 7, 2016, 4:35pm Prep Sports

Mountain View took down Skyview 10-1 for the Class 4A District 4 baseball tournament title Saturday, getting a gem from Colin Biggs and home runs from Preston Jones, Austin Hamilton, and Grant Francis. Read story

Skyview prevails over Camas in 11 innings

May 6, 2016, 11:41pm Prep Sports

The Skyview Storm have made another magical run to the championship game of the Class 4A District 4 baseball tournament. Read story

Skyview baseball knocks off Camas

April 20, 2016, 11:18pm Prep Sports

Daniel Copeland threw a complete game and Chris Huntsinger had three hits Wednesday, leading Skyview to a 3-1 home victory over Camas on Wednesday. Read story

Union catcher Grant Dedrick-Malcom (left) and pitcher Cole Susee (Paul Valencia/The Columbian)

Union tightens things up even more in 4A GSHL baseball standings

Union catcher Grant Dedrick-Malcom (left) and pitcher Cole Susee (Paul Valencia/The Columbian)

April 19, 2016, 11:49pm Prep Sports

Titans' 10-0 win knocks Battle Ground out of first Read story

Hawks make early softball statement

April 18, 2016, 10:11pm Prep Sports

Hockinson beats Washougal, 4-2 Read story

Skyview's Avery Schmidt, 18, is pictured in his bedroom Tuesday afternoon, April 5, 2016 in Northwest Vancouver.

Avery’s Angel: Skyview baseball star playing for his late mom (video)

Skyview's Avery Schmidt, 18, is pictured in his bedroom Tuesday afternoon, April 5, 2016 in Northwest Vancouver.

April 17, 2016, 5:59am Editor's Choice

Schmidt 'keeps going' just like his mom would have wanted Read story

A knee injury has relegated Mo Spieth to the role of part-cheerleader, part-coach on the Union softball team for her senior season.

Charity work distracts Union softball star from season-ending injury

A knee injury has relegated Mo Spieth to the role of part-cheerleader, part-coach on the Union softball team for her senior season.

April 14, 2016, 10:49pm Prep Sports

Spieth takes part in Courts for Kids program in Costa Rica Read story

Mountain View senior Preston Jones, right, and Union senior Brady Whalen have already signed to play college ball.

All eyes on Jones, Whalen as 4A GSHL baseball resumes

Mountain View senior Preston Jones, right, and Union senior Brady Whalen have already signed to play college ball.

April 11, 2016, 11:04pm Prep Sports

Mountain View senior Preston Jones and Union senior Brady Whalen put on a hitting display in the batting cage — the second time this high school season the two have "auditioned" in front of professional evaluators. Read story

Softball player Jessica Flanagan of Woodland plays in a game at Mountain View High School in Vancouver Monday March 28, 2016.

Flanagan’s Plan: Versatile Woodland senior a softball player first

Softball player Jessica Flanagan of Woodland plays in a game at Mountain View High School in Vancouver Monday March 28, 2016.

March 30, 2016, 10:05pm Prep Sports

Her last name is synonymous with track and field in her hometown of Woodland. That is not her sport, though. Read story