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Columbian High School Sports Reporter

Teague Schroeder of Camas (right) tries to navigate the ball around Mountain View&#039;s Kathleen Hurst at a basketball game at Camas High School, Friday January 15, 2016.

Camas girls basketball team in the pink after beating Mountain View

Teague Schroeder of Camas (right) tries to navigate the ball around Mountain View&#039;s Kathleen Hurst at a basketball game at Camas High School, Friday January 15, 2016.

January 15, 2016, 11:12pm Prep Sports

Camas girls right where they want to be after victory Read story

Columbia River quarterback Garrett McKee scores a touchdown against R.A. Long  in Longview.

Evergreen, Bay join Class 3A, Columbia River in 2A as reclassification numbers are released

Columbia River quarterback Garrett McKee scores a touchdown against R.A. Long  in Longview.

January 14, 2016, 11:03am Editor's Choice

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association released its reclassification numbers Thursday morning, setting the lines that will separate all classes for the state’s high school athletic programs for the next four school years. Still, not everything is settled in Southwest Washington. The Class 4A Greater St. Helens League, a seven-team league… Read story

Will Taisacan (right) of Mountain View went from a first-time wrestler as a freshman to a two-time placer at state as he entered his senior season.

Will Taisacan: Man, Myth, Wrestler

Will Taisacan (right) of Mountain View went from a first-time wrestler as a freshman to a two-time placer at state as he entered his senior season.

January 13, 2016, 11:24pm Prep Sports

Contrary to rumor, Mountian View senior's career did not begin by being cut from basketball team Read story

Evergreen player Dustin Nettles is tackled by Camas player Kade Anderson during a game at McKenzie Stadium in Vancouver Friday September 25, 2015.

Schools, leagues await final reclassification numbers

Evergreen player Dustin Nettles is tackled by Camas player Kade Anderson during a game at McKenzie Stadium in Vancouver Friday September 25, 2015.

January 13, 2016, 5:57pm Prep Sports

Evergreen appears headed to 3A in next four-year cycle Read story

The Skyview High School football team is seen before a state semifinal football game in 2011 at the Tacoma Dome.

Prep football state semifinals leaving Tacoma Dome

The Skyview High School football team is seen before a state semifinal football game in 2011 at the Tacoma Dome.

January 13, 2016, 5:41pm Prep Sports

Could Southwest Washington be in play to host? Read story

Gary McGarvie resigns as Union High School football coach

January 8, 2016, 12:52pm Latest News

Gary McGarvie steps down after two seasons Read story

Prairie head coach Andrea Doerfler and the bench celebrates as the Falcons score the match-winning point in their three-game sweep of North Thurston in the 3A volleyball state championship match at Saint Martin&#039;s University in Lacey on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/Staff photographer) Prairie&#039;s Karlee Lubenow (9) battles North Thurston&#039;s Megan Kramer at the net during the 3A volleyball state championship match at Saint Martin&#039;s University in Lacey on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012.

Doerfler returns to coach Prairie volleyball team

Prairie head coach Andrea Doerfler and the bench celebrates as the Falcons score the match-winning point in their three-game sweep of North Thurston in the 3A volleyball state championship match at Saint Martin&#039;s University in Lacey on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/Staff photographer) Prairie&#039;s Karlee Lubenow (9) battles North Thurston&#039;s Megan Kramer at the net during the 3A volleyball state championship match at Saint Martin&#039;s University in Lacey on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012.

January 5, 2016, 5:22pm Prep Sports

Coach led Falcons to 2012 state volleyball title Read story

Caleigh Lofstead, fine tunes her floor routine as she practices gymnastics at the Vega Gym in Camas Wednesday December 23, 2015.

Camas gymnast Caleigh Lofstead finds perfect balance

Caleigh Lofstead, fine tunes her floor routine as she practices gymnastics at the Vega Gym in Camas Wednesday December 23, 2015.

December 29, 2015, 11:14pm Prep Sports

Caleigh Lofstead, a senior at Camas, is all positive about her final year of gymnastics. She is not stressing over how far she will advance this winter. Instead, she just wants to help her team and have a lot of fun. Read story

FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2015, file photo, New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) intercepts a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette during the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game in Glendale, Ariz.

Seahawks are No. 1 in Columbian’s list of top sports stories of 2015

FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2015, file photo, New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) intercepts a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette during the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game in Glendale, Ariz.

December 26, 2015, 8:42pm Clark County Sports

"One play will haunt the Seattle Seahawks for months." Read story

Woodland’s final shot takes down Ridgefield in boys hoops

December 14, 2015, 10:38pm Prep Sports

Wyatt Harsh scores game-winner with less than 3 seconds remaining Read story