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Stories by Paul Valencia

Columbian High School Sports Reporter

Columbia River's Garrett McKee (5) tries to get past Prairie's Lukas Daniel (40) and Abraham Ayala (44) in the second quarter Thursday night, Oct. 22, 2015 at Battle Ground High School.

Columbia River rallies to beat Prairie, 25-21

Columbia River's Garrett McKee (5) tries to get past Prairie's Lukas Daniel (40) and Abraham Ayala (44) in the second quarter Thursday night, Oct. 22, 2015 at Battle Ground High School.

October 22, 2015, 11:04pm Prep Sports

BATTLE GROUND -- The Columbia River Chieftains will be playing for a league championship next week after rallying twice to beat Prairie on Thursday at District Stadium. Read story

Fort Vancouver freshman Emily Phelps runs in the 3A District 4 Cross Country Championships on Thursday at Lewisville Park.

Fort Vancouver runners go 1-2 at 3A district meet

Fort Vancouver freshman Emily Phelps runs in the 3A District 4 Cross Country Championships on Thursday at Lewisville Park.

October 22, 2015, 10:59pm Prep Sports

Freshmen Phelps, Harrison helps Fort reach bi-districts Read story

Camas' Jordan Del Moral, center, scrambles past Union defenders to score in the second quarter Friday night, Oct. 16, 2015 at Doc Harris Stadium in Camas.

Camas roughs up Union in rivalry game

Camas' Jordan Del Moral, center, scrambles past Union defenders to score in the second quarter Friday night, Oct. 16, 2015 at Doc Harris Stadium in Camas.

October 16, 2015, 10:33pm Prep Sports

Papermakers roll up 601 yards of offense in 51-16 win Read story

Fort Vancouver's Spencer Tibbits putts during the final round of the Class 3A District 4 boys golf championships Tuesday at Tri-Mountain Golf Course.

Tibbits cruises to third straight 3A district golf title

Fort Vancouver's Spencer Tibbits putts during the final round of the Class 3A District 4 boys golf championships Tuesday at Tri-Mountain Golf Course.

October 13, 2015, 4:34pm Prep Sports

RIDGEFIELD -- His scorecard from Tuesday noted five birdies and no bogeys: A 5-under-par 67 in the final round of the Class 3A District 4 boys golf tournament. Read story

Union junior Ben Gruher hits a shot during the final round of the Class 4A District 4 boys golf championships Tuesday at Tri-Mountain Golf Course.

Union’s Ben Gruher repeats as 4A district golf champ

Union junior Ben Gruher hits a shot during the final round of the Class 4A District 4 boys golf championships Tuesday at Tri-Mountain Golf Course.

October 13, 2015, 4:30pm Prep Sports

RIDGEFIELD -- This one could have been close. There was a hole or two that could have made this golf tournament a little more dramatic. Read story

Camas receiver Hunter Bruno, right, breaks free of Battle Ground’s Tommy Renfroe (13) for some of his 132 yards on six catches.

Top-ranked Camas stays perfect

Camas receiver Hunter Bruno, right, breaks free of Battle Ground’s Tommy Renfroe (13) for some of his 132 yards on six catches.

October 9, 2015, 10:37pm Prep Sports

Camas defense slows down Battle Ground in 42-6 win Read story

Jared Bentley of Camas runs versus Skyview at Kiggins Bowl Friday.

Camas cruises past Skyview in matchup of undefeated teams

Jared Bentley of Camas runs versus Skyview at Kiggins Bowl Friday.

October 2, 2015, 10:33pm Prep Sports

Papermakers score final 38 points in 41-10 win over Skyview Read story

Camas High School player Trevor Wochnick and his dad Justin Wochnick posed at Camas practice on Wednesday.

Fathers and sons for Camas and Skyview football teams played for same coaches

Camas High School player Trevor Wochnick and his dad Justin Wochnick posed at Camas practice on Wednesday.

October 1, 2015, 11:13pm Editor's Choice

Kizer of Skyview, Eagle of Camas have coached dads and sons of two families Read story

Battle Ground defenders Brady Brick (73), Kolton Lehto (44) and Landon Hall (4)

Battle Ground gets defensive in win over Heritage

Battle Ground defenders Brady Brick (73), Kolton Lehto (44) and Landon Hall (4)

October 1, 2015, 11:10pm Prep Sports

Tigers intercept four passes in 42-0 victory Read story

Adam Mathieson of Mountain View is one of three athletic directors in the 4A Greater St. Helens League who also double as coaches, joining Union’s Gary McGarvie (football) and Evergreen’s Keenan Burris (soccer).

Leagues policing themselves could lead to conflicts of interest, some say

Adam Mathieson of Mountain View is one of three athletic directors in the 4A Greater St. Helens League who also double as coaches, joining Union’s Gary McGarvie (football) and Evergreen’s Keenan Burris (soccer).

September 29, 2015, 10:58pm Prep Sports

Probation ruling against Camas sparked some bad feelings Read story