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Columbian High School Sports Reporter

Heritage football coach Matt Gracey, Evergreen coach Terry Hyde, Prairie coach Kevin Baker.

New football coaches making a splash

Heritage football coach Matt Gracey, Evergreen coach Terry Hyde, Prairie coach Kevin Baker.

June 23, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

Football season started a little more than three weeks ago, even if the first official day of practice is not until August. Read story

All-region athlete of the year Nathan Hawthorne of Columbia River High School poses for a portrait in Vancouver Monday June 15, 2015.

All-Region male multi-sport athlete of the year: Nathan Hawthorne

All-region athlete of the year Nathan Hawthorne of Columbia River High School poses for a portrait in Vancouver Monday June 15, 2015.

June 21, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

Nathan Hawthorne needs excitement in his life. That is why he never seems to take a break. That is why his high school career is full of accomplishments. Read story

Satya Hariharan
Alternate standard bearer

Local volunteers take in the U.S. Open experience

Satya Hariharan
Alternate standard bearer

June 19, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

Satya Hariharan checked in at the volunteer village right on time Thursday during the middle of the first round of the U.S. Open. Read story

After an ailment sapped her strength in her junior year, Katie Schroeder rebounded to lead Camas to a fourth-place trophy at state this year.

All-Region softball: Katie Schroeder of Camas

After an ailment sapped her strength in her junior year, Katie Schroeder rebounded to lead Camas to a fourth-place trophy at state this year.

June 17, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

She was supposed to be the 2 in the 1-2 punch of Camas softball last year, one of the top pitchers in the region even if another one was a senior on her team. Read story

Union senior Cody Hawken was named Gatorade state baseball player of the year on May 28. Two weeks later, the outfielder was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the Major League Baseball draft.

All-Region baseball: Cody Hawken

Union senior Cody Hawken was named Gatorade state baseball player of the year on May 28. Two weeks later, the outfielder was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the Major League Baseball draft.

June 14, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

Some of us dream while we sleep. Cody Hawken's dream year continues every time he wakes up. Read story

Sammi Hampton is our All-Region girls tennis player of the year after winning her fourth state title.

All-Region girls tennis: Sammi Hampton

Sammi Hampton is our All-Region girls tennis player of the year after winning her fourth state title.

June 13, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

It was a few days after Sammi Hampton had won her fourth consecutive state girls tennis championship when she was at the Skyview High School tennis courts, giving some tips to a friend. Read story

Union's Cody Hawken (16) bumps helmets with teammates after hitting a two run homer in the 1st inning against Kentwood in 4A WIAA State Baseball tournament at Hiedelberg Park in Tacoma on May 23.

Local players Hawken, Jones selected in Major League Baseball draft

Union's Cody Hawken (16) bumps helmets with teammates after hitting a two run homer in the 1st inning against Kentwood in 4A WIAA State Baseball tournament at Hiedelberg Park in Tacoma on May 23.

June 11, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

Former Mountain View High School baseball player P.J. Jones and Union High School senior Cody Hawken were selected in Major League Baseball's First-Year Draft. Read story

Camas head coach Jon Eagle reacts after beating Eastlake at Eastlake High School, Saturday, November 23, 2013. Camas won 47-28.

Paul Valencia: Camas case shows how nebulous ‘recruiting’ is

Camas head coach Jon Eagle reacts after beating Eastlake at Eastlake High School, Saturday, November 23, 2013. Camas won 47-28.

June 10, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

It took a little more than a month from the time that the Class 4A Greater St. Helens League penalized Camas football for a recruiting violation until, three appeals later, the WIAA's Executive Board rendered its decision. Read story

Camas coach Jon Eagle talks to the team after the Evergreen Game, October 11, 2013.Camas beats Evergreen 62-15.

Camas athletic department placed on probation

Camas coach Jon Eagle talks to the team after the Evergreen Game, October 11, 2013.Camas beats Evergreen 62-15.

June 9, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

The WIAA's Executive Board ruled that Camas football coach Jon Eagle did commit a "form of recruiting" and placed the Camas athletic department on probation for one year. Read story

Nigel Lett, right, rebounded from back-to-back double bogeys to record pars on the final three holes and win the Royal Oaks Invitational Tournament.

Royal Oaks champion almost Lett victory get away

Nigel Lett, right, rebounded from back-to-back double bogeys to record pars on the final three holes and win the Royal Oaks Invitational Tournament.

June 8, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

Nigel Lett built himself a big cushion. Read story