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Columbian High School Sports Reporter

Nick Fleck, quarterback of the Evergreen High School football team in 2004, holds out his state championship ring with other members of the team and coaching staff.

10 years later: Pride of the Plainsmen

Nick Fleck, quarterback of the Evergreen High School football team in 2004, holds out his state championship ring with other members of the team and coaching staff.

November 27, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

It was always possible, a state championship in football for Vancouver, a state championship for a big school from Clark County. Read story

Hockinson's Austen Johnson (33) is hugged by coach Rick Steele following the Hawks' 52-28 season-ending loss to Lynden on Saturday at Civic Stadium in Bellingham.

2A football: Hockinson season ends, but much to look forward to

Hockinson's Austen Johnson (33) is hugged by coach Rick Steele following the Hawks' 52-28 season-ending loss to Lynden on Saturday at Civic Stadium in Bellingham.

November 23, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

The Lynden Lions scored 42 points in a row to force a running clock and ended up beating the Hockinson Hawks 52-28 in the Class 2A quarterfinals at Civic Stadium on Saturday. Read story

Paul Valencia: Healing perspective of a game

November 22, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

The word is used -- overused, in my opinion -- whenever a game is compared to the serious nature of life and death. Perspective. Read story

Hockinson defensive lineman Peter Schultz-Rathbun, right, is back with the team after missing last season due to a brain tumor.

Hockinson lineman on the mend, on the field

Hockinson defensive lineman Peter Schultz-Rathbun, right, is back with the team after missing last season due to a brain tumor.

November 22, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

It started with dizzy spells. Peter Schultz-Rathbun could not figure out why he would suddenly feel dizzy on the football field. Read story

Paul Valencia: The end of a season is always difficult

November 18, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

High school football, or any sport, is not about winning state championships. It's about winning experiences. Read story

Camas quarterback Liam Fitzgerald (7) is taken down by the Bellarmine Prep defense Saturday in the Papermakers' loss in the opening round of the Class 4A football state playoffs.

4A football: Bellarmine bottles up Camas 20-13

Camas quarterback Liam Fitzgerald (7) is taken down by the Bellarmine Prep defense Saturday in the Papermakers' loss in the opening round of the Class 4A football state playoffs.

November 16, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

The Bellarmine Prep Lions stunned the Camas Papermakers early, and the shock never really wore off Saturday in the first round of the Class 4A state football playoffs. Read story

Union's Alex Berfanger earns a hard-fought two yards before being brought down by Federal Way's Andrzej Hughes-Murray

4A football: Late surge ends Union’s season

Union's Alex Berfanger earns a hard-fought two yards before being brought down by Federal Way's Andrzej Hughes-Murray

November 15, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

Union's worst nightmare came true Friday night. Read story

Camas defender Gabe Lopes, left, was one of three local high school football players named first-team all-state.

Camas’ Gabe Lopes having breakout year at linebacker

Camas defender Gabe Lopes, left, was one of three local high school football players named first-team all-state.

November 14, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

Gabe Lopes does not seek the spotlight. He keeps quiet and tries to do his assignment. As a senior linebacker at Camas, he performed so well that the spotlight found him. Read story

Evergreen High School's Robert Franks, The Columbian's All-Region boys basketball player for 2013-14, has committed to play college basketball at Washington State.

Signing day caps Franks’ journey

Evergreen High School's Robert Franks, The Columbian's All-Region boys basketball player for 2013-14, has committed to play college basketball at Washington State.

November 13, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

Washington State basketball coaches wanted the letter of intent early in the morning. The Cougars wanted to make sure they had Robert Franks signed, wanted to make sure it was official. Read story

Paul Valencia: Worth watching team storm back for victory

November 11, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

It was too big of a game, too incredible of a comeback to just read about it. I had to see it. Read story