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Columbian High School Sports Reporter

Columbian River's Nathan Hawthorne is the type of all-around athlete that any team would like to have.

Columbia River football preview: Don’t sell him short

Columbian River's Nathan Hawthorne is the type of all-around athlete that any team would like to have.

August 31, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

All Nathan Hawthorne has done, in three sports, is prove that he can compete with any and all opponents, that he can get the best of most of his opponents. Read story

Union's Tate Nelson practices at UHS on Thursday August 21, 2014.

Union football preview: Last in Line of Nelsons

Union's Tate Nelson practices at UHS on Thursday August 21, 2014.

August 30, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Nelson name is synonymous with Union football. Read story

Evergreen's Rey Green, center, huddles with teammates during practice at McKenzie Stadium on Thursday.

Evergreen football preview: Green with Excitement

Evergreen's Rey Green, center, huddles with teammates during practice at McKenzie Stadium on Thursday.

August 29, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Rey Green was one of the best defensive backs in the county last year, voted second-team honors in the Class 4A Greater St. Helens League as a sophomore. Read story

Offensive lineman Zack Monzon is setting the tone of responsibility for the Heritage football team.

Heritage football preview: Lineman Leads the Way

Offensive lineman Zack Monzon is setting the tone of responsibility for the Heritage football team.

August 28, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Senior offensive lineman Zack Monzon, the only Heritage football player to make the first team for the Class 4A Greater St. Helens League last season, ran to the sled. Soon, others looked around to see what they could pick up before leaving campus. Read story

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Battle Ground coach Larry Peck calls offensive lineman Andrew Johnson &quot;the prototypical kid every coach wants in a program. He is mature beyond his age.&quot;

Battle Ground football preview: Big man steps into spotlight

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Battle Ground coach Larry Peck calls offensive lineman Andrew Johnson &quot;the prototypical kid every coach wants in a program. He is mature beyond his age.&quot;

August 27, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

A strong lineman must have the mentality that it will never happen to him. That is how Battle Ground junior Andrew Johnson prepares for every snap. Read story

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Mountain View running back Preston Jones takes reps during a drill at practice on Thursday August 21, 2014. ()

Mountain View football preview: RB Jones gets a free pass for Week 1

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Mountain View running back Preston Jones takes reps during a drill at practice on Thursday August 21, 2014. ()

August 26, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

A year ago as a sophomore, Preston Jones the football player rushed for more than 1,000 yards for the Mountain View football team, surpassing 100 yards in a game six times. Read story

Camas defensive lineman Alex Walker was not a starter for the Papermakers in 2013, but he got lots of playing time.

Camas football preview: Walker mean, but not that green

Camas defensive lineman Alex Walker was not a starter for the Papermakers in 2013, but he got lots of playing time.

August 25, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Alex Walker might have been one of the best defensive linemen in the region last season, but he did not get a single start for the Camas defense. Read story

Zac Shomler's quest to become a starting varsity quarterback led him to Skyview High School, where he will be at the controls of the Storm offense this fall.

Zac the Quarterback: Shomler came to Skyview determined to play QB

Zac Shomler's quest to become a starting varsity quarterback led him to Skyview High School, where he will be at the controls of the Storm offense this fall.

August 24, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

They told him he was a defensive back, a safety. Zac Shomler said he was a quarterback. They said no. Read story

Practice opens today for high school football

August 19, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

A year ago, we knew this was the beginning of something special for at least one football team. Read story

Ryan Dungey won both motos in the prestigious 450 races Saturday at Washougal MX National, claiming the overall title. It was his sixth win here in seven years, with two at 250.

Dungey dominates at Washougal

Ryan Dungey won both motos in the prestigious 450 races Saturday at Washougal MX National, claiming the overall title. It was his sixth win here in seven years, with two at 250.

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

Ryan Dungey kicking some, er, dirt is just another constant at Washougal. Read story