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Columbian High School Sports Reporter

Bobby Jacobs (R) of Washougal escapes tackle of Ethan Beniga of Union during Freedom Bowl Classic game at McKenzie Stadium.

Late surge makes it an All-American day at Freedom Bowl Classic

Bobby Jacobs (R) of Washougal escapes tackle of Ethan Beniga of Union during Freedom Bowl Classic game at McKenzie Stadium.

July 13, 2014, 12:00am Prep Sports

Dylan King, though, used hit foot, then his hands, then his feet to give the American squad the momentum again. Read story

Like many players in the game, Justin Smalley will be playing his final football game at the Freedom Bowl Classic at McKenzie Stadium.

One last time around for Smalley

Like many players in the game, Justin Smalley will be playing his final football game at the Freedom Bowl Classic at McKenzie Stadium.

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

Justin Smalley is 5 feet, 10 inches tall, 190 pounds, and he must be the fastest player on his football team. Read story

Running back Bobby Jacobs of Washougal rushed for more than 1,300 yards for the Panthers in his senior season.

Career comes first for Washougal’s Jacobs

Running back Bobby Jacobs of Washougal rushed for more than 1,300 yards for the Panthers in his senior season.

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

Bobby Jacobs, who shined as a running back at Washougal, will be back in football pads Saturday night at the Freedom Bowl Classic, an all-star game for recent high school graduates from Southwest Washington. Read story

King’s Way football going 11 man

June 23, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

King's Way Christian quarterback Dustin Johnson lined up behind center at the team's first spring practice earlier this month and that is when it really hit him. Read story

Nicole Goecke is our All-Region female multi-sport athlete of the year.

All-Region girls athlete of the year: Nicole Goecke

Nicole Goecke is our All-Region female multi-sport athlete of the year.

June 21, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Had Nicole Goecke specialized in her favorite sport heading into high school, she would have earned a college scholarship in basketball. Read story

Prairie's Nicole Goecke (left) and James Phillips are The Columbian's All-Region athletes of the year

A Pair at Prairie are All-Region athletes of the year

Prairie's Nicole Goecke (left) and James Phillips are The Columbian's All-Region athletes of the year

June 21, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

He grew up playing a bunch of different sports. No reason to change that once he became a high school student. Read story

Seth Rayburn of Columbia River only lost once this season, a 1-0 decision to Kelso.

All-Region baseball: Rayburn returned to the top for Columbia River

Seth Rayburn of Columbia River only lost once this season, a 1-0 decision to Kelso.

June 20, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Seth Rayburn was shut down for months. All he could do was watch and wait and wonder. Read story

Harli Hubbard is our All-Region softball player of the year, Thursday, June 12, 2014.

All-Region softball: Camas’ Hubbard dialed in as player of the year

Harli Hubbard is our All-Region softball player of the year, Thursday, June 12, 2014.

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

There was a time when the Camas softball team was 10-0, looking like the squad that just missed a state championship the previous year, looking like the roster that was determined to make it back to the state tournament. Read story

Fort Vancouver sophomore Bridget Standard was the only girl golfer from a Class 3A or 4A Clark County school to medal at state.

All-Region girls golf: Fort golfer prefers to go after a higher standard

Fort Vancouver sophomore Bridget Standard was the only girl golfer from a Class 3A or 4A Clark County school to medal at state.

June 14, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Bridget Standard knows she can do better, knows she will be better. Read story

Heritage football coach abruptly resigns

June 12, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Heritage football coach Jack Hathaway stunned just about everyone associated with the program when he resigned this week. Read story