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Columbian High School Sports Reporter

Clark College basketball player Tanya Martin sits with her husband Eugene Martin, right, and daughter Jaydia, 9, and nephew Michael Chavez, 16, to whom the Martins serve as his legal guardian.

28-year-old Clark freshman is mom, model and basketball player

Clark College basketball player Tanya Martin sits with her husband Eugene Martin, right, and daughter Jaydia, 9, and nephew Michael Chavez, 16, to whom the Martins serve as his legal guardian.

March 9, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

Tanya Martin has defeated time. She scoffs at its attempt to slow her down. She is too busy with her life. Basketball season is over now for the Clark College women's team. The Penguins just finished a successful season with a sixth-place finish at the Northwest Athletic Association of Community… Read story

Britni Atwell

Heritage senior is All-Region gymnast

Britni Atwell

March 7, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

Britni Atwell had to find gym time wherever, whenever it was available. Read story

Kasey Calwell is The Columbian's swimmer of the year, shown, Wednesday, March 6, 2013.

King’s Way student is All-Region swimmer of the year

Kasey Calwell is The Columbian's swimmer of the year, shown, Wednesday, March 6, 2013.

March 6, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

Kasey Calwell was born in Texas, went to elementary school in Michigan, attended middle school in Ohio, and now calls Southwest Washington home for his high school years. Read story

Clark College basketball player Dominique Johnson drives the ball up court during a game against Green River, February 9, 2013.(Steven Lane/The Columbian)

Reinvigorated Clark women’s team ready for postseason

Clark College basketball player Dominique Johnson drives the ball up court during a game against Green River, February 9, 2013.(Steven Lane/The Columbian)

March 1, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

There was a new coach with a new system, and one of the top players on the team was not eligible for the first nine games of the season. Read story

Paul Valencia column: WIAA caught in a ‘State’ of labels

February 26, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

They tried to call it state. But you know that whole thing about lipstick on a pig. Read story

Coach Jay Pierce of the Columbia Adventist Boys Basketball team, which will play in the State 1B tournament in Spokane, speaks to the team during practice in their gym in Battle Ground on Tuesday.

Columbia Adventist last local hoops team standing

Coach Jay Pierce of the Columbia Adventist Boys Basketball team, which will play in the State 1B tournament in Spokane, speaks to the team during practice in their gym in Battle Ground on Tuesday.

February 26, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

Columbia Adventist Academy, in just its third year as a Washington Interscholastic Activities Association program, is going to the Class 1B state basketball tournament for a second time. Read story

Columbia River's Isaiah Smith buries his head in a towel late in the fourth quarter as Lincoln High School goes on to beat Columbian River 55-35.

Columbia River can’t stop Lincoln

Columbia River's Isaiah Smith buries his head in a towel late in the fourth quarter as Lincoln High School goes on to beat Columbian River 55-35.

February 23, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

The Columbia River boys basketball team fell short of the ultimate destination Saturday night in the Class 3A regionals, falling to Lincoln 55-35. Read story

Prairie girls leave the court after a season-ending loss to Bellevue.

Loss snaps Prairie’s 15-year state tournament streak

Prairie girls leave the court after a season-ending loss to Bellevue.

February 22, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

For the first time since 1997, the Prairie Falcons will not be in the Tacoma Dome for the state girls basketball tournament. Read story

With 24 mats and 1,200 athletes, Mat Classic provides a weekend full of activity.

Wrestling fans grappling with the future

With 24 mats and 1,200 athletes, Mat Classic provides a weekend full of activity.

February 19, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

Mat Classic begins with 1,200 athletes under one dome, with two days of competition in front of coaches, cheerleaders, parents, and friends. Read story

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Washougal's Aaron Deister, left, battles against Hockinson's Alan Haagen during the Hawks' victory in a district playoff game.

Hockinson boys earn trip to 2A Sweet 16

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Washougal's Aaron Deister, left, battles against Hockinson's Alan Haagen during the Hawks' victory in a district playoff game.

February 19, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

In front of the biggest crowd they had played before, in the biggest game of the season, Alan Haagen and Jack Klodt played even bigger Tuesday night for the Hockinson Hawks. Read story