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Columbian High School Sports Reporter

Hudson's Bay wrestler Aaron Blaine at practice, Thursday.

Bay wrestler Blaine is aiming for top

Hudson's Bay wrestler Aaron Blaine at practice, Thursday.

December 27, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

Off the mat, Aaron Blaine is philosophical about his sport. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, drives past Sacramento Kings guard Isaiah Thomas during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. Lillard scored 17 points and dished out 11 assists as the Trail Blazers won 109-91.

Portland blazes past Kings

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, drives past Sacramento Kings guard Isaiah Thomas during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. Lillard scored 17 points and dished out 11 assists as the Trail Blazers won 109-91.

December 26, 2012, 4:00pm Blazers

LaMarcus Aldridge had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 109-91 on Wednesday night to avenge a loss on Sunday.Nicolas Batum scored 18 points and J.J. Hickson added 17 points and 14 rebounds for the Blazers, who built a double-digit lead in the… Read story

Columbia River's Remick Kawawaki (44), playing here against Bainbridge in a Class 3A playoff game, will be dodging tackles -- or making them -- in the Ivy League next fall for the Yale Bulldogs.

Paul Valencia: Journey leads Kawawaki to Yale

Columbia River's Remick Kawawaki (44), playing here against Bainbridge in a Class 3A playoff game, will be dodging tackles -- or making them -- in the Ivy League next fall for the Yale Bulldogs.

December 25, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

Remick Kawawaki, a senior at Columbia River, is going to play football for Yale. And he never would have believed you if you told him that just a year ago. Read story

Prairie girls get rolling in 2nd half against Skyview

December 21, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

The two teams did not bring their state trophies to the gym, but they did attract a lot of fans, including former players who won state championships. Read story

River’s O’Rourke into Hall of Fame

December 19, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

John O'Rourke was 49 years old when he took over as the Columbia River football program, his first gig as a head coach. Read story

Paul Valencia: Prep sports best value in town

December 18, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

We took our son to his first NFL game this weekend, something we plan to do every year now. Read story

Union’s Cowan makes commitment to play for Idaho

December 18, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

There were so many things in Idaho's favor that Trent Cowan could not resist. Read story

Kendra Preuninger, foreground, stands with her teammates before the start of a game Tuesday.

Girls basketball preview: Signs point to Union as favorite

Kendra Preuninger, foreground, stands with her teammates before the start of a game Tuesday.

December 13, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

It is a good problem to have, a team with so much talent. The Union girls basketball team is hoping to figure out this chemistry equation, trying to find a way to gel, especially by the time league starts in January. Read story

Mathieson steps down as Mountain View football coach

December 12, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

The worst kept secret in the Southwest Washington high school football is no longer a secret. Read story

Heritage's senior Tim Hergert averaged 19 points a game his sophomore season and 24 last season.

Boys basketball preview: Heritage’s Hergert is no lone Timberwolf

Heritage's senior Tim Hergert averaged 19 points a game his sophomore season and 24 last season.

December 11, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

Heritage senior basketball player Tim Hergert was frustrated on the court Friday night, but he was thrilled off the court. Read story