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Stories by Paul Valencia

Columbian High School Sports Reporter

The dirt on Washougal MX National

July 17, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

A ton of new dirt. That's how Brian Barnes described the surface of the Washougal Motocross Park as it prepares to host the Washougal MX National on Saturday. Read story

Paul Valencia: Purpose of Freedom Bowl Classic clear for Dillard

July 15, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

The hospital visit brought back some vivid memories for Houston Dillard. You see, Dillard understands the anxiety associated with being in a hospital bed for weeks at a time. The frustration. The uncertainty. Read story

John Payne, a graduate of Camas, closes in on quarterback Tyler Bergeron of Battle Ground during the Freedom Bowl Classic.

East stars light up the West at Freedom Bowl Classic

John Payne, a graduate of Camas, closes in on quarterback Tyler Bergeron of Battle Ground during the Freedom Bowl Classic.

July 14, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Jesse Zalk ran untouched 73 yards into the end zone. Almost as if no one saw him. Read story

Hayden Schuh plans to walk on to the University of Washington football team after playing one final game as a representative of Skyview High School.

Freedom Classic gives one final shot at the thrill of victory

Hayden Schuh plans to walk on to the University of Washington football team after playing one final game as a representative of Skyview High School.

July 13, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Hayden Schuh walked off the field in defeat, a loss in the championship game of his senior season. A fantastic run he had with his Skyview teammates, but a victory short of the title. Read story

Prairie football players Jesse Zalk, left, and Austin Fuller are representing the Falcons in the Freedom Bowl Classic.

Falcons flying high at Freedom Bowl Classic

Prairie football players Jesse Zalk, left, and Austin Fuller are representing the Falcons in the Freedom Bowl Classic.

July 12, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Through the years, the Freedom Bowl Classic has been filled by all-star football players from high school playoff teams and non-playoff teams alike. Read story

Hope Solo, goalkeeper for the U.S.

Hope Solo shows up for local soccer team

Hope Solo, goalkeeper for the U.S.

July 3, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Her presence was a big deal, even though the team of 11- and 12-year-old soccer players from Clark County have a brush with greatnesss every day. After all, their coach is a professional soccer player and a former member of the United States Women's National Team. But their coach is… Read story

Keller places eighth in javelin final

June 25, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Recent Heritage High grad Sean Keller threw the javelin 246 feet, 5 inches on Monday and placed eighth at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials. Read story

Keller advances to javelin finals at U.S. Olympic trials

June 22, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Recent Heritage High grad Sean Keller qualified for the javelin finals at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials with a throw of 253 feet on Sunday. Read story

Jani Sitton, center, grew up with limited opportunities as a female athlete.

Sitton Pretty with Title IX

Jani Sitton, center, grew up with limited opportunities as a female athlete.

June 22, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Jani Sitton did not know what Title IX was when she was in high school. She just thought it was wrong that there was no girls basketball team. Read story

Camas High athletic director resigns

June 21, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Camas athletic program is looking for a new leader. Read story