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Columbian Assistant Sports Editor

Owen Mereen (1) of Battle Ground is brought down by Eisenhower defenders Daniel Machuca (left), Harley Lua (center) and Eddie Herrera (33) during a non-league football game at District Stadium in Battle Ground on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

Prep football roundup: Late TD catch by Owen Mereen rallies Battle Ground to 37-30 win over Eisenhower

Owen Mereen (1) of Battle Ground is brought down by Eisenhower defenders Daniel Machuca (left), Harley Lua (center) and Eddie Herrera (33) during a non-league football game at District Stadium in Battle Ground on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

September 7, 2024, 1:29am Prep Sports

Owen Mereen caught a 34-yard touchdown pass from Ethan Adams with 1:52 to play as Battle Ground rallied for a 37-30 win over Eisenhower of Yakima on Friday at District Stadium in Battle Ground. Eisenhower opened the second quarter by scoring three consecutive touchdowns to take a 23-8 lead. But… Read story

Evergreen players celebrate their 18-0 win over Union in a non-league football game at McKenzie Stadium on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

Evergreen defense dominates as Plainsmen get first-ever win over Union

Evergreen players celebrate their 18-0 win over Union in a non-league football game at McKenzie Stadium on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

September 7, 2024, 1:22am Prep Sports

Entering Friday, the Evergreen Plainsmen had never beaten Union in 12 tries. But that’s all history now. The Plainsmen are focused on the future. The Evergreen defense shut down the Titans and the offense came up with a couple of big plays, leading the Plainsmen to an 18-0 non-league win… Read story

High school football scoreboard for Sept. 6

September 7, 2024, 1:13am Prep Sports

Friday’s high school football scoring summaries from Sept. 6, 2024: NAPAVINE 47, HUDSON’S BAY 7 Napavine 13 20 7 7—47 Hudson’s Bay 0 0 0 7—7 First quarter N — Caleb Von Pressentin 58 run (kick failed) N — Karsen Denault 63 pass from Grady Wilson (Pablo Ruedas kick) Second… Read story

High school scoreboard, results from Thursday, Sept. 5

September 5, 2024, 10:04pm Prep Sports

High school sports results for Thursday, Sept. 5: FRIDAY’S SCHEDULE FOOTBALL Eisenhower at Battle Ground, 5:30 p.m. at District Stadium Roosevelt at Camas, 7:15 p.m. Radford (Hawaii) vs. Skyview, 8 p.m. at Kiggins Bowl Union vs. Evergreen, 7 p.m. at McKenzie Stadium Mark Morris at Kelso, 7 p.m. Mountain View… Read story

Battle Ground football players take a water break on the first day of football practice on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022.

High school football kickoff times being adjusted because of heat

Battle Ground football players take a water break on the first day of football practice on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022.

September 5, 2024, 1:31pm Football

A late-summer heatwave has forced school officials to shuffle the schedule for the first week of high school football in Clark County. Battle Ground, Mountain View and Washougal had their kickoff times adjusted Friday because of the heat. More could follow. Battle Ground was scheduled to have the earliest kickoff… Read story

King's Way Christian faces off against Heritage during a preseason football jamboree at District Stadium in Battle Ground on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.

Martinez: Five things every prep football fan needs to know about watching games this fall

King's Way Christian faces off against Heritage during a preseason football jamboree at District Stadium in Battle Ground on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.

September 3, 2024, 8:00am Prep Sports

The 2024 high school football season kicks off this weekend, and fans from across Southwest Washington will be heading out to watch games. To get you ready for the upcoming season, here are five things that every high school football fan should know to be ready to watch prep football… Read story

High school sports schedule, Sept. 3-7

September 2, 2024, 9:57am Prep Sports

High school sports schedule for Southwest Washington/Lower Columbia region for the week of Sept. 3-7 (subject to change)   TUESDAY, SEPT. 3 VOLLEYBALL Kalama, R.A. Long, Hudson’s Bay, Toutle Lake at Mark Morris Jamboree, 5:30 p.m. BOYS GOLF Union, Skyview at Columbia… Read story

Joe Callerame of Seton Catholic goes through drills on the first day of football practice at Seton High School on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024.

First day of football practice felt a little bit odd at Seton Catholic

Joe Callerame of Seton Catholic goes through drills on the first day of football practice at Seton High School on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024.

August 21, 2024, 8:15pm Football

Wednesday was the first day of high school football fall practice, and it felt a little weird. For starters, the Aug. 21 start date is later than in past seasons, with the first Friday night of games slated for Sept. 6. Secondly, cloudy skies and mild temperatures felt more like… Read story

Corvallis’ Brandon Cabrera, second from left, celebrates with teammates after hitting a three-run home run Thursday, July, 25, 2024, during a game between the Ridgefield Raptors and the Corvallis Knights at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Corvallis Knights rally again to beat Ridgefield Raptors 12-5 to sweep playoff series

Corvallis’ Brandon Cabrera, second from left, celebrates with teammates after hitting a three-run home run Thursday, July, 25, 2024, during a game between the Ridgefield Raptors and the Corvallis Knights at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

August 11, 2024, 9:56pm Clark County Sports

On Saturday night, the Ridgefield Raptors jumped out to an early three-run lead on the Corvallis Knights, only to watch the Knights rally to win. Read story

Levi Kitchen of Washougal celebrates after winning the 250 Class of the Unadilla National pro motocross event at New Berlin, New York on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024.