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Columbian Assistant Sports Editor

Dasan Harris of the Ridgefield Raptors (right) falls down after being tagged out by Thomas Ferroggiaro of the Corvallis Knights in the second inning of a West Coast League playoff game at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Center on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024.

Ridgefield Raptors miss opportunities in 5-3 loss to Corvallis Knights in WCL playoffs

Dasan Harris of the Ridgefield Raptors (right) falls down after being tagged out by Thomas Ferroggiaro of the Corvallis Knights in the second inning of a West Coast League playoff game at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Center on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024.

August 10, 2024, 11:21pm Clark County Sports

To break a drought against the Corvallis Knights, the Ridgefield Raptors knew they would need to play a great game. Read story

Ellen Geddes competes in a Walk and Roll Tournament at Orion Fencing in Orchards on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, as a send-off to her as she prepares to compete in wheelchair fencing at the Paralympic Games in Paris.

Vancouver parafencer Ellen Geddes heads to Paris Paralympics – and this time she’s ready

Ellen Geddes competes in a Walk and Roll Tournament at Orion Fencing in Orchards on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, as a send-off to her as she prepares to compete in wheelchair fencing at the Paralympic Games in Paris.

August 7, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

Ellen Geddes is heading to her second Paralympic Games later this month, and this time she’s better prepared. Read story

Taylor Takata of the Ridgefield Raptors celebrates after scoring a run in the second inning of the Raptors' game against the Springfield Drifters at the Ridgefied Outdoor Recreation Center on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.

Raptors set sights on No. 2 playoff seed as regular-season down to 3 games

Taylor Takata of the Ridgefield Raptors celebrates after scoring a run in the second inning of the Raptors' game against the Springfield Drifters at the Ridgefied Outdoor Recreation Center on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.

August 5, 2024, 4:26pm Clark County Sports

The Raptors cling to a narrow lead in the second-half standings of the West Coast League’s South Division as they embark on a three-game series in Walla Walla to conclude the regular season. The series against the Sweets begins Tuesday. Read story

Ridgefield's Kyle Memarian rounds third base Tuesday June 11, 2024, during the Raptors’ 10-0 win against Yakima Valley Pippins at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Kyle Memarian has four hits, four others belt homers as Ridgefield Raptors beat Springfield 16-12

Ridgefield's Kyle Memarian rounds third base Tuesday June 11, 2024, during the Raptors’ 10-0 win against Yakima Valley Pippins at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

August 4, 2024, 4:34pm Clark County Sports

Kyle Memarian went 4 for 5 with five RBI and four other Raptors belted home runs as the Ridgefield Raptors completed a three-game sweep of the Springfield Drifters with a 16-12 victory on Saturday at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Center. Read story

Hunter Katschke of the Ridgefield Raptors is greeted at home plate by his teammates after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning of the Raptors' game against the Springfield Drifters at the Ridgefied Outdoor Recreation Center on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.

Pop’s advice pays off as Hunter Katschke powers Ridgefield Raptors over Springfield Drifters 8-3

Hunter Katschke of the Ridgefield Raptors is greeted at home plate by his teammates after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning of the Raptors' game against the Springfield Drifters at the Ridgefied Outdoor Recreation Center on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.

August 3, 2024, 11:06pm Clark County Sports

Sometimes the best strategy is to just listen to the advice of your father. Read story

Student athletes are applauded Wednesday, June 5, 2024, during The Columbian's All-Region Awards Ceremony at Kiggins Theatre.

Tim Martinez: Blog posts to honor past All-Region athletes

Student athletes are applauded Wednesday, June 5, 2024, during The Columbian's All-Region Awards Ceremony at Kiggins Theatre.

July 31, 2024, 5:17pm Latest News

To celebrate all past All-Region honorees, we will begin to publish all past all-star teams on the high school sports blog. Football is up first. Read story

Dasan Harris (foreground) and Taylor Takata (background) of the Ridgefield Raptors are greeted by teammate Curtis Hebert (36) after scoring in the Raptors' West Coast League baseball game against the Cowlitz Black Bears at David Story Field in Longview on Friday, July 26, 2024.

Ridgefield Raptors use 11-run inning to beat Cowlitz 12-2, end losing streak

Dasan Harris (foreground) and Taylor Takata (background) of the Ridgefield Raptors are greeted by teammate Curtis Hebert (36) after scoring in the Raptors' West Coast League baseball game against the Cowlitz Black Bears at David Story Field in Longview on Friday, July 26, 2024.

July 27, 2024, 10:17pm Clark County Sports

The Ridgefield Raptors found the perfect fix to end their four-game losing streak — an 11-run inning. Read story

United States' Walker Zimmerman, center, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the men's Group A soccer match between New Zealand and the United States at the Velodrome stadium, during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Marseille, France.

Men’s soccer: US stays alive with 4-1 win over New Zealand in Olympic men’s soccer. Ukraine beats Morocco

United States' Walker Zimmerman, center, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the men's Group A soccer match between New Zealand and the United States at the Velodrome stadium, during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Marseille, France.

July 27, 2024, 3:08pm National Sports

Djordje Mihailovic converted a penalty as the United States pounced early in a 4-1 victory over New Zealand on Saturday to stave off possible elimination at the Olympics. A loss in Marseille could have ended the Americans’ chance to advance to the knockout round for just… Read story

Cowlitz Black Bears pitcher Michael LeJeune (right) celebrates with catcher Ben Adams after the Black Bears beat the Ridgefield Raptors 6-5 in a West Coast League baseball game at David Story Field in Longview on Friday, July 26, 2024.

Cowlitz Black Bears score six runs late to rally past Ridgefield Raptors 6-5

Cowlitz Black Bears pitcher Michael LeJeune (right) celebrates with catcher Ben Adams after the Black Bears beat the Ridgefield Raptors 6-5 in a West Coast League baseball game at David Story Field in Longview on Friday, July 26, 2024.

July 27, 2024, 12:18am Clark County Sports

During their 13- game winning streak, Friday’s game against the Cowlitz Black Bears was the type of game that the Ridgefield Raptors would find a way to win. Read story

Ridgefield Raptors outfielder Dasan Harris runs to third base during a West Coast League baseball game against the Cowlitz Black Bears on Friday, July 5, 2024 at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Two big innings send Ridgefield Raptors to their 13th consecutive win

Ridgefield Raptors outfielder Dasan Harris runs to third base during a West Coast League baseball game against the Cowlitz Black Bears on Friday, July 5, 2024 at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

July 21, 2024, 4:47pm Clark County Sports

Two big innings rallied the Ridgefield Raptors to a 9-4 win over the Victoria HarbourCats on Sunday in Ridgefield, running the Raptors' franchise-best winning streak to 13 games. Read story