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Varsity360: Biggest week of prep hoops as Hardwood Classic awaits

February 27, 2024, 6:00am Podcasts

The Columbian's Micah Rice and Will Denner look ahead to the final stage of the state basketball tournaments. That comes after a thrilling weekend of regional-round hoops that saw plenty of playoff drama. Read story

Seattle Kraken forward Oliver Bjorkstrand, left, congratulates goalie Philipp Grubauer after a shootout during an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Seattle. The Kraken won 4-3.

Kraken hold back Bruins in shootout, 4-3

Seattle Kraken forward Oliver Bjorkstrand, left, congratulates goalie Philipp Grubauer after a shootout during an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Seattle. The Kraken won 4-3.

February 26, 2024, 10:32pm National Sports

Kailer Yamamoto scored the only goal in a shootout and the Seattle Kraken overcame David Pastrnak's hat trick to beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Monday night. Read story

United States forward Sophia Smith, front, falls while vying for the ball against, from back left to right, Mexico defender Rebeca Bernal, midfielder Alexia Delgado and defender Cristina Ferral during a CONCACAF Gold Cup women's soccer tournament match, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Carson, Calif.

U.S. women’s soccer falls to Mexico for second time ever, 2-0

United States forward Sophia Smith, front, falls while vying for the ball against, from back left to right, Mexico defender Rebeca Bernal, midfielder Alexia Delgado and defender Cristina Ferral during a CONCACAF Gold Cup women's soccer tournament match, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Carson, Calif.

February 26, 2024, 10:28pm National Sports

Mexico beat the United States for the second time ever, getting goals from Lizbeth Ovalle and Mayra Pelayo for a 2-0 victory in the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup. Read story

Columbia River’s Ari Richardson (3) scores an uncontested layup as the White River bench looks on during a Class 2A State Opening Round boys basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Battle Ground High School.

Martinez: Fantastic basketball finishes lead area teams to domes

Columbia River’s Ari Richardson (3) scores an uncontested layup as the White River bench looks on during a Class 2A State Opening Round boys basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Battle Ground High School.

February 26, 2024, 6:05pm Latest News

Ari Richardson capped a wild weekend of high school basketball with a moment most players dream about. Read story

Washington State forward Jaylen Wells (0) shoots over Oregon State guard Christian Wright (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, in Corvallis, Ore.

As Pac-12 falls apart, No. 19 Washington State provides conference one more underdog story

Washington State forward Jaylen Wells (0) shoots over Oregon State guard Christian Wright (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, in Corvallis, Ore.

February 26, 2024, 5:05pm Prep Sports

Coach Kyle Smith had spent much of the previous 36 hours trying to get his Washington State basketball team to refocus on the task ahead, moving on from the program’s massive road win over then-No. 4 Arizona two days earlier. Read story

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards, left, shoots in front of Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024.

Hornets take advantage of Trail Blazers’ horrible 3-point shooting in 93-80 victory

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards, left, shoots in front of Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024.

February 25, 2024, 9:36pm Sports

Nick Richards had 21 points and 10 rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets took advantage of Portland’s horrible 3-point shooting to beat the Trail Blazers 93-80 on Sunday night. Portland was 3 of 32 from 3-point range, with two of the makes coming in the final minutes. Read story

Oregon State guard Jordan Pope (0) is defended by Stanford forward Brandon Angel (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Stanford, Calif.

Oregon State beats Stanford 85-73 behind Pope’s 30 points, gets first road win and ends 7-game skid

Oregon State guard Jordan Pope (0) is defended by Stanford forward Brandon Angel (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Stanford, Calif.

February 24, 2024, 10:55pm Sports

Jordan Pope scored 30 points and Oregon State beat Stanford 85-73 on Saturday, ending a seven-game losing streak and getting its first road win of the season. Pope hit three 3-pointers and was 10 of 17 from the floor, finishing one point shy of matching a… Read story

California forward Fardaws Aimaq (00) rebounds the ball during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Oregon, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A.

Tyson, Cone allow California to hold off Oregon, 69-64

California forward Fardaws Aimaq (00) rebounds the ball during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Oregon, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A.

February 24, 2024, 10:54pm Sports

Jaylon Tyson and Jalen Cone each hit a pair of free throws in the final 23 seconds to allow California to hold off Oregon 69-64 Saturday to win its third straight game and sweep both Oregon schools in Haas Pavilion. The Golden Bears (13-15, 9-8 Pac-12)… Read story