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High School Scoreboard, results from Tuesday, Oct. 22

October 22, 2024, 10:35pm Prep Sports

Tuesday's high school sports results for volleyball, girls soccer, cross country and boys golf. Read story

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, known for his unorthodox and memorable pitching motion that included looking skyward at the apex of each windup, died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, at the age of 63. He took Los Angeles by storm in 1981 by winning his first eight starts for the Dodgers and throwing shutouts in five of them. He would go on to win the 1981 Rookie of the Year and Cy Young awards plus a World Series title over the New York Yankees.

Fernando Valenzuela, Mexican-born pitcher whose feats for Dodgers fueled ‘Fernandomania,’ dies at 63

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, known for his unorthodox and memorable pitching motion that included looking skyward at the apex of each windup, died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, at the age of 63. He took Los Angeles by storm in 1981 by winning his first eight starts for the Dodgers and throwing shutouts in five of them. He would go on to win the 1981 Rookie of the Year and Cy Young awards plus a World Series title over the New York Yankees.

October 22, 2024, 9:04pm Latest News

Fernando Valenzuela, the Los Angeles Dodgers pitching ace who inspired “Fernandomania” in the early 1980s, has died. He was 63. Read story

Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer, right, tries to push the puck away as defenseman Jamie Oleksiak (24) and Colorado Avalanche center Ross Colton (20) skate for it during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in Seattle.

Avalanche hold on to beat Kraken 3-2

Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer, right, tries to push the puck away as defenseman Jamie Oleksiak (24) and Colorado Avalanche center Ross Colton (20) skate for it during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in Seattle.

October 22, 2024, 8:43pm National Sports

Joel Kiviranta and Nathan MacKinnon each scored in the second period to put Colorado ahead, and the Avalanche held on to beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2. Read story

Mason Acker of Washougal hugs his father after winning the district title at Heron Lakes Golf Course during the 2A boys golf district tournament on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024.

Mason Acker of Washougal fends off Luke Potter of Columbia River to win 2A boys golf district titlevideo icon

Mason Acker of Washougal hugs his father after winning the district title at Heron Lakes Golf Course during the 2A boys golf district tournament on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024.

October 22, 2024, 7:44pm Prep Sports

River edges out Washougal for the team title Read story

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) drives to the basket with Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) defending during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Seattle.

Portland Trail Blazers: 2024-25 season at a glance

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) drives to the basket with Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) defending during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Seattle.

October 22, 2024, 6:06pm Blazers

The Trail Blazers made few offseason changes and Portland remains in rebuilding mode after a season without All-Star Damian Lillard. Read story

Washington head coach Jedd Fisch, right, stands on the field before an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Ducks are flying high, but other former Pac-12 teams are off to rocky Big Ten start

Washington head coach Jedd Fisch, right, stands on the field before an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa.

October 22, 2024, 4:41pm College

Oregon has made a splash in its first Big Ten season but the other former Pac-12 teams are finding the transition far more difficult. Read story

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Nominees for The Columbian 2024-25 Week 6 prep athlete of the week sponsored by Killer Burger

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October 22, 2024, 12:24pm Prep Sports Free

Athletes from Hockinson, Skyview, Camas, Columbia River and Mountain View Read story

Skyview players greet Nivayah Henry, left, at home plate following a home run hit by the junior in the Class 4A district slowpitch softball championship against Union on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at Evergreen High School.

Martinez: Skyview, Columbia River aim to shift slowpitch softball to the west

Skyview players greet Nivayah Henry, left, at home plate following a home run hit by the junior in the Class 4A district slowpitch softball championship against Union on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at Evergreen High School.

October 22, 2024, 8:05am Prep Sports

Tim Martinez: High school sports Read story