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La Center senior Austin Nixon is tackles Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, during the Wildcats’ 24-8 win against Woodland at La Center High School.

La Center downs Woodland in annual Lewis River Rivalry

La Center senior Austin Nixon is tackles Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, during the Wildcats’ 24-8 win against Woodland at La Center High School.

September 8, 2023, 11:40pm Football

But it isn’t just in their two early-season victories, including Friday’s 24-8 win over 2A Woodland that longtime head coach John Lambert has seen the most growth. That credit goes all the way back to June.  Read story

Prairie seniors Pierson Lameh, from left, Seth Blick, Mason Frei, Gage Bruno, Tyler McNulty and, Alex Juhl stand for a portrait Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, at Prairie High School. The crew of linebackers have been instrumental in the Falcons' switch to a 3-4 defense under head coach Will Ephraim.

Prairie Falcons have a luxury of linebackers to lead defense

Prairie seniors Pierson Lameh, from left, Seth Blick, Mason Frei, Gage Bruno, Tyler McNulty and, Alex Juhl stand for a portrait Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, at Prairie High School. The crew of linebackers have been instrumental in the Falcons' switch to a 3-4 defense under head coach Will Ephraim.

September 8, 2023, 6:01am Football

Prairie has a glut of experienced linebackers on their roster, which made head coach Will Ephraim eager during the offseason to reinstall a defense he’s used throughout his career as a defensive coordinator — the 3-4, or what the Falcons call their “Bear” package. Read story

Washougal's Harry DeShazer celebrates his touchdown reception against River Ridge at Fishback Stadium in Washougal on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023.

Tim Martinez: Lessons learned in Week 1 on the gridiron

Washougal's Harry DeShazer celebrates his touchdown reception against River Ridge at Fishback Stadium in Washougal on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023.

September 5, 2023, 7:05pm Football

Tim Martinez: High school sports Read story

Skyview?s Kaden Hamlin (11) and Kellen Wiggins (33) bring down Jesuit?s Trey Cleeland (3) during the Storm?s 28-0 win at Kiggins Bowl on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

On Further Review: Skyview defense shined against Oregon power Jesuit

Skyview?s Kaden Hamlin (11) and Kellen Wiggins (33) bring down Jesuit?s Trey Cleeland (3) during the Storm?s 28-0 win at Kiggins Bowl on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

September 4, 2023, 7:05pm Football

Skyview’s defense put in a team effort to shut out Jesuit of Beaverton, Ore., 28-0 on Friday. Read story

Washougal's Sam Evers (left) looks back at River Ridge's Kaden Haggard (12) during a game at Fishback Stadium in Washougal on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023.

Washougal’s Sam Evers is The Columbian Week 1 prep football player of the week

Washougal's Sam Evers (left) looks back at River Ridge's Kaden Haggard (12) during a game at Fishback Stadium in Washougal on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023.

September 4, 2023, 6:00am Football

Senior caught six passes for 177 yards and a touchdown last week Read story

Fort Vancouver junior Denis Zayets runs ahead for extra yards against Vashon Island defenders on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Fort Vancouver High School.

Fort Vancouver wins first season-opening football game since 2005video icon

Fort Vancouver junior Denis Zayets runs ahead for extra yards against Vashon Island defenders on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Fort Vancouver High School.

September 2, 2023, 11:07pm Football

After winning their season opener for the first time since 2005, the Fort Vancouver football team had plenty of reasons to celebrate Saturday. In the eyes of head coach Doug Bilodeau, the Trappers got a little too carried away at times. He said as much while addressing the team after… Read story

Ridgefield Spudders

Non-League Football: Ridgefield 27, W.F. West 21

Ridgefield Spudders

September 2, 2023, 12:37am Football

Brayden Malella broke a 21-21 tie with 11:09 to play with a quarterback keeper to give Ridgefield a 27-21 win on Friday in Chehalis. Read story

Battle Ground Tigers

Non-League Football: Battle Ground 43, Mark Morris 0

Battle Ground Tigers

September 2, 2023, 12:13am Football

Jacob Champine rushed for two touchdowns and caught another as the Battle Ground rolled over Mark Morris 43-0 on Friday in Longview. Read story

Yelm's Anthony Kiamco (25) blocks Trenton Swanson's potential game-winning field goal in the closing seconds of Friday's game. Yelm beat Camas, 8-7.

Yelm escapes with 8-7 win over Camas

Yelm's Anthony Kiamco (25) blocks Trenton Swanson's potential game-winning field goal in the closing seconds of Friday's game. Yelm beat Camas, 8-7.

September 2, 2023, 12:07am Football

The atmosphere, the quality teams on the field, and even the down-to-the-wire theatrics had all the makings for a playoff showdown at Doc Harris Stadium on Friday night.  Yet this was the 2023 season opener. And one heck of a season opener, it was. … Read story

La Center head coach John Lambert addresses his players following the Wildcats' win over Hockinson on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Hockinson High School.

La Center football pushes past Hockinson for dominant decisionvideo icon

La Center head coach John Lambert addresses his players following the Wildcats' win over Hockinson on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Hockinson High School.

September 1, 2023, 11:54pm Football

Don’t think for a second the La Center Wildcats will overreact to a week one victory. After putting together a dominant display in a 43-7 road win against Hockinson on Friday to open the 2023 football season, the Wildcats didn’t want to get caught up in a single… Read story