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Woodland's Elijah Andersen (4) listens to head coach Sean McDonald during a post-game huddle after the Beavers' 41-10 win over Hudson's Bay on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at Woodland High School.

Elijah Andersen’s 5 touchdowns paces Woodland in 41-10 win over Hudson’s Bay

October 13, 2023, 11:58pm Football

Every time Elijah Andersen touches the ball, the Woodland junior believes he has a chance to score. Such a notion might not be as far-fetched as it sounds. Andersen’s big-play ability took Woodland to another gear in Friday’s 41-10 win over Hudson’s Bay on homecoming night, which helped… Read story

La Center coach John Lambert discussed strategy with his players during a timeout late in the Wildcats' 14-13 win over Seton Catholic (Tim Martinez/The Columbian)

La Center rallies late to beat Seton Catholic 14-13

October 13, 2023, 11:51pm Prep Sports

Cougars led 13-0 until Wildcats scored twice final five minutes to win Read story

A fireworks show takes place during halftime of Kelso's homecoming football game against Mountain View on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 at Kelso High School.

Mountain View edges Kelso in overtime thriller, 35-34

October 13, 2023, 11:50pm Prep Sports

The Kelso High School homecoming celebration ended with a halftime fireworks display. That was nothing compared to the show Mountain View and Kelso offered on the football field Friday. Read story

Week 7 prep football scoreboard, summaries and statistics

October 13, 2023, 5:01pm Prep Sports

Week 7 high school football standing, scoring summaries and statistics 4A GREATER ST. HELENS LEAGUE W L Battle Ground (7-0) 1 0 Camas (6-1) 1 0 Skyview (6-1) 0 1 Union (2-4) 0 1 Thursday’s game Battle Ground 48, Union 30 Friday’s game Camas 21, Skyview 9 Friday, Oct. 20… Read story

Woodland junior Elijah Andersen, left, runs with the ball on Sept. 7, 2023, during a game against La Center at La Center High School.

Woodland’s Elijah Andersen is everywhere on the football field

October 13, 2023, 6:02am Newsletter

Elijah Andersen admits he usually doesn’t hear the sounds around him in a football game — the crunches of tackles being made or crowd roars after a play. What he feels, however, is his speed getting faster down field if a ball is in his hands. Read story

3A GSHL football: Evergreen 54, Heritage 0

Evergreen players hold their helmets on the sideline before a game against Mountain View at McKenzie Stadium on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023.

October 12, 2023, 11:55pm Football

Jayden Crace threw two touchdown passes and ran for two more to lead Evergreen to 54-0 win over Heritage in a 3A Greater St. Helens League game Thursday at McKenzie Stadium. Terrance Saryon rushed for a touchdown and caught two touchdown passes for Evergreen (4-3, 2-0 2A GSHL) as Evergreen… Read story

Battle Ground passes biggest test yet — a 48-30 win over Union to open 4A GSHL slate

The Battle Ground Tigers celebrate after Artem Bahnyuk (1) recovered a fumble during a game at McKenzie Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023.

October 12, 2023, 11:45pm Football

Nobody believes in the Battle Ground Tigers more than the Battle Ground Tigers. And now, in the aftermath of a seismic moment for the football program, the Tigers have reaffirmed that feeling. Battle Ground beat Union 48-30 in Thursday’s 4A Greater St. Helens League opener, but the Tigers’ post-game celebration… Read story