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Ridgefield’s Kaia Oliver, left, and Woodland’s Olivia Grey have both signed to play NCAA Division-I softball.

2A GSHL Softball: Woodland, Ridgefield rivalry has state title flavor

Ridgefield’s Kaia Oliver, left, and Woodland’s Olivia Grey have both signed to play NCAA Division-I softball.

March 18, 2019, 3:46pm Prep Sports

Last year, the 2A Greater St. Helens league came down to a the battle for the top spot between Woodland and Ridgefield. Both possessed the firepower of two of the top teams in the area, regardless of classification. Both made deep runs in the state tournament. Woodland won the state… Read story

Ridgefield’s Spencer Andersen pitches against Kalama at the new Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

2A GSHL Baseball: New field isn’t only reason Ridgefield riding high

Ridgefield’s Spencer Andersen pitches against Kalama at the new Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

March 18, 2019, 3:45pm Prep Sports

Spirits are high in the Ridgefield dugout these days. Read story

King’s Way co-head coach Traci Nelson isn’t measuring this season by wins and losses, but by growth.

1A Trico Softball: King’s Way joins the party as first-year program

King’s Way co-head coach Traci Nelson isn’t measuring this season by wins and losses, but by growth.

March 18, 2019, 3:43pm Prep Sports

No matter what happens in the future of King’s Way Christian’s softball program, this year’s team will be special. Read story

La Center sophomore Tom Lambert bats during a jamboree game against Union at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex. Lambert was among a freshmen class that helped the Wildcats end a 13-year state playoff drought in 2018.

1A Trico baseball: Young La Center looks to build on state playoff experience

La Center sophomore Tom Lambert bats during a jamboree game against Union at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex. Lambert was among a freshmen class that helped the Wildcats end a 13-year state playoff drought in 2018.

March 18, 2019, 3:42pm Prep Sports

The La Center baseball team is not your average youth-laden squad. Read story

Camas senior Carrigan Foster.

4A GSHL Softball: New-look Camas aims to stay on top in tough league

Camas senior Carrigan Foster.

March 18, 2019, 3:40pm Prep Sports

One thing the Camas softball team has shown in recent years is consistency. Read story

Skyview infielder Liam Kerr is one of five seniors on the team who have signed to play baseball in college.

4A GSHL Baseball: Skyview reloads after two straight trips to final four

Skyview infielder Liam Kerr is one of five seniors on the team who have signed to play baseball in college.

March 18, 2019, 3:38pm Prep Sports

Whether it’s the state championship game or an early season practice, one thing stays the same for the Skyview baseball team. Read story

Evergreen senior catcher Blake Whitehead, the glue guy on a small roster, winds up to throw a ball to coach Chad Burchett at Evergreen High School.

3A GSHL Baseball: Evergreen’s Whitehead is the glue behind the plate

Evergreen senior catcher Blake Whitehead, the glue guy on a small roster, winds up to throw a ball to coach Chad Burchett at Evergreen High School.

March 18, 2019, 3:34pm Prep Sports

Evergreen’s baseball roster is comprised of 12 players, and none may be quite as important as the guy behind the plate. Read story

Prairie center fielder Ashley Shelton gathers herself after catching a pop fly during an indoor practice in Prairie High School’s gym.

3A GSHL Softball: Prairie’s Ashley Shelton finds her voice

Prairie center fielder Ashley Shelton gathers herself after catching a pop fly during an indoor practice in Prairie High School’s gym.

March 18, 2019, 3:32pm Prep Sports

Ashley Shelton has never been the first person on her team to speak up. In fact she typically keeps to herself, both on the softball field and at school. Read story

Ridgefield senior Kaia Oliver, left, and Woodland senior Olivia Grey, right, are pictured at Ridgefield High School on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

Spring sports preview: Art & Science of Pitching

Ridgefield senior Kaia Oliver, left, and Woodland senior Olivia Grey, right, are pictured at Ridgefield High School on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

March 17, 2019, 3:30pm Prep Sports

For high school softball pitchers, it’s all about the spin. Read story

Camas’ Tanner Craig, left, and asst. coach Zane Freschette after Craig won the 132-pound state championship.

Wrestling Preview: State champ Tanner Craig wants to be the wrestler others fear

Camas’ Tanner Craig, left, and asst. coach Zane Freschette after Craig won the 132-pound state championship.

December 27, 2018, 3:16pm Prep Sports

Tanner Craig embraces the target on him. Read story