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Hockinson head coach Rick Steele congratulates Robert Flores (56) and Sawyer Racanelli (11) after winning the 2A state football championship game against Tumwater on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, in Tacoma, Wash. Hockinson defeated Tumwater 35-22 to win their first state title.

2A GSHL Football Preview: League-wide respect for Hockinson, but expect a competitive top-3

Hockinson head coach Rick Steele congratulates Robert Flores (56) and Sawyer Racanelli (11) after winning the 2A state football championship game against Tumwater on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, in Tacoma, Wash. Hockinson defeated Tumwater 35-22 to win their first state title.

August 29, 2018, 7:14pm Prep Sports

If there was any doubt around the 2A Greater St. Helens League as to whether Hockinson was legit heading into last season, that was, well, put to rest. Read story

Alisha Jucevic/The Columbian A.J. Dixson, left, has moved to quarterback, one of many changes this season for a Prairie team looking to break into the playoffs.

Prairie football preview: New in many places, ‘fresh start’ has Falcons thinking big

Alisha Jucevic/The Columbian A.J. Dixson, left, has moved to quarterback, one of many changes this season for a Prairie team looking to break into the playoffs.

August 28, 2018, 7:05pm Prep Sports

Jake Clark isn’t shying away from where he sees the Prairie Falcons come Week 10. Read story

FILES/The Columbian Jack Mertens (7) is one of several talented receivers for Mountain View. It’s a group that has played together since Pop Warner days.

Mountain View football preview: Tight-knit corps of receivers lead balanced, deep Thunder

FILES/The Columbian Jack Mertens (7) is one of several talented receivers for Mountain View. It’s a group that has played together since Pop Warner days.

August 28, 2018, 7:02pm Prep Sports

Adam Mathieson, entering his 11th season as head coach at Mountain View, needed only a fraction of a second to answer this question: Is this receiving corp the best in his tenure coaching the Thunder? Read story

Samuel Wilson/for The Columbian Senior Toa Kaumatule rushed for five touchdowns and was a first-team all-league linebacker last year for Hudson’s Bay.

Hudson’s Bay football preview: Playoff drought over, Eagles coach challenges team to find its identity

Samuel Wilson/for The Columbian Senior Toa Kaumatule rushed for five touchdowns and was a first-team all-league linebacker last year for Hudson’s Bay.

August 28, 2018, 7:00pm Prep Sports

How will the Hudson’s Bay Eagles be remembered? Second-year coach Ray Lions is already challenging his Eagles to create a legacy. Read story

New Fort Vancouver football coach Neil Lomax talks to players on the first day of practice on Aug. 15. More than 50 players turned out for the team, many more than in the previous year.

Fort Vancouver football preview: Ex-NFL QB Neil Lomax making a difference by first winning over players

New Fort Vancouver football coach Neil Lomax talks to players on the first day of practice on Aug. 15. More than 50 players turned out for the team, many more than in the previous year.

August 28, 2018, 6:58pm Prep Sports

Jonavin Salavea is new to Fort Vancouver, but the senior has the next generation of Trappers in mind as one of the reasons why he turned out for football. Read story

Sam Wilson/for The Columbian Zyell Griffin (12) is the lone returning all-league player on a young Evergreen team, which has enough speed to be dangerous.

Evergreen football preview: ‘Sunshine Boys’ ready to make best out of five early kickoffs

Sam Wilson/for The Columbian Zyell Griffin (12) is the lone returning all-league player on a young Evergreen team, which has enough speed to be dangerous.

August 28, 2018, 6:54pm Prep Sports

The Evergreen Plainsmen are No. 1. But this No. 1 is nowhere in the record books: Evergreen has the most afternoon kickoffs of any team statewide. Five of their nine games kick off 5 p.m. or earlier. Read story

Samuel Wilson/for the Columbian Can anyone in the 3A GSHL catch Mountain View? Not if receiver Makai Anderson and the rest of the Thunder can help it.

3A GSHL football preview: Mountain View overwhelming favorite, but who will surprise?

Samuel Wilson/for the Columbian Can anyone in the 3A GSHL catch Mountain View? Not if receiver Makai Anderson and the rest of the Thunder can help it.

August 28, 2018, 6:52pm Prep Sports

This, in part, is one reason why Hudson’s Bay coach Ray Lions got into coaching. Read story

Amanda Cowan/The Columbian Quarterback Lincoln Victor, the reigning 4A Greater St. Helens League MVP, threw for 22 touchdowns and rushed for five last year.

Union football preview: Talent-rich Titans focus on short-term progress to reach long-term goals

Amanda Cowan/The Columbian Quarterback Lincoln Victor, the reigning 4A Greater St. Helens League MVP, threw for 22 touchdowns and rushed for five last year.

August 27, 2018, 6:33pm Prep Sports

The guy his teammates call Dream is living one at Union. Read story

FILEs/The Columbian Jalynnee McGee (15) is Skyview’s only returning starter. The junior is optimistic after seeing offseason improvement among players.

Skyview football preview: Despite 21 new starters, Storm don’t expect to have a down season

FILEs/The Columbian Jalynnee McGee (15) is Skyview’s only returning starter. The junior is optimistic after seeing offseason improvement among players.

August 27, 2018, 6:30pm Prep Sports

Steve Kizer is only joking when he talks of creating and hanging help-wanted posters for Skyview football. Read story

Heritage linemen perform a snapping drill during a practice. The Timberwolves return eight starters on defense.

Heritage football preview: Timberwolves believe it’s time to shift into a higher gear

Heritage linemen perform a snapping drill during a practice. The Timberwolves return eight starters on defense.

August 27, 2018, 6:27pm Prep Sports

Like the Harley-Davidson motorcycle he owns, Heritage coach Matt Gracey’s analogy for his Timberwolves team could fall right in line with his beloved hog. Read story