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Sanjeet Singh, right, leads a four-guard lineup at Heritage.

Heritage Boys Basketball: Helping out a “team deal” for Timberwolves this season

Sanjeet Singh, right, leads a four-guard lineup at Heritage.

December 25, 2017, 1:53pm Prep Sports

Ashton Clark’s head isn’t spinning as fast anymore. Read story

Amanda Cowan/The Columbian Zach Reznick (10), along with Tyler Combs, is in his third year as a starter. The Titans have placed second and fourth in the state the past two years.

Union Boys Basketball: Sharpshooting Titans have sights on state, but they know it won’t come easy

Amanda Cowan/The Columbian Zach Reznick (10), along with Tyler Combs, is in his third year as a starter. The Titans have placed second and fourth in the state the past two years.

December 25, 2017, 1:51pm Prep Sports

Union isn’t dwelling on the past. Read story

Dante Heitschmidt, left, is among three returning starters at Prairie looking to fill the shoes of league MVP Seth Hall.

3A GSHL Boys: Prairie favored to win a league where athleticism, parity are high

Dante Heitschmidt, left, is among three returning starters at Prairie looking to fill the shoes of league MVP Seth Hall.

December 25, 2017, 1:48pm Prep Sports

Sure, it’s a new season, but will the same story as last year play out? Read story

Zyell Griffin, a sophomore, has stepped up for a senior-laden Evergreen team.

Evergreen Boys Basketball: New coach preaches defense, sees progress on senior-led team

Zyell Griffin, a sophomore, has stepped up for a senior-laden Evergreen team.

December 25, 2017, 1:47pm Prep Sports

Defense goes a long way. Read story

Jameel Morton, left, is a senior co-captain and leading scorer for a small but quick Fort Vancouver team.

Fort Vancouver Boys Basketball: With top three scorers back, ‘savvy’ Fort looks to sneak up on top teams

Jameel Morton, left, is a senior co-captain and leading scorer for a small but quick Fort Vancouver team.

December 25, 2017, 1:45pm Prep Sports

Things are looking up for the Trappers. Read story

From going 0-20 his first season, coach Theo Mikaele has overseen steady improvement at Hudson’s Bay. This year’s team is likely the best in his four years.

Hudson’s Bay Boys Basketball: This year’s senior class has been on Eagles’ radar for years

From going 0-20 his first season, coach Theo Mikaele has overseen steady improvement at Hudson’s Bay. This year’s team is likely the best in his four years.

December 25, 2017, 1:44pm Prep Sports

The Eagles are no longer waiting in the wings. Read story

Micah Rice/The Columbian Kam Osborn, center, is a point guard who breaks down defenses by beating defenders off the dribble, then passing to open shooters.

Prairie Boys Basketball: With solid core of returners, Falcons aim to get beyond bi-district playoffs

Micah Rice/The Columbian Kam Osborn, center, is a point guard who breaks down defenses by beating defenders off the dribble, then passing to open shooters.

December 25, 2017, 1:42pm Prep Sports

How do you replace a league MVP? Read story

Micah Rice/The Columbian Alex Bailey can score from anywhere on the court for Mountain View.

Mountain View Boys Basketball: New coach JC Alexander has a versatile squad that prides itself on defense

Micah Rice/The Columbian Alex Bailey can score from anywhere on the court for Mountain View.

December 25, 2017, 1:40pm Prep Sports

JC Alexander might be in his first season as Mountain View head coach, but he’s not in it alone. Read story

With 6-foot-3 post Brooke Walling, left, Prairie looks to remain high above its peers in the 3A Greater. St. Helens League.

3A GSHL Girls Basketball: From Prairie on down, youth is the word across league

With 6-foot-3 post Brooke Walling, left, Prairie looks to remain high above its peers in the 3A Greater. St. Helens League.

December 25, 2017, 1:36pm Prep Sports

How do you stop Brooke Walling? Read story

Evergreen’s Ahna Burney, here facing Washougal, scored a season-high 35 points Dec. 5 against Union.

Evergreen Girls: Do-it-all junior Burney leads young Plainsmen

Evergreen’s Ahna Burney, here facing Washougal, scored a season-high 35 points Dec. 5 against Union.

December 25, 2017, 1:35pm Prep Sports

Of the many ways he could have described his team, one word came to mind for Evergreen coach Jeremy Starks. Read story