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La Center guard, Avery Seter (12), celebrates as time runs out against Newport during the WIAA 1A boys state tournament finals, on Saturday, Mar. 4, 2017 at the Yakima Valley SunDome. La Center defeated Newport 51-38, winning fourth place.

1A Trico boys basketball: La Center is team to beat

La Center guard, Avery Seter (12), celebrates as time runs out against Newport during the WIAA 1A boys state tournament finals, on Saturday, Mar. 4, 2017 at the Yakima Valley SunDome. La Center defeated Newport 51-38, winning fourth place.

December 23, 2017, 8:35pm Prep Sports

Some teams would rather sneak up on their opponents. Read story

Hunter Ecklund was first-team all-league as a freshman. This year, the guard hopes to lead La Center back to the state tournament.

La Center Boys Basketball: Wildcats still riding momentum of first state trophy since 1997

Hunter Ecklund was first-team all-league as a freshman. This year, the guard hopes to lead La Center back to the state tournament.

December 23, 2017, 8:34pm Prep Sports

La Center didn’t want last season to be over. Not after a postseason run that saw the Wildcats finish in fourth place, the program’s first state trophy since winning back-to-back titles in 1996 and ’97. Read story

A young King’s Way Christian team is looking to juniors such as Kafentse Cason (15) and his brother Khalfani Cason to step into key roles this season.

King’s Way Boys Basketball: Knights have just one returner, but won’t use inexperience as an excuse

A young King’s Way Christian team is looking to juniors such as Kafentse Cason (15) and his brother Khalfani Cason to step into key roles this season.

December 23, 2017, 8:30pm Prep Sports

King’s Way Christian has just one returner from last season. The Knights also have just one senior. Read story

Isaiah Parker was first-team all-league as a sophomore. The point guard and returners Henry Demsky and Matthew Kent give Seton Catholic a scoring punch.

Seton Catholic Boys Basketball: Led by Isaiah Parker, Cougars look to make impact by playing to their strengths

Isaiah Parker was first-team all-league as a sophomore. The point guard and returners Henry Demsky and Matthew Kent give Seton Catholic a scoring punch.

December 23, 2017, 8:27pm Prep Sports

When Phil Kent looks back on last season, one factor often made the difference whether his Seton Catholic team succeeded or fell short. Read story

Micah Rice/The Columbian Jacob Hjort is on pace to finish his career as the No. 2 all-time scorer at Columbia River. The guard has committed to Western Oregon.

Columbia River Boys Basketball: Strong supporting cast takes pressure of Hjort

Micah Rice/The Columbian Jacob Hjort is on pace to finish his career as the No. 2 all-time scorer at Columbia River. The guard has committed to Western Oregon.

December 23, 2017, 12:02am Prep Sports

Talentwise, Jacob Hjort stands above most other players in Southwest Washington. Read story

Micah Rice/The Columbian Palmer Dinehart does a dribbling drill in practice. The senior center is in the best shape on his life after joining the cross country team this fall.

Woodland Boys Basketball: Palmer Dinehart, teammates ready to push the pace

Micah Rice/The Columbian Palmer Dinehart does a dribbling drill in practice. The senior center is in the best shape on his life after joining the cross country team this fall.

December 23, 2017, 12:02am Prep Sports

This fall, Woodland coach Andrew Johnson suggested to Palmer Dinehart that the 6-foot-7 senior run a few miles a week to get his cardio up. Read story

Micah Rice/The Columbian Moses McEwen is a 6-foot-5 forward who can handle the ball and hit threes.

Washougal Boys: New coach takes over program showing plenty of potential

Micah Rice/The Columbian Moses McEwen is a 6-foot-5 forward who can handle the ball and hit threes.

December 23, 2017, 12:02am Prep Sports

It’s a fresh start Washougal, one that new coach AJ Labree is excited about. Read story

Micah Rice/The Columbian Ridgefield forward Kade Ramey, right, spent the offseason getting stronger.

Ridgefield Boys Basketball: Spudders take on new roles to replace top scorers

Micah Rice/The Columbian Ridgefield forward Kade Ramey, right, spent the offseason getting stronger.

December 23, 2017, 12:02am Prep Sports

Every team must replace players who graduate, but that challenge is especially relevant for Ridgefield this season. Read story

Micah Rice/The Columbian Senior captain Dana Glovick, along with Nicole Guthrie and Payten Foster, is a key member of Woodland’s reliable frontcourt.

Woodland Girls Basketball: ‘Fun’ team has a solid frontcourt trio, good basketball IQ

Micah Rice/The Columbian Senior captain Dana Glovick, along with Nicole Guthrie and Payten Foster, is a key member of Woodland’s reliable frontcourt.

December 23, 2017, 12:01am Prep Sports

Glen Flanagan knew early he would enjoy coaching this year’s Woodland team. Read story

Micah Rice/The Columbian Jordan Ryan was the lone freshman on varsity last season for Columbia River. The six-foot guard is a playmaker for the Chieftains, who have just two seniors.

Columbia River Girls Basketball: Being best teammate more important than wins, losses for new coach

Micah Rice/The Columbian Jordan Ryan was the lone freshman on varsity last season for Columbia River. The six-foot guard is a playmaker for the Chieftains, who have just two seniors.

December 23, 2017, 12:01am Prep Sports

At the end of an early-season practice, the Columbia River players and coaches held hands in a large circle. Read story