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Hockinson third-year coach Jon Warner had his team within a game of qualifying for regionals last season.

Hockinson Boys: Hawks already adjusting without key players

Hockinson third-year coach Jon Warner had his team within a game of qualifying for regionals last season.

December 20, 2019, 3:07pm Prep Sports

The Hockinson Hawks expected to come into the season with four all-league returners and high hopes to make a deep run. Read story

Ridgefield coach Jason Buffum has his most talented group in his four seasons at Ridgefield.

Ridgefield Boys: Spudders continue to make strides on the court

Ridgefield coach Jason Buffum has his most talented group in his four seasons at Ridgefield.

December 20, 2019, 3:03pm Prep Sports

Ridgefield is growing. The boys basketball team hopes to grow with it. Not just for one season, but sustained success is fourth-year coach Jason Buffum’s hope. Read story

Sophomore Annika Hill has a chance to step into a key role for Ridgefield, which lost most of last year&#039;s offense.

Ridgefield Girls: Spudders excited for what’s to come

Sophomore Annika Hill has a chance to step into a key role for Ridgefield, which lost most of last year&#039;s offense.

December 20, 2019, 3:01pm Prep Sports

It’s easy to hear the excitement in Ridgefield first-year coach Billy McKinney’s voice. Read story

McKinley Stotts (11) is the only senior on this season&#039;s Washougal roster. But the Panthers are loaded with young talent that played key roles in last year&#039;s state championship run.

Washougal Girls: State 2A champs keep eyes on the big prize

McKinley Stotts (11) is the only senior on this season&#039;s Washougal roster. But the Panthers are loaded with young talent that played key roles in last year&#039;s state championship run.

December 20, 2019, 3:00pm Prep Sports

Basketball is fun in Washougal. A state championship, the program’s first, has a way of making it so. Read story

Washougal senior Julien Jones is among the football players who bring a physical mentality to basketball.

Washougal Boys: Panthers ready to take next step on basketball floor

Washougal senior Julien Jones is among the football players who bring a physical mentality to basketball.

December 20, 2019, 2:57pm Prep Sports

The Washougal Panthers are hoping an extended postseason football run translates to basketball success. Read story

Jaydia Martin, one of three returning all-leaguers, has Hudson&#039;s Bay aiming for its first state trophy.

Hudson’s Bay Girls: Watch out for loaded Eagles squad

Jaydia Martin, one of three returning all-leaguers, has Hudson&#039;s Bay aiming for its first state trophy.

December 19, 2019, 10:00pm Prep Sports

There’s an air of excitement around the Hudson’s Bay girls basketball program. And for good reason: this could be Hudson’s Bay’s most talented team in a decade, if not in program history. Read story

Evergreen&#039;s Mario Herring (24) and Kelso&#039;s Josh Webb (2) are two of the top returners in the 3A Greater St. Helens League.

3A GSHL Boys: Stars have graduated, leaving race wide open

Evergreen&#039;s Mario Herring (24) and Kelso&#039;s Josh Webb (2) are two of the top returners in the 3A Greater St. Helens League.

December 19, 2019, 4:29pm Prep Sports

Who is the face of the 3A Greater St. Helens League? Read story

Hudson&#039;s Bay&#039;s Emmanuel Minnieweather is among the freshman hoping to seize an opportunity to make a varsity impact.

Hudson’s Bay Boys: Eagles work through kinks to get better

Hudson&#039;s Bay&#039;s Emmanuel Minnieweather is among the freshman hoping to seize an opportunity to make a varsity impact.

December 19, 2019, 4:00pm Prep Sports

Sixth-year coach Theo Mikaele called his Hudson’s Bay squad “a brand-new team.” The Eagles have just one returning starter and a bevy of freshmen looking to make their names. Read story

Evergreen Girls: First-year coach starting something new and positive

December 19, 2019, 4:00pm Prep Sports

After a year of “coaching drama,” as Caleb Dressler put it, the 6-foot-10 Evergreen High alumnus is hoping to bring some stability to the Evergreen girls. Read story

Fort Vancouver Girls: Core of Trappers team a tight-knit unit

December 19, 2019, 4:00pm Prep Sports

Rather than throw freshmen into the fire of a full season of varsity action two years ago, Fort Vancouver seventh-year coach Arlisa Hinton tried a different approach. She kept a core group together on the sub-varsity teams so they could grow as a unit. Read story