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In a normal year, Mountain View&#039;s Graham Moody would be playing in the 3A district golf championship this week.

Martinez: Steady success in turbulent summer for Mountain View’s Moody

In a normal year, Mountain View&#039;s Graham Moody would be playing in the 3A district golf championship this week.

October 13, 2020, 6:15pm Prep Sports

On the golf course, intangibles are always in play. Whether it's the weather, bad bounces or a challenging hole, the best players are able to make the best of a bad situation. Read story

Camas senior Faith Bergstrom has made an oral commitment to continue her basketball career at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, Calif.

Tim Martinez: Faith Bergstrom of Camas makes best of college recruiting, Cal Poly choice

Camas senior Faith Bergstrom has made an oral commitment to continue her basketball career at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, Calif.

September 29, 2020, 6:00pm Newsletter

In a perfect world, Faith Bergstrom would have taken more time to make one of the biggest decisions of her young life. Read story

LEADOPTION La Center players watch the final minutes of the game from the sidelines at McKenzie Stadium on Saturday night, Nov. 26, 2016.

Martinez: It’s frustrating, but liability, rising COVID numbers keep prep athletes on sidelines

LEADOPTION La Center players watch the final minutes of the game from the sidelines at McKenzie Stadium on Saturday night, Nov. 26, 2016.

September 22, 2020, 4:10pm Newsletter

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Cross Country runner fly over a steeple into a water pit during the running of the 51st Annual Run-A-Ree Friday September 7, 2012 in Vancouver, Washington.

Martinez: Hudson’s Bay cross country coach Tom Petersen retires with pleasant memories of Run-A-Rees past

Cross Country runner fly over a steeple into a water pit during the running of the 51st Annual Run-A-Ree Friday September 7, 2012 in Vancouver, Washington.

September 14, 2020, 12:44pm Newsletter

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The football stadium at Woodland High School on Friday, Sept.

Martinez: A Friday night tour of empty high school stadiums fills void

The football stadium at Woodland High School on Friday, Sept.

September 7, 2020, 11:31am Newsletter

I couldn’t just stay home. Normally on a Friday night in September and October, I’m at a high school football stadium — or stuck in the office wishing I were at a high school football stadium. Sitting at home on what was supposed to be the opening night of the… Read story

Camas defender Trevor Bentley barely catches Coeur d'Alene receiver Brett Hunter at Doc Harris Stadium in Camas on Friday, September 22, 2017. Camas beat Coeur d'Alene 28-25.

Martinez: Missing prep football? Here are some options to help fill the void

Camas defender Trevor Bentley barely catches Coeur d'Alene receiver Brett Hunter at Doc Harris Stadium in Camas on Friday, September 22, 2017. Camas beat Coeur d'Alene 28-25.

August 31, 2020, 6:00pm Newsletter

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Evergreen’s Tyvauntae Deloney reaches out to try and break the end zone plane during a game against Mountain View at McKenzie Stadium on Friday night, Oct. 18, 2019.

Martinez: With no prep football this fall, let’s create a season of memories out of games of the past

Evergreen’s Tyvauntae Deloney reaches out to try and break the end zone plane during a game against Mountain View at McKenzie Stadium on Friday night, Oct. 18, 2019.

August 24, 2020, 6:17pm Football

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Seaton’s Lara Carrion leads the race during the 1A Girls District Cross Country meet at Lewis River Golf Course on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 31, 2019. Seton Catholic is one of the school interested in running with Columbia High School in White Salmon if they can make some cross country meets happen this fall.

Martinez: Hopes of some kind of high school sports this fall still alive in White Salmon

Seaton’s Lara Carrion leads the race during the 1A Girls District Cross Country meet at Lewis River Golf Course on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 31, 2019. Seton Catholic is one of the school interested in running with Columbia High School in White Salmon if they can make some cross country meets happen this fall.

August 17, 2020, 6:28pm Newsletter

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In lieu of canceled summer practices, Fort Vancouver tennis coach Corey Farr has challenged his players to stay in shape this summer by doing 10,000 pushups or 10,000 situps (Photo courtesy of Corey Farr)

Martinez: Trappers stay in shape for hopefully best tennis season, by Farr

In lieu of canceled summer practices, Fort Vancouver tennis coach Corey Farr has challenged his players to stay in shape this summer by doing 10,000 pushups or 10,000 situps (Photo courtesy of Corey Farr)

August 10, 2020, 7:29pm Newsletter

For Corey Farr, the tennis program at Fort Vancouver has been a building process. Read story

Runners take a turn during the girls 4A district cross country meet at Lewisville Park on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 23, 2019.

Martinez: Playing prep sports this fall, if possible, would be a huge boost to high school students

Runners take a turn during the girls 4A district cross country meet at Lewisville Park on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 23, 2019.

August 3, 2020, 1:15pm Columns

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