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All-region wrestler of the year Ethan Rotondo, a Union High School senior, is pictured in The Columbian&#039;s photo studio Monday afternoon, Feb. 27, 2017.

Rotondo grapples with news of Boise State dropping wrestling

All-region wrestler of the year Ethan Rotondo, a Union High School senior, is pictured in The Columbian&#039;s photo studio Monday afternoon, Feb. 27, 2017.

April 22, 2017, 8:25pm Prep Sports

Last Tuesday had been a good day for Ethan Rotondo. Then his mother knocked on the door with news that would change his life. Read story

Dan Dickau played two seasons at Gonzaga, becoming an All-American in 2002.

Former Zags from Clark County to converge on Final Four

Dan Dickau played two seasons at Gonzaga, becoming an All-American in 2002.

March 30, 2017, 8:09pm Sports

While the rest of the Gonzaga basketball family was on Cloud Nine, Dan Dickau was literally in the sky. Read story

Kelsey Plum

Plum’s career at UW among best

Kelsey Plum

March 25, 2017, 10:57pm Sports

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Nathan Hale forward Michael Porter Jr. dribbles downcourt against Garfield in the first half of the Washington state March 4, 2017, in Tacoma, Wash. (AP Photo/ (Ted S.

Surreal scene surrounds prep star Michael Porter Jr.

Nathan Hale forward Michael Porter Jr. dribbles downcourt against Garfield in the first half of the Washington state March 4, 2017, in Tacoma, Wash. (AP Photo/ (Ted S.

March 11, 2017, 10:45pm Sports

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Union's Cameron Cranston gets past Richland's Garrett Streufert for a lay up Friday, March 3, 2017, during the semi-finals of the 4A Boys State Basketball Tournament in Tacoma, Wash. Cranston had a game-high 25 points. Union defeated Richland 63-61 to advance to the championship game.

Micah Rice: Given another shot, Cranston does not miss

Union's Cameron Cranston gets past Richland's Garrett Streufert for a lay up Friday, March 3, 2017, during the semi-finals of the 4A Boys State Basketball Tournament in Tacoma, Wash. Cranston had a game-high 25 points. Union defeated Richland 63-61 to advance to the championship game.

March 3, 2017, 7:59pm Prep Sports

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Sydney Brugman has taken on many leadership positions at Fort Vancouver High School. She is the captain of the basketball, soccer and softball teams. She is also the school&#039;s student body president.

Senior uses boundless energy as team captain of three sports

Sydney Brugman has taken on many leadership positions at Fort Vancouver High School. She is the captain of the basketball, soccer and softball teams. She is also the school&#039;s student body president.

February 26, 2017, 5:00am Clark County News

Six in the morning. It's a familiar hour for many student athletes. It's an hour that Sydney Brugman knows well. Read story

Even New England Patriots&#039; Tom Brady was surprised to learn the long odds of his team coming back to win. (AP Photo/Jae C.

What are the odds of … nah, it’ll never happen

Even New England Patriots&#039; Tom Brady was surprised to learn the long odds of his team coming back to win. (AP Photo/Jae C.

February 6, 2017, 5:16pm Sports

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Micah Rice: Strengthening devotion to local sports in 2017video icon

December 31, 2016, 8:05pm Sports

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Roldan Alcobendas, a senior from Camas, is Eastern Washington's all-time leading scorer and was honored as the nation's top small-college kicker this season.

Alcobendas kicks back into action for Eastern Washington

Roldan Alcobendas, a senior from Camas, is Eastern Washington's all-time leading scorer and was honored as the nation's top small-college kicker this season.

December 14, 2016, 7:52pm Sports

Roldan Alcobendas was months away from trying to kick again for the Eastern Washington University football team. That he would ever again split the uprights at Roos Field in Cheney seemed a longer shot than a 50-yarder into the wind. Read story

Camas kicker Michael Boyle (11) reacts after his field goal against Richland during the first half of the Washington Div. 4A high school football championship, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, in Tacoma, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S.

For Camas football, sweet redemption from 2013 title game loss

Camas kicker Michael Boyle (11) reacts after his field goal against Richland during the first half of the Washington Div. 4A high school football championship, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, in Tacoma, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S.

December 4, 2016, 12:33am Prep Sports

As the victory celebration swirled around him, Michael Boyle lay on his back at midfield. His mind’s eye flashed back to three years ago. Read story