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The Columbia River volleyball team poses with the Class 2A state championship trophy after the title match against Ridgefield on Saturday, Nov, 11, 2023 in Yakima.

Martinez: In one weekend, three schools found a lot of success

The Columbia River volleyball team poses with the Class 2A state championship trophy after the title match against Ridgefield on Saturday, Nov, 11, 2023 in Yakima.

November 14, 2023, 6:05am Latest News Subscriber Exclusive

It was a great weekend for high school athletics in Clark County. Read story

Coverage of Columbia River's 2022 volleyball state championship was reported in The Columbian print editions. This year, coverage of weekend high school championships will be found in The Columbian's Monday e-edition.

Tim Martinez: Adjusting to the new way of covering high school sports

Coverage of Columbia River's 2022 volleyball state championship was reported in The Columbian print editions. This year, coverage of weekend high school championships will be found in The Columbian's Monday e-edition.

November 8, 2023, 6:01am Prep Sports

Tim Martinez: High school sports Read story

Kelso senior Hunter Williams (36) celebrates after forcing a fumble against Prairie that the Hilanders recovered during a 3A Greater St. Helens League tiebreaker at Doc Harris Stadium in Camas on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023.

Tim Martinez: There’s more than one way to break a tie in football

Kelso senior Hunter Williams (36) celebrates after forcing a fumble against Prairie that the Hilanders recovered during a 3A Greater St. Helens League tiebreaker at Doc Harris Stadium in Camas on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023.

October 31, 2023, 8:05pm Prep Sports

On Monday, there were two football tiebreakers — one in the 3A Greater St. Helens League and one in the 2A GSHL. And they were oddly played under different formats. Read story

Skyview junior Gavin Packer runs with the football Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, during Skyview’s 49-10 win against Battle Ground at Kiggins Bowl.

Tim Martinez: Football tiebreakers could be in play in all 3 GSHLs

Skyview junior Gavin Packer runs with the football Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, during Skyview’s 49-10 win against Battle Ground at Kiggins Bowl.

October 24, 2023, 7:05pm Prep Sports

Tim Martinez: high school sports Read story

Tommy James of Camas hits a shot in a singles match against Aiden Bucerzan of Skyview at Camas High School on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023.

Tim Martinez: Time to make boys tennis an entirely fall sport

Tommy James of Camas hits a shot in a singles match against Aiden Bucerzan of Skyview at Camas High School on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023.

October 17, 2023, 9:25pm Prep Sports

Tim Martinez: high school sports Read story

Battle Ground running back Dominick Rivas spins out of a Todd Beamer tackle before scoring a touchdown during a non-leauge football game Saturday, Spet. 9, 2023 at District Stadium in Battel Ground.

Tim Martinez: Pivotal football games in final four weeks will decide playoff berths

Battle Ground running back Dominick Rivas spins out of a Todd Beamer tackle before scoring a touchdown during a non-leauge football game Saturday, Spet. 9, 2023 at District Stadium in Battel Ground.

October 4, 2023, 6:01am Football

Tim Martinez: High school sports Read story

Yaneisy Rodriguez, a professional soccer player and Columbia River High graduate, poses for a photo with soccer players at Hudson's Bay High School as an ambassador for ELLA Sports Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to promoting and supporting Latina athletes on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.

Tim Martinez: Yaneisy Rodriguez giving back to area soccer through non-profit foundation

Yaneisy Rodriguez, a professional soccer player and Columbia River High graduate, poses for a photo with soccer players at Hudson's Bay High School as an ambassador for ELLA Sports Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to promoting and supporting Latina athletes on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.

September 27, 2023, 6:00am Newsletter

Tim Martinez: high school sports Read story

Tommy James of Camas hits a shot in a singles match against Aiden Bucerzan of Skyview at Camas High School on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023.

Tim Martinez: Camas tennis looking for another state title with potent doubles pairing

Tommy James of Camas hits a shot in a singles match against Aiden Bucerzan of Skyview at Camas High School on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023.

September 19, 2023, 9:31pm Prep Sports

Tim Martinez: High school sports Read story

High school football officials learn a different set of rules than what fans may know from watching college or NFL games.

Tim Martinez: Be aware that high school football rules differ from college, NFL

High school football officials learn a different set of rules than what fans may know from watching college or NFL games.

September 13, 2023, 6:05am Prep Sports

Tim Martinez: High school sports Read story

Washougal's Harry DeShazer celebrates his touchdown reception against River Ridge at Fishback Stadium in Washougal on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023.

Tim Martinez: Lessons learned in Week 1 on the gridiron

Washougal's Harry DeShazer celebrates his touchdown reception against River Ridge at Fishback Stadium in Washougal on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023.

September 5, 2023, 7:05pm Football

Tim Martinez: High school sports Read story