Clark County Sports

Ridgefield's Taylor Takata, left, and Kyle Memarian run the bases June 11, 2024,during the Raptors’ 10-0 win against Yakima Valley Pippins at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Ridgefield Raptors tie franchise record with 11th straight win, 10-5, over Victoria HarbourCats

July 19, 2024, 11:00pm Clark County Sports

A constant shuffling of pitchers and catchers on summer collegiate baseball teams often leaves little time to develop trust and chemistry between battery mates. Yet for Ridgefield Raptors starting pitcher Isaiah Magdaleno and catcher Richard Tejeda, two players who hadn’t appeared in the same lineup this season before… Read story

Levi Kitchen (47), from Washougal, rides through some practice laps in preparation for the Washougal National pro motocross event at Washougal Motocross on Friday, July 19, 2024.

Levi Kitchen riding momentum into Washougal National pro motocross race

July 19, 2024, 5:34pm Clark County Sports

For Levi Kitchen, the Washougal National could not have come at a better time. The pro motocross rider, who grew up racing at Washougal Motocross, returns to his home track fresh off his first victory in the Pro Motocross 250 Class. Read story

Ridgefield's Justin Stransky, right, celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run Thursday, July 18, 2024, during the Raptors’ 5-2 win against the Portland Pickles at Walker Stadium in Portland.

Home-run blasts lead Ridgefield Raptors past Portland Pickles for 10th straight WCL win

July 18, 2024, 11:45pm Clark County Sports

A crack heard from Hunter Katschke’s bat left little doubt his baseball was gone. Read story

Levi Kitchen of Washougal celebrates after winning the 250 Class at the Spring Creek National in Millville, Minnesota on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

Levi Kitchen returns to Washougal after posting first pro motocross win

July 17, 2024, 6:32pm Clark County Sports Subscriber Exclusive

Former Washougal resident Levi Kitchen will be riding in the 250 Class at the Washougal National pro motocross event this weekend after posting his first win in the Pro Motocross Championship series. Read story

Ridgefield's Taylor Takata tosses his bat after drawing a walk Tuesday June 11, 2024, during the Raptors’ 10-0 win against Yakima Valley Pippins at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Ridgefield Raptors non-league report: Ridgefield 6, Redmond Dudes 5

July 16, 2024, 9:49pm Clark County Sports

Taylor Takata singled home Dasan Harris with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Ridgefield Raptors walked off the Redmond Dudes 6-5 in the non-league game Tuesday at the RORC. Read story

Hunter Katsche powers Ridgefield Raptors to eighth straight win

Ridgefield Raptors baserunner Hunter Katschke, right, is tagged out trying to steal second base by Corvallis Knights shortstop Ty Yukumoto during a West Coast League baseball game on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Hunter Katschke went 3 for 4 with three runs and belted a two-run home run in the first inning to propel the Ridgefield Raptors to their eighth consecutive win, beating the Springfield Drifters 10-2 on Saturday in Springfield, Ore. Read story

Ridgefield Raptors continue building pipeline with Oklahoma baseball program

Gloves reading "Oklahoma" sit on the hands of Ridgefield Raptors' Patrick Engskov. Though he recently announced he'll be transferring to Arkansas State, Engskov is part of a pipeline the Raptors have with the Oklahoma Sooners baseball program.

July 13, 2024, 10:01am Clark County Sports Subscriber Exclusive

In order to build a roster capable of competing in the West Coast League, the Ridgefield Raptors spend countless hours behind the scenes establishing relationships with college programs and gaining their trust to send players to Ridgefield each summer. Read story