Saturday, November 23 , 2024

Clark County Sports

Why Racing offered entrants in the Santa's Posse Virtual 5K a full Santa suit (Why Racing photo)

Santa suits are gone, but Why Racing adds special gift for local runners to help families

Why Racing offered entrants in the Santa's Posse Virtual 5K a full Santa suit (Why Racing photo)

December 18, 2020, 12:03pm Clark County Sports

Santa's Posse 5K will be free to anyone who makes a minimum $10 donation Read story

Whisper Running club of Vancouver sent 11 runners to the Junior Olympic Cross Country Championship in Kentucky (Photo courtesy of Whisper Running)

Local runner places second in division at Junior Olympic Cross Country Championship

Whisper Running club of Vancouver sent 11 runners to the Junior Olympic Cross Country Championship in Kentucky (Photo courtesy of Whisper Running)

December 18, 2020, 8:46am Clark County Sports

Alexis Leone led a team of runners from Whisper Running club of Vancouver by placing second out of 159 runners in her division at the USATF Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships held Dec. 12-13 at Paris, Kentucky. Leone, a Seton Catholic High freshman, ran the girls 13-14 4,000-meter race… Read story

In his Dallas-area home, Brett Pierce holds his Dallas Cowboys jersey for the 2005 Thanksgiving Day game against the Denver Broncos.

River grad Brett Pierce grateful for Thanksgivings with Cowboys, NFL experience

In his Dallas-area home, Brett Pierce holds his Dallas Cowboys jersey for the 2005 Thanksgiving Day game against the Denver Broncos.

November 25, 2020, 8:01pm Clark County Sports

Fifteen years ago, Brett Pierce was invited into millions of American homes on Thanksgiving Day. Read story

The Ridgefield Raptors are schedule to return to the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex field in June 2021, as the West Coast League announced the season schedule on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020.

Ridgefield Raptors scheduled to open 2021 season on June 2

The Ridgefield Raptors are schedule to return to the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex field in June 2021, as the West Coast League announced the season schedule on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020.

November 19, 2020, 3:45pm Clark County Sports

The Ridgefield Raptors of the West Coast League will open their 2021 baseball season on June 2 with an exhibition against the Cowlitz Black Bears, it was announced Thursday. Read story

Rowers Kate Feustel, left, and Lauren Coop pause for a portrait at Vancouver Lake on Tuesday morning, Nov. 10, 2020.

Two Mountain View students use rowing to gain college scholarships

Rowers Kate Feustel, left, and Lauren Coop pause for a portrait at Vancouver Lake on Tuesday morning, Nov. 10, 2020.

November 11, 2020, 5:51pm Clark County Sports

Coop signs with Syracuse, Feustel signs with San Diego State Read story

Vancouver native McKenna McKee, 17, rides the inner bank of the Alpenrose Velodrome in Portland. The steep banks can be terrifying at first, McKee says, but now that fear is what keeps her going.

Vancouver’s McKee sets Olympic goals in cycling

Vancouver native McKenna McKee, 17, rides the inner bank of the Alpenrose Velodrome in Portland. The steep banks can be terrifying at first, McKee says, but now that fear is what keeps her going.

October 31, 2020, 9:00pm Clark County Sports

Vancouver native McKenna McKee has made quite the name for herself in cycling. She finished second at junior nationals last year, behind only the U.S. record holder. Read story

Joey Catania, from left, runs alongside 7-year-old Maxx Catania and Crystal Catania in WhyRacingis Scary Run on Saturday morning, October 31, 2020, in Washougal. Roughly 300 runners, many costumed, enjoyed a sunny morning along the Columbia River taking part in the family-friendly event, which featured 5- and 10-kilometer courses and a half marathon.

Ghoul-time had by all at Washougal’s Scary Run

Joey Catania, from left, runs alongside 7-year-old Maxx Catania and Crystal Catania in WhyRacingis Scary Run on Saturday morning, October 31, 2020, in Washougal. Roughly 300 runners, many costumed, enjoyed a sunny morning along the Columbia River taking part in the family-friendly event, which featured 5- and 10-kilometer courses and a half marathon.

October 31, 2020, 3:42pm Clark County Sports

About 300 participants took part in the Scary Run 5K and 10K runs on Saturday morning at Washougal, the first live event hosted by WhyRacing in 2020. Read story

Spencer Tibbits uses a range finder to find his distance from the ninth hold on the second day of the Royal Oaks Invitational in Vancouver.

Vancouver’s Spencer Tibbits delays start of his pro golf career by one year

Spencer Tibbits uses a range finder to find his distance from the ninth hold on the second day of the Royal Oaks Invitational in Vancouver.

October 22, 2020, 7:47pm Clark County Sports

Former Fort Vancouver standout returns to Oregon State Read story

Approximately 300 participants laced up their shoes to run or walk the inagural Scary Run along the Washougal Dike. The event was organized by Why Racing, and attendees were encouraged to dress in costume. Plans are already in the works for next year's event, which will also include a half marathon. Overall winners in the 5k were David Thacker (18.11), and Brittany White (19:24). The 10k winners were David Engstrom (35:12) and Stephanie Spiak (46:31).

It’s a Live: Scary Run will be WhyRacing’s first live running event of 2020

Approximately 300 participants laced up their shoes to run or walk the inagural Scary Run along the Washougal Dike. The event was organized by Why Racing, and attendees were encouraged to dress in costume. Plans are already in the works for next year's event, which will also include a half marathon. Overall winners in the 5k were David Thacker (18.11), and Brittany White (19:24). The 10k winners were David Engstrom (35:12) and Stephanie Spiak (46:31).

October 21, 2020, 7:17pm Clark County Life

WhyRacing is hosting its first live running event of 2020, and the Scary Run in Washougal might be the perfect event for that distinction. Read story

Rolf Vellek of Vancouver runs along the Columbia River on the marked course for the PeaceHealth Apple Tree Half Marathon last month.

Virtual Apple Tree Marathon draws nearly 700 competitors

Rolf Vellek of Vancouver runs along the Columbia River on the marked course for the PeaceHealth Apple Tree Half Marathon last month.

October 1, 2020, 6:00pm Clark County Sports

Why Racing Events was met with a perfect storm of factors when it hosted the PeaceHealth Apple Tree Marathon Festival virtual running event last month in Vancouver. Read story