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2A girls soccer: Ridgefield goes back-to-back in state championship girls soccer win over rival Columbia River

November 23, 2024, 10:55pm Prep Sports

TACOMA – Capturing the program’s first state championship last year left the Ridgefield girls soccer team a thankless task of trying to follow the feat this fall. In the end,… Read story

2A girls soccer: Columbia River handles West Valley in state semifinal penalty kick shootout

November 22, 2024, 10:05pm Prep Sports

In 12 years as head coach of Columbia River’s girls soccer program, Filly Afenegus has witnessed just about every outcome imaginable. Still, the veteran coach isn’t immune to occasional nerve-wracking… Read story

The Columbia River volleyball team looks to its fans after a five-set victory over Ellensburg in the state championship match.

Columbia River’s volleyball dynasty remains

November 19, 2024, 7:56am Prep Sports

With one very notable exception, this year’s Columbia River volleyball team had almost no experience playing in the state tournament. Read story

The Columbia River volleyball team celebrates its five-set victory over Ellensburg in the state championship match at the Class 2A state tournament on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 in Yakima.

Columbia River volleyball wins fourth consecutive 2A title in five-set thriller

November 16, 2024, 11:04pm Prep Sports

What has recently become an annual rite of passage never felt more improbable than Saturday at the Class 2A state tournament. There was Columbia River, one point away from seeing its three-year state championship reign end. Read story

Ivy Henderson (right) of Columbia River hugs teammate Peyton Dukes after the Rapids' 4-0 win over Ellensburg in a Class 2A girls soccer state quarterfinal match at Columbia River High School on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

2A girls soccer: ‘It never gets old’ as Columbia River clinches eighth straight trip to state semifinals

November 16, 2024, 6:53pm Prep Sports

Rapids come out with early hype and pressure in 4-0 win over Ellensburg Read story

Columbia River's Sydney Dreves attempts a kill during a quarterfinal match against Ridgefield at the Class 2A state volleyball tournament on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 in Yakima.

2A state volleyball: Columbia River tops rival Ridgefield in quarterfinals

November 15, 2024, 8:10pm Prep Sports

No matter what round of the state volleyball tournament Columbia River and Ridgefield cross paths, the intensity ticks up. Read story

Ivy Henderson of Columbia River girls soccer is the Week 8 Prep Athlete of the Week

Columbia River forward Ivy Henderson controls the ball against W.F. West defender Ashlen Gruginski during a Class 2A girls soccer District 4 semifinal match on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 at Columbia River High School.

November 11, 2024, 8:20pm Prep Sports

Ivy Henderson of Columbia River girls soccer is the The Columbian 2024 Week 8 high school athlete of the week sponsored by Killer Burger. Henderson received 512 of 1,285 votes to win the honor. The senior scored four goals in two wins for the Rapids, including three in a playoff… Read story

Ridgefield girls soccer adds second straight 2A district title with 2-0 win against Columbia River

Ridgefield's Ellie Wilson (14) looks to settle the ball against Columbia River's Julia Rapp during the Class 2A District 4 girls soccer championship game on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Columbia River High School.

November 10, 2024, 12:07am Prep Sports

In their bid to remain atop the Class 2A girls soccer ranks, the Ridgefield Spudders have done their best to stay on an even keel. “I think we keep our highs low and lows high,” Ridgefield senior Marlee Buffham said. “That’s our mindset.” The oft-repeated mantra from Ridgefield coach Steven… Read story