The Columbian

Camas softball clinches berth to 3A state tournament

May 18, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Camas Papermakers clinched a berth to the Class 3A state softball tournament, taking down Bonney Lake 9-3 in the quarterfinals of the 3A bi-district tournament Friday. Read story

As teammates on the Prairie tennis team, sisters Shiori, right, and Akari Baba normally aren't on the court at the same time, unless they are playing doubles.

Prairie’s tennis-playing sisters leave love to the scoreboard

April 24, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Shiori Baba and younger sister Akari rarely square off on the tennis court. Read story

Prairie coach Al Aldridge congratulates Jessica Menkens, left, Ticey Westbrooks and Lauren Short, right, after Prairie beat Central Valley for the 4A State basketball championship at the Tacoma Dome.

News of Aldridge’s move met with surprise, appreciation

April 10, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

The buzz was swift. Current players who learned the news at 10:45 in the morning posted messages on Twitter by 11 a.m. E-mails, texts, and phone calls followed throughout the Prairie girls basketball universe. After 32 seasons, Al Aldridge resigned as head coach. Read story

Head girls basketball coach Al Aldridge of Prairie High School yells to his team during a game against Kennedy Catholic Thursday March 3, 2011 at the 2011 Hardwood Classic 3A Girls State Basketball Championships at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington.

Girls basketball coach Aldridge leaves Prairie for Clark College

April 9, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Al Aldridge, known for his grueling practices, intensity on the sideline, and, of course, winning, has resigned as the girls basketball coach at Prairie High School. He intends to take all of his coaching characteristics -- especially that winning part -- to the Clark College women's basketball team to help… Read story