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Rebecca Yamada of Ridgefield stands on the podium after receiving her medal for winning the 100-yard breaststroke at the Class 2A-1A state girls swimming championship at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way last month.

All-Region girls swimming: Rebecca Yamada, Ridgefield

Rebecca Yamada of Ridgefield stands on the podium after receiving her medal for winning the 100-yard breaststroke at the Class 2A-1A state girls swimming championship at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way last month.

December 1, 2023, 6:05am Latest News

At the girls swimming state meet last month, Ridgefield junior Rebecca Yamada was taking in her surroundings during her first visit to the King County Aquatic Center. Read story

Ridgefield junior midfielder Ellie Wilson raises her hands in the air after tying the game with a 75th-minute goal as Ridgefield junior forward Marlee Buffham and Ridgefield freshman midfielder Savannah Semlick run toward her in the 2A State Girls Soccer Championship on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma.

2A State Soccer: Ridgefield captures first state title in PK shootout win over West Valleyvideo icon

Ridgefield junior midfielder Ellie Wilson raises her hands in the air after tying the game with a 75th-minute goal as Ridgefield junior forward Marlee Buffham and Ridgefield freshman midfielder Savannah Semlick run toward her in the 2A State Girls Soccer Championship on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma.

November 18, 2023, 8:38pm Latest News

The Ridgefield Spudders fashion themselves as a relentless team. So much so, Ridgefield players write the word on their legs and display it for every game. On Saturday, the Spudders needed every bit of their relentless, gritty identity to capture the Class 2A girls soccer state… Read story

Ridgefield junior midfielder Nora Martin wins a header on a corner kick in a 2A State girls soccer semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma.

2A State Soccer: Third time’s a charm for Ridgefield in 1-0 semfinal win over Columbia Rivervideo icon

Ridgefield junior midfielder Nora Martin wins a header on a corner kick in a 2A State girls soccer semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma.

November 17, 2023, 4:19pm Latest News

In the first meeting they were close. The rematch, a penalty kick shootout loss, was even closer. So when the Ridgefield girls soccer team faced 2A Greater St. Helens League foe Columbia River for the third time this season on Friday in the Class… Read story

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

Columbia River's Lauren Dreves holds the Class 2A volleyball state championship trophy after the title match against Ridgefield on Saturday, Nov, 11, 2023 in Yakima.

Columbia River volleyball rolls to third straight 2A state titlevideo icon

Columbia River's Lauren Dreves holds the Class 2A volleyball state championship trophy after the title match against Ridgefield on Saturday, Nov, 11, 2023 in Yakima.

November 12, 2023, 1:28am Prep Sports

A perfect ending to a near-perfect season. One constant through Columbia River volleyball’s recent run of Class 2A state championships has been Lauren Dreves. Read story

Rebecca Yamada of Ridgefield stands on the podium after receiving her medal for winning the 100-yard breaststroke at the Class 2A-1A state girls swimming championship at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.

State swimming: Rebecca Yamada of Ridgefield wins 2A state title in 100 breaststroke

Rebecca Yamada of Ridgefield stands on the podium after receiving her medal for winning the 100-yard breaststroke at the Class 2A-1A state girls swimming championship at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.

November 11, 2023, 10:35pm Prep Sports

Junior is part of big day for upstart Ridgefield swim program Read story

The Ridgefield girls soccer team celebrate their 2-1 win over Fife on penalty kicks in the Class 2A state quarterfinal at Fife High School on Saturday, No. 11, 2023.

On grit and a prayer, Ridgefield beats Fife to advance to 2A girls soccer state semifinalvideo icon

The Ridgefield girls soccer team celebrate their 2-1 win over Fife on penalty kicks in the Class 2A state quarterfinal at Fife High School on Saturday, No. 11, 2023.

November 11, 2023, 5:08pm Prep Sports

Save by goalkeeper Gabriela Semlick helps Spudders win penalty-kick shootout after 1-1 draw Read story

Campbell Deringer of Camas (center, white cap) takes off at the 4A final of the 100 breaststroke at the state swim meet at Federal Way on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

State swimming: Ridgefield’s Rebecca Yamada is top seed in 2A-1A 100 breaststroke

Campbell Deringer of Camas (center, white cap) takes off at the 4A final of the 100 breaststroke at the state swim meet at Federal Way on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

November 10, 2023, 11:35pm Prep Sports

Ridgefield’s Rebecca Yamada is the top-seedd qualifier in the 100 breaststroke heading into Saturday’s finals in the Class 2A-1A girls swimming championships in Federal Way. Yamada dropped her seeding time by almost a second in 1 minute, 9.46 seconds, two seconds faster than the second-fastest qualifier. Yamada was also the… Read story

Columbia River senior Macey McCoy sets the ball during a Class 2A state quarterfinal volleyball match against Pullman on Friday, Nov, 10, 2023 in Yakima.

2A State Volleyball: Columbia River’s polish, Ridgefield’s grit lead to semifinal berthsvideo icon

Columbia River senior Macey McCoy sets the ball during a Class 2A state quarterfinal volleyball match against Pullman on Friday, Nov, 10, 2023 in Yakima.

November 10, 2023, 11:15pm Prep Sports

Columbia River and Ridgefield both reached the semifinals of the Class 2A state volleyball tournament on Friday. It’s possible the two powerhouses could meet in the state championship match for a third straight year. Read story

Columbia River High volleyball coach Breanne Smedley talks to senior Evie Wenger while the rest of the team warms up before their practice Oct. 18 inside Columbia River High School&rsquo;s gym. River is the two-time defending Class 2A state champion ahead of the state volleyball state tournament this weekend in Yakima.

Ridgefield vs. River: Rival volleyball teams lean on tradition — and competition

Columbia River High volleyball coach Breanne Smedley talks to senior Evie Wenger while the rest of the team warms up before their practice Oct. 18 inside Columbia River High School&rsquo;s gym. River is the two-time defending Class 2A state champion ahead of the state volleyball state tournament this weekend in Yakima.

November 9, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

It’s an annual tradition coaches Breanne Smedley and Sabrina Dobbs do for their Columbia River and Ridgefield high school volleyball programs — a Halloween costume day for the last regular-season practice prior to the playoffs. Read story