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Hazel Dell Elementary School fifth-graders battle for control of the ball during a futsal game at recess Thursday afternoon.

Operation Pitch Invasion brings futsal courts to Clark County schools

September 10, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

A Portland nonprofit is building futsal courts at Clark County elementary schools to encourage students to play hard during recess. Read story

Ridgefield's Ella Burke hits a spike during a season-opening volleyball match against Camas on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 at Ridgefield High School.

Camas, Ridgefield volleyball don’t duck early challenge

September 10, 2024, 12:25am Prep Sports

As two of the area’s most successful volleyball programs, neither Camas nor Ridgefield felt the need to ease into this season. Read story

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is sacked by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Leonard Floyd during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Godofredo A.

49ers spoil Aaron Rodgers’ return with a 32-19 win over Jets

September 9, 2024, 8:39pm National Sports

Aaron Rodgers’ long-awaited return to the field was spoiled by San Francisco as the 49ers got 147 yards rushing and a touchdown from fill-in back Jordan Mason in a 32-19 victory over the New York Jets. Read story

Seattle Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) is congratulated by cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) and cornerback Riq Woolen (27) after intercepting a pass against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Seattle.

Analysis: Mike Macdonald relishes first win with Seahawks but real tests still await

September 9, 2024, 4:41pm Seahawks

For what a first-time head coach wants to get out of an opening game, Mike Macdonald couldn’t have asked for much more. Read story

High school football player of the week.

Nominees for The Columbian 2024-25 Week 1 prep football player of the week

September 9, 2024, 7:57am Prep Sports Free

Here are the nominees for The Columbian 2024-25 Week 1 high school football player of the week, sponsored by Killer Burger. Voting will continue until 7 p.m. Wednesday. To avoid vote manipulation, participants are being asked to log-in with their Columbian.com account or to sign-up for a free account before… Read story

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) is tackled by Denver Broncos players during the first half Sunday in Seattle.

Kenneth Walker III leads Seattle to win over Broncos

September 8, 2024, 8:23pm Sports

The first two plays of Mike Macdonald’s career as a head coach started by watching his quarterback get sacked and throw an interception while being hit as he threw. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Jorge Polanco, right, is congratulated by teammate Justin Turner (2) after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in St. Louis.

Arozarena powers Seattle in 10-4 win

September 8, 2024, 7:22pm Sports

Randy Arozarena and Jorge Polanco hit two-run home runs and the Seattle Mariners scored five times in the first inning on their way to a 10-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Read story

Oregon State tight end Bryce Caufield (89) catches the ball for a touchdown against San Diego State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in San Diego.

Griffin and Hankerson each run for a TD, Oregon State beats San Diego State 21-0

September 8, 2024, 1:57am Sports

Jam Griffin and Anthony Hankerson each ran for a touchdown, Gevani McCoy threw a 21-yard scoring strike to Bryce Caufield and Oregon State beat San Diego State 21-0 Saturday night. McCoy, a redshirt junior transfer from Idaho, was 16-of-26 passing for 181 yards. Griffin finished with… Read story

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