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Ridgefield’s Noah Stromberg crosses the goal line during the Spudders’ 48-7 win over Prairie High School on Saturday, Sept. 6.
Spudders defense limit Falcon offense, win 48-7 on the road
The Ridgefield Spudders football team capitalized early on Prairie Falcon miscues and continued to pour it on for a 48-7 victory in enemy territory on Saturday, Sept. 7. Ridgefield’s Jake … more
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Battle Ground’s Owen Mereen catches the game-winning touchdown pass thrown by Ethan Adams late in the fourth quarter of the Tigers’ 37-30 victory over Yakimia’s Eisenhower High School on Friday, Sept. 6.
Tigers’ big second half help them claw past deficit to 37-30 win
After finding themselves down 23-14 to open the second half, the Battle Ground Tigers football squad played with more intensity and propelled to a 37-30 come-back win against Eisenhower High School … more
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The defensive line for the Battle Ground Tigers pops the sled in a practice on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Head coach Mike Woodward believes this position group is one of the team’s biggest strengths.
Fall football preview: Battle Ground enters season as gritty, road warriors
With seven road games this season, the Battle Ground Tigers are destined to travel roughly 1,148 miles, and head coach Mike Woodward has compared his squad to a group of road warriors this year. … more
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Issac Watson, who will play quarterback for the Prairie Falcons, shows promise as a kicker in this year’s lineup.
Fall football preview: Prairie Falcons look to exceed expectations with new head coach
With a simplified defense, key returning players and a hunger to outperform expectations, the Prairie High School Falcons are poised to make a significant impact in their league this year. At … more
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On Saturday, Aug. 24, the Hockinson Hawks and Hockinson Touchdown Club boosters hosted a community event that included current players lining up against coaches and alumni in a friendly, seven-on-seven gridiron match.
Fall football preview: Hockinson seeks revenge in 2A GSHL league action as players gain more experience
The young Hockinson Hawk football squad will return with valuable experience gained after last season, which head coach Clint LeCount hopes will lead his team to greater success. Like most 2A … more
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Woodland head coach Glen Flanagan talks to one of his players during a practice last week. Flanagan steps into the head coaching role after being the Beavers defensive coordinator for 28 seasons.
Fall football preview: New Beavers head coach looks to continue league-topping success
Glen Flanagan is no stranger to the athletics scene at Woodland High School nor the football team. After 28 seasons as the defensive coordinator, he now steps into the role of head coach for the … more
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Ridgefield quarterback Ekolu Poki throws the ball to his awaiting receiver during a practice match, last week.
Fall football preview: Leadership, energy developing for Spudders ahead of first game
Despite the challenges of replacing key graduates and integrating new faces, Spudders head coach Scott Rice sees great potential in their new team leadership. Ridgefield will see a mix of … more
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Middle linebacker and quarterback Wyatt Eiesland breaks through the defensive line during a La Center football team practice match.
Fall football preview: Wildcats look to make deep run with larger senior class
After making the playoffs last year with just four seniors, this season’s Wildcats feature a more seasoned lineup, including nine seniors, most of whom have varsity football experience. … more
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Hockinson Hawks players, coaches and alumni huddle up at midfield prior to their two-hand touch, seven-on-seven football game during football season kickoff event and fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 24.
Hockinson community members celebrate the return of high school football
With football alumni taking to the field at Hockinson High School for a seven-on-seven game, community members supported the current team as they raised money for equipment and to charter a bus for a … more
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Ridgefield Raptors right fielder Hunter Katschke hits a deep fly ball on Breast Cancer Awareness Night on July 25. Katschke was named the West Coast League Most Valuable Player by league Commissioner Rob Neyer on Tuesday, Aug. 20.
Ridgefield Raptors earn team award, while player earns West Coast League MVP
The West Coast League’s Commissioner Rob Neyer unveiled the 2024 league Most Valuable Player to be Raptors’ outfielder Hunter Katschke of Utah Tech. The Raptors earned the league’s … more
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The Hockinson Hawks football program and booster club are looking to get the eastern county community excited about the upcoming football season with their third annual “Kick Off” event to help raise funds for their week two roadtrip to Mount Baker High School.
Hockinson Hawks football to kick off season with fundraising event
The Hockinson High School football team is starting their season on Saturday, Aug. 24, with their third annual “kick off” event to raise funds to travel almost 270 miles in style. … more
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Ridgefield’s Paddle for Life amateur dragon boating competition brought together 46 teams from across the Pacific Northwest to the Ridgefield waterfront on Saturday, Aug. 3.
Paddle for Life brought 46 dragon boat teams to Ridgefield
The Paddle for Life amateur dragon boating competition supporting women in Clark County who have experienced breast cancer brought together 46 teams to the Ridgefield waterfront as they competed on … more
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Prairie High School student Carson Asay, 16, will be heading back to class as a national champion after expanding on his dream as a Monster Energy Amateur National Champion in the 125cc C-class.
Prairie High School student completes motocross dream in Tennessee
Reaching the motocross nationals at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, was already Prairie High School student Carson Asay’s dream. He expanded on that goal to win … more
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It’s almost time for stadiums across the area to fill up on Friday nights as the 2024 high school football season kicks off Sept. 6. Week one at District Stadium at Battle Ground High School will include a double header with the Tigers taking on Eisenhower High School at 4 p.m., followed by the Prairie Falcons battling the Ridgefield Spudders at 7:30 p.m.
Get ready to pack area football stadiums; the boys of fall are near
With area football teams looking to build off of their 2023 high school football season successes or continue to rebuild their programs back to glory, the 2024 season is near, and the stadiums are … more
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Bull riding proved to be hard hitting when a rider was struck in the middle of the back after being bucked off, but he walked away from the hit during the Hell on Hooves Roughstock Rodeo at the Clark County Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 6.
Hell on Hooves Roughstock Rodeo offers hard-hitting action
The Hell on Hooves Roughstock Rodeo tour made a stop at the Clark County Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The rodeo event started with bareback bronc riding ahead of barrel racing, bull riding, mutton … more
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Jordan Chiles, a Prairie High School graduate, can add Olympic gold medalist to her resume after she helped secure gold for the U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team in the women’s team final on Tuesday, July 30, in the Paris 2024 Olympics. She competed in the floor event on Monday, Aug. 5, as well, but results were unavailable before press time.
Prairie High School grad helps secure gold for Team USA in gymnastics
A Prairie High School grad helped the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team win an Olympic gold in the women’s team final on Tuesday, July 30, in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Jordan Chiles, … more
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Former players and assistant coaches gather around retired coach Jerry Whitaker (right) during a surprise visit to his Oregon home, last week. The group reminisced about past games and shared experiences during a heartfelt gathering.
Retired Woodland baseball coach surprised, honored by former players
Last week, a retired Woodland High School baseball coach was surprised with a heartfelt reunion with former players celebrating and remembering his contributions to Woodland sports. Jerry … more
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The primitive campsite along the 8100 Road in the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, lower left, is just over 2 miles from the timberline of Mount St. Helens. The less-traveled southern side of the mountain provides peaceful recreation and camping to visitors.
The southern flank of Mount St. Helens offers primitive camping opportunities
Camping on the southern side of Mount St. Helens offers an unparalleled experience for nature enthusiasts looking to escape the crowds of other popular mountains in the Cascade Mountain range. … more
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Ridgefield Raptors right fielder Hunter Katschke hits a deep fly ball prior to hitting a home run in a later at-bat during the Raptors’ 12-3 loss against the Corvallis Knights on Breast Cancer Awareness Night, benefiting the Pink Lemonade Project, on Thursday, July 25.
Ridgefield Raptors raise awareness for breast cancer, Pink Lemonade Project
Pink featured heavily among the spectators in the stands and on the jerseys of Ridgefield Raptors players for Breast Cancer Awareness Night, benefiting the Pink Lemonade Project, on Thursday, July … more
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Master Hosuk Oh’s HS Taekwondo school from Battle Ground traveled to South Korea with 22 student athletes to participate in the 2024 Moon Dae Sung Olympic Taekwondo Camp and 2024 World Olympic Taekwondo Championship in Siheung-si, Gyeonggi, South Korea from June 28 to June 30.
Battle Ground taekwondo takes home awards, memories in South Korea
Athletes from Master Hosuk Oh’s HS Taekwondo school participated in the 2024 Moon Dae Sung Olympic Taekwondo Camp and 2024 World Olympic Taekwondo Championship in Siheung-si, Gyeonggi, South … more
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