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Paul Valencia

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High school football: Tupua brothers say Evergreen coaches have given them tools for life
Sports

High school football: Tupua brothers say Evergreen coaches have given them tools for life

Nehemiah and Daniel Tupua, senior linemen with 4. 0 GPAs, credit Evergreen coaches for shaping their lives on and off the field.

Sep 26, 2026

Raptors look back on strong 2026 and ahead to 2027 and beyond in Ridgefield
Sports

Raptors look back on strong 2026 and ahead to 2027 and beyond in Ridgefield

Raptors GM Gus Farah says playoff crowds hit 3,700 over two games, with average attendance topping 1,400 despite weather challenges.

Sep 25, 2026

High school football: Odd schedule leads to early start to league play in 4A GSHL
Sports

High school football: Odd schedule leads to early start to league play in 4A GSHL

The 4A GSHL's six-game double round-robin schedule forces all four teams to play each other twice this season.

Sep 19, 2026

High school football: Skyview takes down Camas for first win in rivalry since 2011
Sports

High school football: Skyview takes down Camas for first win in rivalry since 2011

Adarius Sparrow caught three touchdown passes, including two in the fourth quarter, to seal Skyview's 38-21 win over Camas.

Sep 19, 2026

The Study of Sports Podcast Sept. 17, 2026: The sports enthusiasts talk about the new football schedule in the 4A GSHL, some outdoor volleyball, and more in this episode
Sports

The Study of Sports Podcast Sept. 17, 2026: The sports enthusiasts talk about the new football schedule in the 4A GSHL, some outdoor volleyball, and more in this episode

Paul Valencia, Tony Liberatore, and Cale Piland discuss the 4A GSHL's new double-matchup football schedule and Camas and Ridgefield volleyball.

Sep 17, 2026

High school football: Multiple-sport athletes, such as Zayne Latham, are essential for La Center
Sports

High school football: Multiple-sport athletes, such as Zayne Latham, are essential for La Center

La Center senior Zayne Latham returned to football after a concussion-forced exit and now hopes to play at the college level.

Sep 12, 2026

High school sports: Outdoor volleyball match at Doc Harris Stadium ready for Camas vs. Ridgefield
Sports

High school sports: Outdoor volleyball match at Doc Harris Stadium ready for Camas vs. Ridgefield

Camas athletic director Stephen Baranowski says the outdoor volleyball match at Doc Harris Stadium may grow into an annual Friday night event with a Saturday tournament.

Sep 10, 2026

Seattle Reign, partners celebrate opening of soccer mini-pitch at Orchards Elementary School
Sports

Seattle Reign, partners celebrate opening of soccer mini-pitch at Orchards Elementary School

Jordyn Bugg, 20, joined Orchards Elementary students to open Clark County's first soccer mini-pitch.

Sep 8, 2026

Opinion: Reporter thrilled with this new, old way to highlight high school football
Opinion

Opinion: Reporter thrilled with this new, old way to highlight high school football

Paul Valencia is rejoining a statewide high school football broadcast, now as video reports on FinalScore. TV and simulcast on KJR Seattle.

Sep 5, 2026

New field plus old traditions make for special vibe in Camas for the return of high school football
Sports

New field plus old traditions make for special vibe in Camas for the return of high school football

Chiawana stunned Camas 28-7 in the season opener, but the new Doc Harris Stadium field and Kong traditions drew rave reviews.

Sep 5, 2026

High school football returns with some odd schedules, but the same Friday night vibes
Sports

High school football returns with some odd schedules, but the same Friday night vibes

Washougal coach David Hajek says schedule chaos still gives every 2A GSHL team a shot at a title or playoff berth.

Sep 3, 2026

High school football: New coach prepares for long-term success at Prairie High School
Sports

High school football: New coach prepares for long-term success at Prairie High School

James Young-Lewis, a Clark County native who graduated from Evergreen in 2009, became Prairie's head coach in May after working as an assistant coach across various programs since 2015, joining Pra…

Aug 19, 2026

Washougal MX National: Levi Kitchen looking to inspire younger riders, win in his hometown
Sports

Washougal MX National: Levi Kitchen looking to inspire younger riders, win in his hometown

Levi Kitchen leads the 250 Class with 261 points, racing Saturday just hundreds of yards from his family home.

Jul 24, 2026

God, motocross, and Washougal create awesome message for Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Sports

God, motocross, and Washougal create awesome message for Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Nathan Teel left professional motocross in 2012 and now leads FCA Motocross trackside ministry at motocross events.

Jul 24, 2026

Host families, coaches, players work together to create winning chemistry for Ridgefield Raptors
Sports

Host families, coaches, players work together to create winning chemistry for Ridgefield Raptors

Ridgefield Raptors players credit host families and coaches for building instant bonds that fueled a 20-7 first-half record.

Jul 10, 2026

Former Union Titan now excels in key role in the front office of the New England Patriots
Sports

Former Union Titan now excels in key role in the front office of the New England Patriots

Keithen Shepard went from MIT football and data engineering to a Super Bowl run with the New England Patriots.

Jul 7, 2026

High school sports notes: Seton Catholic earns another Scholastic Cup
Sports

High school sports notes: Seton Catholic earns another Scholastic Cup

Seton Catholic's 15 postseason teams and 10 academic state titles powered a third straight Class 1A Scholastic Cup.

Jun 19, 2026

Hometown football hero surprised by documentary film at Camas’ Liberty Theater
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Hometown football hero surprised by documentary film at Camas’ Liberty Theater

Reilly Hennessey quarterbacked three European teams to championships before a surprise documentary revealed his full story.

Jun 15, 2026

Raptors, Ridgefield welcome another season of West Coast League baseball
Sports

Raptors, Ridgefield welcome another season of West Coast League baseball

Mayor Matt Cole threw the ceremonial first pitch as the Raptors opened their 2026 season with a 9-0 win.

May 29, 2026

Ridgefield Raptors set for opening night on Thursday, May 28
Sports

Ridgefield Raptors set for opening night on Thursday, May 28

Now in its seventh season, the Raptors open 2026 with 32 home games and a new non-league opponent Thursday night.

May 27, 2026

High school sports: Columbia River boys soccer looking for a repeat state championship
Sports

High school sports: Columbia River boys soccer looking for a repeat state championship

Columbia River boys soccer is the 3-seed again — just like the year they won it all.

May 26, 2026

Vancouver bowlers make their marks at HBCU Alabama A&M
Opinion

Vancouver bowlers make their marks at HBCU Alabama A&M

Fort Vancouver and Hudson's Bay grads helped Alabama A&M win its first conference bowling title in 12 years.

May 11, 2026

County seeks new management agreement to operate Tri-Mountain Golf Course beyond 2026
Sports

County seeks new management agreement to operate Tri-Mountain Golf Course beyond 2026

Clark County Council opts for long-term management agreement instead of selling Ridgefield golf course after failed ilani deal.

Apr 27, 2026

The Study of Sports Podcast April 23, 2026: We discuss WIAA amendments and how they will affect schools in Southwest Washington, 2A GSHL football schedule, Mariners, and … Prince?
Sports

The Study of Sports Podcast April 23, 2026: We discuss WIAA amendments and how they will affect schools in Southwest Washington, 2A GSHL football schedule, Mariners, and … Prince?

Sports administrators discuss WIAA amendment that could affect Fort Vancouver and other area schools' classifications.

Apr 23, 2026

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