Reporter Paul Valencia and sports administrators Tony Liberatore and Cale Piland talk about high school sports and more
Paul Valencia
ClarkCountyToday.com
Welcome back to the Clark County Today Sports Podcast.
In today’s episode we tackle the Skyview-Columbia River football game. Reporter aul Valencia asks the sports administrators if the football game should be played anymore. It has not been competitive in years.
Tony Liberatore of Vancouver Public Schools and Cale Piland of Evergreen Public Schools say there are a lot of pros to the game, not just cons.
And to be perfectly honest, the Skyview and Columbia River neighborhoods also must appreciate the game because the crowds are always huge for the game.
We also talk about Brooklynn Haywood, a young basketball star who has announced on social media that she will not be playing traditional high school basketball this season. Opting instead to play for a travel team. Is this the future?
We talk a little about pro sports, too, but not much. Tony and Cale weren’t in the mood to talk Mariners. Paul is happy to talk about the Raiders anytime, though.
We’re always interested in subject ideas for a future podcast. Tony and Cale are experts in administration for high school sports, and Paul has seen a few things in his decades in Southwest Washington sports. Email us a subject idea.
Also, none of us like the name of our podcast. Got an idea for a better one? Email us. (Be nice!)
Send us your thoughts at: paul.v@clarkcountytoday.com.
Also read:
- USA Basketball to hold free youth basketball clinic Friday, April 11
USA Basketball is hosting a free youth clinic for kids of all abilities at the Clark County YMCA in Vancouver on Friday, April 11. - Camas’ Keirra Thompson named Miss Washington — state’s top senior basketball player
Camas senior Keirra Thompson earns Miss Washington, capping a stellar career. - Calling it ‘Baseballism,’ organizers hosting 24 high school baseball teams in Clark CountyBaseballism tournament brings 24 high school teams to Clark County turf fields for a multi-site showcase of talent
- The Study of Sports Podcast, March 14, 2025: A recap of state basketball, and a discussion on the formats of Washington tournamentsA new episode of The Study of Sports Podcast dives into Washington state basketball tournament formats, celebrating standout teams and players, and sharing insights from Spring Training.
- State basketball: Columbia River shines to take fourth place: Camas ends up sixthColumbia River secures fourth place, and Camas ties for sixth in the Washington state high school basketball championships
Maybe call this podcast “The 360” or “Why the Raiders will finish behind my Miami Dolphins”