Southwest Washington high school sports coverage from The Columbian. 360preps.com.
Skyview's Tanariea Deloney and Kazz Parks and Union's Macee Woods discuss Juneteenth and how education approaches Black history, their reaction to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the ensuing protests and their experiences as Black athletes. 360preps.com
Union senior Isaiah Jones, a Whitworth University running back commit, discusses the protests around the country in response to George Floyd's death in Minneapolis last week and why he believes sports can be an example of how to unify people to work toward a similar goal. Available on 360preps.com and on Google, Apple and Spotify podcasts.
On the 33rd installment of the Full Circle podcast, King's Way Christian defensive lineman Bailey Meek discusses his 11 NCAA Division I football offers, how the recruiting process works amid a global pandemic and what Twitter has meant for his collegiate opportunities. Available on 360preps.com or on Google, Apple and Spotify podcasts.
Woodland senior Kelly Sweyer, a two-time state softball champion, discusses what makes Woodland High School a special place for athletes, what the Beavers' softball team could have achieved this season and her future at University of Montana on the 32nd installment of the Full Circle podcast. Available at 360preps.com, and on Google, Apple and Spotify Podcasts.
Columbia River senior and three-sport athlete Alex Miller discusses students' responses to the coronavirus pandemic, his rapid rise in tennis and qualification for the state championships, and how he's taken on a leadership role at the school this year. Available on 360preps.com and on Google, Apple and Spotify podcasts.
Mountain View softball senior Sydney Brown discusses the impact COVID-19 had on her and the Thunder softball team, which was coming off a fourth-place state finish. She discusses her commitment to Western Washington University and what she's doing to prepare for collegiate softball despite Washington state's stay-at home orders. Available on 360preps.com or on Google, Apple and Spotify Podcasts.
Sports reporters Meg Wochnick and Joshua Hart react to Monday's news on the 29th installment of the Full Circle Podcast. Available at 360preps.com and on Google, Apple and Spotify Podcasts.
Preps reporters Joshua Hart and Meg Wochnick reflect on the closure of schools around Washington state due to the coronavirus and what that means for spring sports and its athletes. Available at 360preps.com, and on Google, Apple and Spotify Podcasts.
Preps reporters Meg Wochnick and Joshua Hart discuss each of the 12 state regional basketball games featuring local teams this weekend. They also give their thoughts on the team most likely to win a title, most likely to go on a surprise run and the most intriguing team to watch this postseason. Available at 360preps.com, or on Google, Apple and Spotify podcasts.
Hudson’s Bay senior Allison Blaine joins preps reporter Joshua Hart on the 26th edition of the Full Circle podcast to talk about her quest for a third state title, her battle with nerves and how she’s helped break the stigma of what a girls wrestler should look like. Available at 360preps.com or on Google, Apple and Spotify Podcasts.
Preps reporters Meg Wochnick and Joshua Hart make postseason predictions and reflect on their biggest misses from their preseason preview on the 25th edition of the Full Circle Podcast. Available at 360preps.com and on Google, Apple and Spotify podcasts.
Preps reporters Meg Wochnick and Joshua Hart discuss the prep basketball season's biggest surprises and which teams they're most looking intrigued by in the postseason. Evergreen boys basketball coach Brett Henry discusses the Plainsmen's 17-2 season and Plainsmen senior Zyell Griffin talks about his decision to sign with UNLV to play football. Available at 360preps.com, or on Google, Apple and Spotify Podcasts.
Preps reporter Joshua Hart and Meg Wochnick delve into what the death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, who both died Sunday in an helicopter crash that killed seven others, means to them and women's and girls basketball as a whole. Sports editor Micah Rice explains why #girldad is important and offers insight on being a father to two daughters. Available at 360preps.com, and Google, Apple and Spotify Podcasts.
Prairie senior Meri Dunford discusses the Falcons’ girls basketball team and its 213-game league win streak and gives advice on how three-sport athletes should balance academics, athletics and social life. Preps reporters Meg Wochnick and Joshua Hart break down reclassification and what it means for local programs. Listen to the 22nd edition of the Full Circle podcast at 360preps.com or on Google, Apple and Spotify Podcasts.
Heritage junior Katie Peneueta discusses her basketball career, how her family has shaped her and what it means to be part of the Washington hotbed of girls basketball talent. Preps reporters Meg Wochnick and Joshua Hart discuss the WNBA's new salary structure and what it means for girls hoops. 360preps.com
Skyview senior Kyle Gruhler discusses his relationship with his father and coach, his battles with injuries and how the video game, NBA 2K, has impacted basketball on the 20th installment of Full Circle. Preps reporters Meg Wochnick and Joshua Hart break down surprising league results and give NBA comparisons for four local hoop stars. Available at 360preps.com, or on Google, Apple and Spotify Podcasts.
Preps reporters Meg Wochnick and Joshua Hart give a complete outlook on the girls basketball season, including previews of all four local leagues, and highlight five must-see players in 2020. Available at 360preps.com or on Google, Apply and Spotify Podcasts.
Camas offensive lineman and The Columbian's All-Region Football Player of the Year Tai Tumanuvao talks about his emotions during the Papermakers' championship victory, what it means to be an offensive lineman and the bond and trust the unit must have to succeed. 360preps.com
Preps reporters Meg Wochnick and Joshua Hart break down all four Southwest Washington boys basketball leagues, give local hoops fans the must-see players of the year and offer their opinion on which team in the area is most likely to make an extended playoff run. 360preps.com.
Preps reporters Meg Wochnick and Joshua Hart recap Camas' 35-14 win over Bothell in the 4A State Championship and give their thoughts on what made this Papermaker team special. They also delve into the most eye-popping scores from the first two weeks of the basketball season. Available on 360preps.com, and on Google, Apple and Spotify podcasts.
Preps reporters Meg Wochnick and Joshua Hart recap the state football quarterfinals, give their final thoughts on the volleyball and soccer seasons and give predictions for Camas and Hockinson's state semifinal football games. 360preps.com
Preps reporters Meg Wochnick (@MegWochnick) and Joshua Hart (@JTHart23) discuss Week 11 football's biggest surprises, give a state soccer semifinal preview and breakdown all three remaining local football teams' quarterfinal chances. 360preps.com
Preps reporters Meg Wochnick and Joshua Hart break down the state football brackets and debate whether the WIAA seeding committees got it correct. Sports editor Micah Rice recaps state cross country's biggest highlights and previews state volleyball. 360preps.com
Preps reporters Meg Wochnick and Joshua Hart discuss postseason football, its intrigue and Week 10’s biggest games. They also react to the biggest news of the week, including Prairie’s first league title since 1992, state volleyball’s move to Ellensburg and Ilwaco’s 2B playoff forfeit to Kalama in Full Circle Episode 12. Available at 360preps.com, and on Google, Apple and Spotify podcasts.
On the 11th episode of the Full Circle podcast, Prairie coach Mike Peck discusses the Falcons’ historic season and what he’s learned about head coaching in his first two seasons. Preps reporters Meg Wochnick and Joshua Hart debate what key injuries around the area mean for the postseason and preview the biggest games of the week. Available at 360preps.com and on Google, Apple and Spotify Podcasts.
Preps reporters Joshua Hart and Meg Wochnick dive deep into the craziness of the 3A Greater St. Helens League and preview the 4A GSHL battle between Skyview and Camas; assistant sports editor Tim Martinez gives the full breakdown of possible playoff scenarios the final two weeks; and Evergreen quarterback Carter Monda discusses the Plainsmen's 40-35 win over Mountain View and what it's been like as he learns to play football again.
How many carries is too many for a high school running back? Preps reporters Joshua Hart and Meg Wochnick discuss that, along with giving some bold playoff predictions on the ninth episode of Full Circle. Ridgefield senior Hunter Abrams also stops by the studio to talk about the Spudders’ 4-2 start. Available at 360preps.com, and on Google, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Preps reporters Meg Wochnick and Joshua Hart hand out their midseason report cards to area football teams on the eighth episode of the Full Circle podcast. The duo also goes in depth on the Thursday’s 3A Greater St. Helens League bout between Mountain View and Prairie, including a bold prediction for the contest. Available at 360preps.com and on Google, Apple and Spotify podcasts.
On the seventh episode of the Full Circle podcast, La Center quarterback Tom Lambert visits The Columbian studio to discuss the Wildcats’ 4-0 start and his success in a more pass-friendly La Center scheme. Prep reporters Meg Wochnick and Joshua Hart question if Camas football is the best team in the state, and talk about some of the best coaches they’ve seen in their career. Audio available at 360preps.com, or on Google, Apple and Spotify Podcasts.
Preps reporters Meg Wochnick and Joshua Hart debate whether or not the WIAA got it right with its state football championship sites. What would be the alternative? They offer potential solutions and a comparison to what other states are doing in the sixth installment of the Full Circle podcast. Available at 360preps.com, and on Spotify, Google and Apple Podcasts.
Camas lineman Caadyn Stephen talks about his commitment to USC and growing up in Alaska in the rebranded show's fifth episode. Assistant sports editor Tim Martinez makes an appearance to discuss some of the changes Columbian readers have seen from the 360preps staff this fall. Available at 360preps.com, or on Google, Apple and Spotify podcasts.
In the fourth installment of the Full Circle Podcast, Skyview quarterback Yaro Duvalko discusses his Ukranian heritage, what his grandmother thinks of football and how he's become a Division I quarterback commit (Utah State). Preps reporters Meg Wochnick and Joshua Hart give their Week 1 observations and give their games to watch in Week 2. Podcast available on 360preps.com, and Google, Apple and Spotify podcasts.
Union football coach Rory Rosenbach discusses the potential pressure on the defending champion Titans, the WIAA's move away from the Tacoma Dome for the state championship and how Union High School has maintained an elite athletic program. Reporters Meg Wochnick and Joshua Hart offer thoughts on the girls' soccer and volleyball seasons and choose a football "sleeper" team. Available at 360preps.com or on Google, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Hockinson senior Sawyer Racanelli sits down with the 360Preps team to discuss his rehab from a season-ending ACL tear, his recruitment process to the University of Washington and what his faith means to him. Reporters Meg Wochnick and Joshua Hart give their thoughts on "must-watch" players and the top games to see this year.
Prep reporters Meg Wochnick and Joshua Hart break down the football outlook for the 4A GSHL, 3A GSHL, 2A GSHL and 1A Trico in preparation for the 2019 prep football season in Southwest Washington.
The Columbian sports staff breaks down the best matchups in the regional round of the state basketball tournament, plus reflections on the super-sized Mat Classic state wrestling championships.
Should nicknames like the "Lady Wildcats" be consigned to history or are they a sign of empowerment? A recent column on that issue generated a lot of response. The Columbian sports staff delves deeper into the issue.
The Columbian sports staff talks about what has stood out early in the 2018-19 high school basketball season in Clark County, plus a behind-the-scenes peek at how the all-state football team comes together.
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The Columbian sports staff looks ahead to the state football quarterfinals and the final four of the girls soccer playoffs. We also visit with Columbia River senior defender Julia Skimas.
The Columbian sports staff looks at Southwest Washington teams in the state girls soccer, volleyball and football playoffs. Which are the best matchups and which teams could go far?
While many of you were out trick-or-treating, the 360 Preps crew —Tim Martinez, Meg Wochnick and Andy Buhler — broke down the WIAA Playoff Seeding Committee ahead of its first official seeding Sunday, previewed the week 10 district matchups, plus Andy Buhler sat down with La Center center/defensive tackle Gavin Bishop. That starts around the 22:45 mark.
The Columbian sports staff looks at all possible playoff scenarios for Southwest Washington teams heading into the final week of the regular season.
Some weeks of high school football are bigger than others. Week 8 in Southwest Washington is one of those, with nearly every game having playoff implications.
For the first time, a selection committee is helping put together the Washington high school football playoffs. How does that affect how coaches approach each game? The Columbian sports department discusses that and other issues ahead of Week 7 of the prep football season.
Midway through the high school football season, The Columbian sports staff looks at which teams have impressed us the most. Plus playoff drama in the 2A GSHL and wide-open local volleyball races.
Football season heats up as league games arrive around Southwest Washington, but it's a non-league clash between two of the state's top 4A teams that has us excited. Plus, good news about Ridgefield softball coach Dusty Anchors and successful stories for local cross country runners.
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The Columbian sports staff looks back at Week 2 of the high school football season and wonders why Hockinson football isn't ranked No. 1 after their impressive win over Archbishop Murphy. We also look ahead to enticing Week 3 matchups and which local volleyball teams could make noise on a statewide level.
The sports department at the Columbian breaks down the biggest surprises of the first week of high school football in Southwest Washington. We also look ahead to some tantalizing matchups in Week 2.
The Columbian sports team discusses what to look for in Week 1 of the high school football season in Southwest Washington, a project to improve player safety and Seton Catholic and a Union assistant coach who battled cancer.
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