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MARCH 2026

BOYS BASKETBALL

THE END OF A HISTORICAL RUN

The Rapids' season has come to a close as they set records and placed 5th in the state competition.

By Kennedy Dowse

BOYS BASKETBALL

SURVIVE ONCE MORE

The Rapids are off to the semi-final after a win over Pullman.

By Kennedy Dowse

BOYS BASKETBALL

RAPIDS TO QUATER FINALS

Columbia River took down the 3 seed - Selah in overtime, and will move on to the quarter final.

By Kennedy Dowse & Steven Hamann

BOYS BASKETBALL

MEET THE FOE: SELAH

The Rapids are headed to Yakima! Who is their first opponent at the SunDome?

By Kennedy Dowse & Steven Hamann

FEBRUARY 2026

BOYS BASKETBALL

MEET THE FOE

The Rapids are on a roll heading into the State tournament. Here's all you need to know about their first round opponent.

By Kennedy Dowse & Steven Hamann

February 27, 2026

SURVIVE AND ADVANCE

The season is at its most crucial point as the Columbia River boys’ and girls’ basketball teams get set for their biggest games of the year.

By Kennedy Dowse

February 21, 2026

THE PLAYOFFS ARE HERE

The District 4 playoffs are set for boys and girls basketball. The Columbia River Rapids have had two very successful seasons in both, despite the slow starts to the year.

By Kennedy Dowse

February 17, 2026

JANUARY 2026

BOYS BASKETBALL

PUSH FOR THE PLAYOFFS

After a shaky start, and several close losses, Columbia River has struggled with consistency but shown flashes of its high potential. Now riding on a two-game win streak, the Rapids are clicking at just the right time as they make a final push for the playoffs.

By Kennedy Dowse

January 21, 2026

OCTOBER 2025

FOOTBALL

BACK IN THE PLAYOFFS

Football is looking to end their regular season strong as they approach the post-season playoffs

By William Guevara

October 30, 2025

MAY 2025

BACK TO THE FINAL FOUR

They are set to play Sehome in the semifinals after winning in the first two rounds of state against Nathan Hale and Othello.

GIRLS & BOYS TENNIS

SILVER AND GOLD

Both the boys and the girls competed in state this past weekend; the boys placed second overall and the girls placed first.

GIRLS & BOYS GOLF

ENDING IT OFF STRONG

Both boys and girls golf competed at state on Tuesday and Wednesday. The boys tied for 12th and the girls placed 13th.

By Nathan Debesay

UP NEXT: DISTRICTS

After winning their 11th consecutive league title, they are now onto the district tournament this Saturday.

By Isaac Thompson

APRIL 2025

BACK ON TRACK

Just hours ago, they came through with a walk-off run against Hockinson to get their 11th win of the season.

EYEING STRONG FINISH

After back-to-back close wins against Puyallup and Ridgefield, they are looking to defeat Hockinson and R.A. Long to win league.

By Isaac Thompson

OFF TO A SOLID START

Despite a loss against Mark Morris yesterday, they find themselves with a 4-3 record in league after a 3-game win streak last week.

By Nathan Debesay

STACKING UP WINS

They defeated Washougal 3-2 on Wednesday to improve to 5-2 on the season and 1-0 in league.

By Kohl Ripplinger

MARCH 2025

CONQUERING LEAGUE

They have started off their league season by defeating Ridgefield, Hudson's Bay, and Mark Morris.

OFF TO THE RACES

They are building momentum heading into spring break after consecutive wins to start the season.

By Nathan Debesay

BUILDING MOMENTUM

Despite a season-opening loss to R.A. Long, they have won their past four games with a +26 goal differential.

CLIMBING THE MOUNTAIN

They defeated Mountain View 9-3 to open up their season and now take on Anacortes later today.

BOYS BASKETBALL

PHOTO GALLERY

The best of the best... #DomeBound

Photos by Conner Orr

BOYS BASKETBALL

YAKIMA BOUND

After defeating Renton 94-63, the boys are headed to the Round of 12 against Lakewood at the Yakima Valley SunDome.

FEBRUARY 2025

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February 25, 2025

SUCCESS AT STATE

They finished off their year on a high note by placing sixth at state as a team.

February 23, 2025

GYMNASTICS & WRESTLING

OFF TO STATE

With success for both programs in districts, the gymnastics team and several wrestlers will compete in state this week.

February 17, 2025

ACROSS THE FINISH LINE

They competed in their final meet as a team yesterday and placed eighth overall.

February 16, 2025

UP NEXT: DISTRICTS

Several winter sports participate in districts this weekend with hopes of qualifying for state.

By Conner Orr & Isaac Thompson

February 13, 2025

ONE MORE WEEK

Despite not qualifying as a whole team, they did advance both of their team captains and an alternate to state next Friday.

February 1, 2025

JANUARY 2025

HEADED TO DISTRICTS

They finished second place in league after two wins last week and now head up to Chehalis this Friday to compete in districts.

By Nathan Debesay

January 27, 2025

ALL-AROUND GREATNESS

They dominated in every event at yesterday's meet, leading them to their highest team score of the season.

January 26, 2025

BOYS & GIRLS BASKETBALL

DOMINATING THE COURT

Both boys and girls basketball are continuing their strong seasons, while being just four games away from postseason play.

By Isaac Thompson

January 25, 2025

STRIKE AFTER STRIKE

After defeating R.A. Long this week, they sit at second place in league and are looking to make a deep postseason run.

By Isaac Thompson

January 18, 2025

ONTO THE FINAL ROUND

Despite a tough regular season, they have plans of ending it off strong heading into the postseason.

January 15, 2025

DECEMBER 2024

GIRLS BASKETBALL

GETTING IT DONE

They took on Prairie last night and put their talents on full display, winning 57-42, and getting their fifth win this year.

December 17, 2024

BOYS BASKETBALL

REMAINING UNDEFEATED

They battled Prairie at the Moda Center this past Saturday and came out on top, 63-61, advancing to 4-0 on the year.

December 16, 2024

BOYS BASKETBALL

TAMING THE PANTHERS

The team dominated Washougal on Tuesday, winning 77-48. They play Ridgefield later tonight.

By Isaac Thompson

December 12, 2024

NOVEMBER 2024

BATTLING THROUGH THE FINAL FOUR

Girls soccer competed in the final four of the state tournament this weekend and took second place overall.

November 24, 2024

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

CALMING THE STORM

River Boys Volleyball defeated Skyview 2-1 in the annual VPS Foundation charity game.

November 19, 2024

THROUGH THE FINISH LINE

Girls swim competed in the state meet this weekend and placed 11th overall.

By Nathan Debesay

November 17, 2024

BACK-TO-BACK-TO-BACK-TO-BACK

Girls volleyball wins state for the fourth consecutive season after coming back to defeat Ellensburg in five sets.

November 17, 2024

VOLLEYBALL & GIRLS SOCCER

SUCCESS AT DISTRICTS

Volleyball and girls soccer finished up their respective district tournaments, with volleyball placing first, and girls soccer placing second.

By Isaac Thompson & Conner Orr

November 10, 2024

BECOMING DISTRICT CHAMPIONS

Girls swim competed in the district tournament this past weekend and earned the title of district champions.

By Nathan Debesay

November 10, 2024

OCTOBER 2024

FINISHING STRONG AT STATE

Slow pitch softball finishes off its dominant season by placing fifth at the state tournament.

October 28, 2024

SWINGING THROUGH DISTRICTS

Boys golf is wrapping up its strong season after winning districts, with state soon to come.

By Isaac Thompson

October 24, 2024

READY FOR BI-DISTRICTS

Boys tennis competed in the league tournament, placed well, and is now ready for the upcoming bi-districts tournament.

By Nathan Debesay

October 23, 2024

RACING THROUGH THE FINISH LINE

Girls swim continues succeeding and improving by placing high in recent meets, just over a week before the postseason begins.

October 21, 2024

OPINION: IN NEED OF A BOUNCE BACK

Looking at how River Football can improve going into the last two weeks of the regular season following a tough loss to Ridgefield.

October 20, 2024

PREPARED FOR POSTSEASON PLAY

Girls soccer sits at a perfect 9-0 in league, with only five games left before the district tournament.

October 16, 2024

NIKE HOLE IN THE WALL

River Cross Country fares excellently in its largest invitational of the season.

By Kohl Ripplinger

October 15, 2024

TRYING TO CLINCH LEAGUE

Boys golf sits atop league as they start the postseason tomorrow, with an opportunity to win league.

By Nathan Debesay

October 14, 2024

TURNING THE SEASON AROUND

River Football defeats Hockinson 24-14, securing their second consecutive win and bringing them back to .500 on the year.

October 13, 2024

RALLYING FOR VICTORY

River Volleyball prevails over Ridgefield in a thrilling five-set match after going down 2-1.

By Nathan Debesay

October 11, 2024

PHOTO GALLERY

Wars are always won in the trenches. #Ontothenext

Photos by Talan Collins & William Guevara

October 7, 2024

GETTING IT DONE AT HOME(COMING)

River Football hangs on to win 31-28 over R.A. Long on homecoming night in its first league win of the season.

October 5, 2024

SEPTEMBER 2024

PHOTO GALLERY

Still faithfull...

Photos by Conner Orr

September 28, 2024

CUTTING DOWN THE JILLS

Girls volleyball defeated R.A. Long last night 3-0 to improve to 4-0 in league.

By Isaac Thompson

September 25, 2024

DRIVING IN SOME WINS

Boys golf takes several wins to start off the year, including a third place finish in the Titan Cup, and looks to maintain this success going forward.

September 22, 2024

SWIMMING THROUGH THE COMPETITION

Girls swim participated in the fourteenth annual Girls Swim Sprint Pentathlon and exceeded the competition.

By Nathan Debesay

September 17, 2024

OFF TO A FAST START

Cross country competes in their first race of the season leading to great results and momentum going forward.

By Nathan Debesay & Kohl Ripplinger

September 16, 2024

PROVING THEMSELVES CONTENDERS

Girls slow pitch softball starts out the year undefeated and is looking to prove that they are championship contenders this week.

September 16, 2024

SERVING UP WIN AFTER WIN

Boys tennis is undefeated to start the season after taking wins over Prairie, Skyview, and Ridgefield.

By Isaac Thompson

September 12, 2024

RECOGNIZING SUCCESS

Last night, a handful of River athletes and coaches attended the VPS school board meeting, which honored them for their athletic achievements during the 2023-2024 school year.

September 11, 2024

PHOTO GALLERY

When the waters get rough, the rapids will rise....

Photos by Talan Collins, Conner Orr, & Cooper Schultz

September 9, 2024

STARTING OUT STRONG

Two goals in the final seven minutes of the first half and a shutdown second half defense by girls soccer propels them to their first win of the year.

September 7, 2024

MAY 2024

GIRLS & BOYS TENNIS

CONQUERING THE COURT

Girls and Boys Tennis show out at state and bring home state championship and second place finish, respectively.

By Naato'si Craven

BREAKING HISTORICAL TAPE

Track and Field finishes its season on a high note in the state meet with the boys winning their first team title in program history.

By Garrett Graham

BOYS & GIRLS GOLF

THE DRIVE OF SUCCESS

Recapping the Boys and Girls Golf state meets as both teams end their seasons on a high note.

By Garrett Graham

"IT WAS JUST ELECTRIC"

Noah Coakes reflects on his immediate reaction when River got the third out to clinch its first state title in 35 years.

ONTO THE FINAL FOUR

River Baseball heads back to the final four of the state tournament after consecutive wins in regionals.

TAKING IT TO TACOMA

River Track sends multiple athletes to state after successful district meet where the Boys took 1st and the Girls took 3rd.

SWINGING INTO STATE

The team took home third place in districts and sends some players to state

By Garrett Graham

CELEBRATING SUCCESS

The journey continues as our seniors break barriers and reach new heights on Signing Day.

By Naato'si Craven

DOMINATION AT DISTRICTS

Boys Soccer and Boys Baseball both capture district titles heading into the state tournament.

STATE BOUND

River Baseball wins overtime thriller against Tumwater to secure their spot in the State tournament and the District title game today.

"WE NEED TO COME TOGETHER & WORK HARD FOR IT"

Brooklynn Vickery reflects on how the River Softball team will be able to make a deep playoff run amidst a pivotal two-game stretch to end the regular season.

ON PAR FOR THE PLAYOFFS

Zoning in on the Girls Golf season and their success heading into the postseason play.

By Garrett Graham

SERVING UP SUCCESS

Girls Tennis finishes the season atop the league with high hopes going into the postseason.

By Naato'si Craven

TO THE FINISH LINE

Girls and boys teams destroy Washougal & RA Long in the final meet of the regular season.

By Kohl Ripplinger

APRIL 2024

ANOTHER MEET, ANOTHER MASTERY

Track and Field dominates Hudson's Bay and Mark Morris to remain undefeated in league.

By John Reeder & Conner Orr

PERFECT PITCHING

Dominant performances from River Baseball bring them up to first in the league with high postseason ambitions.

By Naato'si Craven

CLEAR SKIES AHEAD

The boys defeated Skyview 3-0 to extend their win streak to three games against the Storm in the past three years.

STARTING STRONG

The girls start 7-2 in league while looking to use their momentum to prepare for the rest of the year.

SWINGING INTO SUCCESS

Maia Carrillo on the Girls Golf team's success so far this season and her hopes for the future.

By Garrett Graham & Kohl Ripplinger

MARCH 2024

ACE AFTER ACE

Girls Tennis starts the season off strong with an undefeated record, winning every game by a score of 6-0.

By Naato'si Craven

CLIPPING THE HAWKS

The team's Tuesday night offensive surge helps them prevail over Hockinson and maintain first place in league.

LEAPING THROUGH THE RANKINGS

First regular season league meet sees River athletes speed past the 2A competition.

By Garrett Graham

WINNERS OF WINTER

Highlighting each team's triumphs heading into the spring season.

FEBRUARY 2024

BOYS BASKETBALL

BEATING THE BUZZER

Late game-winning three-pointer by Ari Richardson sends boys basketball to the round of 12 in the 2A state tournament.

February 26, 2024

OFF TO STATE

Girls Gymnastics placed 2nd in districts and qualified junior captain Macey Chenette and sophomore Sarah Hagerty for state this weekend.

February 22, 2024

REGIONAL RUMBLE

Boys and girls wrestling tussle through the regional tournament as they prepare for the Mat Classic State Championships this upcoming weekend.

By Naato'si Craven

February 15, 2024

DISTRICTS DIVE

Boys Swim capped off their season scoring 62 total team points in the Districts tournament.

By Garrett Graham

February 13, 2024

ON TO THE NEXT

Boys and girls wrestling dominate districts as they prepare for regionals this weekend.

By Naato'si Craven

February 7, 2024

BOYS & GIRLS BASKETBALL

SURGING INTO PLAYOFFS

As the regular season comes to a close, the River basketball program is looking to carry its momentum into district playoffs.

February 6, 2024

SET IN STONE?

Wrestling sees success in Clark County Tournament as Districts are on the horizon.

By Naato'si Craven

February 1, 2024

JANUARY 2024

SPINNING TOWARDS STATE

Pax Marino, Sydney Rehberg, and Brooklyn Burnett all qualify for the 2A State Girls Bowling Tournament during River's fourth-place finish at districts.

January 30, 2024

DIVING TO VICTORY

The team takes home big results in most recent meet and starts to look towards the postseason.

By Naato'si Craven

January 25, 2024

TOTAL COMMAND AT SANTIAM

This past weekend at the Santiam Christian Wrestling Tournament, both Boys and Girls Wrestling teams placed 2nd overall.

January 23, 2024

BOYS & GIRLS BASKETBALL

IT'S NOT HOW YOU START. IT'S HOW YOU FINISH.

Hot starts for girls and boys basketball teams lead to a hopeful second half of the season.

January 15, 2024

"WE'RE MAKING GOOD PROGRESS"

Owen Mulholland reflects on CR's Boys Swim season and the future of the team.

By Garrett Graham

January 11, 2024

'WE'RE WORKING ON CONSISTENCY'

Macey Chenette weighs in on the girls gymnastics team's season heading into the future.

January 10, 2024

100 WINS & STILL PUSHING

Jacob Boothe and Jersey O'Neill weigh in on the wrestling team's ongoing season and future heading into their meet next Tuesday.

January 6, 2024

DECEMBER 2023

BOYS BASKETBALL

A PERFECT START

Boys Basketball's victory against Mark Morris puts them at 3-0 in league going into tomorrow's matchup against Hockinson.

December 12, 2023

GIRLS BASKETBALL

OFF TO A FAST START

Girls Basketball's strong performances against Woodland and Fort Vancouver propels them to 2-0 and give them momentum going into Tuesday's matchup against Mark Morris.

December 10, 2023

NOVEMBER 2023

NOT TOO LATE TO TURN AROUND?

Bowling wins consecutive games against Ridgefield ahead of Friday's pivotal match against Fort Vancouver.

November 28, 2023

SWIMMING TO THE FINISH LINE

Girls Swim caps off their season with strong performances at districts and state.

By Naato'si Craven

November 15, 2023

BACK-TO-BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPIONS

Girls' Volleyball reigns victorious in route to third straight state championship.

November 14, 2023

"A GREAT WAY TO GO OUT"

Macey McCoy on potentially capping off an undefeated season with a third straight title and the district championship.

November 10, 2023

"A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IS EVERYTHING"

Avery Siegel weighs in on soccer's state tournament after they convincingly defeated Tumwater, 4-1, in a win-or-go-home matchup.

November 7, 2023

SUPER SEASON

Girls' slow-pitch caps off dominating season with a fourth-place finish in state.

November 2, 2023

POSTSEASON PROGRESS

As the fall season nears its end, here's a look at where our postseason contenders stand.

November 1, 2023

OCTOBER 2023

DOMINATION AT DISTRICTS

Boy's tennis wins nearly every bracket at sub-districts and now prepares for bi-districts later this week.

October 24, 2023

ONE GAME AWAY

After Saturday night's win, girls soccer is one win away from another league championship.

October 23, 2023

TEARING THROUGH EVERY OPPONENT

Nearing the end of their season, they stand undefeated at 14-0.

By Naato'si Craven

October 20, 2023

RUNNING OFF TOWARDS STATE

Cross country continues five year winning streak at league championship race.

By Kohl Ripplinger

October 19, 2023

SLOW PITCH'S SUCCESS HEADING INTO THE POSTSEASON

Recapping Girls Slow Pitch's 15-2 record as the playoffs rapidly approach.

October 15, 2023

GIRLS SOCCER REMAINS UNDEFEATED

With every new game, they achieve greater goals, and strive even closer to the state title.

By Garrett Graham & Kohl Ripplinger

October 5, 2023

STAYING "POISED"

Senior Captain Trenton Sarvela describes the success of the boys' tennis season and why it has been so pivotal.

October 3, 2023

SEPTEMBER 2023

WOODLAND DEFEAT BUILDS MOMENTUM

Recapping River football's success during Friday night's homecoming game.

September 24, 2023

UNDEFEATED & JUST GETTING STARTED?

Girls soccer is 6-0-1 just 3 weeks into their season, achieving decisive victories for the last 2 years.

By Naato'si Craven & Garrett Graham

September 21, 2023

KELSO DROWNS IN RIVER'S WATERS

The girl's swim team dominated last week, beating Kelso with a final score 110-59.

By Conner Orr & Kohl Ripplinger

September 19, 2023

OFF TO A STRONG START

Neftali Menendez & Ainsley Morrisey weigh in on the success of the meet and the season so far.

September 13, 2023

EARLY MAKINGS OF A CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM?

Volleyball starts out 2-0 River with win against Skyview.

By Conner Orr & Kohl Ripplinger

September 7, 2023

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