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		<title>Awards and a walkoff win make for special night Clark County Senior All-Star Baseball Game</title>
		<subhead>Landon DeBeaumont, James Gill III named MVPs; Conrad Pfeifer has game-winning RBI</subhead>
		<link>https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/jun/02/awards-and-a-walkoff-win-make-for-special-night-clark-county-senior-all-star-baseball-game/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:04:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tim Martinez]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Monday night was a special night for Landon DeBeaumont. And the night had a dream ending for Conrad Pfeifer.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>RIDGEFIELD — Monday night was a special night for Landon DeBeaumont.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/jun/02/awards-and-a-walkoff-win-make-for-special-night-clark-county-senior-all-star-baseball-game/">Read more...</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
		
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					<![CDATA[ Conrad Pfeifer of Columbia River, left, celebrates with his American League all-star teammates after driving in the winning run Monday at the 2026 Clark County All-Star senior baseball game at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Ridgefield athletic director Brynan Shipley presents Landon DeBeaumont with the Ridgefield High School athlete of the year award at the 2026 Clark County All-Star senior baseball game at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex on Monday, June 2, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ James Gill III of Battle Ground delivers a pitch for the National League all-stars at the 2026 Clark County All-Star senior baseball game at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex on Monday, June 2, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Landon DeBeaumont of Ridgefield and James Gill III of Battle Ground are selected as game MVPs at the 2026 Clark County All-Star senior baseball game at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex on Monday, June 2, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Landon DeBeaumont of Ridgefield slides into second as Cade Lukens of Camas awaits the throw during a steal of second base at the 2026 Clark County All-Star senior baseball game at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex on Monday, June 2, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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		<title>Prep notebook: Dalton Woods closes out Seton Catholic’s baseball season with complete-game win</title>
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		<link>https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/jun/02/prep-notebook-dalton-woods-closes-out-seton-catholics-baseball-season-with-complete-game-win/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:05:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking back at 2A state baseball, 2A state boys soccer, and state track and field championships on Saturday, May 30, 2026]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>“Mama Woods” would be more than proud.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/jun/02/prep-notebook-dalton-woods-closes-out-seton-catholics-baseball-season-with-complete-game-win/">Read more...</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
		
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					<![CDATA[ Seton Catholic senior Dalton Woods pitches during a Class 1A third place game against Overlake/Bear Creek on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Joe Martin Field in Bellingham. (Micah Rice/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Seton Catholic catcher Dashiell Weiss, left, greets senior pitcher Dalton Woods during a Class 1A third place game against Overlake/Bear Creek on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Joe Martin Field in Bellingham. (Micah Rice/The Columbian) ]]>
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		<title>1A State Track and field: Violet Heidt of Seton Catholic places second in the girls 200 meters</title>
		<subhead>Jackson Short of Seton is runner-up in boys 110-meter hurdles</subhead>
		<link>https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/30/1a-state-track-and-field-violet-heidt-of-seton-catholic-places-second-in-the-girls-200-meters/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tim Martinez]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Violet Heidt of Seton Catholic ran to a runner-up finish in the 200 meters and posted two other top-five placings at the Class 1A/2B/1B state track and field meet Saturday in Yakima.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Violet Heidt of Seton Catholic ran to a runner-up finish in the 200 meters and posted two other top-five placings at the Class 1A/2B/1B state track and field meet Saturday in Yakima.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/30/1a-state-track-and-field-violet-heidt-of-seton-catholic-places-second-in-the-girls-200-meters/">Read more...</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
		
		
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		<title>High School Scoreboard, results from Saturday, May 30</title>
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		<link>https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/30/high-school-scoreboard-results-from-saturday-may-30/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:23:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tim Martinez]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[High school results for baseball, boys soccer and track and field from Saturday, May 30:]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>High school results for baseball, boys soccer and track and field from Saturday, May 30:</p>
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		<title>3A/2A Boys State Track and Field: Columbia River boys relay breaks school record, takes second</title>
		<subhead>Brady Davidson of Prairie finishes second in 3A high jump</subhead>
		<link>https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/30/3a-2a-boys-state-track-and-field-columbia-river-boys-relay-breaks-school-record-takes-second/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 01:56:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Meg Wochnick]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The goal was straightforward from the start of the season for Columbia River's boys 4x100-meter relay team: break the school record.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>TACOMA — The goal was straightforward from the start of the season for Columbia River&#8217;s boys 4&#215;100-meter relay team: break the school record.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/30/3a-2a-boys-state-track-and-field-columbia-river-boys-relay-breaks-school-record-takes-second/">Read more...</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
		
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					<![CDATA[ Columbia River’s Solomon Menendez, left, takes the baton from Savian McCoy on Saturday, May 30, 2026, during the WIAA State Track and Field Meet at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Prairie junior Brady Davidson celebrates during the boys high jump Saturday, May 30, 2026, during the WIAA State Track and Field Meet at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma. Davidson placed second with a jump of 6’7”. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Prairie junior Brady Davidson competes in the boys high jump Saturday, May 30, 2026, during the WIAA State Track and Field Meet at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma. Davidson placed second with a jump of 6’7”. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) ]]>
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		<title>3A/2A Girls State Track and Field: Elsie Herold of Mark Morris sets meet record in the 300-meter hurdles</title>
		<subhead>Josephine Sully of R.A. Long wins pole vault title</subhead>
		<link>https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/30/2a-girls-state-track-and-field-elsie-herold-of-mark-morris-sets-meet-record-in-the-300-meter-hurdles/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 01:51:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Meg Wochnick]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When Mark Morris' Elsie Herold crossed the finish line in Saturday's Class 2A girls 300-meter hurdles final with both arms raised and a wide smile across her face, what she didn't know was that she had also made history.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>TACOMA — When Mark Morris&#8217; Elsie Herold crossed the finish line in Saturday&#8217;s Class 2A girls 300-meter hurdles final with both arms raised and a wide smile across her face, what she didn&#8217;t know was that she had also made history.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/30/2a-girls-state-track-and-field-elsie-herold-of-mark-morris-sets-meet-record-in-the-300-meter-hurdles/">Read more...</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
		
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					<![CDATA[ Mark Morris junior Elsie Herold , center, celebrates after winning the girls 2A 300 meter hurdles Saturday, May 30, 2026, during the WIAA State Track and Field Meet at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma. Herold set a new state meet record of 42.85. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Mark Morris junior Elsie Herold wins the girls 2A 300 meter hurdles Saturday, May 30, 2026, during the WIAA State Track and Field Meet at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma. Herold set a new state meet record of 42.85. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) ]]>
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		<title>4A State Track and Field: Cohen Butler of Camas repeats as 3200-meter champion in record-setting fashion</title>
		<subhead>UW-bound senior breaks 4A state meet record (8:43.77) in final high school competition</subhead>
		<link>https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/30/2776067-state-track-and-field-day-3/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 01:24:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Meg Wochnick]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Camas senior broke away from an early lead pack with two laps remaining in the eight-lap race and stormed to the Class 4A state championship Saturday at Mount Tahoma High School, crossing the finish line in a state-meet record 8 minutes, 43.77 seconds.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>TACOMA — By the time Cohen Butler powered into the final straightaway of Saturday&#8217;s Class 4A boys 3,200-meter final, victory was all but secured.</p>
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					<![CDATA[ Camas senior Cohen Butler, right, celebrates after winning the 4A boys 3200 meter race Saturday, May 30, 2026, during the WIAA State Track and Field Meet at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma. Butler set a new state meet record with a time of 8:43.77. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Camas senior Cohen Butler, left, runs the 4A boys 3200 meter race Saturday, May 30, 2026, during the WIAA State Track and Field Meet at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Camas senior Cohen Butler, center, celebrates with his dad Chris Butler after the 4A boys 3200 meter race Saturday, May 30, 2026, during the WIAA State Track and Field Meet at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma. Cohen Butler set a new state meet record with a time of 8:43.77. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Camas senior Cohen Butler celebrates after winning the 4A boys 3200 meter race Saturday, May 30, 2026, during the WIAA State Track and Field Meet at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma. Butler set a new state meet record with a time of 8:43.77. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) ]]>
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		<title>1A State Baseball: Seton Catholic beats Overlake/Bear Creek for program-best third-place finish</title>
		<subhead>Dalton Woods pitches complete game, Graham Dumas hits inside-the-park grand slam</subhead>
		<link>https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/30/1a-state-baseball-seton-catholic-beats-overlake-bear-creek-for-program-best-third-place-finish/</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 23:59:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Micah Rice]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Seton concluded the most successful season in program history with a 9-2 win over Overlake/Bear Creek of Redmond to earn third place.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>BELLINGHAM — The Seton Catholic baseball team was somber for just one 10-minute bus ride.</p>
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					<![CDATA[ Seton Catholic senior Kolten Gesser, right, greets Graham Dumas after Dumas hit an inside the park grand slam during a Class 1A third place game against Overlake/Bear Creek on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Joe Martin Field in Bellingham. (Micah Rice/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ The Seton Catholic baseball team poses with the third place trophy and a certificate for being state academic champions after a 9-2 win over Overlake/Bear Creek. The Cougars prevailed in the third place game at the Class 1A state playoffs on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Joe Martin Field in Bellingham. (Micah Rice/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Seton Catholic seniors Dalton Woods (55) and Teddy Wieczorek receive hugs during a Class 1A third place game against Overlake/Bear Creek on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Joe Martin Field in Bellingham. (Micah Rice/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Seton Catholic senior Kolten Gesser rounds third base to score on an inside the park grand slam by Graham Dumas during a Class 1A third place game against Overlake/Bear Creek on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Joe Martin Field in Bellingham. (Micah Rice/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Seton Catholic junior Graham Dumas gestures toward the dugout after hitting a double during a Class 1A third place game against Overlake/Bear Creek on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Joe Martin Field in Bellingham. (Micah Rice/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Seton Catholic senior Dalton Woods pitches during a Class 1A third place game against Overlake/Bear Creek on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Joe Martin Field in Bellingham. (Micah Rice/The Columbian) ]]>
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		<title>2A State Soccer: Talent and a little luck sends Columbia River past Sehome for third-place trophy</title>
		<subhead>Teagan Goaring scores two goals, Aedan Pena makes game-saving penalty-kick stop late in 2-1 win</subhead>
		<link>https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/30/2a-state-soccer-talent-and-a-little-luck-sends-columbia-river-past-sehome-for-third-place-trophy/</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 22:16:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Teagan Goaring scored a pair of first-half goals and Aeden Pena delivered a huge save on a late penalty kick to send the Rapids to a 2-1 win over Sehome of Bellingham in the 2A state third-place match at Federal Way Memorial Stadium.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>FEDERAL WAY — Talent can take you a long way.</p>
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					<![CDATA[ Teagan Goaring of Columbia River celebrates after scoring a goal against Sehome during the Class 2A boys soccer state third-place match at Federal Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 30, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Columbia River goalkeeper Aedan Pena makes a leaping save against Sehome in the Class 2A boys soccer state third-place match at Federal Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 30, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Columbia River seniors (from left) Mason Renner, Aedan Pena and Gavin Sellers pose for a photo with the third-place trophy after beating Sehome in the Class 2A boys soccer state third-place match at Federal Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 30, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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		<title>Montesano strikes early to beat Seton Catholic in 1A baseball semifinals</title>
		<subhead>One base hit enough for undefeated Bulldogs in 5-1 win</subhead>
		<link>https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/29/montesano-strikes-early-to-beat-seton-catholic-in-1a-baseball-semifinals/</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 05:43:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Micah Rice]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[BELLINGHAM — Montesano has been a baseball buzzsaw this season, so any margin of error is small. That’s why Seton Catholic, despite allowing just one hit to the Bulldogs, ended up on the short end of a 5-1 loss in the Class 1A semifinals at Joe Martin Stadium.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>BELLINGHAM — Montesano has been a baseball buzzsaw this season, so any margin of error when facing the Bulldogs is small.</p>
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					<![CDATA[ Mason Fry of Montesano slides into home plate ahead of Seton Catholic catcher Graham Dumas during a Class 1A baseball semifinal game at Joe Martin Stadium in Bellingham on Friday, May 29, 2026. (Micah Rice/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Montesano players celebrate after a 5-1 win over Seton Catholic in the Class 1A baseball semifinals at Joe Martin Stadium in Bellingham on Friday, May 29, 2026. (Micah Rice/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Seton Catholic outfielder Dalton Woods looks on from the dugout during a Class 1A baseball semifinal game against Montesano at Joe Martin Stadium in Bellingham on Friday, May 29, 2026. (Micah Rice/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Seton Catholic infielder James Lubisich, left, joins a huddle between innings during a Class 1A baseball semifinal game against Montesano at Joe Martin Stadium in Bellingham on Friday, May 29, 2026. (Micah Rice/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Seton Catholic shortstop Teddy Wieczorek throws to first base for an out during a Class 1A baseball semifinal game against Montesano at Joe Martin Stadium in Bellingham on Friday, May 29, 2026. (Micah Rice/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Montesano junior Caden Grubb pitches against Seton Catholic in the Class 1A baseball semifinals at Joe Martin Stadium in Bellingham on Friday, May 29, 2026. (Micah Rice/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Seton Catholic senior Kolten Gesser pitches against Montesano in the Class 1A baseball semifinals at Joe Martin Stadium in Bellingham on Friday, May 29, 2026. (Micah Rice/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ The Seton Catholic logo is shown on the scoreboard before a Class 1A baseball semifinal game against Montesano at Joe Martin Stadium in Bellingham on Friday, May 29, 2026. (Micah Rice/The Columbian) ]]>
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		<title>High School Scoreboard, results from Friday, May 29</title>
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		<link>https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/29/high-school-scoreboard-results-from-friday-may-29/</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 05:09:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[High school results for baseball, boys soccer and track and field from Friday, May 29:]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>High school results for baseball, boys soccer and track and field from Friday, May 29:</p>
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		<title>4A/3A/2A State Track and Field: Union&#8217;s Leilani Mays seizes moment late in race to capture 4A 100 hurdles title</title>
		<subhead>Four locals take home titles, including pole vaulters from Camas, Woodland</subhead>
		<link>https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/29/4a-3a-2a-state-track-and-field-day-2/</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 02:55:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Meg Wochnick]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The junior stayed clean throughout the race as Curtis’ Frankie Skipper clipped the ninth hurdle and briefly stumbled into the 10th and final hurdle, opening the door for Mays to sprint through the finish line and capture her first state title in 14.66 seconds. ]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>TACOMA — The high hurdles can be one of track and field’s most unforgiving events. One clipped bar or a mistimed step can quickly change the outcome of the race.</p>
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					<![CDATA[ Union's Leilani Mays, right, competes in the 100 meter hurdles Friday, May 29, 2026, during the WIAA State Track and Field Meet at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) ]]>
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		<title>2A Boys Soccer: Columbia River can&#8217;t crack Squalicum&#8217;s defense in 3-0 loss in state semifinals</title>
		<subhead>Rapids will face Sehome for third place on Saturday</subhead>
		<link>https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/29/2a-boys-soccer-columbia-river-cant-crack-squalicums-defense-in-3-0-loss-in-state-semifinals/</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 00:37:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Columbia River boys soccer team played a match on Friday that felt like an uphill battle the entire way.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>FEDERAL WAY — The Columbia River boys soccer team played a match on Friday that felt like an uphill battle the entire way.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/29/2a-boys-soccer-columbia-river-cant-crack-squalicums-defense-in-3-0-loss-in-state-semifinals/">Read more...</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
		
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					<![CDATA[ Tyson Massengale (7) of Columbia River battles Kellen Savage (21) and David Leslie (14) of Squalicum for possession of the ball during a Class 2A boys soccer state semifinal match at Federal Way Memorial Stadium on Friday, May 29, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Squalicum players celebrate after beating Columbia River in a Class 2A boys soccer state semifinal match at Federal Way Memorial Stadium on Friday, May 29, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Tyson Massengale of Columbia River battles Jayden Bak of Squalicum (8) during a Class 2A boys soccer state semifinal match at Federal Way Memorial Stadium on Friday, May 29, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Teagan Goaring (8) of Columbia River battles Cody McCaulley (10)  of Squalicum for possession of the ball during a Class 2A boys soccer state semifinal match at Federal Way Memorial Stadium on Friday, May 29, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Gavin Sellers (9) of Columbia River plays a header against Maddox Strickland of Squalicum during a Class 2A boys soccer state semifinal match at Federal Way Memorial Stadium on Friday, May 29, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Jose Mercado (23) of Columbia River stands with his temmates and players from Squalicum for the national anthem prior to a Class 2A boys soccer state semifinal match at Federal Way Memorial Stadium on Friday, May 29, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Tyson Massengale (7) of Columbia River plays a header in front of Isaac Grimes of Squalicum during a Class 2A boys soccer state semifinal match at Federal Way Memorial Stadium on Friday, May 29, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Maddox Strickland (22) of Squalicum controls the ball against Columbia River during a Class 2A boys soccer state semifinal match at Federal Way Memorial Stadium on Friday, May 29, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Eli Veljacic of Columbia River plays the ball upfield against Squalicum during a Class 2A boys soccer state semifinal match at Federal Way Memorial Stadium on Friday, May 29, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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		<title>High School Scoreboard, results from Thursday, May 28</title>
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		<link>https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/28/high-school-scoreboard-results-from-thursday-may-28/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 03:55:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[High school results for track and field from Thursday, May 28: FRIDAY&#8217;S SCHEDULE BASEBALL 1A state semifinal: Seton Catholic vs. Montesano, 7 p.m. at Joe Martin Stadium, Bellingham BOYS SOCCER 2A state semifinal: Columbia River vs. Squalicum, 1 p.m. at Federal Way Memorial Stadium TRACK AND FIELD 4A-3A-2A state meet, 9:45 a.m. at Mt. Tahoma [&hellip;]]]></description>
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		<title>1A State Track and Field: Samantha Evans of Columbia-White Salmon takes second in girls high jump</title>
		<subhead>Tiffany Sheldon of Seton Catholic is third in the discus</subhead>
		<link>https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/28/1a-state-track-and-field-samantha-evans-of-columbia-white-salmon-takes-second-in-girls-high-jump/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 03:33:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Samantha Evans of Columbia-White Salmon earned a runner-up finish in the 1A girls high jump and Tiffany Sheldon of Seton Catholic was third in the discus during the first day of the 1A/2B/1B state track and field meet Thursday in Yakima.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Samantha Evans of Columbia-White Salmon earned a runner-up finish in the 1A girls high jump and Tiffany Sheldon of Seton Catholic was third in the discus during the first day of the 1A/2B/1B state track and field meet Thursday in Yakima.</p>
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		<title>4A/3A/2A State Track and Field: Kelso&#8217;s Jordyn Robarge caps career with 3A girls shot put title</title>
		<subhead>Handful of Clark County athletes earn top-3 finishes on opening day of state</subhead>
		<link>https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/28/state-track-and-field-day-1/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 03:12:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The future Western Washington University thrower delivered a dominant and consistent series Thursday at the opening day of the 2A, 3A and 4A Washington state track and field championships in the 3A girls shot put, uncorking a state title-winning throw of 41 feet, 9.75 inches to capture her first state title. She's believed to be the first Kelso girls shot putter to be crowned a state champion in program history.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>TACOMA — Under the blazing afternoon sun at Mount Tahoma High School, Kelso High senior Jordyn Robarge saved the best performance of her career for the biggest stage.</p>
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		<title>High School Scoreboard, state semifinal pairings</title>
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		<link>https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/27/high-school-scoreboard-state-semifinal-pairings/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 02:01:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tim Martinez]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[High school state pairings for semifinals in baseball and boys soccer: THURSDAY&#8217;S SCHEDULE TRACK AND FIELD 4A-3A-2A state meet, 1 p.m. at Mt. Tahoma HS, Tacoma 1A-2B-1B state meet, 3 p.m. at Zaepfel Stadium, Yakima BASEBALL 4A STATE TOURNAMENT Semifinals, Friday At Everett Memorial Stadium No. 6 Kamiakin vs. No. 2 Sumner, 10 a.m. No.5 [&hellip;]]]></description>
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		<title>Martinez: Two special seniors guide Seton Catholic softball to another state final game</title>
		<subhead>High school sports</subhead>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 13:36:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two years ago, when the Seton Catholic softball team reached the 1A state championship game for the first time in program history, the Cougars had a roster that was very young, but very good.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Two years ago, when the Seton Catholic softball team reached the 1A state championship game for the first time in program history, the Cougars had a roster that was very young, but very good.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/27/martinez-two-special-seniors-guide-seton-catholic-softball-to-another-state-final-game/">Read more...</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
		
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					<![CDATA[ Kingsley Williams of Seton Catholic celebrates afdter scoring a run against Cedar Park Christian during a 1A state softball semifinal game at Columbia Playfields in Richland on Saturday, May 23, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Kingsley Williams (8) of Seton Catholic celebrates with Brooklynn Lubisich after scoring a run against Cedar Park Christian during a 1A state softball semifinal game at Columbia Playfields in Richland on Saturday, May 23, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Kingsley Williams (left) and Grace Farrell of Seton Catholic pose with a plaque the Cougars received after being declared academic state champions for 1A softball teams at the 1A state softball quarterfinal game at Columbia Playfields in Richland on Friday, May 22, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Grace Farrell of Seton Catholic makes a catch in center field against Lynden Christian during a 1A state softball quarterfinal game at Columbia Playfields in Richland on Friday, May 22, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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		<title>High School Scoreboard, results for Saturday, May 23</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 03:33:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[High school results for baseball, softball, boys soccer and tennis for Saturday, May 23:]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>High school results for baseball, softball, boys soccer and tennis for Saturday, May 23:</p>
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		<title>1A State Softball: Seton Catholic shows toughness even in 8-0 loss to Montesano in state title game</title>
		<subhead>Cougars earn runner-up trophy at state for second time in three years</subhead>
		<link>https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/23/1a-state-softball-seton-catholic-shows-toughness-even-in-8-0-loss-to-montesano-in-state-title-game/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:03:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Seton Catholic softball team came into the season wanting to get tougher. And they showed the toughness on Saturday afternoon.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>RICHLAND — The Seton Catholic softball team came into the season wanting to get tougher.</p>
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					<![CDATA[ Members of the Seton Catholic softball team pose with the second-place trophy after falling to Montesano in the 1A softball state championship game at Columbia Playfields in Richland on Saturday, May 23, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Maggie Kender of Seton Catholic delivers a pitch against Montesano during the 1A softball state championship game at Columbia Playfields in Richland on Saturday, May 23, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Tegan Figueroa of Seton Catholic holds up her glove after making a diving catch against Montesano as teammate Addie Seymer reacts delivers a pitch during the 1A softball state championship game at Columbia Playfields in Richland on Saturday, May 23, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Members of the Montesano softball team celebrate after recording the final out to beat Seton Catholic in the 1A softball state championship game at Columbia Playfields in Richland on Saturday, May 23, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Members of the Montesano softball team hoist the championship trophy after beating Seton Catholic in the 1A softball state championship game at Columbia Playfields in Richland on Saturday, May 23, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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		<title>State Tennis: Columbia River&#8217;s Lucas Walburn caps prep career with second place</title>
		<subhead>Rapids take home pair of team trophies from 2A tournament in Seattle</subhead>
		<link>https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/23/state-tennis-columbia-rivers-lucas-walburn-caps-prep-career-with-second-place/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:01:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Micah Rice]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SEATTLE — Though a second comeback and a second state title weren’t to be, Lucas Walburn described his high school tennis career as second to none.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SEATTLE — Though a second comeback and a second state title weren’t to be, Lucas Walburn described his high school tennis career as second to none.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/23/state-tennis-columbia-rivers-lucas-walburn-caps-prep-career-with-second-place/">Read more...</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
		
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					<![CDATA[ Lucas Walburn of Columbia River returns a shot during the singles championship match against Leo Kuhn of Bellingham at the Class 2A boys tennis state tournament on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the University of Washington in Seattle. (Micah Rice/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Lucas Walburn of Columbia River returns a shot during the singles championship match against Leo Kuhn of Bellingham at the Class 2A boys tennis state tournament on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the University of Washington in Seattle. (Micah Rice/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ The Columbia River boys and girls tennis teams hold their trophies at the Class 2A tennis state tournament on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the University of Washington in Seattle. The boys team placed second and the girls team placed fourth. (Micah Rice/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Tyler Stimmel of Columbia River returns a shot during the fourth-place doubles match at the Class 2A boys tennis state tournament on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the University of Washington in Seattle. (Micah Rice/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Lucas Walburn of Columbia River serves during the singles championship match against Leo Kuhn of Bellingham at the Class 2A boys tennis state tournament on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the University of Washington in Seattle. (Micah Rice/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Brody Wolski, left, and Eli Miller of Ridgefield touch rackets during the third-place doubles match at the Class 2A boys tennis state tournament on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the University of Washington in Seattle. (Micah Rice/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Ryan Wyle-Wilson of Columbia River returns a shot during the fourth-place doubles match at the Class 2A boys tennis state tournament on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the University of Washington in Seattle. (Micah Rice/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Eli Miller of Ridgefield serves while Brody Wolski plays at the net during the third-place doubles match at the Class 2A boys tennis state tournament on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the University of Washington in Seattle. (Micah Rice/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Columbia River tennis coach Kevin Erickson, right, talks with Tyler Stimmel, left, and Ryan Wyle-Wilson during the fourth-place doubles match at the Class 2A boys tennis state tournament on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the University of Washington in Seattle. (Micah Rice/The Columbian) ]]>
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		<subhead>Mountain View, Columbia River, Castle Rock eliminated from postseason</subhead>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kolten Gesser pitched a complete-game two-hitter and Graham Dumas went 2 for 2 with a triple and drove in three runs as Seton Catholic beat Rochester 9-2 on Saturday at Whitworth University in Spokane.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The last two seasons, the Seton Catholic baseball team couldn’t get out of the Class 1A state quarterfinal round.</p>
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					<![CDATA[ Graham Dumas of Seton Catholic smiles after reaching on a base hit against Rochester during a 1A District 4 semifinal baseball game at Harmony Sports Complex on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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		<title>2A Softball: Walk-off grand slam gives Mark Morris state title over W.F. West</title>
		<subhead>Shyanne Sellers delivers game-winner with score tied in bottom of seventh</subhead>
		<link>https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/23/2a-softball-walk-off-grand-slam-gives-mark-morris-state-title-over-w-f-west/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 00:24:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Shyanne Sellers hit a grand slam with the score tied in the bottom of the seventh inning to give the Mark Morris softball team the Class 2A state championship with a 9-5 win over W.F. West of Chehalis on Saturday.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Shyanne Sellers hit a grand slam with the score tied in the bottom of the seventh inning to give the Mark Morris softball team the Class 2A state championship with a 9-5 win over W.F. West of Chehalis on Saturday.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/23/2a-softball-walk-off-grand-slam-gives-mark-morris-state-title-over-w-f-west/">Read more...</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
		
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					<![CDATA[ Makenzie Henthorn of Mark Morris delivers a pitch against Columbia River in a 2A Greater St. Helens League softball game at the Vancouver Girls Softball Association fields on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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		<title>2A State Boys Soccer: Columbia River pushes past physicality, earns state semifinal berth</title>
		<subhead>Rapids earn 2-0 shutout of Lynden in Saturday&#8217;s state quarterfinal</subhead>
		<link>https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/23/2a-state-boys-soccer-columbia-river-pushes-past-physicality-earns-state-semifinal-berth/</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 22:44:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pena was the difference maker in a 2-0 River shutout that sends the Rapids (18-2-1) to their sixth state semifinal since 2018. They’ll face Squalicum of Bellingham or Hockinson, which plays later on Saturday, in next Friday’s semifinal in Federal Way.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Throughout 80 minutes of physicality unlike anything Columbia River had faced all season, Rapids goalkeeper Aedan Pena did what he does best in Saturday’s Class 2A boys soccer state quarterfinal — command the net and keep his team in control.</p>
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		<title>1A State Softball: Four-run fourth inning sends Seton Catholic into state championship game</title>
		<subhead>Maggie Kender strikes out 14 in the Cougars&#8217; 6-2 win over Cedar Park Christian</subhead>
		<link>https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/may/23/1a-state-softball-four-run-fourth-inning-sends-seton-catholic-into-state-championship-game/</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 19:19:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tim Martinez]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Maggie Kender struck out 14 batters and Seton Catholic rallied for four runs in the fourth innings as the Cougars beat Cedar Park Christian 6-2 to win a Class 1A state softball semifinal game Saturday morning at Columbia Playfields.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Maggie Kender struck out 14 batters and Seton Catholic rallied for four runs in the fourth innings as the Cougars beat Cedar Park Christian 6-2 to win a Class 1A state softball semifinal game Saturday morning at Columbia Playfields.</p>
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					<![CDATA[ Kingsley Williams of Seton Catholic celebrates afdter scoring a run against Cedar Park Christian during a 1A state softball semifinal game at Columbia Playfields in Richland on Saturday, May 23, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Maggie Kender of Seton Catholic delivers a pitch against Cedar Park Christian during a 1A state softball semifinal game at Columbia Playfields in Richland on Saturday, May 23, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Kingsley Williams (8) of Seton Catholic celebrates with Brooklynn Lubisich after scoring a run against Cedar Park Christian during a 1A state softball semifinal game at Columbia Playfields in Richland on Saturday, May 23, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Kingsley Williams of Seton Catholic swings at pitch against Cedar Park Christian during a 1A state softball semifinal game at Columbia Playfields in Richland on Saturday, May 23, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Maggie Kender of Seton Catholic delivers a pitch against Cedar Park Christian during a 1A state softball semifinal game at Columbia Playfields in Richland on Saturday, May 23, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Maggie Kender of Seton Catholic is greeted by Kingsley Williams (left) at the end of an inning against Cedar Park Christian during a 1A state softball semifinal game at Columbia Playfields in Richland on Saturday, May 23, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Kingsley Williams of Seton Catholic slides home past Cedar Park Christian catcher Ella Miekle to score a run during a 1A state softball semifinal game at Columbia Playfields in Richland on Saturday, May 23, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Addie Seymer of Seton Catholic makes a throw from shortstop against Cedar Park Christian during a 1A state softball semifinal game at Columbia Playfields in Richland on Saturday, May 23, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Adelaide Foster (7) of Cedar Park Christian is greeted at home by her teammates after hitting a home run against Seton Catholic during a 1A state softball semifinal game at Columbia Playfields in Richland on Saturday, May 23, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Addie Seymer (55) of Seton Catholic can't catch the throw as Shelby Southard of Cedar Park Christian steals second base during a 1A state softball semifinal game at Columbia Playfields in Richland on Saturday, May 23, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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					<![CDATA[ Katelyn Charlton of Cedar Park Christian smiles as she heads to first after walk against Seton Catholic during a 1A state softball semifinal game at Columbia Playfields in Richland on Saturday, May 23, 2026. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian) ]]>
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