
Varsity360
By The Columbian Sports Department

Varsity360Sep 28, 2023

Varsity360: Chaos reigns in 2A GSHL football
The Columbian's Micah Rice and Meg Wochnick talk about how the 2A Greater St. Helens League has been the most unpredictable and fun football league in SW Washington this season. Plus two local female football coaches break ground.

Varsity360: Themes and players to watch in girls soccer and volleyball
Columbian sports editor Micah Rice and reporter Will Denner dive into the top storylines in girls soccer and volleyball for the 2023 season in Southwest Washington.

Varsity360: Why Skyview vs. Columbia River football shouldn't be played
Columbian sports editor Micah Rice and reporter Meg Wochnick have seen enough. In the lopsided Skyview vs. Columbia River football rivalry, player safety and wellbeing should be put ahead of the financial windfall the game brings to Vancouver Public Schools.

Varsity360: Three things we learned in Week 1 of the prep football season
The Columbian's Micah Rice and Tim Martinez analyze the first week of the 2023 high school football season in Southwest Washington. They also discuss the impact of moving state championship games to Husky Stadium.

Varsity360: The rarity of having of six Division-I football recruits in SW Washington
The Columbian’s Meg Wochnick and Micah Rice look at the unique recruiting experiences of six college-bound players. They also profile three players who are banking on a big senior season to achieve their next-level dreams and look ahead to three enticing Week 1 matchups.

Varsity360: Five burning questions heading into 2023 high school football season.
Will Washougal make a deep playoff run? How will Mountain View and Union adjust to new coaches? Is this the year Skyview and Evergreen snap long league-title droughts? Columbian sports editor Micah Rice and reporter Meg Wochnick tackle these questions and more.

Varsity360: Impact of possible cuts to high school athletics
Columbian Sports Editor Micah Rice and reporter Meg Wochnick examine the possible impact of Evergreen Public Schools cutting staff, including four high school athletic directors. They also discuss the prospect of Washougal High eliminating all sports and Woodland High cutting activities if their replacement levies fail.

Varsity360, bold predictions headed into basketball playoffs
Columbian sportswriters Meg Wochnick and Micah Rice look ahead to some possible twists and turns in the high school basketball postseason.

Varsity360, prep basketball league seeding and 4A 3A mismatches
The Columbian sports staff also talks about Camas girls basketball's success and signing day for Clark County athletes.

Looking ahead to the high school basketball season
The Columbian's Will Denner and Meg Wochnick highlight five main storyline to watch this basketball season in Southwest Washington.

Looking ahead to state volleyball and soccer
The Columbian sports staff looks back at the state football playoffs and ahead to the 2A-4A state volleyball tournaments and the 2A girls soccer final four.

Breaking down the Week 10 football matchups
The Columbian sports department looks ahead to the state preliminary round and what challenges await teams from Clark County.

Breaking down postseason football scenarios entering Week 9
Micah Rice and Tim Martinez of The Columbian sports department look at the postseason scenarios for Southwest Washington prep football teams entering the final week of the regular season.

Reaction and continuing discussion about fan behavior toward officials
Columbian sports reporters Micah Rice, Meg Wochnick and Will Denner reviewing feedback from our episode on fan behavior toward officials and discuss the importance of local journalism.

Poor treatment of officials must stop, or the games might
Micah Rice and Meg Wochnick of the Columbian Sports Department talk about how fan behavior is driving away officials, we visit with Fort Vancouver after an emotional win and look at a big week in the 2A GSHL.

Debating the purpose and future of Skyview vs. Columbia River football rivalry
Columbian Sports Editor Micah Rice and reporter Meg Wochnick discuss the Rapids vs. Storm rivalry, we visit with the 2-0 Prairie Falcons and look ahead to the top games of Week 3 in Clark County.

Varsity360, Episode 2
The Columbian sports staff analyzes Week 1 of the high school football season, looks ahead to Week 2 and reporter Meg Wochnick gives insight into her stories on how linemen gain weight healthfully and how the family of Travis Claridge is helping maintain his legacy at Fort Vancouver.

Varsity360, Episode 1
The Columbian sports staff previews the high school football season in Southwest Washington, visits with three Mountain View senior captains and looks ahead to the best games of Week 1.