The sports enthusiasts also give a final salute to Camas and Seton Catholic football and we welcome winter sports
Paul Valencia
ClarkCountyToday.com
The sports enthusiasts are back with the final podcast of 2024.
We review the high school state championship games with a salute to Camas and Seton Catholic.
Then we get into a serious discussion on the voting process for WIAA amendments, and we tackle some of the biggest amendments that will be voted on in 2025, including a new transfer rule for high school athletics as well as transgender issues in high school athletics.
One of our experts notes that even if one of the amendments passes, he is not sure the WIAA can adopt the amendment because it might not be legal in the state of Washington.
We welcome winter sports, and note that there is a big basketball tournament in the region after Christmas and a huge wrestling extravaganza that week, as well.
And, of course, we touch on college and pro sports a bit.
Our podcast format is simple: A longtime sports reporter (Paul Valencia) discusses high school sports, and more, with longtime sports administrators and former coaches. Cale Piland is the former head football coach at Evergreen and Union and is now the athletic director for Evergreen Public Schools. Tony Liberatore is a former assistant coach and athletic director at Columbia River and is now an associate principal at Fort Vancouver.
We’re always interested in subject ideas for a future podcast. Email us a subject idea.
Send us your thoughts at: paul.v@clarkcountytoday.com.
Also read:
- High school basketball: Camas’ Keirra Thompson does not pass up this opportunity Camas senior Keirra Thompson transitions from elite passer to scoring leader, setting a school record with 40 points in a game.
- Wrestling: Seton Catholic standout looks forward to county championships and stretch runSeton Catholic’s Connor Crum, a state runner-up last year, is ready for the Clark County Championships and a strong finish to the wrestling season.
- Opinion: Basketball community wins when Camas and Union play varsity doubleheadersCamas and Union delivered a thrilling basketball doubleheader, with packed crowds and standout performances from players on both teams.
- Brooklynn Haywood: Local high school athlete takes advantage of WIAA’s NIL rulesUnion basketball star Brooklynn Haywood leverages WIAA NIL rules with paid endorsement deals while leading her team to success.
- Clark County Today Sports Podcast, Jan 10, 2025: We discuss NIL deals for high school athletes now that Brooklynn Haywood is benefiting from her brand as well as her talentSports Podcast: Exploring NIL deals for high school athletes, basketball rivalries, and more.