Reporter Paul Valencia and sports administrators Tony Liberatore and Cale Piland discuss high school sports first, which in this episode includes a WIAA amendment that could have major ramifications for local schools, including Tony’s Fort Vancouver
Paul Valencia
ClarkCountyToday.com
It is the return of The Study of Sports.
Yes, we’ve been off for a while. It happens. Three professionals in three different jobs, and there are times it can be difficult finding the perfect time slot in our busy schedules. Did I say our busy schedules? I meant Tony and Cale.
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.
In our latest podcast, we discuss a WIAA amendment that could affect Fort Vancouver and other area schools in terms of classification.
We also talk 2A GSHL football and its quirky schedule. Did those in the room come up with the right plan? That will be determined. But at least one of us had a positive reaction to the plan.
In pro sports, we talk NFL draft and the start of the baseball season, plus for the first time in a long time … the Blazers!
Oh, and we end with a salute to the greatest musician of all time, according to Paul anyway. Prince 4Ever!
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:
- The Study of Sports Podcast April 23, 2026: We discuss WIAA amendments and how they will affect schools in Southwest Washington, 2A GSHL football schedule, Mariners, and … Prince?
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Baseball and softball teams combined efforts to recognize military heroes and first responders with ceremonial pitches. - Ridgefield to host Division I baseball game between UW Huskies and UP Pilots on April 21
The Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex welcomes two Division I teams this April, offering free entry for local youth players and a rare college matchup in Clark County. - Business Profile: Columbia River volleyball coach teaches The Elite Competitor
Bre Smedley co-founded The Elite Competitor to help young athletes handle the mental demands of sports by offering support, resources, and ongoing training for players, parents, and coaches. - NBA vote clears way for expansion to Seattle
The NBA Board of Governors has voted to explore adding teams in Seattle and Las Vegas, moving Seattle closer than ever to hosting pro basketball again.
