
Reporter Paul Valencia and sports administrators Tony Liberatore and Cale Piland talk 2A GSHL’s upcoming change for football, a shout-out to a basketball player nearing an incredible record, plus we talk Seahawks
Paul Valencia
ClarkCountyToday.com
Tumwater is coming to the 2A GSHL in football?
Seems that way, along with W.F. West, Aberdeen, and Black Hills.
And not everyone is happy about it in the 2A GSHL.
We also touch base with high school basketball, and a report on Fort Vancouver athletics making big strides in the Trico League.
Of course, we also discuss the NFL and the Sea …. Hawks.
This latest episode was recorded on Friday, Jan. 30 2026.
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.
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- A late starter in her sports, Clark College athlete is excelling in basketball and track and fieldClark College’s Emily Peabody, a late starter in basketball and track, now leads the NWAC in scoring and is a conference champion sprinter.
- The Study of Sports Podcast Feb. 20, 2026: We discuss Mat Classic and the hundreds of wrestlers from Clark County, postseason basketball formats, and a look back at the Super BowlPaul Valencia, Tony Liberatore and Cale Piland discuss Mat Classic, basketball postseason formats and the Super Bowl in the latest Study of Sports Podcast.
- Seattle Seahawks officially up for saleThe Estate of Paul G. Allen has launched a formal sale process for the Super Bowl LX champion Seattle Seahawks, with the team expected to fetch a record-breaking price.
- Camas, Union senior stars ready for playoff push in their final high school basketball seasonsEthan Harris and Brooklynn Haywood lead Camas and Union into the Class 4A bi-district playoffs with state tournament berths on the line.





