Author: Wade Evanson | Columbia County Spotlight

Professional

Another loss to Spokane runs Hops’ losing streak to nine games

In another chapter of what’s becoming an increasingly sad story, the Hops dropped another game to Spokane — ... Read more

Professional

When will it end? Hops lose 8-1 to Spokane for eighth straight defeat

Make it eight. On the backs of a five-run fourth inning and strong pitching performance, Spokane defeated Hillsboro ... Read more

Professional

Spokane deals Hops seventh straight defeat in series opener

When does it end? Things went from bad to worse for Hillsboro on Tuesday night when after returning ... Read more

High School

Columbia County sports year in review: Scappoose, St. Helens had more than their share of success

With the 2024-25 school year behind us, it’s again time to take a look at and celebrate the ... Read more

Professional

Hops Weekly: Six games, six losses for sputtering Hops at Tri-City

Now, that was a tough week. After leading the Northwest League for 65 of the season’s first 77 ... Read more

Professional

Ice cold hops lose fifth straight to Tri-City, 14-5

At least it wasn’t close. After consecutive one-run losses and three in their last four games, the Hops ... Read more

Professional

Hops’ slide continues with 5-4 loss at Tri-City

New half, more of the same for Hillsboro. After sputtering to a finish to the season’s first half, ... Read more

Columnists

Evanson: The transfer portal is not just an NCAA problem, it’s become a prep one as well

The transfer portal is open. No, not the NCAA’s official window for student-athletes to relocate to a more ... Read more

Professional

Hops end season’s first half with third consecutive loss to Tri-City

Maybe it’s good that it’s over. The Hops closed the season’s first half with a 3-2 loss to ... Read more

Professional

Tri-City’s Johnson dominates in Hops’ 7-3 road loss to the Dust Devils

The Hops got a little taste of the major leagues on Wednesday night, and I don’t think they ... Read more