Clark County Today Sports Podcast

In this episode of the Clark County Today Sports Podcast, Paul Valencia, along with Tony Liberatore and Cale Piland, discuss the possibility of returning to full “Week 9.5” football games to determine final playoff spots in Class 2A District 4. The team expresses concern about the scheduling challenges, where some teams could end up playing three games in just nine days. They prefer a tiebreaker-style format, reducing the physical strain on high school athletes. The episode also covers other sports topics and insights from local, college, and professional sports.

In this episode of the Clark County today sports podcast, we discuss great moments in rivalry games with the former coaches after I watched a great rivalry game last week between Prairie and Battle Ground.

And there are plenty of ranking systems out there, and three weeks into the high school football season, we’ve got a bunch of teams from Southwest Washington that the computers “believe” have a chance to do something special this season.

Big news in college football this week does affect Clark County athletes. It’s NIL-related, promises kept, or promises never delivered, and the ever-changing landscape of college recruiting. All athletes in Clark County who will be playing in college have more options and obstacles than ever before in the recruiting process.

And, of course, we talk about our fandom. The Mariners are on playoff life support but still have a chance, as of this recording. The Raiders looked awful. We bond over our heartbreaks, knowing some day it will all be worth it.

Our podcast is simple. It’s me, reporter Paul Valencia, with Cale Piland, the athletic director for Evergreen Public Schools, and Tony Liberatore, an associate principal at Fort Vancouver High School who used to be in athletics. Both of them were also in the coaching ranks during their careers. We talk about local sports first, then go into professional sports, with a side trip to fantasy sports or non-sports from time to time.

We’re always interested in subject ideas for a future podcast. Email us a subject idea.

Send us your thoughts at: [email protected].

In this week’s Clark County Today Sports Podcast, reporter Paul Valencia, along with Cale Piland and Tony Liberatore, dive into Week 1 high school football highlights, challenges for teams struggling on the scoreboard, and last-minute football schedule changes due to weather. They also cover the Mariners, pro football, and even fantasy sports. Tune in for the full episode at www.ClarkCountyToday.com.

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Clark County Today Sports Podcast, August 30, 2024: Reporter Paul Valencia is joined by school administrators Cale Piland and Tony Liberatore to discuss the upcoming high school football season, with a spotlight on the six teams in the region with new head coaches. They also touch on the latest updates with the Mariners and speculate on new fast food burger joints coming to Vancouver. Don’t miss the lively conversation on ClarkCountyToday.com.

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Clark County Today Sports Podcast, July 3, 2024: What are the summer expectations for high school athletes and coaches?

High school sports is a busy time during the summer, even with no official contests.

What are the expectations for high school athletes in the summer?

What about coaches?

What happens when an athlete’s family wants to go on vacation but it is during a week with summer practice?

We discuss these scenarios in this edition of the Clark County Today sports podcast, with journalist Paul Valencia and sports administrators Cale Piland and Tony Liberatore.

We give a shout out to Columbia River and Camas for their incredible 2023-24 athletic years.

We also talk about our Fourth of July traditions, and whether we are for or against fireworks.

And a little Mariners talk, too.

The podcast format is simple. Tony Liberatore of Vancouver Public Schools and Cale Piland of Evergreen Public Schools give their thoughts, along with Clark County Today reporter Paul Valencia. Liberatore and Piland are longtime sports administrators. And Valencia has been a sports reporter in the region for more than 20 years.

We lead with high school sports. Then talk about college and pro, too. And usually a few light items beyond sports.

We’re always interested in subject ideas for a future podcast. Email us a subject idea.

Send us your thoughts at: [email protected].

The sports administrators and reporter Paul Valencia discuss the end of the spring sports season for high school sports, including Columbia River’s baseball state championship, plus the WIAA’s Scholastic Cup competition, and an update on Skyview legend Kara Winger.

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The sports administrators and the sports reporter discuss the laws and policies regarding transgender athletes in the Northwest, and they talk about the reasons why flag football was not sanctioned in Washington, plus a preview of spring sports championships.

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Reporter Paul Valencia and sports administrators Tony Liberatore and Cale Piland talk about high school sports and more

By Paul Valencia with ClarkCountyToday.com

Welcome back to the Clark County Today Sports Podcast.

We know that spring sports playoffs have started, but we also just had to talk fall sports - specifically football, with a new playoff format coming to the Washington. Nope, it is not a 32-team state bracket. The state tournament remains at 16 teams. But it will certainly look and “feel” like a 32-team bracket. We explain.

We also discuss scholarship offers to a standout athlete, who just happens to be a sophomore.

And we talk about a new football coach in Woodland.

Plus pro sports. Mariner fans are struggling. And we all wish the best for Lincoln Victor, former Union Titan, who has signed a free agent contract in the NFL.

The podcast format is simple. Tony Liberatore of Vancouver Public Schools and Cale Piland of Evergreen Public Schools give their thoughts, along with Clark County Today reporter Paul Valencia. Liberatore and Piland are longtime sports administrators. And Valencia has been a sports reporter in the region for more than 20 years.

We lead with high school sports. Then talk college and pro, too. And usually a few light items beyond sports.

We’re always interested in subject ideas for a future podcast. Email us a subject idea.

Send us your thoughts at: [email protected].

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Reporter Paul Valencia and sports administrators Tony Liberatore and Cale Piland talk about high school sports and more

Paul Valencia

ClarkCountyToday.com

Welcome back to the Clark County Today Sports Podcast.

We took an extended break, but we’re back, and we are discussing rumors of a transfer portal in Washington high school sports.

That is not the plan, we assure you.

The WIAA is looking at its transfer policies, and there could be major changes, but a transfer portal is not in the works, according to Mick Hoffman, the WIAA’s executive director. We discuss what is in the works as the WIAA researches different approaches.

We also give a shout out to Skyview softball and Union boys soccer, with a month to go in spring sports.

Plus some breaking news. Well, not anymore. But kind of breaking news with Battle Ground hiring a new boys basketball coach.

And a salute to Union baseball for its Honor Game earlier this week.

The podcast format is simple. Tony Liberatore of Vancouver Public Schools and Cale Piland of Evergreen Public Schools give their thoughts, along with Clark County Today reporter Paul Valencia. Liberatore and Piland are longtime sports administrators. And Valencia has been a sports reporter in the region for more than 20 years.

We lead with high school sports. Then talk college and pro, too. And usually a few light items beyond sports.

We’re always interested in subject ideas for a future podcast. Email us a subject idea.

Send us your thoughts at: [email protected].

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Clark County Today Sports Podcast, March 28, 2024: Have fun this spring break, a talk about spring sports scheduling, and happy opening day MLB fans.

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Reporter Paul Valencia and sports administrators Tony Liberatore and Cale Piland talk about high school sports and more.

By Paul Valencia with ClarkCountyToday.com

Welcome back to the Clark County Today Sports Podcast.

In this episode, we talk about the calm before the storm. It’s spring sport season for high schools, but most teams are about to take a break for spring break. Then it will be time for the stretch run. Oh, and this year will be the traditional spring sports championship schedule. Next year, though, the WIAA is changing the schedule.

We also talk about state football championships returning to Husky Stadium for the next two seasons.

Then we get into Major League Baseball, March Madness, and for some reason, old-school USFL.

The podcast format is simple. Tony Liberatore of Vancouver Public Schools and Cale Piland of Evergreen Public Schools give their thoughts, along with Clark County Today reporter Paul Valencia. Liberatore and Piland are longtime sports administrators. And Valencia has been a sports reporter in the region for more than 20 years.

We lead with high school sports. Then talk college and pro, too. And usually a few light items beyond sports.

We’re always interested in subject ideas for a future podcast. Email us a subject idea.

Send us your thoughts at: [email protected].

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