Two local teams made into the top-10 at their respective classification with the return of La Center in the 1A poll in the latest release of the Associated Press state high school football rankings ...

Gaven Emerson (2) leads the La Center Wildcats onto the field for the season-opening football game against Montesano on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at La Center. (Jeff Klein/The Columbian) La Center made ...