Clark County Today Sports Podcast

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The Study of Sports is a ClarkCountyToday.com podcast where longtime sports reporter Paul Valencia talks high school sports — and more — with longtime sports administrators and former coaches Cale Piland and Tony Liberatore. Piland, a former head football coach at Evergreen and Union, is now the athletic director for Evergreen Public Schools. Liberatore, a former assistant coach and athletic director at Columbia River, is now an associate principal at Fort Vancouver. Episodes prioritize high school sports in Southwest Washington while leaving room for timely topics from the wider sports scene.

  1. Jun 12

    The Study of Sports Podcast June 12, 2026: We say goodbye to not only spring sports but we also give a salute to the full high school sports year

    Reporter Paul Valencia and sports administrators Tony Liberatore and Cale Piland discuss high school sports, including some controversies outside of Clark County, then we get to college and pro sports as well in this episode Paul ValenciaClarkCountyToday.com The Study of Sports team got together for a few more laughs, as well as some heartfelt discussions on a couple of controversies in high school sports beyond Clark County.But first, we discuss the conclusion of spring sports, as well as the end of the academic year for high school sports. It was probably just an anomaly, but for the first time in our memories, Clark County did not have a state champion in a traditional team sport in the 2025-26 school year. Had a lot of teams get close, but no team brought home the big trophy. Do we blame the athletic directors? Just kidding 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. 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. #StudyOfSports #HighSchoolSports #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #SpringSports #Podcast

  2. May 13

    The Study of Sports Podcast May 13, 2026: The playoffs have started for Washington high school sports, plus how the three of us have adapted to new roles in our careers

    Paul Valencia, Cale Piland, and Tony Liberatore reflect on how shifting roles — from athletic director to associate principal, from sports reporter to newsroom generalist — haven't dimmed their love for the game. Spring playoffs are underway, and Vancouver's In-N-Out Burger makes a surprise cameo. #StudyOfSports #HighSchoolSports #WashingtonSports #ClarkCounty #SpringPlayoffs #PaulValencia #Podcast #SportsAdmin #Evergreen #FortVancouver

  3. Apr 23

    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?

    Paul Valencia teams up with athletic directors Tony Liberatore and Cale Piland to break down a WIAA amendment that could reshape Fort Vancouver's classification status. The trio also examines the unusual 2A GSHL football schedule, discusses NFL draft implications, and celebrates the Mariners' season start. Plus, a surprise tribute to Prince caps off this return episode of The Study of Sports. #WIAASports #HighSchoolSports #2AGSHL #FortVancouver #EvergreenSchools #SportsAdministration #ClarkCountySports #StudyOfSports #PodcastReturn #LocalAthletics

  4. Mar 13

    The Study of Sports Podcast March 13, 2026: We discuss the state basketball tournaments, the incredible run from Columbia River boys, the state placing for Evergreen girls, and more

    A “Perfect Paul” outcome for the state basketball tournaments? That is how Tony Liberatore described it after the WIAA tournaments crowned winners without any losers. That might sound confusing. But so, too, is the WIAA state basketball playoff format. And Paul Valencia is always whining about that format. This year, at least nobody won the state title after losing in the state tournament. Plus, we salute Columbia River boys and Evergreen girls for their incredible state tournaments. This latest episode of the Study of Sports was recorded on Thursday, March 12. 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. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/the-study-of-sports-podcast-march-13-2026-we-discuss-the-state-basketball-tournaments-the-incredible-run-from-columbia-river-boys-the-state-placing-for-evergreen-girls-and-more/ #TheStudyOfSportsPodcast #basketball #VancouverWA #WIAA #Mariners #highschoolsports #ColumbiaRiver #Evergreen #NFL

    The Study of Sports Podcast March 13, 2026: We discuss the state basketball tournaments, the incredible run from Columbia River boys, the state placing for Evergreen girls, and more

  5. Feb 20

    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 Bowl

    The Study of Sports Podcast features Paul Valencia with Tony Liberatore and Cale Piland discussing Mat Classic and the hundreds of Clark County wrestlers, postseason basketball formats, and a look back at the Super Bowl, recorded Feb. 18. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/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-bowl/ #StudyOfSportsPodcast #ClarkCountySports #MatClassic #HighSchoolWrestling #PostseasonBasketball #SuperBowl #VancouverWA

    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 Bowl

  6. Jan 31

    The Study of Sports Podcast Jan. 31, 2026: We discuss how the 2A GSHL football is about to change in a major way, plus some Seahawks talk, too

    The Jan. 31, 2026 episode of the Study of Sports Podcast features Paul Valencia joined by longtime sports administrators Tony Liberatore and Cale Piland to discuss looming changes to 2A GSHL football, reactions from league schools, updates on high school basketball and Fort Vancouver athletics in the Trico League, and conversation about the NFL and the Seattle Seahawks. #StudyOfSportsPodcast #HighSchoolSports #2AGSHL #ClarkCountySports #Seahawks #WashingtonSports

    The Study of Sports Podcast Jan. 31, 2026: We discuss how the 2A GSHL football is about to change in a major way, plus some Seahawks talk, too

  7. Jan 15

    The Study of Sports Podcast Jan. 15, 2026: We discuss some hot topics in high school sports across the state, plus we talk college and pro football

    In this Jan. 15, 2026 episode of The Study of Sports Podcast, Paul Valencia is joined by sports administrators Tony Liberatore and Cale Piland for a wide-ranging discussion on high school sports topics across Washington, including sportsmanship and a recent football controversy, along with conversation on college and professional football. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/the-study-of-sports-podcast-jan-15-2026-we-discuss-some-hot-topics-in-high-school-sports-across-the-state-plus-we-talk-college-and-pro-football/ #StudyOfSportsPodcast #HighSchoolSports #CollegeFootball #ProFootball #WashingtonSports #Sportsmanship

    The Study of Sports Podcast Jan. 15, 2026: We discuss some hot topics in high school sports across the state, plus we talk college and pro football

  8. 12/30/2025

    The Study of Sports Podcast Dec. 30, 2025: A look ahead to 2026 with WIAA amendments, a year in review in high school sports, plus remembering the Mariners’ magical run

    It has been a minute since our last podcast. Life gets in the way sometimes. But we promise, it is still free to listen to our podcast! Anyway, today we look forward to 2026 in high school sports and talk about a number of WIAA amendments that will be voted on soon by member districts. We also do a 2025 in review in high school sports. Plus we must revisit Tony’s great story of the Wedge Jersey Sacrifice for the Mariners. Did it work? Let us know what you think with an email. Plus, I give an additional minute at the end of the podcast for a special salute. This latest episode was recorded on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. 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. #HighSchoolSports #StudyOfSports #WIAA #ClarkCountySports #Podcast #SeattleMariners

    The Study of Sports Podcast Dec. 30, 2025: A look ahead to 2026 with WIAA amendments, a year in review in high school sports, plus remembering the Mariners’ magical run
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The Study of Sports is a ClarkCountyToday.com podcast where longtime sports reporter Paul Valencia talks high school sports — and more — with longtime sports administrators and former coaches Cale Piland and Tony Liberatore. Piland, a former head football coach at Evergreen and Union, is now the athletic director for Evergreen Public Schools. Liberatore, a former assistant coach and athletic director at Columbia River, is now an associate principal at Fort Vancouver. Episodes prioritize high school sports in Southwest Washington while leaving room for timely topics from the wider sports scene.

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