Camas softball snags elusive league title

Papermakers play for the district title Friday in Kelso

The Papermaker softball players and coaches celebrate after beating Kelso 2-1 Monday, at Camas High School, to clinch their first league championship since 2002.

The Papermaker softball players and coaches celebrate after beating Kelso 2-1 Monday, at Camas High School, to clinch their first league championship since 2002. Dan Trujillo

Winning a league championship has been a rallying cry for the Camas softball team all season long.

On Monday, they captured that elusive title for the first time in 10 years.

"I don't think words can describe how amazing it feels," said senior center fielder Cali Mulholland. "It really shows how much hard work pays off. It wasn't always easy, but our love for the game kept us going. Everybody on this team has the passion. You can see it when we step out on the field."

The Papermakers showed plenty of desire Monday, and defeated Kelso 2-1 for their first league title since 2002.

For more of this story, see the Camas-Washougal Post-Record print edition.