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State champion rises above the field and the rain
Brian Humphreys beat the rain yesterday. Today, he didn’t let it beat him. The Camas High School freshman shot the best round of 74 strokes on a soggy and windy Wendesday at Camas Meadows to become the 4A boys golf state champion.
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- by Dan Trujillo
- May 22, 2013
Camas softball team earns a spot in the Sweet 16 in Spokane
A hiccup in the district championship game didn’t prevent the Camas High School softball team from getting back to the state tournament.
After losing to Skyview in the title game, the Papermakers showed their resolve Friday by beating Kentridge and Gig Harbor in the first two rounds of the bi-district tournament, at the Sprinkler Recreation Center, in Spanaway. Those two victories ensured Camas a spot in the Sweet 16 in Spokane.
"That's been ...
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- by Dan Trujillo
- May 21, 2013
Soccer team makes Camas proud
Camas soccer fans could feel the magic as the Papermakers defeated the Skyline Spartans in a shootout during the first round of the state tournament May 14, at Doc Harris Stadium.
"The spectator's got their money's worth. No question," said head coach Roland Minder. "I hope this win teaches them to have confidence, and to play all out until the end. We can still dig deeper."
Nate Beasley, Austin Cassity, Calvin Goon, Sam ...
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- by Dan Trujillo
- May 21, 2013
No place like home for Washougal track
Seven Washougal High School track and field athletes qualified for the state meet by running, jumping and throwing in the friendly confines of Fishback Stadium Friday.
"Hosting a district meet is always special because you get to see the support from the community," said head coach Dave Hajek. "I'm always proud of what the people in Washougal do for the kids."
Michelle Greear grabbed first place in the discus with a throw of 109 ...
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- by Dan Trujillo
- May 21, 2013
Camas track athletes crave the spotlight
This is the week the Camas High School track and field athletes have been craving for months.
On Thursday, the 3-day state championship festival begins in Tacoma. The top runners, throwers and jumpers from three different classifications converge at Mt. Tahoma High School to find out who are the best athletes and teams in the state. Sixteen Papermakers are anxious for their first turn in the spotlight at the 4A level.
"What I love about ...
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- by Dan Trujillo
- May 21, 2013
On the sidelines: Magic continues for Camas soccer
A magical soccer season continues in Camas. The boys in the white and black defeated the Skyline Spartans in a shootout Tuesday, at Doc Harris Stadium. Once again, the Papermakers are one victory away from playing in the Final Four. Nate Beasley, Austin Cassity, Calvin Goon, Sam Pizot and Cayne Cardwell delivered goals in the shootout for Camas. Skyline answered the bell four times, but Papermaker goalkeeper Sharif Batroukh denied the Spartans on their fifth ...
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- by Dan Trujillo
- May 14, 2013
View from the top
The Camas High School girls track and field team rose above their Greater St. Helens League challengers Wednesday and Thursday, at McKenzie Stadium.
The Lady Papermakers racked up 154 points to beat Skyview, Union, Battle Ground, Evergreen and Heritage for the district championship trophy. The Camas boys collected 146 points to finish in second place. Skyview won the boys title with 162 points.
Alexa Efraimson earned first place for the Papermakers in the girls 800 ...
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- by Dan Trujillo
- May 14, 2013
Camas soccer legacy continues
Seven wins in a row puts the Papermaker boys soccer team back in the state tournament for the 15th consecutive season.
"We're on a great winning streak," said junior goalkeeper Sharif Batroukh. "We might be young guys, but we've got big hearts."
Sophomores Cayne Cardwell and Cameron Eyman were only 2 years old when this streak started in 1999. They both delivered goals Saturday to help Camas beat Auburn-Riverside 4-0, at McKenzie Stadium ...
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- by Dan Trujillo
- May 14, 2013
Lewis and Kwon are in this together
Esther Kwon and Jen Lewis are no longer on opposite ends of the tennis court. They are in this together.
The two Camas High School sophomores, who faced each other in the 3A district singles title last year, captured the 4A district doubles championship Saturday, at the Vancouver Tennis Center.
"We were one and two last year. I'm so proud we were able to win it all again for our school this year," Lewis ...
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- by Dan Trujillo
- May 14, 2013
Heartbreak and triumph for Washougal
The Washougal boys track and field team earned another league championship last week, but the girls lost their first league meet in five years by one point.
"It's been a great five years. Not too many teams can say they had this much success in any sport," said head coach Dave Hajek. "I'm impressed by all the girls. They were willing to do whatever takes to keep the streak alive.
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- by Dan Trujillo
- May 7, 2013
Camas girls relay to victory
Beautiful weather and thousands of competitors brought out the best in the Papermakers at the Jesuit Relays Friday, in Beaverton, Ore.
The Camas girls track and field team made a big push in the final events to beat 29 other schools for the championship plaque. The Papermakers racked up 73.5 points to beat host Jesuit by 2.84 points.
Camas seniors Amber Corbett and McKenna Jackson finished in first and second place in the ...
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- by By Dan Trujillo Post-Record Staff
- May 7, 2013
Papermakers soccer host district title game Wednesday
The Camas High School boys soccer team beat Skyview, Battle Ground, Heritage, Evergreen and Union during the last two weeks to become league champions.
"It's all about resiliency and mental toughness," said head coach Roland Minder. "These guys gave everything they had, and together they made history."
Minder couldn't have been more proud after the Papermakers defeated the Union Titans 1-0 Thursday, at McKenzie Stadium. The game remained scoreless for 60 minutes until ...
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- by Dan Trujillo
- May 7, 2013
On the sidelines: A perfect day for Schroeder
Katie Schroeder was perfect Wednesday. The Camas High School sophomore struck out 14 of the 21 Union Titans she faced. She allowed zero hits and no runners reached first base. The Papermakers won the game 9-0. “It’s the best feeling to know you have total control and the people behind you to back you up,” Schroeder said. Schroeder and catcher Erin Tauscher were in sync on the mound and behind the plate. The Camas ...
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- by Dan Trujillo
- May 1, 2013
Washougal track teams share the glory
While the Washougal High School boys track and field team inched closer to another league championship, the girls ended up sharing the glory in two meets that went down to the wire.
Several top three finishes helped the Panther girls force a 75-75 tie with Mark Morris April 23, in Longview. If the Washougal girls can beat Ridgefield today, they will stand on the top of the 2A Greater St. Helens League with Mark Morris ...
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- by Dan Trujillo
- April 30, 2013
Camas softball team scores runs in bunches
The Skyview softball players met their makers Monday. That’s how the Camas softball players described their endless sixth inning that led to a 17-4 victory.
The Papermakers sent 18 batters to the plate and scored 13 runs on eight hits. Erin Tauscher drove in seven of those runs with a 3-run home run and a grand slam.
She hit a fly ball into left field that just kept gaining altitude. The fielder tracked it ...
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- by Dan Trujillo
- April 30, 2013
