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A great day to be a Panther wrestler

Four champions, nine regional qualifiers and six other medallists helped the Washougal boys wrestling team win the 2A sub-regional tournament Saturday, at Washougal High School.

"I won my bracket, but there are a lot of other champions out there," said co-captain Stephen Camden. "It all starts in practice. We go out there and push each other hard every day to represent Washougal the best that we can. I'm always going to remember winning this ...

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• by Dan Trujillo
• February 5, 2013

On the sidelines: Road to the Tacoma Dome

The road to the Tacoma Dome for 4A and 2A Greater St. Helens League wrestlers began in Camas and Washougal Saturday. The Washougal boys won the 2A sub-regional championship trophy. The Washougal girls earned second place at the girls sub-regional tournament. The Camas boys took third place at the 4A Southwest Washington district tournament.

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• by Dan Trujillo
• February 2, 2013

Double heartbreak for Camas boys basketball

Lightning didn’t strike twice for Jordan Lenard and the Camas High School boys basketball team. Skyview gained a seven-point advantage before the Papermakers came roaring back in the final minute of the Jan. 22 home game. A steal by Brandon Nguyen and a bucket in transition brought the Camas crowd to its feet. Trent Johnson then picked off a pass and Trevor Jasinsky made two foul shots to cut the lead down to three ...

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• by Dan Trujillo
• January 29, 2013

Home with their horses

For one weekend during the Washington High School Equestrian Teams’ season, the Camas and Washougal horseback riders get to show what their horses can do in front of family and friends at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Ridgefield. “A lot of people can come and watch us when they normally couldn’t because the meets are so far away from home,” said Washougal High School Senior Drill Team captain Tenley Stedman. “It makes us feel ...

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• by Dan Trujillo
• January 29, 2013

Chartrand first Camas bowling champion

Porsche Chartrand dreamed of this moment since she started rolling bowling balls down the lanes at the age of 11. “To win any tournament is something I’ve always wanted,” said the 17-year-old Camas High School junior. “It feels good to be the first Camas district bowling champion. I walk a little taller now, that’s for sure.” Chartrand made her dream come true by racking up scores of 205, 198 and 226 for a ...

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• by Dan Trujillo
• January 29, 2013

Propelling expectations

Mountain View and Union have become fierce rivals for the Camas High School boys swimmers in the Greater St. Helens League.

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• by By Dan Trujillo Post-Record Staff
• January 28, 2013

Wrestlers rule the gorge

Ten medalists, seven finalists and three champions helped the Washougal wrestlers climb to the top of the Columbia River Gorge Invitational Saturday, at Stevenson High School.

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• January 28, 2013

Hearts in the right place

As the Camas High School girls basketball team fights to even the score with Skyview tonight, Sierra Brown points to her beating heart and says, “It all needs to start in here.”

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• by By Dan Trujillo Post-Record Staff
• January 28, 2013

On the rebound

Michael McElroy shot the ball over the outstretched arms of two Hockinson defenders and made the game-tying basket for Washougal as the buzzer sounded.

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• January 28, 2013

Washougal girls wrestling team wins county again

When it comes to girls wrestling, the Washougal Panthers are still the big cats of Clark County.

The defending champions scored 107 points to beat 15 other schools and stand on top of the mountain for the second year in a row Saturday, at Skyview High School.

Jessica Eakins, Erin Locke and Sara Sanchez were crowned individual Clark County champions. Yaneli Martinez and Katelyn Purkeypyle also reached the championship round, but settled for second place ...

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• by Dan Trujillo
• January 15, 2013

Camas wrestlers earn three county championships

Six Camas High School wrestlers made history at the Clark County Championships Saturday, at Skyview High School.

Vince Huber became the first Papermaker in six years to win a county championship medal. The CHS senior gained a 7-6 edge on Union's Cody Gromes with 22 seconds left in the final round of the 182-pound championship match. Gromes attempted to escape twice, by Huber refused to let go until the referee blew the whistle.

"I ...

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• by Dan Trujillo
• January 15, 2013

Panthers beat Mark Morris for the first time in 41 tries

Thirteen Panthers signed on the dotted line for Washougal Thursday night.

They knew their school had never beaten Mark Morris before in boys basketball. Head coach Malcolm Estes didn't have to say anything.

"Before the game I wrote 'Do you believe?' on the board and walked out," he said. "They all signed their names."

The Panthers then entered the jungle and defeated the Monarchs 66-58. Senior guard Michael McElroy led the charge by scoring ...

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• by Dan Trujillo
• January 15, 2013

On the sidelines: Big cats of Clark County

When it comes to girls wrestling, the Washougal Panthers are still the big cats in Clark County. The defending 2012 county champions beat 15 other schools to stand on the top of the mountain again Saturday, at Skyview High School. Washougal racked up 107 points and Battle Ground followed in second place with 85 points. Jessica Eakins, Sara Sanchez and Erin Locke were crowned individual Clark County champions for the Panthers. Yaneli Marinez and Katelyn ...

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• by Dan Trujillo
• January 12, 2013

On the sidelines: Washougal believes

Thirteen Panther boys basketball players signed on the dotted line for Washougal Thursday, and then they went out and beat Mark Morris for the first time in 41 games by the final score of 66-58. "I went into the locker room before the game and wrote 'Do you believe?' on the board and then walked out," said head coach Malcolm Estes. "They all signed their names below it."

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• by Dan Trujillo
• January 10, 2013

CHS basketball teams build for the long haul

Seven losses during the preseason made the Camas High School boys basketball players angry, but Thursday was an opportunity for a fresh start and the Papermakers capitalized on it.

"We started to take ownership of the season and set our goals high," said junior forward Trevor Jasinsky. "We want to show people that even though we are the underdogs, we are going to give all we can every game."

Propelled by a 14-2 swing in ...

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• by Dan Trujillo
• January 8, 2013