Cory Vombaur has the keys to the wrestling room at Camas High School.
After winning a state championship at Evergreen High School, in Vancouver, and becoming a four-time NCAA qualifier at the University of Wyoming, Vombaur takes over a thriving wrestling program in Camas after Glenn Hartman retired.
Vombaur served as an assistant coach last season. Hartman let him run the practices, while both of them coached during matches. Now, it’s the Vombaur show.
“I love to compete. If it’s Monopoly, I’m trying to win,” Vombaur said. “I hope to instill that in my wrestlers. They might not always win, but I want them to keep fighting for as many points as possible.”
Captains Talon Edmiston and Bryant Elliott say Vombaur pushes them and their teammates to the limit every day. Together, they are trying to start a wrestling dynasty. There is a different logo on the singlets they wrestle in with the same “Camas Pride” message seen around town.
“Camas is successful in athletics, and I want wrestling to be a big part of that,” Vombaur said. “I’m proud to live in Camas. I know my wrestlers are proud to live here. We just want to represent that pride we all have on our uniforms.”