Ruggiero runs Camas to 22-7 victory over Battle Ground

By Jeff Klein, Staff writer

October 23, 2025 8:03 am

Camas, Sports

George Tkachenko (10) of Battle Ground goes in for the tackle on Thor Brody of Camas during the first half of the 4A Greater St. Helens League football game on Friday at Battle Ground District Stadium. (Jeff Klein/The Columbian)

Battle Ground's defense lines up against Camas as the Papermakers go for it on fourth-and-goal with about 7 minutes to play in the game Frdiay, Oct. 17, 2025, at Battle Ground District Stadium. The Tigers held Camas out of the endzone to keep the score 15-7. (Jeff Klein/The Columbian)

BATTLE GROUND — Even with 210 yards worth of penalties, the Camas Papermakers still found a way to win the 4A Greater St. Helens League football opener. Quarterback Tyson Ruggiero rushed 17 times for 146 yards and a touchdown and threw for 170 yards and TD as Camas held off the Battle Ground Tigers 22-7 on Friday at District Stadium.

Flags were flying all game from the very first play from scrimmage. In all, 27 penalties were assessed for 260 yards with Camas receiving the bulk of the yellow laundry.

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