Camas volleyball beats River in early test

Camas senior Shaylee Stephen, left, receives encouragement from teammate Ella Thompson during a non-league volleyball match against Columbia River on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 at Camas High School. (Micah Rice/The Columbian)

Columbia River junior Chiara Cooper, center, hits the ball past Camas blockers Kendyl Wiest (8) and Quinn Pedersen (15) during a non-league volleyball match on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 at Camas High School. (Micah Rice/The Columbian)

Columbia River senior Avery Seley (2) sets the ball during a non-league volleyball match against Camas on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 at Camas High School. (Micah Rice/The Columbian)

Camas senior Emmah Sanchez, right, prepares to make a dig during a non-league volleyball match against Columbia River on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 at Camas High School. (Micah Rice/The Columbian)

Camas senior Quinn Pederson, right, leaps toward the ball during a non-league volleyball match against Columbia River on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 at Camas High School. (Micah Rice/The Columbian)

The Camas volleyball team steps onto the court after introductions before a non-league match against Columbia River on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 at Camas High School. (Micah Rice/The Columbian)

Columbia River junior Sophia Gourley prepares to serve during a non-league volleyball match against Camas on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 at Camas High School. (Micah Rice/The Columbian)

Camas senior Ella Thompson (2) takes a piece of popcorn from a Camas student during a non-league volleyball match against Columbia River on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 at Camas High School. (Micah Rice/The Columbian)

Columbia River juniors Ava Bond (4) and Chiara Cooper (12) attempt to block a kill by Ella Thompson of Camas during Monday’s non-league volleyball match at Camas High School. Camas won in four sets. (Micah Rice/The Columbian)

The Camas student section cheers during a non-league volleyball match against Columbia River on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 at Camas High School. (Micah Rice/The Columbian)

Camas senior Ella Thompson, center, celebrates with senior Emmah Sanchez after a point during a non-league volleyball match against Columbia River on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 at Camas High School. (Micah Rice/The Columbian)