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June 3, 2014
Alexa Efraimson kicks to the 800-meter state championship Saturday, at Mt. Tahoma High School in Tacoma. The CHS junior also won the 1,600 state title with a national record-breaking time of 4:33.29. See video at www.camaspostrecord.com.

Second to none

Up on the podium is where the Camas High School track and field athletes wanted to go, and they got there together. Sixteen Papermakers earned state medals Thursday, Friday and Saturday, at Mt. Tahoma High School in Tacoma. The Camas girls rose to second place against 48 other schools in the state. They also set a national record, two state records and five school records. "I'm really proud of all the girls," said junior distance runner Alissa Pudlitzke. "I've seen all of us working hard every day in practice, rain or shine, to get here. It's been a great season."

June 3, 2014
Adam Thomas launched himself 14 feet, 6 inches into the air with a pole vault Friday, to finish in third place for Washougal at the state track and field meet at Mt. Tahoma High School in Tacoma.

Washougal high risers

Four Washougal High School seniors put the final stamp on their careers as Panthers with state medals. Adam Thomas rose to third place in the pole vault and tied his personal best mark of 14 feet, 6 inches. Thomas Normandeau ran to third place in the 800-meter event and improved his school record to 1 minute, 55.74 seconds. Mackenzie Pfeifer fired the javelin to fifth place with the throw of 124 feet, 1 inch. Michelle Greear grabbed fifth place in the discus with a toss of 112 feet, 9 inches. "It's the best feeling in the world," Greear said of the four Panthers bringing home state medals. "Our school better be proud of us because we worked really hard for this."

June 3, 2014
Brian Humphreys chips on to the ninth green during the final round of the 4A state boys golf tournament at Camas Meadows. The CHS sophomore shot 3-under par Thursday to place second.

Golfers roll at state

If Brian Humphreys had one word to describe his second high school state tournament, it would be "educational." The defending champion from Camas High School was uncharacteristically 5-over par after the first three holes at Camas Meadows Wednesday. "The first day was a good experience for me to have," Humphreys said. "It was one of the most nervous days I've had on the golf course. I think it will teach me how to deal with nerves like that in the future."

May 27, 2014
Matt Palodichuk defends a shot taken by Ferris in the state quarterfinal game Saturday, at Doc Harris Stadium. Riley Brannon, Calvin Goon, Sharif Batroukh, Lucas Ulmer and Austin Cassity keep a cautious eye on the action.

Snakebit by shootouts

The Camas High School boys soccer team carried the dream of getting to the Final Four back to Doc Harris Stadium Saturday, only to have another nightmare in a shootout. "I couldn't be more proud of the guys," said senior midfielder Matt Palodichuk. "I think all of us put everything out there We just couldn't finish our chances." Ferris, of Spokane, defeated the Papermakers 2-1 (5-4 in a shootout) to advance to the semifinal round of the state tournament. The season ends for Camas with just two losses, both on shootouts.

May 27, 2014
Thomas Normandeau broke the school record in the 800 at the district meet. He won the event with a time of 1:58.02. Terry Williams held the old record for Washougal since 1967.

Washougal sends four seniors to state meet

Thomas Normandeau and Adam Thomas clinched district championships for Washougal Friday, in Olympia. Michelle Greear and Mackenzie Pfeifer also punched their tickets to the state track and field meet Thursday through Saturday, at Mt. Tahoma High School, in Tacoma. "You hope they enjoy their last competition in high school," head coach Dave Hajek said of the four seniors. "They have earned the right to be there. It's a perfect opportunity for them to celebrate their accomplishments with family."

May 27, 2014

Lewis and Gianan earn doubles bi-district title

Jen Lewis and Hannah Gianan are now bi-district and district doubles tennis champions. All eyes will be on these two Papermakers to see if they can complete the sweep at the state tournament this weekend, in Richland. "We're good friends. Both of us are relaxed and having a good time while playing," Gianan said. "Remember to have fun, stay focused, play our game and we'll be fine."

May 27, 2014
Courtney Shelley fires a pitch for the Washougal softball team during the district tournament Thursday, in Centralia.

Washougal softball team overmatched at districts

The Washougal softball team was happy to be in the district tournament for the first time in a decade, but heartbroken over the results. "We accomplished the first goal. Now we need to make all the goals," said junior captain Madisen Baldwin. "Getting to districts will no longer be enough. We want to make it to the second day and then on to state."

May 20, 2014

Glory continues for Camas soccer

Returning to the state tournament for the 16th season in a row and earning 300 career victories for coach Roland Minder are important milestones, but the Camas High School boys soccer team isn't celebrating. "This is just the first bump in the road," said senior co-captain Nate Beasley. "All we did was make it to the tournament. We haven't accomplished anything yet."

May 20, 2014
Ryan Gunther gives the baton to Cole Zarcone during the district 400-meter relay race Wednesday, at McKenzie Stadium. Camas settled for second place to Heritage in the event, but broke the school record with a time of 42.99 seconds.

Papermakers take the heat at districts

Competition heated up for the Camas High School track and field athletes at the district meet Wednesday and Thursday, at McKenzie Stadium. So did the weather. Riley Hein started the meet off right for the Papermakers by winning the 3,200-meter run in 9 minutes, 47.64 seconds. The CHS senior came out strong in the first three laps and built a solid lead before the 90-degree temperature sapped his energy. Hein settled into a comfortable pace and coasted to the finish line, unchallenged. "I felt a sense of relief. I just had to relax and keep my legs moving," he said. "It still seemed like a long last lap."

May 20, 2014
Washougal girls tennis players Amelia Quatermass, Christina Zack and Haley Briggs captured sub-district championships Saturday, at R.A. Long High School.

Tri-Washougal champions share defining moment

Amelia Quatermass, Christina Zack and Haley Briggs are still grinning after what they accomplished for Washougal at the sub-district tennis tournament. "You can tell everyone on this team wants it," Quatermass said. "We may be a small school, but we can do this. It's all in the heart." Quatermass wore her heart on her sleeve as she outlasted Ridgefield's Sarah Kaufman 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 for the sub-district singles tournament championship Saturday, at R.A. Long High School. Zack and Briggs fought with desire and defeated Jamie Isaacson and Amber Olson of Mark Morris 6-1, 1-6, 7-5 to become sub-district doubles champions for the second year in a row.