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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.

May 20, 2014
Hannah Welborn points to Katie Schroeder after scoring a big run for the Camas softball team in the seventh inning. The Papermakers defeated Union 6-4 for the district championship Thursday, at Heritage High School.

Crazy week for Camas softball culminates with district title

The Camas and Union softball teams shared the league title, but there could only be one district champion. After defeating Heritage, Evergreen and Battle Ground just to get this opportunity, the Papermakers were going to settle for nothing less than the grand prize. They capped off an incredible week by beating the Titans 6-4 for the district title Thursday, at Heritage High School. "It was exhausting this week, but I am very proud of everyone for the endurance it took to get through this last game," said Harli Hubbard. The senior pitched all 29 innings for Camas and racked up 58 strikeouts. She said every pitch was worth it.

May 13, 2014
Bennett Lehner kicks the soccer ball beyond two Skyview defenders Saturday, at McKenzie Stadium. Lehner netted the tying goal for Camas in the first half. Skyview clinched the district title on a 4-3 shootout victory.

Skyview wins battle; Camas wants the war

Camas and Skyview played 270 minutes of soccer in three games without a decisive winner. Only one team could be the district champion. Skyview got the glory when the Storm beat the Papermakers on PKs 4-3 Saturday, at McKenzie Stadium. "I'm proud of this team. We had full effort. They were committed," said Camas head coach Roland Minder. "A shootout does not prove who is the better team. They won the game today, but it could have easily been the other way."

May 13, 2014
Joe Hallead leads the Papermakers in one more rally cry during the district tournament May 6, at Propstra Park. Hallead leaves Camas for Las Vegas after gaining 172 victories as the varsity baseball coach.

Hallead era ends

After bleeding Papermaker red for 15 years, Joe Hallead said the time has come to ride his Harley off into the sunset. He and his wife bought a condo near Las Vegas, where she has a high paying job. As Hallead searches for the next teaching and coaching opportunity, he knows there will be no place like Camas. "It's impossible for me not to continue to be a Papermaker," Hallead said. "I've put every ounce of effort into teaching, coaching and making this community a better place. It's all I've ever known. "This will leave a hole in my heart, but I'm taking lots of great stories with me."