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January 7, 2014
Alyssa Blankenship (right) scored 20 points in Washougal's victory against King's Way Christian on Dec. 30.

Washougal sweeps King’s Way off court

A 12-0 start for the girls and a 25-13 finish by the boys led to a doubleheader basketball sweep for the Panthers Dec. 30, at Washougal High School. Noah Prangley netted 11 of his team-leading 16 points in the fourth quarter to springboard the Washougal boys to a 57-42 victory against King's Way Christian, of Vancouver. Austin Tran added 12 points in the game. Rick Stephens, Yorro Bah, Patrick Jones, David Wallace and Spencer Adams all made critical baskets and played ferocious defense. "This was our best game as a team so far this season, both offensively and defensively," said head coach Malcolm Estes. "We need to continue to share the basketball, play hard on defense and improve on all fundamental aspects of the game.

January 4, 2014
The Camas High School boys basketball team warms up before playing game on the same court at the Portland Trail Blazers Friday, at the Moda Center.

On the sidelines: Camas basketball at the Moda Center

The view of One Center Court from press row was incredible for this small town sports reporter. I can only imagine what it felt like to make a basket. So I asked Camas High School basketball players Jordan Anderson, Trevor Jasinksy and Jordan Lenard after their game against Columbia Christian Friday, at the Moda Center. "I got to play the game I love with my best friends on the biggest stage in basketball," Jasinsky said. Anderson, Jasinsky and Nick Lopes each delivered 10 points for the Papermakers. Lenard nailed a 3-pointer and finished the game with six points. Jasinsky stole the ball and dunked it through the hoop in one sequence. It would not be enough for Camas, as Columbia Christian won 76-50.

January 4, 2014
Teammates Roger Polanco (top) and Tony Maniscalco (bottom) wrestled each other in the semifinal round of the Washougal River Rumble Saturday, at Washougal High School. Polanco earned the 132-pound championship medal and Maniscalco finished in fourth place.

On the sidelines: The river wild

Tanner Baldwin and Roger Polanco went down to the Washougal River and brought home championship medals. Polanco pinned Hockinson's Nate Lazzaretto for the 132-pound title Saturday, at Washougal High School. Polanco also beat teammate Tony Maniscalco in the semifinals. Maniscalco finished in fourth place at 132 pounds. Baldwin beat Skyview's Cameron Hutchison 14-7 for the 152-pound title. Baldwin also pinned Wahuke's Francisco Tapia and defeated Battle Ground's Steven Evans 11-1 to get to the championship match.

December 31, 2013
Austin Tran threads the needle around the Knights and weaves a basket for the Panthers Monday, at Washougal High School. The Panther boys and girls teams swept King's Way Christian in a doubleheader.

Washougal sweeps King’s Way off court

A 12-0 start for the girls and a 25-13 finish by the boys led to a doubleheader basketball sweep for the Panthers Monday, at Washougal High School. Noah Prangley netted 11 of his team-leading 16 points in the fourth quarter springboard the Washougal boys to a 57-42 victory against King's Way Christian, of Vancouver. Austin Tran added 12 points in the game. Rick Stephens, Yorro Bah, Patrick Jones, David Wallace and Spencer Adams all made critical baskets and played ferocious defense. "This was our best game as a team so far this season, both offensively and defensively," said head coach Malcolm Estes. "We need to continue to share the basketball, play hard on defense and improve on all fundamental aspects of the game. "We are a work in progress," he added. "We took a step in the right direction tonight." The King's Way girls had a grapefruit on the scoreboard until there was 18.1 seconds left on the clock in the first quarter. By then, Washougal built a 12-0 advantage. Alyssa Blankenship racked up 20 and Haley Briggs added 10 to lead Washougal to a 55-15 victory. Megan Sharp earned eight points and RaeAnn Allen had six. Sharp and Allen also served up some assists.

December 31, 2013
Zach Eagle catches a touchdown pass in the state quarterfinals. The CHS receiver was selected to the AP all-state first team.

A Camas state of mind

Camas High School football players Drew Clarkson, Michael DiGenova, Zach Eagle and Reilly Hennessey are graciously accepting statewide awards, but it takes a village to make history. The Papermakers went 13-1 this season and became the school's first football team to play in the state championship game, at the Tacoma Dome. The 27-26 loss to Chiawana, of Pasco, still stings weeks later. The pain might not completely go away, but this team will always be remembered for what it accomplished. "It's humbling to know you're getting recognition all around the state for all the blood, sweat and tears. We've opened people's eyes and let them know what Camas football is all about," Hennessey said. "These awards have our names on them, but they really are a reflection of all the people around us."

December 31, 2013
Following in the footsteps of his son Brandon, Robert Harvey earned his black belt on Dec. 2 from the Riverside Martial Arts academy in Washougal.

Like son, like father

The son becomes the father, and the father becomes the son. Robert and Marisa Harvey signed their son Brandon and daughter Tianna up for Riverside Martial Arts classes through Washougal Community Education in March of 2009. Eight months later, Robert joined his children in this family quest for fun. "It just got too tough sitting on the bench," Robert said. "I think it's a decision he made on his own," Brandon said. "The class itself encouraged him to join."

December 28, 2013
Brenna Khaw boosted the Papermakers in her first home game of the season. She scored 12 points and dished out a handful of assists. Camas buried Washougal 68-28 Friday.

On the sidelines: Camas basketball teams sweep Washougal Friday

The Camas girls basketball team scored the first 16 points of the game and beat Washougal 68-28 Friday, at Camas High School. Over in Washougal, the Papermaker boys basketball team rebounded from their first loss of the season to beat the Panthers 55-43.

December 26, 2013
Jordan Lenard receives a pass from Nick Lopes and takes it to the hoop for the Papermakers. The Camas boys basketball team defeated Washougal 74-54 Friday, at Camas High School.

CHS boys basketall team is making it count

Washougal fought back to within four points going into the fourth quarter Friday at Camas High School, before the Papermakers pulled away for a 74-54 victory. "I love the support we got from both communities. It made the game a lot of fun," said Camas head coach Skyler Gillispie. "Both teams came out and played extremely hard."

December 26, 2013
The Evergreen Storm youth girls team finished in sixth place at the Junior Olympics National Championships Dec. 14, in San Antonio, Texas. Pictured (left to right) are Misun Chong, Carla Jooste, Carlee Reed, Lauren Mahnke, Emily Wilson, Ashlin O'Neil, Kaylee Merritt and Serena Smith.

Evergreen Storm wins the day at nationals

The Evergreen Storm Track Club had an exceptional day at the Junior Olympic National Cross Country Championships Dec. 14, on the National Shooting Range in San Antonio, Texas.

December 26, 2013
Ashley Carter showcases style and grace on the balance beam for the Camas High School gymnastics team. She is one of 15 new freshmen to join the program.

Papermaker gymnasts, coach reunite

Carol Willson helped many of these Camas High School gymnastics find their footing in this sport. After taking some years off to adopt and raise a child, Willson was hired as the new head coach for the Papermakers just as these girls reconnected as sophomores and freshmen in high school. "It's like a family reunion," Willson said. "I met all of these girls when they were first-graders. It's fun to see them now as young ladies."