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December 10, 2013
Alexa Efraimson kicks to the finish line and leaves the competition out in the cold. The Camas High School junior captured the Nike Cross National girls championship Saturday, at Portland Meadows.

Efraimson clinches national title

Just when Sarah Baxter and Elise Cranny thought they were the only ones fighting for the Nike Cross National Championship, Alexa Efraimson left them both out in the cold. The Camas High School junior beat the two frontrunners to the finish line, with a time of 16 minutes, 50.1 seconds, Saturday, at Portland Meadows. Cranny, of Niwot, Colo., followed in second place (16:53.8) and Baxter, of Simi Valley, Calif., took third place (16:57.8). A total of 198 high school girls from across the country competed in this 5,000-meter extravaganza. Efraimson added a national title to her state and regional accolades.

December 7, 2013
Alexa Efraimson gets off to a fast start in the Nike Cross National girls championship race Saturday, at Portland Meadows. She won with a time of 16:50.1.

Efraimson’s glory road ends with Nike Cross National title

Just when Sarah Baxter and Elise Cranny thought they were the only ones fighting for the Nike Cross National Championship, Alexa Efraimson left them both out in the cold. The Camas High School junior beat the two frontrunners to the finish line with a time of 16 minutes, 50.1 seconds. Efraimson added a national title to her state and regional accolades. "My goal was to max out, do my absolute best and have no regrets," Efraimson said. "I have no regrets today. I'm really happy right now."

December 3, 2013
The Camas High School football fans filled up the Tacoma Dome again Saturday, and watched the Papermakers beat Bellarmine Prep 49-21 in the semifinal round of the state tournament. See more photos from this game at www.camaspostrecord.com.

Bound for glory

Winning at the Tacoma Dome is no longer impossible for the Camas High School football team. The Papermakers shattered that glass ceiling when they defeated Bellarmine Prep 49-21 Saturday, in the semifinal round of the state tournament. "Every year since I've been here, we've been breaking down barriers but we had never been able to get past this one," said senior offensive lineman Matt Walser. "It's such a great feeling to be able to smash through this road block and keep going. Right now, I feel like we can do anything."

December 3, 2013
Yorro Bah hangs in there to score a basket during a scrimmage game at Washougal High School. The Panthers start the season at Battle Ground Friday. Tip off is at 7 p.m.

Washougal boys basketball program embraces community

The Washougal boys basketball team might be younger, but that doesn't mean these Panthers aren't dreaming about making it to the state tournament. Washougal finished in fourth place at the district tournament during the past two winters, but that's one victory shy of state. Returning varsity players Austin Tran, Patrick Jones and Yorro Bah are determined to make that dream a reality. "Our goal is to silence the doubters and make it further than we have the past two years," Bah said.

December 1, 2013
The Camas High School football team came to the Tacoma Dome and beat Bellarmine Prep 49-21 Saturday.

On the sidelines: Shattering the glass ceiling

The Tacoma Dome is no longer unbeatable territory for the Camas High School football team. The Papermakers shattered that glass ceiling when they defeated Bellarmine Prep 49-21 Saturday. Zach Eagle caught three touchdown passes from Reilly Hennessey. Jason Vailea delivered two touchdowns at the goal line. Nate Beasley and Cole Zarcone also ran for touchdowns.

November 26, 2013
Reigning district champion Porsche Chartrand brings experience and enthusiasm to the Papermakers.

Camas bowling team doubles in numbers

Twenty-one bowlers are crashing the pins for the Papermakers. Head coach Doug Huegli said that's almost twice as many Camas girls as the team had last year. "The first goal has been obtained. We have a large program," he said. "Our next goal is to hone their skills so we can have a large and strong program."

November 26, 2013
Zach Eagle catches the football over his shoulder and takes it to the end zone for a 78-yard touchdown. The Camas football team defeated Eastlake 47-28 Saturday, in Sammamish.

HELLO, Tacoma Dome

After a four quarter throttle Saturday in Sammamish, the Camas High School football team defeated Eastlake 47-28 to get back to the Tacoma Dome for the third year in a row. The Papermakers play Bellarmine Prep in the semifinals of the state tournament Saturday. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. Camas wants to smash through that glass ceiling and win at the Tacoma Dome for the first time. "We're on our final countdown," said senior quarterback Reilly Hennessey. "We only have two weeks left in our high school career. How do we want to be remembered? "There's just 14 days left," he added. "We better make sure we get better every single one of those days."

November 26, 2013
Lauren Rood played goalkeeper during the U-17 World Cup qualifying tournament in Montego Bay, Jamaica. She started in three games for Team USA and made four saves.

Adventures in soccer

Lauren Rood's love for soccer has kept her away from home for 127 days in 2013. "And the year is not over yet," said the 16-year-old from Camas. "I still have some traveling to do." Rood's odyssey began by attending national camps and tournaments in Texas, England and Florida. She was determined to earn a spot on the U-17 U.S. women's soccer team. "I got back from England two days before school started, and then I went to the Florida camp two weeks later," said the CHS sophomore. "That was probably one of the craziest months of my life."

November 24, 2013
Nate Beasley follows behind the offensive line to gain a first down. Camas defeated Eastlake 47-28 Saturday, in Sammamish, to return to the Tacoma Dome for the third football season in a row.

On the sidelines: Now this was a football game

After a four quarter throttle Saturday in Sammamish, the Camas High School football team defeated Eastlake 47-28 to get back to the Tacoma Dome for the third year in a row.