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October 15, 2013
Brian Humphreys places his golf ball on the 18th green Oct. 8, at Tri-Mountain. After a lightning delay, the Camas High School sophomore putted the ball in for the 4A district championship.

Humphreys strikes at district golf

Lightning flashes delayed the inevitable for Brian Humphreys. The reigning 4A state title holder was about to become a district champion for the first time in his young high school career at Camas Oct. 8, on the Tri-Mountain golf course in Ridgefield. The wind and the rain hadn't shaken his confidence. He stepped over the standing water on the greens without worry until those crackling sounds off in the distance sent the marshal out in a hurry. Humphreys' ball marker rested comfortably on the 18th green, but he was forced to leave it there and walk away for who knew how long. "It was more annoying than anything," said the sophomore.

October 15, 2013
Corrine Bintz cuts through the water as the sun shines on her back Wednesday, at the Grass Valley Aquatics Center. The CHS sophomore finished first in the 200-meter medley relay, the 200 freestyle, the 200 freestyle relay and the 100 breaststroke (above).

Camas swimmers earn first place at Kelso Invitational

After taking care of business against Skyview and Fort Vancouver Wednesday, the Camas girls swimmers rose above 15 other schools to win the Kelso Invitational Saturday. "We had a great effort," said head coach Mike Bemis. "Our mid-level girls really came through for us, and I was proud of that."

October 15, 2013
Offensive linemen for Washougal push Ridgefield off the goal line while Bobby Jacobs jumps over the pile to score one of his four touchdowns Friday, at Fishback Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Spudders 36-18.

A happy homecoming

There's no place like Fishback Stadium for the Washougal High School football team. After losing at Rainier, Ore., and at R.A. Long, in Longview, the Panthers returned to a festive homecoming atmosphere and defeated Ridgefield 36-18 Friday. Washougal is 3-0 on the new turf. "It's an inspiring environment to play in front of that large crowd," said head coach Bob Jacobs. "These kids will always play hard for this community and this town."

October 15, 2013
Zach Eagle dives across the goal line to score a 38-yard touchdown interception for Camas Friday, at McKenzie Stadium. The Papermakers rolled over Evergreen 62-15.

Biggest football game in Camas returns to Doc Harris

Opportunity wound up in the hands of Zach Eagle and Michael DiGenova, and they delivered for the Papermakers. The Camas football team turned five defensive touchdowns into a 62-15 victory against Evergreen Friday, at McKenzie Stadium. "We knew our defense was pretty darn good, but I had never seen anything like that before," said head coach Jon Eagle. "I just love their style of play. It's aggressive, fast and physical. They play sideline to sideline with clean, hard hits."

October 12, 2013

On the sidelines: Panthers deliver homecoming victory

There's no place like Fishback Stadium for the Washougal High School football team. The Panthers defeated Ridgefield 36-18 Friday, on the eve of their homecoming dance. Bobby Jacobs grilled the Spudders with four touchdown runs. Jacobs and Will Peterson recovered fumbles caused by Tristan Roseff and Brandon Casteel. Peterson returned his fumble to the 1-yard line, and then Jacobs jumped over the line of defenders to score a touchdown. He also ran in the 2-point conversion for good measure.

October 8, 2013
The Camas football players, coaches and fans go crazy as Brad Hansen returns a fumble for a touchdown Friday, at Kiggins Bowl.

CHS football team beats Skyview at Kiggins Bowl for the first time

Kiggins Bowl wasn't ready for all this Papermaking, and neither was Skyview. The lights shut off at the stadium with about five minutes left in the third quarter. By then, the Camas football team had already sucked the juice out of the Storm. The game resumed after about a 20-minute delay, and the Papermakers put the finishing touches on a 47-12 league opening victory. "I will remember this game forever because of that," said running back Cole Zarcone. "It was just like the Super Bowl."

October 8, 2013
CHS senior Braeden Campbell tied the school record after shooting a round of 31 strokes Oct. 1, at Camas Meadows. He hit birdies on holes 15, 16 and 17, and an eagle on 18.

Papermaker golfers get team title one

The league championship is in the golf bag for the Camas boys. Today, they are aiming for the flag sticks at the district tournament on Tri-Mountain. "This is only my second league title. The last time we won it was when I was a sophomore," said senior Braeden Campbell. "We won districts back when I was a freshman. I want to end off on a good note and double up with the league and district titles." Campbell is rolling after tying the school record with a round of 31 strokes Oct. 1, at Camas Meadows.

October 8, 2013

Indoor tennis facility approved in Camas

Caryn and Clark Vitek's Evergreen Tennis Facility is coming to Camas. Four indoor courts will be constructed on 2.28 acres of land at 20320 S.E. 20th St. These courts will come with a translucent ceiling to capture natural light.

October 8, 2013
Thomas Normandeau earned second place for Washougal Thursday, at Cottonwood Beach. The senior crossed the finish line in 17:44.

Normandeau chooses a different path

Thomas Normandeau has found his calling as a long distance runner. The Washougal High School senior joined the cross country team last season to get in better shape for soccer. Back on the trails for the Panthers this fall, Normandeau said he is considering going out for track in the spring. "Running seems to be opening more doors for me," he said. "I like the environment. Every single athlete's parents, and even more people, come to the meets. It feels good to have so many people cheering for you."

October 5, 2013

On the sidelines: Camas turns the lights out on Skyview

Kiggins Bowl was not ready for this much Papermaking, and neither was Skyview. The lights went out at the stadium Friday with the Camas football team leading 47-0. By then, the Papermakers had already sucked the juice out of the Storm. After a 20-minute blackout, Camas went on to win 47-12.