The Papermakers won the biggest football game in Camas with a 44-6 victory against Union Friday, at Doc Harris Stadium. Washougal utilized a safety and two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to defeat Aberdeen 28-21.
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.
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."
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."
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."
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.
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."
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.
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.
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."
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