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September 18, 2012
Mika Norrish netted a goal for Camas in the first minute of Saturday's game against Enumclaw, at Doc Harris Stadium.

Norrish scores one for her father

On the day before she turned 17, Mika Norrish hit the soccer ball on the sweet spot and scored a goal. The Camas High School junior said the passes from Rebecca Dallasta and Abby Engel on that sequence were the perfect gift. Norrish watched the ball leave her foot with authority. She looked up just in time to see it fly past the goalkeeper and land safely in the back of the net. "Abby set me up with the perfect ball. It went right off the sweet spot of my foot," Norrish said. "I got the opportunity and I cranked it in. I am so proud of myself."

September 18, 2012
Bobby Jacobs traps the Fort Vancouver quarterback Friday, at Fishback Stadium. The Panthers shredded the Trappers 74-7.

Unforgettable football game in Washougal

As one of the last high school football teams in Clark County to have a home game, the Washougal Panthers gave a performance their fans will never forget. The Panthers decimated the Fort Vancouver Trappers 74-7 Friday, at Fishback Stadium. A long interception return by Randy Gubser was the first crack in Fort's foundation. "To do that on the second play of the game puts you in a whole different mindset," Gubser said. "The energy from the sidelines was just crazy. It was a great way to start the game." Matt Randall slid across the goal line and snagged a 9-yard touchdown pass from Guy LaRue. Randall also delivered an 11-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown, but saved his best play for last. As the Trappers drove into scoring position to start the third quarter, the Washougal senior intercepted a pass in their end zone and made a 102-yard dash into the Panther end zone for his third touchdown of the game.

September 15, 2012
The sun sets on the horizon, as the Washougal and Fort Vancouver high school football teams play at Fishback Stadium Friday night. The Panthers tore the Trappers to shreds 74-7.

On the sidelines: No trespassing

The Camas and Washougal high school football teams made their hometowns proud Friday night. The Panthers tore the Fort Vancouve Trappers to shreds 74-7 and the Papermakers mauled Auburn Mountainview 45-14.

September 11, 2012

Camas runs this county

The Camas High School cross country athletes approached Friday's Run-A-Ree as if it was a race for the unofficial Clark County championship. "By the look in everybody's eyes, you could tell that we wanted to race and were excited to race," said Papermaker head coach Mike Hickey. The Camas boys and girls bested 13 other Clark County schools in the freshman/sophomore, junior varsity and varsity levels, including their new league rivals Battle Ground, Skyview and Union. Alexa Efraimson finished first in the varsity girls race, and set a new course record time of 18 minutes. The previous record of 18:18 was held by Skyview's Priscilla Timmons. "It was a good way to start the season, but I know that it's not going to be my best race," Efraimson said. "This just shows how serious we are and how dedicated we are this early in the season. It can only go up from here."

September 11, 2012
Camas High School seniors Vince Huber (21) and Nick Gadbaw (22) smother the Canby quarterback Friday, at Doc Harris Stadium.

Papermakers pound Canby into the ground

Defense fed the offense for the Camas High School football team Friday, at Doc Harris Stadium. The Papermakers pounded the Canby Cougars 31-7. There were no fumble recoveries or interceptions. Just plenty of crash and burn when the Cougars tried to test the Papermakers. "That just represents Camas defense," said senior linebacker John Norcross. "We can get beat on the block, but we're always going to give 100 percent and fight back. We just kept hitting them and stomping them. It was definitely a defensive game."

September 11, 2012
More than 100 Washougal High School students gathered around a bonfire Wednesday, at the former Hamblton Brothers Lumber Mill property, at Second and "A" streets.

Washougal bonfire brings friends and families together

Flames that could be seen for miles Wednesday evening signified the beginning of the 2012 fall high school sports season in Washougal. At 8:30 p.m., members of the Camas-Washougal Fire Department ignited a large pile of kindling at the former Hambleton Brothers Lumber Mill property, at Second and "A" streets. Washougal High School athletes, coaches, cheerleaders, students, staff members and parents gathered around the fire to showcase their Panther pride. "This is all about coming together and recognizing the amazing community we have here," said WHS Principal Aaron Hansen.

September 11, 2012
JJ Jung of Camas lost the first set 0-6, before rattling off a 6-2, 6-4 victory against Washougal's Andrew Bastian Wednesday.

Jung climbs to victory

The elevation was steep and rocky for JJ Jung after he lost the first set, but the Camas High School sophomore was up for the challenge. "I just closed my eyes and relaxed," he said. "I was ready to climb the mountain. Just took things one step at a time." After a 3 hour, 30 minute marathon of a tennis match under the hot sun Wednesday, Jung defeated Andrew Bastian of Washougal 0-6, 6-4, 6-2. The hard fought victory solidified a 6-0 sweep for the Papermakers over the Panthers in Washougal. "It was quite exhilarating," Jung said. "A long match like that strengthens your mental state. Mentality is what separates the good players from the great players. It's not just about the brawn, but also the brain."

September 6, 2012
Washougal High School students gather around the fire to celebrate the return of the fall sports season Wednesday, at the former Hambleton Brothers Lumber Mill Property.

Amped atmosphere at Washougal bonfire

Washougal High School students, staff members and parents gathered around a fire Wednesday to welcome the return of the fall sports season.

September 4, 2012

Camas football players break new ground in Oregon

Ground breaking performances by Nate Beasley, Zach Eagle and Reilly Hennessey propelled the Papermakers to a 63-20 victory Friday night, at Oregon City High School. In their first starts on varsity, Beasley racked up five touchdowns and Hennessey threw for three. Two of those touchdown catches were made by Zach Eagle. "This is the moment you have been dreaming about your whole life, to step out on that field and play football for your community," Hennessey said. "I feel like I'm still playing fifth-grade [Clark County Youth Football] with guys like Zach and Nate. It's good to have that kind of camaraderie."