Brian Humphreys, a 14-year-old from Washougal, shot 2-under par 72 to win the Boys Division at the Bob Allard Memorial July 30 and 31, at the Rose City golf course in Portland. The win hatched an opportunity to play in the Hogan Cup, which is going on right now, at the Riverside Golf and Country Club in Portland. Humphreys is in a foursome with Nick Baines, Clayton Madey and Clay Reis.
Six birdies and an eagle propelled Brian Humphreys to the Central Oregon Junior golf tournament championship, which took place July 23 and 24 at the Juniper Golf Course in Redmond, Ore. The 14-year-old from Washougal fired a 6-under par 72 in the final round to reach the top of the leaderboard in the boys division. His rounds of 78 and 66 gave him a two-day total of 114 strokes. "My thoughts after the [final] round were very confusing," Humphreys said. "First of all, I was very pleased that I had finally had a breakthrough round because my play in national and regional tournaments prior to Central Oregon had not met my expectations. But I was also trying not to be too satisfied with my play because I knew that if one of the leaders had a good day, I could be in a playoff or even lose the tournament."
Soccer has become one of the most popular sports in southwest Washington, and Dan Macaya helps to fuel that passion with an annual kids camp. Macaya started this camp nine years ago as a senior project while at Camas High School. He studied the importance of role-models in child development. Only 15 kids participated. Last week’s camp had 100 kids signed up in advance. Last year there were 130 present. "Anybody can sign up," said Macaya. "It's not advanced, but kids should be willing to try. There's a lot of high level activity."
Local boy Brent Richards achieved his dream job at the age of 22 by making his debut as a Portland Timbers Major League Soccer player. Richards, the team's first and only homegrown player, has played in three MLS league games so far. Once as a halftime substitution against L.A. Galaxy, another as a substitution against F.C. Dallas in a home game and as a starter against Chivas U.S.A. He also started in an exhibition match against English team Aston Villa. "I knew I would debut eventually," said Richards. "But I've been wanting to get into a game for a while now. I've been doing well in practice for a while."
A total of 1,066 runners and walkers crossed the finish line at Cardon Field Sunday after circling Lacamas Lake, Round Lake and the Camas High School track at the Fit Right Northwest Half Marathon. Trevor Palmer, a 28-year-old from Medford, Ore., captured first place out of 525 finishers with a time of 1 hour, 9 minutes and 20 seconds. Amelia Slagle, a 26-year-old from Portland, led all females with a time of 1:26:13. Four Camas residents rounded out the women’s top 10. Samantha Andrews took third in 1:34:12, Katie Buxman clinched sixth in 1:38:55, Hillary McKinstry followed in seventh with a time of 1:40:27 and Kathy Mann was 10th in 1:41:06. Mann was also the third best female masters finisher, and Kari Hebble of Camas notched ninth with a time of 1:48:10.
The world's fastest motorcycle riders were gaining altitude under blue skies during the 2012 AMA Washougal National Saturday, at Washougal Motocross Park. With six professional races to watch in one day, the estimated 20,000-plus fans in attendance got their money's worth. Justin Barcia, Ryan Dungey and Ashley Fiolek sliced through the turns, climbed Washougal's famous "Horsepower Hill" and soared above the Evergreen trees en route to the checkered flag.
Dungey, Barcia and Fiolek win big at AMA Washougal National Saturday.
An estimated 1,200 runners and walkers will traverse Lacamas Lake and Round Lake Sunday in search of beauty, exercise and the thrill of crossing the finish line. The ninth Fit Right Northwest Lacamas Lake Half Marathon and 4-Miler begins at 7:30 a.m. on the Cardon Field track behind Camas High School, 26900 S.E. 15th St. Race director Dave Sobolik said this event originally started as a launching pad for a new Fit Right store opening in east Vancouver. "It has grown from just a run and walk to a half marathon and a community engaging event," he said. "We have a lot of local companies, vendors and volunteers involved, and we are going to donate the money we raise to local charities. It's just a real great way for all of us come back together and support each other."
The fastest motorcycle riders on the planet are ready to tear through the turns, conquer the hills and soar above the trees when the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Series comes to Washougal Motocross Park Saturday. Gates open Wednesday at 10 a.m., followed by amatuer racing on Thursday and Friday. More than 20,000 racing fans are expected for the Washougal National on Saturday. The women kick off the action at 12:15 p.m., followed by the 450 class at 1:10, the 250 class at 2:10, and then the final three motos at 3:20 (women), 4:05 (450) and 5:05 (250).
Motocross fans might wonder why the project to replace the Cougar Creek Bridge started yesterday instead of waiting one week. The project requires a complete closure of Northeast Washougal River Road, from Milepost 5.1 to 5.2 for an estimated 15 weeks. The bridge is located at Milepost 5.16. During the project, traffic is being detoured around the construction zone. The designated detour route includes 17th Street, Evergreen Highway, 32nd Street, Jennings Road, 357th Avenue and Vernon Road.
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