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April 5, 2011
Sydney Schwartz strikes a tennis ball on a rare sunny Friday, in Camas. The Papermakers defeated Prairie 4-2.

Rain rules, sports lose

It was 64 degrees and sunny Friday afternoon, and the tennis balls were out in Camas. After weeks of indoor practices and re-scheduled matches, the Papermaker girls anxiously warmed up for their first home match of the season. Dark gray clouds crept in from a distance, and the threat of rain remained constant, but the athletes, coaches and spectators did not have a care in the world. On this day, the sun ruled and the rain lost. "I told the kids the sun would come, but I don't think they believed me," said Camas head coach Jonathan Burton.

April 5, 2011
Parker Roland (13) knocked in two goals for the Papermaker boys soccer team March 29, at Doc Harris Stadium. Camas beat Columbia River 7-0.

Camas soccer gets a kick of electricity

Adam Allison brought thunder and Parker Roland came back with lightning. The two Camas High School boys soccer players struck with goals in the 11th minute, and the pouring rain, to propel the Papermakers to a 7-0 victory over Columbia River March 29, at Doc Harris Stadium. Drew White delivered two goals and two assists in his first game back at left wing. "I love playing soccer in general," White said. "Any position I play on the field, I'm going to have fun with it."

March 29, 2011
After no-hitting Mollala on March 19, Camas High School senior pitcher Kurt Yinger tossed another five scoreless innings against Hudson's Bay Wednesday, in Camas.

Full steam ahead

The crack heard round the county had an echo. It was the home runs Camas High School juniors Nate Culver and Austin Barr hit to lead the Papermakers to a 6-4 victory over Hudson's Bay Friday, at Propstra Park in Vancouver. "Never say die. Play hard until the final out. Play as one, play for each other. Those were the adages we believed in Friday night," said Camas head coach Joe Hallead.

March 29, 2011

Generating runs in bunches

The Camas High School softball team has not been able to practice since March 17. For the first time following a year of rain outs and excessive road trips through the state tournament, it's had nothing to do with the weather. Since March 21, the Papermakers have played a game every school day. "Our new outfield drainage is dynamite on all four fields," said head coach Ken Nidick. "We'll play when most other schools are rained out. It's nice to see the school district putting money behind the kids."

March 29, 2011
Riel Lord (3) keeps the ball rolling for Washougal Thursday, at Fishback Stadium. The Panthers won 10-0.

Panthers breakdown Beavers

Few things are more terrifying than trying to defend 6-foot-4 Patrick McCarthy on the front line. The Washougal High School senior goalkeeper got the opportunity to play a little offense Friday night, and he delivered three goals. Sam O'Hara and Patrick Johnson both added two goals to lead the Panthers to a 10-0 victory over the Woodland Beavers, at Fishback Stadium. The win helped Washougal bounce back from Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Hockinson.

March 29, 2011

Camas and Washougal track teams earn their tiger stripes

Camas and Washougal track and field athletes rose to the occasion against 16 of the best high schools in Southwest Washington Saturday, at the Tiger Invitational in Battle Ground. The Papermaker girls captured the first place trophy, and the Camas boys finished in fourth place. "It's fun for all of the kids in the county to face each other more than once a year," said Camas head girls coach Alisa Wise. "Track is growing in Southwest Washington. These kids are turning heads, and it's exciting. We don't have to travel far to get the competition we need. It's right in our backyard."

March 22, 2011
Sheets of rain did little to slow down Julian Samuels (left) and the Camas High School track and teams Thursday, at Cardon Field. Samuels snatched first in the 100-meter dash (pictured abvoe), anchored the 400 relay team to victory and placed second in the 200. The Papermaker boys beat Kelso 87-58.

Sprinting in the Rain

Drenched and chilled to the bone, the Camas High School track and field teams found a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow on St. Patrick's Day. Despite the onslaught of wind, rain and hail, several top-three finishes propelled the Papermakers to a sweep over Kelso Thursday at Cardon Field behind the high school. The Camas boys beat the Hilanders 87-58 and the girls were victorious 80.33-69.67. "Today is a good starting block. We can only keep building and getting better from here," said senior Megan Kelley. "We have a really good set of individuals and a lot of fun aspects to add to the collection. It's a fun team, and a fun family."