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January 2, 2020
Washougal High School freshman Yanni Fassalis glides between two Columbia River High School defenders during a Dec. 9 game. (Photos by Wayne Havrelly/Post-Record)

WHS boys basketball making early statement

With the return of senior Jakob Davis, healthy and strong after missing last season with a knee injury, and the addition of highly-skilled freshman Yanni Fassalis, the Washougal High School (WHS) boys basketball team jumped out to a hot start this season, winning five of its first eight games.

December 26, 2019
Washougal High School senior Aleksi Donahue (left) hopes to return to Mat Classic this season. (Photos by Wayne Havrelly/Post-Record)

WHS wrestling squads feature state-tested veterans

For the past 26 years Washougal High School’s (WHS) wrestling program has sent at least one wrestler to Mat Classic, and this year both the Panthers’ boys and girls teams plan to have wrestlers at the Tacoma Dome once again.

December 19, 2019
Camas High School junior Armand Nunez takes a shot in the Papermakers' home opener on Dec. 5. Nunez is expected to take on a significant scoring role this season. (Wayne Havrelly/Post-Record)

CHS boys basketball looks to make statement in loaded league

The Camas High School (CHS) boys basketball team’s 2019-2020 season kicked off at home on Dec. 5 when the Papermakers faced Prairie High School. Noticeably missing from the CHS roster were several top players, including senior Jackson Clemmer, the only returning starter.

December 12, 2019
Former Camas mayor Scott Higgins (center) watches the Camas High School football team play for a 4A state championship at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma on Dec. 7. (Wayne Havrelly/Post-Record)

Former Camas mayor a Papermaker for life

For long-time fans of Camas High School (CHS) athletics, rejoicing in the school’s second state football championship in the past four years is a joy beyond words.

December 12, 2019
Camas High School seniors Charlie Bump and Martin Knysh share an emotional moment following the Papermakers' state championship victory over Bothell High School on Dec. 7. (Photos by Wayne Havrelly/Post-Record)

CHS football team wins state championship

An epic celebration erupted at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma on Saturday, Dec. 7, when Camas High School (CHS) senior quarterback Blake Asciutto kneeled to the turf on the final play of the 4A state championship game, sealing the Papermakers’ second title in the past four years.