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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.

December 5, 2019
Camas High School offensive lineman Caadyn Stephen, a University of Southern California commit, has been sidelined since the third game of the season with a back injury. Even though he didn't get to play in the Papermakers' Nov. 30 state tournament semifinal game, he was able to suit up and is close to returning to game action. (Photos by Wayne Havrelly/Post-Record)

O-lineman making a difference on CHS sidelines after injury

Caadyn Stephen, the Camas High School (CHS) football team’s top college recruit, announced his decision to play for the University of Southern California (USC) before the start of the 2019 season, but a sore back forced him to the sidelines in late September.

November 26, 2019
The Washougal High School football team gathers after losing to Lynden High School on Nov. 23 at Civic Stadium in Bellingham. (Contributed photo courtesy of Brad Brackett)

WHS football loses in heartbreaker

A bitter cold wind swept through Civic Stadium in Bellingham prior to kickoff, but the Washougal High School (WHS) football team could not have been hotter to start its 2A state quarterfinal game against Lynden High School (LHS) on Saturday, Nov. 23.