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Stories by Dan Trujillo

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September 6, 2011
Sam O'Hara (3) makes his way into the end zone for the Washougal football team Friday, at Fishback Stadium.

Panthers get off to a phenomenal start

To find out the difference a year made in Washougal only took 2 minutes, 17 seconds. That's how much time came off the clock before the Panthers scored the first of five touchdowns to defeat Hudson's Bay 41-9 Friday, at Fishback Stadium. "I think the fans had a lot of fun Friday night. I know the kids did," said head coach Bob Jacobs. "The kids have a lot of confidence in our offense, and they executed it at a high level."

September 6, 2011
Camas High School football coaches and players congratulate John Norcross after his second touchdown Friday, at Doc Harris Stadium.

Camas defends Doc Harris

It didn't matter if John Norcross was playing offense or defense Friday night at Doc Harris Stadium, he found a way to get his hands on the football for Camas. After Timberline tied the score in the third quarter, the Papermakers had a receiver open on the left side of the field. Kyle Goodnow caught a pass from quarterback Tony Genarro, but he lost possession when he was hit. Shadowing Goodnow and his defender, Norcross didn't hesitate. He picked up the hot potato, and ran it 25 yards to the end zone for game-changing touchdown. "Coach Eagle teaches us to play to the whistle," Norcross said. "I saw the ball, didn't hear a whistle, picked it up and headed for that end zone."

September 6, 2011
Lacamas Headhunters Lori and Jason Saunders (left), Stephan Shoemaker (center) and his parents John and Suzi Shoemaker (right) finished the 2011 Ironman Canada.

Loved ones cross the finish line at Canada Ironman

Conquering an ironman is so much sweeter when you have a loved one to share it with. Just ask proud Camas parents Suzi and John Shoemaker, and their son Stephan. The trio competed in the 2011 Canada Ironman Aug. 28, in Penticton, B.C. Suzi completed the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run in 12 hours, 35 minutes. Stephan was not far behind at 12:55, and John crossed the finish line in 15:02.

August 30, 2011
Papermaker seniors Jonathan Warner (left) and Tony Genarro (right) are ready to define a new brand of Camas attitude Friday, when Timberline comes to town.

In defense of Doc Harris

Friday's rematch between the Camas and Timberline high school football teams will not be played in the home of the Seattle Seahawks, but don't expect the energy to be subdued.

August 30, 2011

Alumni football at Fishback Stadium

On Sunday, Sept. 25, two Alumni Football USA games are going to be played at Fishback Stadium in Washougal. Washington State Director Phil Weber is looking for former Camas, Washougal, Heritage and Battle Ground high school students to play against each other. The games are open to all alumni in their late teens, 20's, 30's, 40's and up. Alumni Football USA supplies all of the equipment and officials. "This is all about giving these guys one more chance to play football," Weber said. "It will be the time of their lives."

August 30, 2011
Joe Harris (right) brings down the ball-handler during practice Friday, at Fishback Stadium. Harris was a Washougal High School cheerleader last fall, but now he's in football pads.

Football fever is running wild in Washougal

Sept. 3, 2010, is the day football fever infected Washougal. On that fateful evening at Kiggins Bowl in downtown Vancouver, Sam O'Hara snagged a game-winning touchdown pass from Colton Sullivan in the final seconds of the game to lead the Panthers to a 10-7 victory over the hometown favored Hudson's Bay Eagles.

August 23, 2011
John Russell (center) sends a signal of joy to his wife and daughter Thursday, as he sails away from the Port of Camas-Washougal to go fishing for the first time in three years. Helping this 91-year-old's wish come true was nurse Denise Hood (left), her husband Randy (right) and their friend Matt Justis.

Fish on, forever

John Russell loves telling fishing stories. "I'm an albacore fisherman," he said. "I could tell you I caught 22 of them in one day, but you probably wouldn't believe me." Russell said he hooked a 115-pound halibut at the tender age of 88. He also caught two, 100-pound tunas during a fishing trip to Hawaii. "Anybody can fish. My favorite part is catching them," Russell said. "Whether that's paying attention to what's going on, pushing the other guy out of the way or cutting the other guy's fishing line."

August 23, 2011
Hockey fans line up to touch the Stanley Cup Wednesday, at the Mountain View Ice Arena in Vancouver.

Mountain view of a sports monument

America's Vancouver will never be the same. Hundreds of hockey fans from both sides of the Columbia River, including Camas and Washougal, ventured to the Mountain View Ice Arena Wednesday to hug and kiss the Stanley Cup. The line to see the trophy started forming at 12:30 p.m. In just a few short hours, it stretched from the viewing area above the ice rink, down the stairs, out of the door, and wrapped around the back of the building. "This is quite an opportunity we know not a lot people get to have," said Mountain View Ice Arena General Manager Bob Knoerl. "You don't say 'no' to the Stanley Cup. It's one of the most well-travelled and respected trophies in the world of professional sports."

August 16, 2011

Guthrie rolls up his sleeves for Clark College

New Clark College Athletic Director Charles Guthrie is on the opposite side of the country from his hometown of Albany, N.Y., but he said living in Camas feels strangely like being back home. "I love how kind and genuine people are here. They are really passionate about this institution and this community. It's a nice change of pace after working in bigger metropolitan areas such as Los Angeles and San Diego, where people don't have that same sense of community," Guthrie said. "This area is more similar to where I grew up, where everybody knows your name. I feel like I have come full circle."