Camas-Washougal Post-Record

May 28, 2013

Brian Humphreys captured the state championship for the Papermakers Wednesday, at Camas Meadows. The freshman shot rounds of 70 and 74 strokes in the two-day tournament.

Humphreys wins state in his backyard

Brian Humphreys beat the rain in the first round. In the finals, he didn't let it beat him. The Camas High School freshman shot the best round of 74 strokes on a soggy and windy Wendesday at Camas Meadows to become the 4A boys golf state champion. "This feels incredible," Humphreys said. "My goal was just to finish in the top three. To be able to win it all under these conditions, after all the hard work I put into this makes it that much sweeter."

May 26, 2013

On the sidelines: ‘State is the end’

Winning races are baby steps for Alexa Efraimson. On Saturday, she stood on top of a mountain as a 4A state champion in the 800 and the 1,600 after setting new meet record times in each event. "This is what the whole season is about," said the Camas High School sophomore. "I was thinking about my teammates and how hard we trained for this. The realization sets in that state is the end. It's sad, but I'm very happy."

May 22, 2013

Brian Humphreys captured the 4A state boys golf championship medal Wednesday, at Camas Meadows. The Camas High School freshman shot rounds of 70 and 74 to win the tournament by two strokes.

State champion rises above the field and the rain

Brian Humphreys beat the rain yesterday. Today, he didn't let it beat him. The Camas High School freshman shot the best round of 74 strokes on a soggy and windy Wendesday at Camas Meadows to become the 4A boys golf state champion.

May 21, 2013

Camas forward Nate Beasley bursts through two Skyline Spartans May 14, at Doc Harris Stadium. The Papermakers beat the Spartans on penalty kicks to advance to the state quarterfinals.

Soccer team makes Camas proud

Camas soccer fans could feel the magic as the Papermakers defeated the Skyline Spartans in a shootout during the first round of the state tournament May 14, at Doc Harris Stadium. "The spectator's got their money's worth. No question," said head coach Roland Minder. "I hope this win teaches them to have confidence, and to play all out until the end. We can still dig deeper." Nate Beasley, Austin Cassity, Calvin Goon, Sam Pizot and Cayne Cardwell delivered the penalty kick goals for Camas. Skyline answered the bell four times, but Papermaker goalkeeper Sharif Batroukh denied the Spartans on their fifth and final attempt and the victory belonged to Camas. "They're a great team. We were neck-and-neck the whole way," Batroukh said. "To come out of that game with a win was a miracle. It's an amazing feeling, but the road is not over."

May 21, 2013

Adam Thomas soars over the bar set at 13 feet for the first time this season to earn second place in the pole vault during the 2A district track and field meet Friday, at Fishback Stadium.

No place like home for Washougal track

Seven Washougal High School track and field athletes qualified for the state meet by running, jumping and throwing in the friendly confines of Fishback Stadium Friday. "Hosting a district meet is always special because you get to see the support from the community," said head coach Dave Hajek. "I'm always proud of what the people in Washougal do for the kids." Michelle Greear grabbed first place in the discus with a throw of 109 feet, three-quarters of an inch. She also took third in the shot put with a toss of 32-8.5. "I'm proud of my team," Greear said. "There's nothing better than being on your home turf and going to state."

May 21, 2013

Camas softball players Amee Aarhus, Lena Richards, Katie Schroeder, Harli Hubbard and Caylin Grindy are excited to be going back to the state championship tournament Friday and Saturday, in Spokane.

Camas softball team earns a spot in the Sweet 16 in Spokane

A hiccup in the district championship game didn't prevent the Camas High School softball team from getting back to the state tournament. After losing to Skyview in the title game, the Papermakers showed their resolve Friday by beating Kentridge and Gig Harbor in the first two rounds of the bi-district tournament, at the Sprinkler Recreation Center, in Spanaway. Those two victories ensured Camas a spot in the Sweet 16 in Spokane. "That's been our mission all along, to come out and win and get your berth to state," said head coach Ken Nidick.

May 21, 2013

Camas track athletes crave the spotlight

This is the week the Camas High School track and field athletes have been craving for months. On Thursday, the 3-day state championship festival begins in Tacoma. The top runners, throwers and jumpers from three different classifications converge at Mt. Tahoma High School to find out who are the best athletes and teams in the state. Sixteen Papermakers are anxious for their first turn in the spotlight at the 4A level. "What I love about track and field is the unknown factor," said head girls coach Alisa Wise. "There's so many ups and downs, and twists and turns. The only way to describe it is it's exciting. The only thing you can predict and that it will be unpredictable."

May 15, 2013

Camas soccer seniors Houston Taie (right) and Matt Rose (left) celebrate with goalkeeper Sharif Batroukh (middle) after Batroukh blocked the last shot in a shootout with Skyline Tuesday, at Doc Harris Stadium. The win propels the Papermakers into the quarterfinal round of their first 4A state tournament.

On the sidelines: Magic continues for Camas soccer

A magical soccer season continues in Camas. The boys in the white and black defeated the Skyline Spartans in a shootout Tuesday, at Doc Harris Stadium. Once again, the Papermakers are one victory away from playing in the Final Four. Nate Beasley, Austin Cassity, Calvin Goon, Sam Pizot and Cayne Cardwell delivered goals in the shootout for Camas. Skyline answered the bell four times, but Papermaker goalkeeper Sharif Batroukh denied the Spartans on their fifth and final attempt and the victory belonged to Camas.

May 14, 2013

Camas sophomores Jen Lewis (left) and Esther Kwon (right) captured the district doubles championship Saturday.

Lewis and Kwon are in this together

Esther Kwon and Jen Lewis are no longer on opposite ends of the tennis court. They are in this together. The two Camas High School sophomores, who faced each other in the 3A district singles title last year, captured the 4A district doubles championship Saturday, at the Vancouver Tennis Center. "We were one and two last year. I'm so proud we were able to win it all again for our school this year," Lewis said. "It's a lot less pressure playing with someone I'm very good friends with off the court."

May 14, 2013

Camas soccer legacy continues

Seven wins in a row puts the Papermaker boys soccer team back in the state tournament for the 15th consecutive season. "We're on a great winning streak," said junior goalkeeper Sharif Batroukh. "We might be young guys, but we've got big hearts." Sophomores Cayne Cardwell and Cameron Eyman were only 2 years old when this streak started in 1999. They both delivered goals Saturday to help Camas beat Auburn-Riverside 4-0, at McKenzie Stadium. "It's a good feeling to carry on the tradition," Eyman said. "We didn't want to let Camas down."