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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.

November 26, 2019
Senior Jackson Clemmer makes a difficult catch in the end zone for his second touchdown of the day. Clemmer caught all six passes thrown his way for 153 yards.

Papermakers push toward state championship

The Camas High School (CHS) football team is one of four teams remaining in the 4A state tournament and will play for a berth in the state championship game on Saturday, Nov. 30, against Mount Si High School.

November 21, 2019
The Camas High School football team celebrates after beating Eastmont High School 41-0 on Nov. 16. This week the Papermakers (11-0) have their steely-eyed focus on the Vikings (10-1), who beat Eastlake High School 40-34 on Nov. 15 in a state tournament first-round game. (Wayne Havrelly/Post-Record)

CHS football team advances to quarterfinals

The undefeated Camas High School (CHS) football team has fought its way into the 4A state tournament quarterfinals and earned another home game, this time against Puyallup High School (PHS) on Saturday, Nov. 23.

November 21, 2019
Washougal High School seniors celebrate after the Panthers' historic come-from-behind victory in the first round of the 2A state tournament on Nov. 16. (Wayne Havrelly/Post-Record)

Panthers post historic victory

When the Washougal High School (WHS) football team returns to action against Lynden High School (LHS) on Saturday, Nov. 23, in Bellingham, it will have a chance to advance to the state tournament semifinal round, a feat that’s happened only once in school history, in 1974.