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January 18, 2014
The Camas High School gymnastics team won the first session of the Winterfest invitational Saturday, at the Naydenov Gymnastics Center in Vancouver. The Papermakers scored 158.65 points to defeat Prairie, Mountain View, Skyview and Evergreen.

Good times for Camas at Winterfest

The Camas High School gymnasts misplaced their equipment, uniforms and music, but that didn't stop them from winning the first session of the Winterfest Invitational Saturday, at the Naydenov Gymnastics Center in Vancouver. "This was one of the funniest meets because it was like we forgot everything," said freshman Alexis Sabatini. "But most importantly, we remembered to have a good time. That's the only way we can win is to have fun."

January 15, 2014
Rachel Rice rides in the fast lane for the Papermakers against Evergreen. The Camas High School senior will be wearing her pink uniform for the last time during Hoops for Pink night Friday, in the Camas warehouse.

Papermakers wear pink

Break out the pink uniforms and shoelaces. It's time for the Papermaker girls basketball players to play for victims of breast cancer Friday, at Camas High School. The Camas boys and girls basketball teams host Heritage for the event. The varsity boys play at 5:30 p.m., followed by the varsity girls. General admission is $5. Hoops for Pink T-shirts will be on sale for $10. A silent auction will be held through the night. Winners will be announced after the third quarter of the girls game. All donations will benefit the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.

January 14, 2014
Nikki Corbett nets two of her team-leading 21 points Friday, at Camas High School. The Papermakers beat Evergreen 54-29.

Papermaker girls roll

Seven months and seven games back from knee surgery, Brenna Khaw continues to gain confidence with each step. "If I get injured again, I get injured," said the Camas High School junior after she tore her ACL during a game on May 16. "I can't play scared. I just have to give my all and trust [my knee]." Nikki Corbett and the rest of the Papermakers are benefitting from Khaw's presence on the court. Corbett delivered 21 points to help Camas beat Evergreen 54-29 Friday, at Camas High School. Rachel Rice netted nine points and Emma Jones earned eight. Khaw contributed four points and nine assists in the contest.

January 14, 2014

Wrestlers excel at tournaments

This will be an exciting week for the Camas and Washougal high school wrestling teams. The Panthers and Papermakers are competing in the Clark County Championships Friday and Saturday, at Mountain View High School, 1500 S.E. Blairmont Drive in Vancouver. The Washougal boys wrestling team captured first place against eight other schools Saturday, at the Grandview Invitational.

January 14, 2014
RaeAnn Allen racked up 19 points and 11 rebounds to help the Panthers beat Ridgefield 58-43 Friday, at Washougal.

Panther girls obtain first league win

Bumps, bruises and weary legs turned into two hard fought victories for the Washougal High School girls basketball team. The Panthers kicked off league play by beating Ridgefield 58-43 Friday, in Washougal. RaeAnn Allen netted 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Alyssa Blankenship added 15 points, five rebounds and four steals. Megan Sharp racked up 12 steals to go with eight points. "It was a commanding win for us. Our girls are starting to get back in the groove and confidence is on the rise," said head coach Brian Oberg. "I still feel like the second and third seeds in our league are wide open. Getting an early win like this is very helpful in the big picture. We still need to keep working hard every day, but this was a great way to get league started."

January 7, 2014
Trevor Jasinsky drives toward the basket during a game held at the Moda Center in Portland against Columbia Christian of Portland. The Papermaker had 10 points in what ended in a loss for Camas, 76-50. View additional photos at www.camaspostrecord.com.

A One Center Court experience of a lifetime

The Camas High School boys basketball players and coaches embraced the opportunity of a lifetime when they played a game at the home of the Portland Trail Blazers Friday. "This is a memory we will always share," said senior Jordan Lenard. "We got to play in the Moda Center, walk through the same halls and be in the same locker room as NBA players." Jordan Anderson, Trevor Jasinsky and Nick Lopes each netted 10 points. Lenard nailed a 3-pointer and finished with six points. Jasinsky stole the ball and dunked it through the hoop in one sequence. It would not be enough for Camas, as Columbia Christian of Portland won 76-50.

January 7, 2014

Papermakers bring home three medals

Bryant Elliot, Tye Lommasson, and Talon Edmiston earned medals from the Pacific Coast Wrestling Championships Friday and Saturday at Hudson's Bay High School.

January 7, 2014
Panther junior Tanner Baldwin (right) captured the 152-pound Washougal River Rumble championship Saturday, at Washougal High School.

The river wild

Tanner Baldwin and Roger Polanco went down to the Washougal River and brought home championship medals. Polanco pinned Hockinson's Nate Lazzaretto for the 132-pound title Saturday, at Washougal High School. Polanco also beat teammate Tony Maniscalco in the semifinals. Maniscalco finished in fourth place at 132 pounds. "This is my second time wearing the orange," Polanco said. "I feel like I wrestled better with it on."

January 7, 2014
Alyssa Blankenship (right) scored 20 points in Washougal's victory against King's Way Christian on Dec. 30.

Washougal sweeps King’s Way off court

A 12-0 start for the girls and a 25-13 finish by the boys led to a doubleheader basketball sweep for the Panthers Dec. 30, at Washougal High School. Noah Prangley netted 11 of his team-leading 16 points in the fourth quarter to springboard the Washougal boys to a 57-42 victory against King's Way Christian, of Vancouver. Austin Tran added 12 points in the game. Rick Stephens, Yorro Bah, Patrick Jones, David Wallace and Spencer Adams all made critical baskets and played ferocious defense. "This was our best game as a team so far this season, both offensively and defensively," said head coach Malcolm Estes. "We need to continue to share the basketball, play hard on defense and improve on all fundamental aspects of the game.

January 4, 2014
The Camas High School boys basketball team warms up before playing game on the same court at the Portland Trail Blazers Friday, at the Moda Center.

On the sidelines: Camas basketball at the Moda Center

The view of One Center Court from press row was incredible for this small town sports reporter. I can only imagine what it felt like to make a basket. So I asked Camas High School basketball players Jordan Anderson, Trevor Jasinksy and Jordan Lenard after their game against Columbia Christian Friday, at the Moda Center. "I got to play the game I love with my best friends on the biggest stage in basketball," Jasinsky said. Anderson, Jasinsky and Nick Lopes each delivered 10 points for the Papermakers. Lenard nailed a 3-pointer and finished the game with six points. Jasinsky stole the ball and dunked it through the hoop in one sequence. It would not be enough for Camas, as Columbia Christian won 76-50.