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September 10, 2013
Eryn Brown, of Camas, delivered three goals and two assists to help the Portland State University women's soccer team beat New Mexico State 7-0 Sept. 1, in the UNLV Tournament. Brown was selected to the All-UNLV Tournament Team and was named the Big Sky Conference's Offensive Player of the Week.

Brown has a golden boot for Vikings

Eryn Brown has a golden boot for the Portland State University women's soccer team. The junior midfielder from Camas fired three goals into the net and assisted on two others to help the Vikings beat New Mexcio State 7-0 Sept. 1, during the UNLV Tournament at Peter Johann Field, in Las Vegas. "Getting a hat trick and two assists was close to the best result I could have asked for," Brown said. "I felt extremely happy that I could perform individually with the help of my amazing teammates as well as contribute to their individual successes. The entire match was focused, creative, composed and a ton of fun."

September 10, 2013
Washougal football players burst through an orange ribbon to celebrate their new turf field at Fishback Stadium. The Panthers defeated Hudson's Bay 35-0 Friday.

A win for the Washougal football community

As the Washougal High School football team broke through the ticker tape to their new turf field Friday, John Fishback Jr. had one request. "Win one for the old Gipper," said the son of John Fishback, the former Washougal School District superintendent for whom the stadium is named. "My dad would have appreciated it and the support from the community for it," he said. "I think he considered this to be one of his best achievements." The Panthers made the Fishback family and the Washougal community proud by beating Hudson's Bay 35-0.

September 7, 2013
The Washougal High School football players break the ticker tape on their new field turf Friday, at Fishback Stadium. The Panthers beat Hudson's Bay 35-0.

On the sidelines: Defending the home turf

The Washougal High School football team broke the ticker tape on their new field turf Friday, at Fishback Stadium. "Win one for the old gipper," John Fishback Jr. said before the game. The Panthers made Fishback proud by beating the Hudson's Bay Eagles 35-0.

September 7, 2013
The Camas High School football team ran over Jesuit 47-14 Friday, at Doc Harris Stadium.

On the sidelines: Camas lights up new scoreboard

The Camas High School football team lit up their new scoreboard Friday, at Doc Harris Stadium. The Washington 4A number-one ranked Papermakers defeated the Oregon 6A number-one ranked Jesuit Crusaders 47-14

September 5, 2013
The new 32-foot long scoreboard stands 31 feet, 6 inches tall at Doc Harris Stadium. Camas football fans can see it in action for the first time when the Papermakers play Jesuit Friday, at 7:30 p.m.

New scoreboard will light up Doc Harris Stadium Friday

As the hours count down to the Camas High School football season opening kick off, a new scoreboard at Doc Harris Stadium has risen. "It will be terrific to have it. I think it will be a great addition to the stadium," said Helen Charneski, project manager of capital programs for the Camas School District. The 32-foot long scoreboard stands 31 feet, 6 inches tall. The $151,000 project was funded by the Capital Projects Bond passed by voters in 2007. The new scoreboard is the final piece to the Doc Harris Stadium renovation project that began in 2009. Football fans can see it in action for the first time when the Papermakers play Jesuit Friday, at 7:30 p.m.

September 3, 2013
Tanner Baldwin (pictured during a summer practice) wrestled in New Zealand and Australia. The Washougal Panther helped Team USA Red finish in fourth place at the Down Under Duals.

Washougal wrestler sees another part of the world

The next time Tanner Baldwin is down on a wrestling mat, he is going to remember the people who helped him raise $4,200 to make it to New Zealand and Australia this summer. "I want to thank the Washougal community and all the businesses that helped out. It really meant a lot to me," Baldwin said. "I did a lot of training, a lot of fund raising and a lot of plane travel, but it was definitely worth it in the end. I got to see a lot of cool places and meet a lot of cool people." The Washougal High School junior helped lead Team USA Red to fourth place at the Down Under Duals in Auckland, New Zealand. He teamed up with wrestlers from Arizona, Alaska, Georgia, Louisiana and other U.S. states. Baldwin also won a match in the single's tournament that took place before the team duals. And finally, he wrestled on the beach in Brisbane, Australia. "You didn't have much traction on the sand, but it was fun and the weather was beautiful," Baldwin said. "We also stayed in a penthouse on the 56th floor. The view from up there was incredible."

September 3, 2013
Washougal community members will be given the opportunity to run around on the new field at Fishback Stadium Friday, between 5 and 5:30 p.m. The Panther football team plays Hudson's Bay at 7 p.m. Opening ceremonies will occur about 15 minutes before kick off.

Washougal community welcomes new turf field and gym floor

The Washougal Panthers are back to school today with a little spring in their step, thanks to having a new synthetic turf field and a new wooden gym floor to play on. "I'm excited to see the reactions from the students and the community," said Washougal School District Facilities Director Joe Steinbrenner. "It was a push this summer. We started the day after school got out and we're working all the way up to the first day of school. "Will it be worth it? Absolutely," he added. "The new and improved facilities help reinforce the pride the community already feels for their schools."

August 27, 2013
Drew Clarkson leads the Papermakers in a rally cry at the start of football practice Thursday. The 17-year-old Camas High School senior conquered testicular cancer over the summer.

Defining a hero

Drew Clarkson is the definition of a hero in the eyes of his Camas High School teammates and coaches. The 6-foot, 3-inch, 275-pound left tackle had surgery in March to remove a tumor in his right testicle. He also endured four rounds of chemotherapy to remove the stage 2 cancer that was later discovered so he could get back on the football field in time for his senior year. Clarkson was already receiving offers from several colleges, including a few schools in the Pacific-12 Conference. Suddenly, he found himself fighting for his life at the age of 17. "I was just starting to do track and I was in the middle of rugby season," Clarkson said. "It all started to go downhill from there. I had to stop everything."

August 27, 2013
Quarterback Chase Duey delivers a pass from the orange Washougal "W." The Panthers play their first football game on the new turf at Fishback Stadium Friday, Sept. 6. Kickoff is at 7 p.m., following a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Washougal football team breaks in new turf

There's new turf in town, at it belongs to the Washougal Panthers. As the football players began their first practice of the season Wednesday, head coach Bob Jacobs gave them a little advice. "As you guys step foot on that field for the first time, I want you to think about how grateful you are to be able to play this game. There are plenty of people who would love to trade places with you," he told them. "Don't be satisfied with just wearing that uniform. Wear it with pride by giving your maximum effort every time." The Panthers remembered their coach's words as they marched out on that new playing surface at Fishback Stadium as one family. They growled with excitement. One of them sretched out like he was creating a snow angel. After a few sprints, and agility and balance drills, it was time to throw the football around and have some fun. "This makes the old turf seem like cement," said senior quarterback Chase Duey. "Normally after the first practice, everybody has sore feet. Nobody's complaining right now."

August 27, 2013
New Camas High School cross country coach Laurie Porter gets excited as she watches the Papermakers practice Monday.

Porter shares her passion for running

New Camas High School cross country coach Laurie Porter aspires to share her knowledge of running with current and future Papermakers. "If you want to continue to run for a long time, you have to enjoy it," Porter said. "I still enjoy running all the time at the age of 51. I want these kids to develop a lifelong passion for this like I have." Porter takes over for Mike Hickey, who is now the head cross country and track and field coach at Clark College. She is stepping into a program with a girls team that won its second straight state championship and a boys team that cracked into the top 10 at state in 2012. "The girls are primed to win state again. I really want to see the boys move up to the next level," she said. "I know that they can. I see a lot of dedication and motivation in them, and I know they will succeed."