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April 16, 2013

Panthers are the best in the gorge

Wet and chilly weather in the Columbia River Gorge couldn't cool off the Washougal track and field teams Saturday. "Everyone stepped up and fought through the hail, rain and the wind. I even thought I saw some snow," said senior sprinter Austin Tofell. "We competed hard." The Panther girls racked up 130 points to beat 10 other schools in the Al McKee Invitational, at Stevenson High School. The boys scored 125.5 points to make it a sweep for Washougal. "The conditions were tough on all the athletes, but our athletes really rose to the occasion," said head coach Dave Hajek. "Some of our kids came up with some big [personal records] on a bad day."

April 16, 2013
Camas runners Alexa Efraimson and Alissa Pudlitzke (left to right) stuck by each other in the 3,200-meter run during the John Ingram Twilight track and field meet Friday, at Columbia River High School. Pudlitzke won this race by setting a 16-second personal best time. Efraimson finished first in the 800 and helped the Camas girls win the 1,600 relay.

CHS track teams sweep John Ingram Twilight

Alexa Efraimson pushed her teammates around the track. Grayson Anderson enjoyed sprinting and jumping under the lights. It added up to a clean sweep for the Papermakers at the John Ingram Twilight track and field meet Friday, at Columbia River High School.

April 9, 2013
A crew member cuts down a damaged telephone pole at Milepost 21 on westbound State Route 14. A semi truck smacked into the pole and split it in two Tuesday, at 8:39 a.m.

Truck driver hits telephone pole on SR-14

Sparks crackled and popped when truck driver Benjamin Chandler, of Carson, struck a telephone pole at Milepost 21 today, while traveling westbound on State Route 14. "People said sparks were flying all over the place," said Washington State Trooper Will Finn. "It sounded pretty dramatic." The incident occurred at 8:39 a.m. Finn said Chandler, 30, heard something pop. He wasn't sure if it was a flat tire or something more serious so he made the decision to drive into the ditch. The truck scraped along the side of the road and left a 300-foot scar.

April 9, 2013
The third Camas Casino Night is set for Saturday, April 27, at Westlie Ford on the Port of Camas-Wasougal.

Casino night returns to Camas

A little bit of Las Vegas is coming to Westlie Ford on Saturday, April 27. That's when the Camas Athletics Boosters Club will host its third-annual casino night and auction fundraiser. Proceeds benefit sports programs at Camas High School, Liberty Middle School and Skyridge Middle School. "We assist with items like new uniforms, wrestling mats, goal posts, ball machines, golf bags, high tech computer and video equipment," said Wanda Miller, Booster board president. "We also offer $3,000 scholarships each year to two graduating seniors. Now that CHS is 4A school, we need to make sure our kids are properly supported to be highly competitive at that level."

April 9, 2013
A student celebrates with a volunteer after participating in a Northwest Association of Blind Athletes goalball tournament in March, in Canby, Ore. "It is a game that requires superb hearing skills, excellent reflexes and superb mental concentration," said Billy Henry, co-founder of the NWABA. A national goalball tournament will be held June 20-22, in Vancouver.

Camas’ Teresa Lawwill volunteers with NW Association of Blind Athletes

A local resident is the newest board member for the Northwest Association of Blind Athletes. Teresa Lawwill, of Camas, recently agreed to join the board of directors. She previously served the association by volunteering on the auction committee. Lawwill, community relations director for the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, has experience in fundraising, event management and community outreach. She is impressed with Billy Henry, executive director of the association, and its progression.

April 2, 2013

Washougal softball wins three

The Washougal softball team capped off a breakout week with three victories. Behind the pitching of freshman Courtney Shelley and the hitting of sophomore Madisen Baldwin, the Panthers beat the Fort Vancouver Trappers 15-0 March 26, at Fort Vancouver High School. Baldwin went 2-for-2 at the plate, and reached base for a third time by drawing a walk. Sierra Carroll finished 3-for-4 with three singles, and Becca Bennett went 2-for-4. Senior co-captain Jackie Cohrs knocked in three runs.

April 2, 2013
Kaitlyn Johnson (left) captured first place for Washougal in the 100, 200 and the triple jump Thursday, in Longview.

Washougal track teams beat R.A. Long in non-league meet

Kaitlyn Johnson delivered a four-star performance for the Washougal girls track and field team Thursday, at Longview Memorial Stadium. The senior earned first place in the 100-meter dash, with a time of 12.99 seconds, 200 dash, in 27.57 seconds, and the triple jump, with a leap of 29 feet, 8 inches. Johnson also helped her sister Kari, RaeAnn Allen and Paige Roberts win the 800 relay in 2:04.14.

April 2, 2013
Camas high jumper Grayson Anderson clears 6 feet, 6 inches Thursday, at Cardon Field. Anderson also won the 100-meter dash in 10.89 seconds.

Papermaker boys and girls handle Evergreen

Grayson Anderson got into a different orbit Thursday. The Camas High School senior soared the bar set at 6 feet. Then 6-2. Then 6-4. Then 6-6. The crowd of athletes and coaches watching his every move gave Anderson a few last bursts of energy in the thrusters. He finally came to a rest at 6 feet, 6 inches on the day, feeling accomplished. "You always hope for days like this, but they don't come around all that often," Anderson said. "This is why I do track and field."

March 26, 2013
Washougal High School senior Kari Johnson (right) and a Mark Morris Monarch go toe-to-toe in the 100-meter hurdles at the Tiger Invitational Saturday, at Battle Ground High School. This track and field meet featured 19 schools from Clark County, Kelso, Longview and Chehalis.

Camas and Washougal fuel their expectations at Tiger Invitational

Camas went the distance on the track and in the field to defeat 18 schools from Clark County, Kelso, Longview and Chehalis Saturday, at the Tiger Invitational, in Battle Ground. "It's important for all of these teams to be able to come together as a county and showcase the best athletes we have to offer," said head girls coach Alisa Wise. "This meet gets a lot of kids involved before you come back from spring break and hit the ground running. It's just a great way to break the ice." Washougal head coach Dave Hajek said he enjoyed watching the Panthers compete and getting reacquainted with all the other athletes and coaches in the area. "Track is very friendly competition," Hajek said. "That's what makes this meet so fun to be a part of. We all know each other and respect each other."