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January 15, 2013
Washougal High School senior Aaron Deister splits the defense and scores a basket Thursday, at WHS. The Panthers defeated the Monarchs 66-58. See the photo gallery at www.camaspostrecord.com.

Panthers beat Mark Morris for the first time in 41 tries

Thirteen Panthers signed on the dotted line for Washougal Thursday night. They knew their school had never beaten Mark Morris before in boys basketball. Head coach Malcolm Estes didn't have to say anything. "Before the game I wrote 'Do you believe?' on the board and walked out," he said. "They all signed their names." The Panthers then entered the jungle and defeated the Monarchs 66-58. Senior guard Michael McElroy led the charge by scoring 10 of his team-leading 15 points in the second half. He glided to the basket several times and put the ball off the glass for points. He drew a foul shot on one of those occasions and converted it for a 3-point play to give Washougal the edge leading into the last three minutes of the game.

January 15, 2013
Washougal High School junior Sara Sanchez cinched in a quick pinfall victory to become the 124-pound Clark County champion Saturday, at Skyview High School.

Washougal girls wrestling team wins county again

When it comes to girls wrestling, the Washougal Panthers are still the big cats of Clark County. The defending champions scored 107 points to beat 15 other schools and stand on top of the mountain for the second year in a row Saturday, at Skyview High School. Jessica Eakins, Erin Locke and Sara Sanchez were crowned individual Clark County champions. Yaneli Martinez and Katelyn Purkeypyle also reached the championship round, but settled for second place. Tara Duey and Romney Kellogg took third place, and Emily Alder-Storm finished in fourth place. "It feels good to share this moment with my teammates," Locke said. "We beat each other up in practice every day. Sometimes you wonder if it's worth it. When everybody on the team works hard for the same goal and you get it, those are the moments when it really pays off."

January 13, 2013
The Washougal girls wrestling team captured the Clark County team championship for the second year in a row Saturday, at Skyview High School.

On the sidelines: Big cats of Clark County

When it comes to girls wrestling, the Washougal Panthers are still the big cats in Clark County. The defending 2012 county champions beat 15 other schools to stand on the top of the mountain again Saturday, at Skyview High School. Washougal racked up 107 points and Battle Ground followed in second place with 85 points. Jessica Eakins, Sara Sanchez and Erin Locke were crowned individual Clark County champions for the Panthers. Yaneli Marinez and Katelyn Purkeypyle finished in second place. Tara Duey and Romney Kellogg took third place, and Emily Alder-Storm earned fourth place.

January 11, 2013
The Panther Pit Crew feels the intensity on their finger tips as Aaron Deister shoots a foul shot. The Washougal boys basketball team defeated Mark Morris for the first time in 41 games, 66-58.

On the sidelines: Washougal believes

Thirteen Panther boys basketball players signed on the dotted line for Washougal Thursday, and then they went out and beat Mark Morris for the first time in 41 games by the final score of 66-58. "I went into the locker room before the game and wrote 'Do you believe?' on the board and then walked out," said head coach Malcolm Estes. "They all signed their names below it."

January 8, 2013
Camas High School seniors and twin sisters McKenna and Paige Jackson (left to right) like to keep their opponents second guessing on the basketball court.

Twin Papermakers

McKenna and Paige Jackson know each other so well, they finish each other's sentences. That's what happens when you are born 34 seconds apart and have been playing on the same basketball team for seven years. "We both like the same things and we have the same friends," Paige said. "I guess that's identical part of being twins," McKenna added. "It's feels great to always have your best friend by your side, whether we're on or off the court."

January 8, 2013
Nate Adams scored nine points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Panthers Thursday. "I don't pay attention to who's in front of me, I just go for the ball," said the Washougal High School senior.

First league win in the basket for Washougal boys

Aaron Deister didn't take his eyes off the basketball for a second as it clinked and clanged off the rim. "I was just hoping for it to go in," said the Washougal High School senior. "I couldn't buy a bucket all night, but we really needed that one. I was just feeling it off the rebound." Frustration set in on the face of head coach Malcolm Estes as he watched the ball swirl around the glass. "Can we just get one to drop?" He thought.

January 8, 2013

County wrestling week arrives

Clark County Championship week is the one Camas and Washougal wrestlers and coaches look forward to every year. For one night only, classifications are thrown out the window and the best wrestler in the county for each weight class is determined. Several wrestlers from these 16 county schools are dreaming of obtaining district, regional and state medals next month. Winning a county championship medal is the first step toward making those dreams come true. This year's Clark County boys and girls tournaments return to Skyview High School, 1300 N.W. 139th St. in Vancouver. Matches begin Friday at 4 p.m., resume Saturday at 10 a.m. and conclude with the finals Saturday evening. The Washougal girls are determined to defend their 2012 county team championship. Several Panthers and Camas Papermakers have their hearts set on wrestling in the finals, but it is never an easy road.

January 8, 2013

CHS basketball teams build for the long haul

Seven losses during the preseason made the Camas High School boys basketball players angry, but Thursday was an opportunity for a fresh start and the Papermakers capitalized on it. "We started to take ownership of the season and set our goals high," said junior forward Trevor Jasinsky. "We want to show people that even though we are the underdogs, we are going to give all we can every game." Propelled by a 14-2 swing in the second quarter, Camas defeated Skyview 54-49 in the school's first 4A Greater St. Helens League basketball game. Trent Johnson delivered 13 points, Jasinsky netted 12, and Jordan Lenard and Kyle Robb each added eight. "It was a great start for league," Johnson said. "A lot of people didn't expect us to go to Skyview and do that. I hope we can keep improving and get more and more wins."

January 1, 2013
Nikki Corbett provided the Papermakers with a double dose of baskets and rebounds during the Nike Interstate Shootout, a four-day tournament at Lake Oswego High School.

Camas girls head home winners

It's always nice to wrap up a tournament with a victory, even if it is not in the championship game. After facing their fourth team from Oregon in the Nike Interstate Shootout, the Camas High School girls basketball team earned a satisfying 46-30 victory against Lakeridge Sunday at Lake Oswego High School. Sophomores Brenna Khaw and Nikki Corbett filled the stat sheet like they had all week long. Khaw delivered 11 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists and three blocked shots. Corbett added nine points and 11 rebounds. The Papermakers rolled out to a 17-6 lead after the first quarter. Camas also outscored Lakeridge 9-1 in the third quarter. The win gives the Papermakers some momentum as they prepare for Friday's league opener against defending 4A state champion Skyview. Tip off is at 7 p.m., at Skyview High School.

January 1, 2013
Nick Lopes netted 13 points to help the Camas boys basketball team beat Washougal 51-47.

Papermaker boys gain revenge on Panthers

The Camas boys basketball team caught fire in the second half of a tie ball game, while the Washougal boys went ice cold. "We were tired of morale victories," said Camas head coach Skyler Gillispie. "We wanted to go out there, finish strong and win this game." The Papermakers played with more urgency and composure, and were rewarded with a 51-47 victory against their longtime rivals. Camas rallied to tie the score on a 15-9 scoring drive in the second quarter. Nick Lopes and Jordan Lenard attacked the basket and ignited a 17-10 swing for the Papermakers in the third quarter.