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January 29, 2013
Trevor Jasinsky tries to keep a frantic fourth quarter comeback alive for the Papermaker boys basketball team. Camas lost to Skyview by two points and then fell to Evergreen in overtime.

Double heartbreak for Camas boys basketball

Lightning didn't strike twice for Jordan Lenard and the Camas High School boys basketball team. Skyview gained a seven-point advantage before the Papermakers came roaring back in the final minute of the Jan. 22 home game. A steal by Brandon Nguyen and a bucket in transition brought the Camas crowd to its feet. Trent Johnson then picked off a pass and Trevor Jasinsky made two foul shots to cut the lead down to three points. Skyview added a point at the foul line, and then Lenard nailed a 3-pointer to bring the Papermakers all the way back to within one. "I caught it in rhythm and just shot it. It felt so good when it went in," Lenard said. "Coach said, 'we're not out of this game. Anything can happen. Just keep playing hard.' We got a few steals and grabbed the momentum."

January 28, 2013
Camas Papermakers Kimi Knight, Brenna Khaw and Nikki Corbett surround a Battle Ground Tiger during the Hoops for Pink game Friday night, in the Camas warehouse. The Papermakers handled the Tigers 55-26.

Hearts in the right place

As the Camas High School girls basketball team fights to even the score with Skyview tonight, Sierra Brown points to her beating heart and says, "It all needs to start in here."

January 28, 2013

Wrestlers rule the gorge

Ten medalists, seven finalists and three champions helped the Washougal wrestlers climb to the top of the Columbia River Gorge Invitational Saturday, at Stevenson High School.

January 28, 2013
Kasey Calwell captured first place in the 200 individual medley (pictured above) and second place in the 100 breaststroke. He also helped Camas win the 200 medley and the 400 free relays.

Propelling expectations

Mountain View and Union have become fierce rivals for the Camas High School boys swimmers in the Greater St. Helens League.

January 28, 2013

On the rebound

Michael McElroy shot the ball over the outstretched arms of two Hockinson defenders and made the game-tying basket for Washougal as the buzzer sounded.

January 15, 2013
Camas High School senior Vince Huber throws Union's Cody Gromes to the mat during the 182-pound Clark County championship match Saturday, at Skyview High School. Huber held on for a 7-6 victory. See the photo gallery at www.camaspostrecord.com.

Camas wrestlers earn three county championships

Six Camas High School wrestlers made history at the Clark County Championships Saturday, at Skyview High School. Vince Huber became the first Papermaker in six years to win a county championship medal. The CHS senior gained a 7-6 edge on Union's Cody Gromes with 22 seconds left in the final round of the 182-pound championship match. Gromes attempted to escape twice, by Huber refused to let go until the referee blew the whistle. "I kept my eye on the clock and knew I had to ride him out somehow," Huber said. "I'm proud of the win. He's a tough kid. It just feels great to be able to represent Camas as a Clark County champion." Taryn Lommasson and Erin Tully not only became the first county girls champions from Camas, they also helped the Papermakers place in their first girls tournament in school history. Jenna Rae Wilson pinned Washougal’s Emily Alder-Storm for third place at 106 pounds. Katie Lindstrom finished fourth for the Papermakers at 124 pounds and Shauna Ahern scored some points for Camas in the 100-pound bracket. The combined effort of those five Papermakers netted a third-place team finish.

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."