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October 2, 2012
The Camas offensive line pushes Skyview in both directions Friday, at Doc Harris Stadium. The Papermakers reigned 42-17.

Shelter from the Storm

There was nowhere for Skyview to hide Friday night. The Camas football community came to play. More than 5,000 Papermakers, both young and old, filled the grandstand at Doc Harris Stadium to be a part of the first 4A Greater St. Helens League football game in Camas history. The Papermakers rocked the Storm like a hurricane, to the tune of a 42-17 final score. Camas put the defending league champions away with 28-0 scoring drive in the second half. "It's such a surreal moment to be out on that field in front of so many fans. I didn't realize how many people were there until they surrounded us during the Camas fight song. We were rubbing elbows with everybody in the community," said senior linebacker John Norcross. "There's nothing else like that. It was such an awesome feeling. I wish everyone could experience something like that."

October 2, 2012
Anyssa DeVera runs up to hug Emily Ponce after the two Papermakers connected on the first goal of the game against Skyview Sept. 25, at Doc Harris Stadium.

Victories to savor

The Camas girls soccer players had been waiting years to defeat Skyview and Battle Ground. They accomplished both feats last week. Emily Ponce and Jamie Carter delivered the goals that helped the Papermakers trip up the Storm 2-1 Sept. 25, at Doc Harris Stadium. It was the first time the Camas girls beat Skyview since Sept. 16, 2008. Freshman wing Anyssa DeVera mailed the perfect cross to Ponce in the middle. The senior blasted the ball past the opposing goalkeeper and into the back of the net for a goal in the 14th minute. "I got the right touch on it and put it in the far post," Ponce said. "Against a tough team like Skyview, it definitely set the tone. It was great to watch the ball go off my foot and into the net, and then turn around and see everybody cheering."

October 2, 2012
The volleyball comes off the fist of Brindl Langley like a speeding bullet. The Camas High School senior delivered 20 kills and 21 digs to lead the Papermakers to a 25-18, 25-19 and 25-16 victory against Skyview.

Camas smashes Skyview and Union during the first week of league

There's a new volleyball power on the block in the 4A Greater St. Helens League, and they call themselves Papermakers. Camas introduced itself to the largest classification in the state last week by torching Skyview 25-18, 25-19, 25-16 and Union 25-16, 23-25, 25-14, 25-16. "These were huge wins in terms of setting the bar high," said head coach Julie Nidick. "Our goal is to win league and push from there. Obviously, these girls want to get back to state. This was the first step."

October 2, 2012
Washougal defensive lineman Caleb Economides blind sides R.A. Long quarterback Ryan Peerboom in the end zone to give the Panthers two points on a safety. The Lumberjacks escaped Fishback Stadium with a 34-31 victory.

Time not on the side of Washougal

The Washougal High School football team left too much time on the clock Friday, at Fishback Stadium. The Panthers saw their 17-point advantage evaporate in the fourth quarter on three touchdown runs by Jacob Yordy. Washougal still had the will to take the football down the field and score a touchdown for their hometown, but they couldn't keep Yordy from scoring his fourth touchdown in the final quarter. The Lumberjacks escaped the clutches of the Panthers with a 34-31 victory. "The kids wanted to win the game for their town and their school. They left their hearts on that field," said head coach Bob Jacobs. "When we retook the lead on that last drive, that was a great character check for our kids. The place was electrified at that point. We just couldn't make that last stop."

September 29, 2012
In a post-game huddle, the Camas Papermakers celebrate their 42-17 win against Skyview Friday night. It was the Papermakers' first league game following its move to the GSHL's Class 4A -- the largest classification in the state. Read the Tuesday, Oct. 2 print edition of the Post-Record for additional photos, game stats and interviews.

Camas stomps Skyview 42-17

In front of a huge hometown crowd that packed Doc Harris Stadium tonight, the Papermakers earned their first Class 4A Greater St. Helens League win.

September 25, 2012
Camas High School offensive linemen Drew Clarkson, Troy Patterson and Jason Vailea part the waters, and Nate Beasley dives into the end zone to score the first of his four touchdowns for Papermakers. Camas smashed Lakes 53-14 Friday, at Harry Lang Stadium in Lakewood.

Redemption road

Redemption received. Respect earned. The Camas High School football players achieved both of those goals by defeating Lakes 53-14 Friday, at Harry Lang Stadium in Lakewood. The Papermakers dedicated their victory to the members of the 2010 team, who won the first state playoff game in school history before losing to Lakes in the quarterfinals. "It was a special group because they took Camas further than it had ever gone before. We all looked up to them," said junior offensive lineman Drew Clarkson. "This was the toughest team we have gone up against this season, but we went out there and beat them for all those guys who had lost that playoff game." Jon Eagle was at a loss for words during the post-game huddle. He said this was the best team performance he has seen in 30 years of coaching.

September 25, 2012
Braeden Campbell watches his tee shot sail over the wetlands that surround the Camas Meadows golf course. The Union Titans defeated the Camas Papermakers by one stroke Thursday, 150-151.

Camas boys golfers look to get even

What a way to reinvigorate the Camas and Union high school sports rivalry. Braeden Campbell and Brian Humphreys delivered back-to-back birdie putts for the Papermakers on the fifth hole Thursday at Camas Meadows, but the Titans walked off the golf course with the team victory in hand by one stroke. "This would have been a good match to win," said Camas head coach Ed Givens. "We had it for awhile. We just let it slip away." Campbell led Camas with an even par round of 36. Humphreys followed with a 37, and Brett Ball and David Wright both shot a 39. Eddie Abellar earned a 37 for Union, Ian Spicer added a 38 and Tyler Copp rolled in a 39. Will Kellogg, the sixth golfer on the team, tipped the scale in favor of the Titans by shooting a 36. The final score was Union 150, Camas 151.

September 25, 2012
Washougal seniors Sean Eustis (left) and Isaac Stinchfield sprint to the finish line Thursday, at Round Lake in Camas. Eustis won the race with a time of 17:22 and Stinchfield took second in 17:23.

Matching each other stride for stride

Sean Eustis and Isaac Stinchfield were true captains Thursday. Matching each other stride for stride, Eustis grabbed first place with a time of 17 minutes, 22 seconds, and Stinchfield snagged second place in 17:23. After an exhausting race around Round Lake in Camas, the two Washougal High School seniors backtracked the course and pushed their teammates to the finish line. "Your lungs are on fire and your legs are like lead, but you got to keep kicking," Eustis said. "We've all been through pain. When it knocks you down, can you keep going?" "It doesn't matter if we're one and two, it's those third, fourth and fifth places that matter the most," Stinchfield added. "The more we can get these guys to stick with us, the more points we can score as a team."

September 25, 2012

Panthers build more momentum

The long bus ride to Tenino two weeks ago sapped the energy out of the Panthers before they even stepped on to the football field. But it was a different story for Washougal Friday, in Clatskanie, Ore. After a scoreless first quarter for both teams, the Panthers erupted for 21 points in the second quarter and marched to a 42-26 victory. Bobby Jacobs rushed for 266 yards and scored three touchdowns. Randy Gubser gained 64 yards on the ground and two touchdowns. Matt Randall caught a touchdown pass from Guy LaRue. Jacobs completed three long trips into the end zone on runs of 65, 75 and 25 yards. Gubser added 4- and 21-yard rushing touchdowns. "Our line stepped it up and made a lot of critical blocks," Jacobs said of Christian Edminson, Anthony Valdez, Luke Hiersche and the rest of the offensive line. "They led the way. In order to have a multitude of good running backs, you need a line to block. They are what makes everything possible."

September 22, 2012
The Papermakers roll into 4A Greater St. Helens League play with a 4-0 record after smashing Lakes 53-14 Friday, at Harry Lang Stadium in Lakewood. Camas hosts Skyview in a very big league opener.

On the sidelines: League play, here we come

The Camas football team gains revenge on Lakes with a 53-14 victory Friday, in Lakewood. Washougal takes care of business with a 42-26 win at Clatskanie, Ore.