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May 3, 2011

CHS soccer wraps up league early

There might still be a week of soccer left to play, but the Papermakers have already locked up the league championship. "It feels great to win league this early," said senior Chris Miller. "We still want to go for an undefeated record, and have some more fun out there." The clincher came Wednesday, when the Camas boys beat Columbia River 5-0 in the grass field behind Jason Lee Middle School. Drew White delivered two goals, and Nathan Beasley, Parker Roland and Casey Martschinske each knocked in one.

May 3, 2011
Brendan Casey soars over the bar set at 14 feet, 6 inches to become the new school record holder in the pole vault.

A record breaking night for Washougal track and field

Records are meant to be broken. The Washougal High School track and field athletes were shattering them left and right Friday, during the Panther Twilight meet at Fishback Stadium. "When you get schools and athletes of this caliber together for a track meet in good weather, great things are going to happen," said head coach Dave Hajek. "We have a lot of pride here in Washougal, and that's what it's all about. Our kids want to be successful for their school and their community."

April 28, 2011

Post-Record reporter reflects on the ‘Boston experience’

"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." The above is by far my favorite quote, spoken by University of Oregon running icon Steve Prefontaine, who died in a tragic car crash in 1975. But I never truly understood that statement until after completing the Boston Marathon on April 18.

April 26, 2011

Camas track shines at Autzen Stadium

Surrounded by 60 teams, 2,000 athletes and thousands of screaming fans, the Papermakers were in track and field heaven at the University of Oregon Relays Friday and Saturday, in Eugene. "The meet has a big atmosphere, big talent, big everything. It's a lot of fun," said head girls coach Alisa Wise. "How often do you get to compete alongside college athletes and see your name up on the big screen? You hope the kids appreciate the opportunity and the experience." "When you're one of 7,000 people in that one stadium, you really see how impressive this sport can be," added head boys coach Rod Raunig.

April 26, 2011
Drew White blasts through Prairie's line of defense to score two goals for Camas Friday, at Doc Harris Stadium. The Papermakers clipped the Falcons 6-1.

Soccer teams are in the chase

Prairie surprised Camas with a goal in the first minute of Friday's game at Doc Harris Stadium, before the Papermakers scored six times. The Falcons gained possession out of the gate, and pitched the ball into the upper right hand corner of the net. At the time, Camas senior goalkeeper Zach Anderson was looking directly into the sun and could not pick up the ball. Not even a minute passed before Camas tied the game on a corner kick. Wyatt Brown blasted the ball into the net on an assist from Chris Miller.

April 26, 2011
Harli Hubbard brings the heat for the Camas softball team. She pitched seven strong innings and drove in three runs at the plate Friday, to help the Papermakers smash Mountain View 10-1.

CHS softball smashes into third place

Harli Hubbard had a day to remember on the mound and at the plate for the Papermaker softball team. The freshman racked up 11 strikeouts in seven innings pitched. She also knocked in two runs on three hits to help Camas defeat Mountain View 10-1 to move into third place in the 3A Greater St. Helens League standings. "I felt like I was on my game. I reached my goal of not giving up many hits," said Hubbard, who held the Thunder to just two hits in the game. She also did her job in the batter's box with runners on base."

April 26, 2011

Washougal track teams win White Salmon invitational

Several personal bests and strong performances from top to bottom propelled the Panther boys and girls track and field teams to first place at the Bruin Invitational Friday, in White Salmon. "We didn't have just one or two athletes who dominated across the board," said head coach Dave Hajek. "It definitely was a team win for both boys and girls." The Washougal girls racked up 135 points to win the 5-team event. Kelley Young and Kari Johnson grabbed the top two spots in the 100- and 300-meter hurdles. Young won the 100 in 16.39 seconds and the 300 in 48.99 seconds. Johnson followed in 17.45 in the 100 and 52.77 in the 300. Kaite Wright clinched first in the long jump (16 feet, 1 1/4 inches) and the high jump (5 feet). Michelle Greear notched first in the shot put (28-10) and second in the discus (88-6). Kaitlyn Johnson captured first in the triple jump (30-10) and third in the 100 dash (13.61).

April 21, 2011

C-W tennis teams enjoy wins in the sunshine

Home on a sunny Monday felt like heaven for the Camas and Washougal girls tennis players. The Papermakers swept Hudson's Bay 6-0 and the Panthers prevailed over R.A. Long 5-1. Wins for Camas went to Lily Hsu (6-0, 6-1), Hana Li (6-1, 6-3), Brie Ilarde (7-6, 6-2), and the doubles teams of Sydney Schwartz-Annike Sumpter (6-1, 6-1), Kaliee Esser-Raya Klein (6-1, 6-1) and Alicia Hamlin-Danika Jones (6-0, 6-1). Wins for Washougal went to Elsa Dinsmore (6-1, 7-6), Katie Tkchenko (6-0, 6-3), Aviv Bresler (6-4, 7-6), and doubles teams Jenna Connolly-Cassie Helland (6-3, 6-3) and Amanda Acheson-Corrine Murphy (6-2, 6-2).

April 19, 2011
Brendan Casey clears 14 feet, 3 inches to beat some of the best pole vaulters in Southwest Washington Friday, at Columbia River High School. Casey also claimed first in the javelin with a throw of 168 feet, 6 inches.

Hang time

"Hang time" refers to how long an athlete remains in the air after leaping. Several Camas Papermakers and Washougal Panthers defied gravity in the rain Friday, during the John Ingram Twilight track and field meet at Columbia River High School. The 8-hour extravaganza featured hundreds of athletes from 14 different high schools in Southwest Washington. "We look forward to this meet because it's all in one night," said Camas senior Ciara Klein. "It's one of the last times we get to face all of the 4A and 2A schools from our area, and we wanted to give our all. Seeing all of this competition in one night is great, and it does make us better in the end."