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March 29, 2011

Camas and Washougal track teams earn their tiger stripes

Camas and Washougal track and field athletes rose to the occasion against 16 of the best high schools in Southwest Washington Saturday, at the Tiger Invitational in Battle Ground. The Papermaker girls captured the first place trophy, and the Camas boys finished in fourth place. "It's fun for all of the kids in the county to face each other more than once a year," said Camas head girls coach Alisa Wise. "Track is growing in Southwest Washington. These kids are turning heads, and it's exciting. We don't have to travel far to get the competition we need. It's right in our backyard."

March 22, 2011
Sheets of rain did little to slow down Julian Samuels (left) and the Camas High School track and teams Thursday, at Cardon Field. Samuels snatched first in the 100-meter dash (pictured abvoe), anchored the 400 relay team to victory and placed second in the 200. The Papermaker boys beat Kelso 87-58.

Sprinting in the Rain

Drenched and chilled to the bone, the Camas High School track and field teams found a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow on St. Patrick's Day. Despite the onslaught of wind, rain and hail, several top-three finishes propelled the Papermakers to a sweep over Kelso Thursday at Cardon Field behind the high school. The Camas boys beat the Hilanders 87-58 and the girls were victorious 80.33-69.67. "Today is a good starting block. We can only keep building and getting better from here," said senior Megan Kelley. "We have a really good set of individuals and a lot of fun aspects to add to the collection. It's a fun team, and a fun family."

March 22, 2011

Washougal soccer nets four victories

The Washougal High School boys soccer team netted three non-league victories last week, but now the games count. After beating R.A. Long 1-0 in the league opener Monday, the Panthers host to Hockinson Wednesday and Woodland Friday at Fishback Stadium. Both games begin at 7 p.m. "It's great to be 4-0. I don't think that's ever happened before," said head coach John Tyger. "We should find out where we're at this week, with three league games. We're a young team, and we have a lot of work to do."

March 22, 2011

Camas boys soccer gets back to winning at Doc Harris Stadium

On a chilly and rainy first night back at the brand new Doc Harris Stadium Friday, Michael Koceja provided the spark the Papermaker boys soccer team needed to defeat Evergreen 3-1. Less than five minutes into the match, the junior midfielder delivered the assist on the first goal of the game scored by senior forward Chris Marrinan. With Camas clinging onto a 2-1 lead with about 11 minutes to go, Marrinan returned the favor by setting up Koceja on a breathtaking shot that caught the opposing goalkeeper off guard.

March 22, 2011

Yinger pitches no-hitter, Barr hits for the cycle in same game

Opening day 2011 will go down in history for the Camas High School baseball team. On Saturday afternoon in Camas, Kurt Yinger tossed a no-hitter and Austin Barr hit for the cycle to lead the Papermakers to an 18-0 victory over Molalla, Ore.

March 15, 2011
Tanner Lupton tackles Caleb Walz during Thursday's rugby practice in the field behind Liberty Middle School, in Camas. Lupton and Walz are two of the 15 Camas High School athletes on the Rugby Oregon "Mean Machine" team coached by Aisea Vailea.

Rugby Mean Machine

For the Camas Papermakers, Hayes Freedom Rebels, Washougal Panthers and Union Titans who breathe football and crave something new, Aisea Vailea has the answer. Come out and play rugby. The Camas Mean Machine kicked off its second season in the Rugby Oregon high school boys league Saturday, at Skyridge High School in Camas. Vailea invites athletes from the four different high schools to be a part of this east county expansion. "When kids first look at rugby, they think it's kind of dangerous. I challenge them to come and try it out," Vailea said. "Kids come for the first time, and they love it. And those are the ones who stick around.

March 15, 2011
Taylor Carranza sinks her putt on the eighth hole Monday, at Orchard Hills Golf Club in Washougal.

Panther and Papermaker golfers hit the greens

After a week of rain, the Washougal High School girls golfers welcomed Monday's cold and windy conditions. The Panthers also beat the Ridgefield Spudders 236-281 at Orchard Hills Golf Club, in Washougal. "It's great to start off senior year with a win," said Laycee Hyde. "We've been golfing together for four years, and it's been a lot of fun."

March 8, 2011
The Washougal High School drill team finished just four points shy of first place at the first meet of the season. Riders are Emily Carroll, Missy Knapp, Rachel Nelson, Shelby DeLong, Maddy Kitchen, Nina Pawelzick and Tenley Stedman.

Embracing the end of an era

The love of riding horses never ends for the Washougal High School equestrian team. Chandler Audette, Emily Carroll, Shelby DeLong, Sarah Hess, Missy Knapp, Patrick McCarthy and Goose Rogers are the first group of seniors to ride together in the program for all four years. When parent advisor Rene Carroll describes the dedication each of these riders have for their horses, it sounds like this season is going to be the exclamation point to the end of an era.

March 8, 2011
Riding side-by-side in the drill event makes the Camas High School equestrians feel more unified. The drill team includes Krysta Purviance, Emily Watson, Jordan Moore, Chris Allen, Sade Allen, Hanna Firstenburg, Randi Hirn, McKenzie Kuhlman, Megan Templer and Kristi Weese.

Brothers and sisters on horses

The decision to compete in drill for the first time this season is bringing the Camas High School horseback riders closer. Sometimes, the horses run into each other and the riders knock knees. It can be painful, but also beautiful when all of the movements go off without a hitch. "It's a lot of fun when we're not bumping into each other," said drill co-captain Jordan Moore.