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September 18, 2010
On the Sidelines: A date with Doc Harris
Grand opening of Doc Harris Stadium draws more than 4,000 football fanatics, to watch the Papermakers plow Columbia River 42-6
Grand opening of Doc Harris Stadium draws more than 4,000 football fanatics, to watch the Papermakers plow Columbia River 42-6
The Camas High School football players were the first to admit they were coasting Friday, even if the "Zack Attack" was in full affect. Zack Marshall galloped for 129 yards and three touchdowns to help the Papermakers defeat the Mountain View Thunder 27-14, at McKenzie Stadium in Vancouver. "It was just fun seeing the open field, hitting the holes hard, running and helping the team put points on the board," Marshall said. "The O-line was on all night. Everything was just clicking."
Friday nights are getting fun again for Washougal High School football players. After beating Hudson's Bay on a game-winning touchdown with 28 seconds to go, the Panthers broke out of their shells for a 42-7 smashing of White Salmon. This Friday, Washougal (2-0) hosts Fort Vancouver (1-1) in the first game of the season at Fishback Stadium. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. "We are Washougal, and we can play some football. It's nice to see some pride back in this building," said head coach Bob Jacobs. "This place should be rocking on Friday. A lot of people will be here. I hope our kids play well, and I hope they play hard."
Nothing gets Camas and Washougal high school athletes, coaches and fans more riled up than seeing orange on one side and red on the other. On a sunny Friday in Washougal, the Papermaker boys tennis team defeated the Panthers 4-2. The teams split the first four matches, but the final two were the most contested. Jake Hsu of Camas topped Washougal's Loring Moore 6-0, 6-3. The second set became more of a battle of wits, but Hsu rose to the challenge.
Camas and Washougal football win again on the road.
The roar of the Panthers could be heard all around Clark County, and echoed in Longview. Here comes Washougal. "This is just the start of new Panther football," said junior running back Sam O'Hara. "We want to win. We want to change the culture of our school and our program." Knocked down to his knees in the end zone, O'Hara still had the tenacity to stretch out and grasp a sizzling hot potato from Colton Sullivan to lead the Washougal High School football team to a 10-7 victory over Hudson's Bay Friday, at Kiggin's Bowl in downtown Vancouver.
There is nothing like football in Camas, even when it is played 177 miles away. Qwest Field is supposed to be Seahawks' territory. On Saturday, it sounded a lot like Doc Harris Stadium. You could hear the Camas High School marching band playing "Papermakers go rolling along" after every touchdown, and you could join the cheerleaders in a rendition of the "Hand Jive" before the fourth quarter.
Logan Grindy knows what it feels like to slide into home plate at Safeco Field, and score the winning run. On Saturday, the Camas High School senior quarterback crosses the street for an opportunity to throw the football around inside Qwest Field. "To go to places like that by yourself is a lot of fun," Grindy said. "To be able to go and play with all your friends is pretty awesome."
With a new head coach preaching physicality and toughness, the Washougal High School football players take the first step to becoming a harder, better, faster and stronger team Friday. The Panthers pounce into the 2010 season against the Hudson's Bay Eagles. The game starts at 7 p.m., at Kiggin's Bowl in downtown Vancouver. New Washougal head coach Bob Jacobs grits his teeth with anticipation for the opening kick off. The first game at Fishback is Sept. 17, when Washougal takes on Fort Vancouver.
Stefani Sorensen is one of several Camas High School volleyball players ready to rise. "I'm very excited about this year," she said. "It's my senior year, and I want to make it the best it can be." On Saturday, the Papermakers venture to the University of Washington to play in the Emerald City Volleyball Invitational. Doors open at noon, and admission is free. Camas faces Union at 1 p.m.; Christian Faith at 2 p.m.; Mount Si at 3 p.m.; Life Christian at 3:30 p.m.; Eastlake at 4 p.m. and Bellevue at 5 p.m.