Camas-Washougal Post-Record

February 5, 2013

Winning season leads Washougal girls basketball team to district tournament

Backed by the best record since Charlie Boyce became head coach six years ago, the 11-9 Washougal girls basketball team is going to River Ridge Friday to play in the first round of the district tournament. "We're going to go out there and play hard, scrap, run as fast as we can and hope things turn our way," Boyce said. "We couldn't have gotten this far without our seniors. This is such a great opportunity for them and the ones we have coming back." This is a dream come true for seniors Savanna McDowell and Megan Townsend. This rest of the Panthers are underclassmen. "It just feels awesome to have a winning season," Townsend said. "Our entire team deserves it."

February 3, 2013

The Panther boys wrestling team became 2A sub-regional champions Saturday, at Washougal High School.

On the sidelines: Road to the Tacoma Dome

The road to the Tacoma Dome for 4A and 2A Greater St. Helens League wrestlers began in Camas and Washougal Saturday. The Washougal boys won the 2A sub-regional championship trophy. The Washougal girls earned second place at the girls sub-regional tournament. The Camas boys took third place at the 4A Southwest Washington district tournament.

January 29, 2013

Chartrand first Camas bowling champion

Porsche Chartrand dreamed of this moment since she started rolling bowling balls down the lanes at the age of 11. "To win any tournament is something I've always wanted," said the 17-year-old Camas High School junior. "It feels good to be the first Camas district bowling champion. I walk a little taller now, that's for sure." Chartrand made her dream come true by racking up scores of 205, 198 and 226 for a combined series of 629 Friday, at Allen's Crosley Lanes near downtown Vancouver. Her 226-game set a new school record and helped the Papermaker defeat Stacy Dettling of Evergreen High School for the 4A district championship medal by five pins.

January 29, 2013

Washougal High School senior Maddy Kitchen leads Bingo between two cones during the in-hand obstacle relay race Thursday.

Home with their horses

For one weekend during the Washington High School Equestrian Teams' season, the Camas and Washougal horseback riders get to show what their horses can do in front of family and friends at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Ridgefield. "A lot of people can come and watch us when they normally couldn't because the meets are so far away from home," said Washougal High School Senior Drill Team captain Tenley Stedman. "It makes us feel important, just like basketball is important and wrestling is important to our school."

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.

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