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November 13, 2012
Camas seniors Abbie Younkin (11) and Lauren Neff (2) dunked the volleyball on a Union Titan. The Papermakers finished in fifth place at the state tournament after beating Monroe Friday and Union and Puyallup Saturday at Saint Martin's University.

Camas volleyball team finishes strong at state

A disappointing loss to Mead in the quarterfinals Friday night could have spelled the end for Camas, but the Papermakers rallied to beat Union in five sets Saturday morning and then swept Puyallup to earn a fifth-place trophy from their first 4A state volleyball tournament. "I am very proud of the girls for playing to the best of their ability after losing such a tough match the night before," said head coach Julie Nidick. "This was such an amazing season. These 12 girls together are such a close knit group. Making those memories at state and bringing home hardware was very important. Especially for the seniors."

November 11, 2012
Camas High School goalkeeper Lauren Rood celebrates with her teammates after blocking three kicks by Mead in the shootout Saturday, at Doc Harris Stadium. Courtney Loewen, Emily Ponce and Rachel Gibson hit the back of the net for the Papermakers, who are on their way to the final four their first year in 4A.

On the sidelines: Double feature at Doc Harris

The Camas cross country, football, soccer and volleyball teams had some big accomplishments Saturday. The girls cross country team clinched second place at the Nike Cross National Northwest Regional to qualify for nationals, the football team thumped Arlington 62-6 in the first round at state, the girls soccer team defeated Mead in the shootout to qualify for the final four and the volleyball team captured fifth place in the state tournament.

November 6, 2012

Papermakers host Arlington Saturday in first round of state

The Camas football team is in its first 4A state tournament after a convincing 43-12 victory against South Kitsap Friday, at Doc Harris Stadium. Nate Beasley rushed for 178 yards and scored three touchdowns. His first trip to the end zone came on a 33-yard run following an interception by Zach Eagle. "It's do or die now. From that first play on, I just had a different mentality," Beasley said. "We're driving on the road built by the guys who played here before us, while at the same time creating our own path for future classes to follow. And we're doing all of this in 4A."

November 6, 2012
Alexa Efraimson (593) beat the other 4A state championship competitors up the hill at the Sun Willows golf course Saturday, and never looked back. She clinched first place with a time of 17:34.2. For more photos, visit www.camaspostrecord.com.

State championship summit

The Camas girls cross country runners could see for miles at the top of the mountain. The largest classification in the state proved to be an easier obstacle for the Papermakers to climb. And for the second year in a row, they stood on the podium as state champions. "We remember what happened last year, and all the hard work it took to get here, and we just worked harder," said senior captain Megan Napier. "We all have quotes written on our legs. Mine says, 'I run because I can and for those who can not.' It reminds me that I am running for Camas and everybody who has been a part of this program."

November 6, 2012
Washougal senior Sean Eustis comes from behind to beat Devon Grove of Lake Washington to the finish line in the 2A state championship race Saturday, at the Sun Willows golf course in Pasco. Eustis earned fourth place in 15:39.7. For more Washougal photos, visit www.camaspostrecord.com.

Eustis finishes strong at state

As he crested that last hill in the state championship race, Sean Eustis saw his destiny. There were two tuckered out runners lagging to the finish line, but the Washougal High School senior had more to prove to himself, his coaches and his teammates than just sixth place. "Border Clash is top five. That's where I wanted to go," Eustis said. "In my mind, I kept thinking 'Border Clash, Border Clash, Border Clash' with each step."

November 6, 2012
Sophie Jacobson had the perfect touch at the net for the Papermakers Wednesday. Camas beat Union in five sets for the district championship. State begins Friday at Saint Martin's University.

Camas volleyball thrillers

The Union Titans brought plenty of tricks to the Camas warehouse on Halloween, but they couldn't scare the Papermakers. Camas defeated their Lacamas Lake rivals 17-25, 25-13, 25-23, 19-25, 15-9 in a volleyball thriller that had fans on the edge of their seats watching the Papermakers rise from the grave and grab the 4A district championship. "It's the most adrenaline I've ever felt," said sophomore outside hitter Lauren Harris. "We just wanted to get to everything for the team. I think that really showed on the court."

November 4, 2012

On the sidelines: Running to state

The Camas cross country team captured the state championship, and the football, soccer, swimming and volleyball teams qualified for state their first year in the 4A.

November 1, 2012
The Papermakers go crazy after beating Union in the fifth set for the 4A district volleyball championship Wednesday, at Camas High School.

Camas wins volleyball thriller

The Union Titans brought plenty of tricks to the Camas warehouse on Halloween, but they couldn't scare the Papermakers. Camas defeated their Lacamas Lake rivals 17-25, 25-13, 25-23, 19-25, 15-9 in a volleyball thriller that had fans on the edge of their seats watching the Papermakers rise from the grave and grab the 4A district championship.

October 30, 2012
Nate Beasley bowls over a Battle Ground Tiger Friday, at Doc Harris Stadium. The Camas High School junior had two touchdown runs and an interception on defense. See the photo gallery at www.camaspostrecord.com.

Camas football goes undefeated its first year in the 4A GSHL

The Camas football team came home Friday and defeated Battle Ground 49-21 to become league champions. The Papermakers earned a perfect 5-0 record in their first year in the 4A Greater St. Helens League. "My whole life has been on this field with my brothers and my family," said senior running back Vince Huber. "I'll never forget these last four years of high school and growing up with these guys. I'm happy with everything we've accomplished together." Nate Beasley delivered two touchdown runs and snagged an interception on defense. Zach Eagle added a 43-yard interception return for a touchdown. Reilly Hennessey fired touchdown passes to Connor Maloney and Dylan White. Huber and John Norcross also had touchdown runs. "Nate and Vince were running all over the place, and our linemen were getting the blocks," Maloney said. "Reilly got the ball right were it needed to be. Everything just flowed and worked out for us."

October 30, 2012
The Camas girls cross country team captured the 4A regional championship Saturday, on the American Lake golf course. Alexa Efraimson grabbed the individual crown with a time of 17:52.

Camas runners set big goals for state

The Camas High School cross country teams are on their way to repeating and rewriting history. The Papermaker girls captured the 4A regional championship trophy Saturday, on the American Lake golf course in Tacoma. Alexa Efraimson defeated defending 4A state champion Jordan McPhee of Mount Rainier by 33 seconds. Efraimson crossed the finish line in first place with a time of 17 minutes, 52 seconds. What thrilled the sophomore more than her individual win was seeing her teammates coming in one after the other in the top 12. "It just goes to show how determined we are as a team," Efraimson said. "It's not just one or two runners doing well, it's everybody performing to the best of their ability on the same day. That just makes it more meaningful."