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October 18, 2011
Washougal sophomore Christian Edmonson (78) opens a lane to the end zone for senior Caleb Howard (14) Friday, at Fishback Stadium. The Panthers had a 14-point lead at halftime, before the Woodland Beavers rallied for a 35-28 victory in double overtime.

Desire for redemption

Woodland defeated Washougal 35-28 in a double overtime thrill ride Friday, at Fishback Stadium. "It's tough for the seniors," said wide receiver Karsten Short. "This was our last home game, and we really wanted to come out on top. Things just didn't go our way." The Panthers crashed and burned on this night, but they are determined to rise from the ashes as a family and play more football. "Losing gives us more fuel," said running back Sam O'Hara. "In the end, it's not over," added running back Caleb Howard. "We're still going to go as hard as we can to get the victories we need to go to the playoffs. There's still two games left to play."

October 18, 2011
Daniel Patterson watches his tee shot land on the green during the 3A district tournament Wednesday, at the Tri-Mountain golf course in Ridgefield. The Camas High School senior won a playoff for fifth place.

Camas golfers grab second at districts

Red suited Daniel Patterson just fine Wednesday, during the final round of the 3A district boys golf tournament on the Tri-Mountain golf course in Ridgefield. "A lot of people liked the pants," said the Camas High School senior. "I didn't want to be boring out there." After shooting a two-day total of 153 strokes, Patterson won a playoff hole to earn a one-way ticket to the state tournament. He struggled through the first few holes Wednesday, before chipping in an eagle out of the sand on seven.

October 18, 2011
Regan Townsend, Andrew Kelly, Michael Stevens and David Choi (left to right) are going to be to be playing for Washougal in the 2A district boys tennis tournament Thursday, in Lacey.

Panthers get two pairs to districts

Two heads are better than one, but four is even better. Washougal junior Regan Townsend and sophomore Andrew Kelly teamed up to beat seniors Michael Stevens and David Choi 6-4, 6-3 Saturday, at the Mint Valley Racket Club in Longview. But this was no indoor practice. It was the championship match for the 2A sub-district doubles title. "It felt like we were representing what Washougal is all about," Choi said. "Our friendships are still pretty much intact."

October 18, 2011

Camas cross country teams secure league championships

The Papermaker cross country teams polished off their league championship trophies by defeating longtime nemesis Columbia River Oct. 11, at Round Lake. Freshman Alexa Efraimson finished first for the Camas girls, and established a new course record time of 19 minutes, 51 seconds. She dedicated her performance to seniors Austen Reiter and Lindsay Wourms. "This was the last time Austen and Lindsay got to run this course," Efraimson said. "I just wanted to run for them today, and help our team win the meet."

October 11, 2011

Riding in the victory lane to Crook County

After a 3-hour, 165-mile bus ride to Prineville, Ore., the Washougal Panthers piled on 451 rushing yards to defeat the Crook County Cowboys 28-7 Friday.

October 11, 2011
Camas High School football players show of their pink mouthguards, which were designed by Franson Family Dentistry of downtown Camas.

PINK PROTECTION

When the Camas High School football players grit their teeth at the line of scrimmage, opponents can see their pink mouth guards. It's a unified statement the Papermakers are delivering every Friday night. Not only are they fighting for championships, but they are also putting on the pads and the helmets for women stricken with breast cancer. "This is something we wanted to make [people aware of] for our mothers, aunts and grandmothers by rocking the pink mouth pieces," said senior running back Zack Marshall.

October 11, 2011
Washougal runners Noah Collins (front) and Geer McGee (left) finished in the top four with Sean Eustis and Isaac Stinchfield Thursday, at Lake Sacajawea Park.

Cross country teams sweep league meets

The Washougal High School cross country runners were grinning with excitement Thursday, on the bus ride home from Lake Sacajawea Park. Despite being outnumbered 16 to 12 at the starting line on the opposing team's course, four Panther boys crossed the finish line before the first Lumberjack to help the Washougal boys beat R.A. Long. Sean Eustis won the 5,000-meter race, with a time of 17 minutes, 59 seconds. Isaac Stinchfield snatched second place, in 18 minutes flat. As Washougal's Geer McGee and Noah Collins reeled in the top runner from R.A. Long, the rest of the Lumberjacks faded away. McGee took third (18:24) and Collins clinched fourth (18:26). Nicholas Velardi notched sixth (19:01) and Darian Tierney followed in seventh (19:07).

October 11, 2011

Camas girls soccer team sets sights on Prairie tonight

After delivering 18 goals in victories over Fort Vancouver and Mountain View last week, the Camas High School girls soccer players are ready to get revenge on Prairie tonight. The battle for first place in league between the 6-1 Papermakers and the 5-1 Falcons has been moved to District Stadium, in Battle Ground. The game begins at 7 p.m. Camas is coming off a 4-0 shutout over Mountain View Thursday. Olivia Lovell fired in the first goal on an assist from Mikaela Norrish. After helping get the Papermakers on the board, Norrish knocked in the second goal on service from Savannah Joyce. Emily Ponce put the third goal in the net on a penalty kick. Lauren Oljar delivered the final goal on a pass from Alex Dombek.