Washougal preps for mania of motocross
Perhaps the biggest dirt-moving project in Clark County during the past few weeks was not for a commercial or residential development, but to make things perfect at the Washougal MX Track. “We are...
View ArticleMountain bikers host pro race
The peaceful solitude of the Yacolt Burn State Forest north of Camas became the epicenter of the Pacific Northwest mountain biking racing world on Saturday, July 20. Cars, trucks and dozens of off-road...
View ArticleMotocross event strengthens family bonds
There are plenty of local riders who make motocross a family tradition. David Simms lives in Washougal, but during the week of Washougal Nationals he parks his recreational vehicle at the Washougal MX...
View ArticleSpartan race takes over Washougal
Fresh off catering to 20,000-plus motocross fans at Washougal National, the Washougal MX Park was transformed into the ultimate obstacle course for Spartan racers last week. Spartan’s Portland Sprint...
View ArticleCamas football team hungry for success after frustrating season
The 2019 high school football season got off to a soaking wet start when the skies opened up on Aug. 20 and poured on Camas players and coaches for the first day of practice. The players appeared to...
View ArticleWashougal ultramarathoner completes 206.5-mile run
Early morning commuters in Washougal and Camas run into Dr. Dave Stinchfield all the time. Stinchfield is the incredibly fit guy with a long beard who likes to start his 26.2-mile training runs at 2:30...
View ArticlePapermakers look to serve up another title
Three years ago, freshman Akash Prasad approached Camas High School (CHS) boys tennis coach Jonathan Burton before the Papermakers’ first match of the season. “He said, ‘Can I play No. 1 today?’ and I...
View ArticlePanthers push for postseason
When the Washougal High School (WHS) football team hit the turf at Fishback Stadium for daily practice sessions on Aug. 21, three experienced seniors led the warmup routine, preparing players with...
View ArticleNew WHS softball team taking it slow
Washougal High School (WHS) seniors Audrey Thompson and Elaina Tauialo were not happy last spring after a challenging fastpitch softball season that ended with the Panthers winning just two games. To...
View ArticleWHS volleyball coach confident in young team
The Washougal High School (WHS) volleyball program has been on a huge upswing. The Panthers have qualified for the 2A District 1 tournament in each of the past two seasons, marking the first...
View ArticleNew coach, same goal for Camas girls soccer
Keri Tomasetti has served as an assistant coach for the Camas High School (CHS) girls soccer team for the past 14 years, but she’s entering her first season as the squad’s head coach after her mentor,...
View ArticleCHS volleyball eyes return trip to state
The 2018 4A Greater St. Helens League most valuable player is back to lead the Camas High School (CHS) volleyball team’s quest to return to the 4A state tournament. “Emma (Villaluz) really is a...
View ArticleSports briefs
CHS football team set for showdown The next stop for the Camas High School (CHS) football team’s self-proclaimed “revenge tour” will be on the home turf of perennial 3A powerhouse Bellevue High School...
View ArticleWashougal cross country striding toward excellence
Following greatness is never easy, but the fresh faces on Washougal High School’s (WHS) boys cross country team are excited to prove their mettle. The Panthers finished second at the 2A state meet in...
View ArticlePanthers off to running start
The Washougal High School (WHS) girls soccer team launched into its 2019 season with six consecutive wins. On Sept. 17, the Panthers dominated R.A. Long High School with a 6-0 victory in front of a big...
View Article‘Early birds’ lead girls swimming and diving teams
School days start extra early these days for student-athletes on the Camas and Washougal high school girls swimming and diving teams. Every weekday at 5:30 a.m., the girls hit the water at the Cascade...
View ArticleCamas slowpitch softball team on successful arc
The Camas High School (CHS) slowpitch softball team was down by two runs in the seventh inning of its home game against Washougal High School (WHS) on Sept. 25. After the Papermakers managed to get two...
View ArticleSports Briefs for Oct. 3
Papermakers remain unbeaten The Camas High School (CHS) football team will look for its fifth consecutive win when it hosts Heritage High School on Friday, Oct. 4. The Timberwolves (2-2) lost to...
View ArticleSports briefs for Oct. 10: CHS football wins homecoming game
The undefeated Camas High School (CHS) football team will play host to a tough Sumner High School squad on Friday, Oct. 11. The Spartans (4-1) are a formidable threat, according to Papermakers coach...
View ArticleCHS boys golf team enters postseason with high hopes
In a season that’s flying by nearly as fast as the east wind, the Camas High School (CHS) boys golf team is already preparing for the postseason, which began earlier this week. The Papermakers set a...
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