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Stories by Dan Trujillo

Columbian staff writer

Nate Adams scored nine points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Panthers Thursday.

First league win in the basket for Washougal boys

Nate Adams scored nine points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Panthers Thursday.

January 7, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

Aaron Deister didn't take his eyes off the basketball for a second as it clinked and clanged off the rim. "I was just hoping for it to go in," said the Washougal High School senior. "I couldn't buy a bucket all night, but we really needed that one. I was… Read story

County wrestling week arrives

January 7, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

Clark County Championship week is the one Camas and Washougal wrestlers and coaches look forward to every year. For one night only, classifications are thrown out the window and the best wrestler in the county for each weight class is determined. Several wrestlers from these 16 county schools are dreaming… Read story

Camas High School seniors and twin sisters McKenna and Paige Jackson (left to right) like to keep their opponents second guessing on the basketball court.

Twin Papermakers

Camas High School seniors and twin sisters McKenna and Paige Jackson (left to right) like to keep their opponents second guessing on the basketball court.

January 7, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

McKenna and Paige Jackson know each other so well, they finish each other's sentences. That's what happens when you are born 34 seconds apart and have been playing on the same basketball team for seven years. "We both like the same things and we have the same friends," Paige said.… Read story

Nick Lopes netted 13 points to help the Camas boys basketball team beat Washougal 51-47.

Papermaker boys gain revenge on Panthers

Nick Lopes netted 13 points to help the Camas boys basketball team beat Washougal 51-47.

December 31, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

The Camas boys basketball team caught fire in the second half of a tie ball game, while the Washougal boys went ice cold. "We were tired of morale victories," said Camas head coach Skyler Gillispie. "We wanted to go out there, finish strong and win this game." The Papermakers played… Read story

Washougal's Zach Oster turns Fort Vancouver's Isaiah Johnson on to his back and captures the 113-pound championship at the Washougal River Rumble Saturday.

A day to celebrate Washougal wrestling

Washougal's Zach Oster turns Fort Vancouver's Isaiah Johnson on to his back and captures the 113-pound championship at the Washougal River Rumble Saturday.

December 31, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

With only one match to wrestle Saturday, Zach Oster still made a big splash in the Washougal River Rumble. The sophomore from Washougal High School hooked Fort Vancouver's Isaiah Johnson like a fish out of water and reeled in the 113-pound championship medal. Oster caught Johnson off guard with a… Read story

Camas High School senior McKenna Jackson tricks three defenders and passes the ball to an open teammate.

Play with passion

Camas High School senior McKenna Jackson tricks three defenders and passes the ball to an open teammate.

December 24, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

Ferocious defense and relentless rebounding helped the Camas High School girls basketball team defeat Hockinson by 42 points and Hudson's Bay by 41. "Defense leads to offense," said sophomore guard Brenna Khaw. "Our goal is to shut the other team down." The Papermakers disposed of the Eagles 60-19 Thursday. Hudson's… Read story

Zach Vergillo rolls through the hills during last season's Washougal MX Challenge. High school and middle school students can  join the new Washington Student Mountain Bike League.

A new league for mountain bikers

Zach Vergillo rolls through the hills during last season's Washougal MX Challenge. High school and middle school students can  join the new Washington Student Mountain Bike League.

December 24, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

Like pedals on a bicycle, Ed Fischer and the staff at Camas Bike & Sport understand the importance of youth pumping fresh blood into the heart of their sport. Mountain biking is more than just a business to them, it's a lifestyle they love to share with friends and families.… Read story

Michael McElory climbs the bean stalk and scores a basket for the Washougal boys basketball team.

Washougal Panther spirit shines bright

Michael McElory climbs the bean stalk and scores a basket for the Washougal boys basketball team.

December 24, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

The Washougal High School girls and boys basketball teams came home for the holidays and defeated Tenino in a doubleheader Wednesday. Eleven ladies put the ball in the basket to help the Panthers beat the Beavers 60-27. Alyssa Blankenship racked up 11 points, seven steals and six rebounds in her… Read story

Camas High School senior Jasmin Karlous soars into first place on the uneven bars Saturday, at the Naydenov Gymnastics Center in Vancouver. Karlous finished in second place all-around with 34.05 points.

New leaders rise for Camas gymnastics

Camas High School senior Jasmin Karlous soars into first place on the uneven bars Saturday, at the Naydenov Gymnastics Center in Vancouver. Karlous finished in second place all-around with 34.05 points.

December 17, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

Aches and pains are the sacrifices for glory in gymnastics. Together, Camas High School seniors Katelynne Jones and Hali Ramirez are unbreakable. "It's kind of cool that we get to be captains. We've been best friends since birth," Jones said. "Although the program has gone through three different coaches in… Read story

Washougal's Austin Tran rolls by Camas defenders Trent Johnson and Drew Clarkson on a pick set by Aaron Deister.

Panthers pump up the volume on Camas

Washougal's Austin Tran rolls by Camas defenders Trent Johnson and Drew Clarkson on a pick set by Aaron Deister.

December 17, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

Those who were inside the Panther jungle gym Friday night will never forget the moment Washougal flipped the switch on Camas. Both boys basketball teams scored eight points in eerie silence. Once the Panthers got to 10, their fans let the Papermakers have it by screaming at the top of… Read story