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Stories by Dan Trujillo

Columbian staff writer

Quarterback Chase Duey delivers a pass from the orange Washougal &quot;W.&quot; The Panthers play their first football game on the new turf at Fishback Stadium Friday, Sept. 6.

Washougal football team breaks in new turf

Quarterback Chase Duey delivers a pass from the orange Washougal &quot;W.&quot; The Panthers play their first football game on the new turf at Fishback Stadium Friday, Sept. 6.

August 26, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

There's new turf in town, at it belongs to the Washougal Panthers. As the football players began their first practice of the season Wednesday, head coach Bob Jacobs gave them a little advice. "As you guys step foot on that field for the first time, I want you to think… Read story

New Camas High School cross country coach Laurie Porter gets excited as she watches the Papermakers practice Monday.

Porter shares her passion for running

New Camas High School cross country coach Laurie Porter gets excited as she watches the Papermakers practice Monday.

August 26, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

New Camas High School cross country coach Laurie Porter aspires to share her knowledge of running with current and future Papermakers. "If you want to continue to run for a long time, you have to enjoy it," Porter said. "I still enjoy running all the time at the age of… Read story

Around 65 kids attended the Macaya Soccer Camp July 15 to 19, in the grass fields behind Doc Harris Stadium.

More than 230 kids attended three Macaya Soccer Camps this summer

Around 65 kids attended the Macaya Soccer Camp July 15 to 19, in the grass fields behind Doc Harris Stadium.

August 12, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Dan Macaya ushered in the 10th anniversary of his soccer camp by juggling three of them this summer. Enthusiastic kids, feedback from parents, use of the Camas School District's fields, donations by local sponsors and time given by fellow coaches are the lifeblood of his camp. As long as that… Read story

Brian Humphreys watches his chip shot land on the 15th green during the Hogan Cup Saturday, at Riverside Golf and Country Club.

Humphreys ties for fifth at Hogan Cup

Brian Humphreys watches his chip shot land on the 15th green during the Hogan Cup Saturday, at Riverside Golf and Country Club.

August 12, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

The birdies didn't fall into the holes for Brian Humphreys during the Hogan Cup, but the 15-year-old from Washougal kept his cool and shot even par. "My ability to recover and make par on hole after hole was nice," Humphreys said. "Perseverance is key to playing consistently well. You can't… Read story

Spartans climb up Horsepower Hill using only a rope, brute strength and teamwork Saturday, at Washougal Motocross Park.

No guts, no glory

Spartans climb up Horsepower Hill using only a rope, brute strength and teamwork Saturday, at Washougal Motocross Park.

August 5, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Thousands of Spartans earned their medals after crossing the finish line Saturday and Sunday, at Washougal Motocross Park. Mud covered their bodies from head to toe, but you could still see the smiles on their faces. Waves of athletes entered the course every 15 minutes. No matter how many times… Read story

The Camas Outlaws captured the Junior Baseball Organization's Midget American State Championship July 14, in Corvallis, Ore. Players are Nate Adams, AJ Anhorn, Drew Fishburn, Morgan French, Brig Griffin, Chase Howington, Jake LeBlanc, Ty Mairs, Mason Packer, Easton Rheaume, Ethan Tobey and Tyler Willis.

Outlaws capture Midget American state championship

The Camas Outlaws captured the Junior Baseball Organization's Midget American State Championship July 14, in Corvallis, Ore. Players are Nate Adams, AJ Anhorn, Drew Fishburn, Morgan French, Brig Griffin, Chase Howington, Jake LeBlanc, Ty Mairs, Mason Packer, Easton Rheaume, Ethan Tobey and Tyler Willis.

August 5, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

After winning the Milwaukie Invitational, the Banks Invitational and the Tri-County district championship, there was only one trophy left for the Camas Outlaws to obtain. The team of 9- and 10-year-old baseball players from Camas and Washougal put the finishing touches on a perfect season when they defeated Sweet Home,… Read story

Alexa Efraimson represented the stars and stripes at the 2013 World Youth Track and Field Championships July 13, in Donetsk, Ukraine. The 16-year-old from Camas earned a bronze medal in the 1,500-meter run.

Efraimson embodies American spirit

Alexa Efraimson represented the stars and stripes at the 2013 World Youth Track and Field Championships July 13, in Donetsk, Ukraine. The 16-year-old from Camas earned a bronze medal in the 1,500-meter run.

August 5, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

As the American flag draped across her shoulders, Alexa Efraimson beamed with joy.She couldn't catch two Ethiopians in the 1,500-meter race July 13, but the 16-year-old from Camas beat athletes from Great Britain, Germany, Kenya, South Africa, Japan, Denmark and China to capture a bronze medal for Team USA at… Read story

Humphreys tees off in Hawaii today

July 30, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Brian Humphreys works hard at golf every day, and the game rewards him in more ways than he could imagine. "It's summer. I should be hanging out with friends or chilling out by the pool," he said. "This is what I love to do. Golf is my friend." Humphreys, a… Read story

Getting muddy and jumping over fire are just some of the crazy obstacles designed to push humans to the limit during the Washington State Spartan Sprints Saturday and Sunday, at Washougal Motocross Park.

Spartans sprint to Washougal

Getting muddy and jumping over fire are just some of the crazy obstacles designed to push humans to the limit during the Washington State Spartan Sprints Saturday and Sunday, at Washougal Motocross Park.

July 30, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Sprint through mud, crawl under barbed wire, climb up ropes, jump over fire, and watch out for those gladiators. These are the trademark obstacles designed to push humans to the limit during the Washington State Spartan Sprints Saturday and Sunday, at the Washougal Motocross Park. "We want to provide a… Read story

The district champion Camas Little League 9- and 10-year-old All-Stars reached the state tournament, in Oak Harbor. Players are Blake Bell, Jake Blair, Zachary Blair, Luke Jamison, Cameron Miller, Hayden Peterson, Braden Sanville, Zachariah Shaw, Kandi Shimada, Caleb Shira, Cameron Smith and Caden Werlich.

Camas Little Leaguers go big

The district champion Camas Little League 9- and 10-year-old All-Stars reached the state tournament, in Oak Harbor. Players are Blake Bell, Jake Blair, Zachary Blair, Luke Jamison, Cameron Miller, Hayden Peterson, Braden Sanville, Zachariah Shaw, Kandi Shimada, Caleb Shira, Cameron Smith and Caden Werlich.

July 30, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Three Camas Little League All-Star baseball teams captured district championship trophies and played at state tournaments in Gig Harbor, Oak Harbor and Vancouver during July. The Camas 10- and 11-year-old All-Stars finished in first place at the District 4 tournament July 13, at the Harmony Sports Complex. They also became… Read story