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Stories by Dan Trujillo

Columbian staff writer

Camas sophomore Katie Schroeder didn't allow Washougal to get a hit in her first varsity start on the mound.

Washougal softball can’t touch Camas

Camas sophomore Katie Schroeder didn't allow Washougal to get a hit in her first varsity start on the mound.

March 18, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Katie Schroeder never dreamed she would pitch so well in her first varsity start. The Camas High School sophomore didn't give up a hit to Washougal in the five innings it took for the Papermakers to beat the Panthers 12-0. She also racked up 11 strikeouts. She was only two… Read story

Photos courtesy of Jamie Valdez
Camas High School graduate Caleb Malychewski grabbed second place for Pacific University at the West Regional Championships March 2, in Minneapolis. He also qualified for the NCAA Division III National Wrestling Championships Friday and Saturday, at Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Malychewski embraces wrestling

Photos courtesy of Jamie Valdez
Camas High School graduate Caleb Malychewski grabbed second place for Pacific University at the West Regional Championships March 2, in Minneapolis. He also qualified for the NCAA Division III National Wrestling Championships Friday and Saturday, at Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

March 11, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Camas High School graduate Caleb Malychewski still has a soft spot in his heart for baseball, but wrestling is what gets his blood pumping at Pacific University, in Forest Grove, Ore. "In baseball, there's lots of politics on who plays. In wrestling, you beat the guys in your weight class… Read story

Jason Vailea walks his teammates through the rucking formation Thursday, at Skyridge.

Rugby warriors fight

Jason Vailea walks his teammates through the rucking formation Thursday, at Skyridge.

March 11, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Thirty-two athletes from Camas, Columbia River, Mountain View, Hudson's Bay and Union high schools are building an unbreakable bond through rugby. They are called the Clark County Warriors. "A warrior is somebody who keeps fighting for what we want," said CHS junior Jason Vailea. "Our team is a family, and… Read story

As the artificial turf at Fishback Stadium has reached its life expectancy, Washougal High School Turf Campaign members Kyle Eakins, Amanda Klackner and Rick Thomas (pictured left to right) designed a fundraiser to help the school district purchase a new turf field for Washougal students and athletes.

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As the artificial turf at Fishback Stadium has reached its life expectancy, Washougal High School Turf Campaign members Kyle Eakins, Amanda Klackner and Rick Thomas (pictured left to right) designed a fundraiser to help the school district purchase a new turf field for Washougal students and athletes.

March 4, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

The artificial turf at Fishback Stadium in Washougal is ripping and peeling apart. The Washougal School District maintenance staff has done an admirable job of maintaining and repairing the field since it was installed in 2002, but gluing, re-stitching and taping can only do so much after more than a… Read story

Jordin Seekins settles into her comfort zone before throwing the javelin.

Jordin Seekins and her javelin are going places

Jordin Seekins settles into her comfort zone before throwing the javelin.

March 4, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

As she prepares for her final season of track and field for the University of Washington, Jordin Seekins is ready to let that javelin fly. "Coming off indoors and all my training, I feel really good about everything that is about to happen," said the 22-year-old team captain from Washougal.… Read story

The ball is rolling fast toward the first Camas High School lacrosse season.

Bringing lacrosse to Camas High School

The ball is rolling fast toward the first Camas High School lacrosse season.

March 4, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

Camas High School juniors Cassius Johnson, Oliver Stanchfield and Bryce Tabbut live for lacrosse. "When we get up every day, this is the first thing on our minds. We can't wait to get out here," Stanchfield said. "Once you find something you love, you never want to stop doing it.… Read story

Sean Guthrie sets a screen for Austin Tran during the consolation finals of the district tournament Feb. 19, at Evergreen High School.

Washougal boys fall one win short of state again

Sean Guthrie sets a screen for Austin Tran during the consolation finals of the district tournament Feb. 19, at Evergreen High School.

February 25, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

The Washougal High School boys basketball team picked up the intensity in the second half and pushed the game into overtime, but the Panthers were never able to get a handle on the Hockinson Hawks. Michael McElroy made both of his foul shots to tie the game up for Washougal… Read story

Kyle Eakins is rewarded for his love of the sport

February 25, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

Wrestling is joy in its purest art form for Kyle Eakins. "It is an ancient sport that teaches all the right lessons in a very personal and no excuses format," he said. "Humility, discipline, sacrifice, fraternity, physical and mental endurance, confidence and compassion. Wrestling brings these values together in a… Read story

Washougal High School senior Ellie Boon signs a letter of intent to play soccer for the University of Portland Pilots.

Ellie Boon will fulfill her dream of playing soccer at University of Portland

Washougal High School senior Ellie Boon signs a letter of intent to play soccer for the University of Portland Pilots.

February 25, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

Ellie Boon's license has arrived. The Washougal High School senior national level soccer player is officially a Portland Pilot. "Portland has been my dream school since I was little," Boon said. "I remember rushing off the bus in second grade to watch them win the national championship in 2005. That's… Read story

Sara Sanchez (left) lassoed a fifth place state medal from the Mat Classic Saturday, at the Tacoma Dome.

Emotional ending for Washougal wrestlers

Sara Sanchez (left) lassoed a fifth place state medal from the Mat Classic Saturday, at the Tacoma Dome.

February 18, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

Neither Sara Sanchez nor Erin Locke could have made it to the Tacoma Dome alone. "Having such a tough partner to work with every day makes you a better wrestler," Sanchez said. "One of us usually goes on before the other one. It's like tagging in your partner. Now it's… Read story