Greg Washington led a fourth-quarter surge as the visiting Plainsmen edged the Papermakers in the 4A Greater St. Helens League opener for both teams.
Washington scored eight of his 18 points in the final period.
Camas (0-5) had two looks at a tying basket in the final seconds but couldn’t get the ball to drop.
“They were the more aggressive team in the fourth (quarter),” Camas coach Skyler Gillispie said.
The Papermakers started well, scoring 19 points in the first quarter. Camas led by two heading into the final period.
Tyrus Hosley added 16 points for the Plainsmen (3-2).
For Camas, Ethan Unger scored 19 points and Matt Murphy 15.
EVERGREEN 53, CAMAS 51
EVERGREEN (3-2) — Payton Monda 6, Tyrus Hosley 16, Elon Freeman 7, Greg Washington 18, Shawn Johnson Jr. 2, Dustin Nettles 4, Antoine Wilder 0. Totals 21 (5) 6-7 53.
CAMAS (0-5) — Jake Hansel 7, Tanner Fogle 3, Ethan Unger 19, Levi Gilstrap 0, Alex Glikbarg 3, Brock Fielding 2, Matt Murphy 15, Bryan Nguyen 2. Totals 19 (8) 5-9 51.
Evergreen 11 15 10 17–53
Camas 19 9 10 13–51
JV — Camas won. C — Camas won.
