Struggle: Camas Hoops Has Challenges

Girls Varsity

The much-anticipated basketball games between rivals Camas High School and Union turned out heavily in the Titans’ favor last Friday, as the girls dominated the second half to earn the Class 4A Greater St. Helens League victory.

Union limited Camas to four goals in the second half, outscoring the Papermakers 38-16. Jessica Chatman finished with 18 points for the Titans (10-3, 3-0). Tuileisu Anderson had 14 points and 16 rebounds and Kendra Preuninger made four 3-pointers en route to her 14 points. Tessa Vanderpool had nine points and five assists. For Camas (6-6, 1-2), which led 15-11 after the first quarter, Rachel Rice was the top scorer with 11 points.

Paige Jackson looks to pass.

Kathryn Johnson, left, tried to get around Union.

Kathryn Johnson thinks about the coach’s talking points.

Rachel Rice passes the ball.

Boys Varsity Struggle, As Well

The Titans set an early tone against the Papermakers as their pressure defense ran past the Papermakers in a Class 4A Greater St. Helens League game. Union (9-3, 3-0) led 17-4 at the end of the first quarter and didn’t look back.

Several members of the Camas Boys Varsity Basketball team.

Skillful Davis led a balanced Union offense with 15 points. Micah Paulson and Kyle Mercer scored 10 points apiece. Isaiah Robinson blocked four shots, and Micah Merfield and Riley Hawken each had a team-high six rebounds.

Tyler Hallead’s nine points topped the scoring for Camas (3-9, 1-2).