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Camas, Skyview Football Players Highlighted in Sports Illustrated Article

Sports Illustrated writer Todd Miles highlighted three Camas High School football players — Jake Davidson, Beau Harlan, and Luke Webb — and one Skyview athlete — Gavin Parker — in an article posted on the SI website this week.

The article, headlined “Washington high school football predictions: Who will lead 4A GSHL in passing, rushing, receiving, sacks?” says that “Camas should be one of the most productive Class 4A programs in the state on both sides of the ball.”

Noting that training camp opens August 21, Miles said Davidson is the “League’s returning all-league first teamer expected to take a huge jump in numbers as senior, and has deep crew to involve.”

Davidson’s projected 2024 statistics: 2,800 yards, 36 touchdowns.

He said Harlan is a “Leader of what should be productive pack of ball carriers could see carries limited, but big plays skyrocket.”

Projected 2024 statistics: 1,200 yards, 13 touchdowns.

Webb, he said is a “combination on non-stop motor and Adonis-like strength will make him virtually impossible to block off edge.

Projected 2024 statistics: 24 sacks.

And regarding Packer: “Two-time all-state performer’s skill and production not in question, but he needs new QB James Poindexter to be on point.”

Projected 2024 statistics: 1,300 yards, 14 touchdowns.

To read the SI article, click here: https://www.si.com/high-school/washington/washington-high-school-football-predictions-who-will-lead-4a-spsl-in-passing-rushing-receiving-sacks-01j4hwpda1cf

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Camas State Champion Basketball Players Organize Summer Hoops Camp

Camas, WA — Camas High School seniors Keirra Thompson and Kendall Mairs, both 2024 State basketball champions, have organized a summer basketball camp, and they’ve answered Lacamas Magazine questions.

1. What will be taught on each camp day?

We will be teaching basketball fundamentals and drills they can take home and do to get better. We will play a lot of games and are trying to keep the camp really fun! 

2. Who will be teaching?

Kendall and I will be running all of the drills and games we play with help from other players when we break the campers off into teams. We will also be having coach Thompson and Lisa Schneider there for supervision and any help if needed. 

3. How many coaches will you have?

We don’t know the exact amount because it will depend on how many campers we get but are gonna try to get all the varsity players that are available.

4. Is there a cost?

The camp cost $50 for the two-day camp and we will donate the money back into the basketball program to help cover cost of trips, uniforms, and other equipment!

5. Where is it?

At Camas High School.

6. When is it?

August 24-25

6. What age group?

It’s for 4th-7th grade girls. 

7. How do you register?

Sign up through Camas Community Ed: https://communityed.camas.wednet.edu/classes/sports

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Paddle For Life Dragon Boat Races Return to Ridgefield This Saturday

Annual fundraising event benefits Clark County area breast cancer survivors

Ridgefield, WA – Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping experience as the annual Paddle for Life Dragon Boat Festival returns to Ridgefield this Saturday, August 3, in support of breast cancer survivors.

This family-friendly event, held at the Port of Ridgefield Kayak Launch, features more than 50 teams from across the Pacific Northwest competing in thrilling two-team heats on a 250-meter racecourse, all cheered on by hundreds of enthusiastic spectators. Teams consisting entirely of breast cancer survivors will kick off the day of racing at 8 am. Dragon boats, each piloted by 10 paddlers, a steersperson, and a drummer, will fiercely compete throughout the day, culminating in the awards ceremony at 4:30 pm.

Paddle for Life is a fundraising event dedicated to empowering breast cancer survivors through amateur dragon boating competition, helping them build physical strength, mental endurance, and a vibrant supportive community

Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Catch-22 Ospreys, Clark County’s only breast cancer survivor dragon boat team, in growing and sustaining a paddling community in Southwest Washington. This effort enhances the health and well-being of those battling breast cancer while raising awareness about the importance of early detection and improved treatments in saving lives.

Paddle for August 3, 2024

·       When: Saturday, August 3, from 8 am to 5 pm.

·       Where: Port of Ridgefield Kayak Launch, 109 W Division St, Ridgefield, WA 98642

·       This family friendly event is FREE to the public with free parking. In addition to the dragon boat races, the festival features a variety of exhibitors and vendors.

Top sponsors for this year’s festival include Compass Oncology and Journal Graphics. People wanting to support Paddle for Life can make a donation online or at the festival.

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Washougal Students Advance to Special Olympics Unified All-Star Soccer Game

Columbus, OH — Two Washougal High School students, Rilen Snethen and Boaz Brooks, represented the Seattle Sounders FC at the 2024 Special Olympics Unified Sports All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 23 at the Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. On July 24, the students will also be recognized on-field before the MLS All-Star Game presented by Target on July 24 at 8 pm Eastern Time.

The Sounders selected Rilen and Boaz from players around the state for this prestigious opportunity.

Overall, 52 Unified team members compete and represent 26 Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs at the event. The teams, composed of Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners, were outfitted in authentic uniforms provided by Adidas. MLS Greats served as celebrity coaches for the game.

At Washougal High School, Rilen and Boaz were invited to a school event to announce their selection. The two students, along with Unified Soccer Coach David Williams, were presented with jerseys from the Sounders at the event. Williams accompanied the pair to the event in Ohio this summer. 

The Unified Sports program in Washougal School District was founded in 2015. Unified Sports brings together students with and without disabilities to shape a more inclusive athletic environment for all student athletes. The program operates on core values of acceptance, community, and friendship. Washougal School District offers Unified soccer and basketball programs at Washougal High School. Learn more about Washougal School District at www.washougal.k12.wa.us.

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SPORTS: Vancouver Volcanoes to Compete for League’s PNW Division Title

Vancouver, WA — Coming off their best regular season since joining the Basketball League and looking for the first playoff win, the 16-4 Vancouver Volcanoes will play a best two out of three series this weekend against the Seattle Superhawks to decide the winner of the Basketball League’s Pacific Northwest Division. 

The Volcanoes are the higher seed, meaning they will host games two and three (if needed) at Home on Saturday and Sunday. The first game will be played in Seattle on Thursday. Home Games will be played Saturday and Sunday at Evergreen High School in Vancouver, Washington. Saturday’s game will be at 7 pm, and Sundays (if needed) will be at 3 pm.  

The two teams faced each other four times during the regular season, during which the Volcanoes went 3-1 against the SuperHawks. The Volcanoes captured the number one seed last weekend by winning their last two games of the regular season. The Volcanoes are seeking their first playoff win since joining the Basketball League. Get your tickets online for Saturday’s game at  Tickets – Vancouver Volcanoes. Support Clark County’s only professional basketball team on their quest to win The Basketball League starting this weekend.

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Vancouver Volcanoes Face Off Against Seattle SuperHawks This Saturday

Vancouver, WA — The Vancouver Volcanoes were back home Saturday night against the Emerald City Jaguars. The game was close at halftime, with the Volcanoes only leading 49-41. However, the Volcanoes opened up the lead, and after three quarters, they were leading 78-64. The Volcanoes ultimately won 108-92 over the Jaguars. It was a stellar performance by Thomas Miles, who led the Volcanoes with 20 points, and Vince Boumann, who grabbed nine rebounds. 

After beating the Emerald City Jaguars the night before at home, the Vancouver Volcanoes traveled south to Eugene to play against the Jaguars again. The Volcanoes left up from last night, where they dominated the Jaguars all game long, leading to a 139-69 victory. The Volcanoes were leading 78-37 at halftime. Some notable stats from the game are that the most significant lead for the Volcanoes was 75 points, and they out rebounded the Jaguars 61-42. Hezekiah Quinlan led all scorers with 28 points. Tyshon Pickett had 16 rebounds on the day. With these two wins, the Volcanoes improved their record to 14-4.

The Volcanoes are back home this Saturday, and it’s a game you don’t want to miss. They’ll be facing off against the Seattle SuperHawks, and with first place and a first-round bye on the line, the game is sure to be a nail-biter. Game time is 7 pm at Hudson’s Bay High School.

As a reminder, on May 25th from 3 to 7 pm, the Vancouver Volcanoes and the HOPE For The Good Foundation will be hosting the “We Got Next!” Community Fest, which will highlight Local Vendors, Fun Basketball Activities, and Free Volcanoes Youth Clinics!

See your favorite local vendors and participate in the fun on May 25th from 3 to 7 pm outside Hudson’s Bay High School! The best part is that if you come to the Community Fest, you’ll get a stamp that gives you free admission to that night’s Volcanoes home game.

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Vancouver Volcanoes to Host Community Fest w/ Hoops for Hope May 25th

Vancouver, WA — We Got Next! Is a Community focused event hosted in partnership by the Vancouver Volcanoes Basketball Club, and local non-profit Hoops for Hope, that highlights local vendors and entrepreneurs, youth basketball clinics, and fun basketball activities! This year’s Community Fest will be held outside in the parking lot of Hudson’s Bay High School from 3-7 pm on May 25th, at which time guests and vendors will be welcomed into the gym for the final home game of the Volcanoes regular season, starting at 7 pm. 

Hoops For Hope will set up an outdoor basketball court in the parking lot of Hudson’s Bay High School, and will be promoting sign ups for their 3 vs 3 summer basketball tournament, while the Volcanoes provide free youth clinics and opportunities to support the Salvation Army fundraising game that evening. IQ Credit Union will be supporting youth in the event with a financial literacy program and the Boys and Girls Club will be onsite with their digital trading card booth. To add to the fun, there will be a DJ playing music to go along with on-court basketball activities. 

The Vancouver Volcanoes will be promoting sign ups for their Nike Basketball Camps this summer, during the event. Nike Basketball Camps will be held from July 15th-19th, and July 29th-August 2nd at Evergreen High School in Vancouver. 

If you are vendor that wishes to be involved in this years event, please contact [email protected] or check out https://vancouvervolcanoes.com/we-got-next-community-fest/ for more info. Vendor registration is free, and no percentage of sales is taken. 

Guests of the Community Fest will be given a stamp for coming to the event, granting them free admission into that night’s Volcanoes game! Come support local vendors, local non-profits, and the Volcanoes at the 2024 We Got Next! Community Fest, May 25th from 3-7 pm.

Learn more at https://vancouvervolcanoes.com/we-got-next-community-fest/ 

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SPORTS: Vancouver Volcanoes Now 11-3 This Season After Montana Road Trip

Vancouver, WA — The Vancouver Volcanoes went on a road trip to Montana after winning two games at home the previous weekend to play in a two-game series against the Great Falls Electric. The Volcanoes already beat the Electric earlier this season at home. In the first game, the Volcanoes led 62-40 at halftime. Behind Markus Golder’s 33 points, the Volcanoes beat the Electric 116-99. Another player to highlight was Vincent Baumann, who scored 26 points while grabbing 11 rebounds.

In the second game of the Montana road trip, the Vancouver Volcanoes started hot, leading 32-15 after the first quarter. At halftime, the Volcanoes were leading 62-40 over the Electric. However, Electric made things interesting, cutting the lead to 16 points after the third quarter. The Volcanoes went on to win 105-96. With the win, the Volcanoes swept the Electric in this two-game series.

Tyshon Pickett led all scorers with 36 points. All the starters scored in double figures; our most significant lead was 33 points. With the two wins in Montana, the Volcanoes are now 3-0 against the Electric and 11-3 on the season. The Volcanoes are still in first place in the Pacific Northwest Division. 

With this road trip over, their next home game is Saturday at 7 p.m. against the Great Falls Electric. Fans can catch the action in person at Hudson’s Bay High School for 10 dollars or on TBLTV. The Northwest Association For Blind Athletes will have a booth at the game, and 50% of the game revenue will be donated to the Northwest Association For Blind Athletes. 

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SPORTS: Vancouver Volcanoes Finish March With 6-1 Record

Vancouver, WA — The Vancouver Volcanoes finished the month of March with a record of 6-1 and on top of the Pacific Northwest division with wins over Emerald City and Wenatchee. On March 22nd, they faced the Emerald City Jaguars, and after the first quarter, they led 35-15. At halftime, the Volcanoes were leading 59-36. The Volcanoes never looked back and won by a score of 122-84. The Volcanoes successfully shot 48% from behind the arc, while the Jaguars only shot 13% behind the arc.

Markus Golder scored a game-high 23 points. Caleb Coleman, who came off the bench to score 13 points, is another player to highlight. Aidan Rolfs had a career-high 11 points and grabbed eight rebounds off the bench. 

Two days later, the Vancouver Volcanoes made the trip to Wenatchee to face off against the Bighorns. The Volcanoes wanted to build on their 38-point win Friday Night in Wenatchee. However, the Volcanoes were down as many as 10 points, and it was a close game in the third quarter. As the game entered the fourth quarter, the Volcanes pulled away while outscoring the Bighorns 33-17 in the quarter to a 107-95 win.

Markus Golder scored a game-high 30 points. Another player to highlight is Elijah “Boogie” Ford, who had a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. 

The 6-1 Volcanoes are looking to start April the way that they finished March off with an away game against the SuperHawks in Seattle and a home game this Saturday at 7 PM vs the Wenatchee Bighorns. The Vancouver Volcanoes play home games at Hudson Bay High School.  Tickets are only 10 dollars for adults and five dollars for seniors and children. Fans can buy tickets on the Volcanoes website at  Game Tickets – Vancouver Volcanoes and follow any updates on their Instagram page at  Vancouver Volcanoes (@vancouver_volcanoes) • Instagram photos and videos.  There are only six home games left in the season. 

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Camas Wrestling Coach John Constien Named GHSL Wrestling Coach of the Year

Camas Wrestling Coach John Constien has been named the GSHL Wrestling Coach of the Year after completing a very successful third season as Papermaker head coach. 

Constien has won back-to-back District Championships and this year took home League, Districts and Regional titles and had his second top 10 finish state finish.

“I’m grateful!,” said Constien. “I appreciate the recognition. We worked extremely hard as a program over the last few years and this is for all of us.”

His players paid tribute. 

“Coach Constien truly deserves the Coach of the Year award,” said senior wrestlerJackson Lougen. “I have never witnessed a coach have complete dedication to our team like Constien did. He was so committed to helping us become the best we could that he would get up at 5:00 just to let us get a morning practice in. Constien went above and beyond to ensure our growth and success. His efforts and the additional work and investment in our team was incredible. Coach Constien helped us learn valuable skills outside of the room. Things like dedication in the classroom, being grateful for friends and family. It’s hard to put into words what coach Constien had done for our team but he completely deserves this award.”

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Coach John Constien and Camas wrestler Simon Jarrell.
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Constien spends time with his athletes explaining technique, strategy, and focus.

“It’s no surprise to me,” said senior wrestler Elliott Scott. “Constien has always been just as much of a friend as he has been a coach. Never gets impatient when we don’t understand something, gets us back on our feet after a loss. Always making it a positive environment in the room with his reggae jams. Our trophy shelf reflects it, coach of the year for sure.”

Constien is also a big promoter of the sport, encouraging media presence and works to drum up public support.

“He helps us personally in what we each need individually,” said wrestler Simon Jarrell. “That has been huge because we all have different things we need to work on. He also helps us with our mentality, which helps a lot.”

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