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Camas Swim Team Wins Dual Meet at Mark Morris

LONGVIEW, WA – The Camas High School Boys Swim team continued their undefeated streak this season at Tuesday’s multiple dual meet, and competed directly against Robert A. Long High School, as well as Mark Morris.

A total of six schools competed at the meet, which was originally scheduled as a season dual. The other schools were Hockinson, Woodland, and Brush Prairie.

The venue provided some warmth and shelter from the pounding wind and rain outside.

The Camas swimmers kicked off the night by winning the 200-yard Medley Relay with a time of 1:57.69.

Junior Kasey Calwell (of King’s Way Christian School), who competes with the Camas team, won the 200 IM with a time of 1:59.3, making a State qualifying time in this event.

“It feels really good to be under two minutes,” Calwell said. “We put in a good team effort today and our team just keeps getting better. We made several state cuts today. And it’s good to see the freshmen stepping up and improving at each meet.”

In the 50 Free, Papermaker John Utas came out ahead with a time of 22.78. As usual, Utas gives each event everything he has, and Tuesday’s performance wasn’t any different.

“He always looks like he’s going to pass out after each event,” said one of the official timekeepers.

Junior Lucas Ulmer handily beat the competition in the 100 Fly, clocking in at 54.15, which is a State qualifying time.

Swimmers earn the ability to compete at State anytime in the season by meeting time thresholds set by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA). They will host the Boys State Swimming and Diving meet on February 21 and 22 in Federal Way, WA.

Jaron Hamlik, of Prairie High School, who practices with the Papermakers, won the 100 Free in 50.29 seconds. He is also State-bound. Papermaker Xianguang Yan placed second at 55.18; and Camas swimmer Colin Kuhta placed third, with a time of 57.37.

In the endurance 500 Free event, Camas freshman Jeff Fadlovich finished first with a time of 5:17.84 while Camas Junior Max Urbanek placed second at 5:40.60.

“We’re really pleased with our freshman,” said Camas swim coach, Mike Bemis. “They’re doing a great job, and the team overall is also doing quite well.”

The four-man relay team of Kasey Calwell, Xiaguang Yan, Lucas Ulmer and John Utas finished first in the 200 Relay, earning a time of 1:32.42.

In the 100 Backstroke, Ulmer also beat the competition, with a time of 58.64 se conds. Utas came in second at 1:01.03.

Calwell bested the 100 Breastroke, as well, earning a time of 1:03.28, handily beating everyone else. Joey Wunderlich placed second, and Xinyang Chen, third.

The Camas boys earned a State cut as well in the 400 Free, earning a time of 3.23.83.

The Camas 400 Free relay team consisted of John Utas, Tom Utas, Calwell, and Ulmer.

Prairie swimmer, Jaron Hamlik.

The team practices at 5:15 am each day at Lacamas Swim and Sport Club.

This is about the half way mark for the current season, and the boys play again next week at Propstra.

Kasey Calwell won the 200 IM event with a State qualifying time.

Camas Junior John Utas won the 50 Free event.

January 8, 2014/0 Comments/by Ernest Geigenmiller

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Steele Johnson: US Diving Champ Endures Blizzard

Many of our viewers have inquired about Junior Nationals diving champion Steele Johnson, who we covered while he competed at the 2012 US Diving Olympic Trials at Federal Way, WA. The article and video series was titled “Nerves of Steele.”

Well, here he is.

He decided that since his family is snowed in at their Carmel, Indiana home during this week’s blizzard he’d get some practice time in –- at below freezing temperatures.

Well, kind of.

He was just having fun, but he’s had quite a journey since the Olympic Trials.

After successful performances at the Winter Nationals in Texas, Johnson became the US Diving 10m National Champion and qualifies for World competition this summer in China.

He received his best score ever (513.25 in finals/1469.70 cumulative).

He and diving partner, David Dinsmore, also won the 10m Syncro at Winter Nationals.

Johnson will attend Purdue University in the fall, and has his eyes set on the 2016 Olympic Trials – and Rio.

Left to right: David Dinsmore and Steele Johnson won the10m Synchro event at Winter Nationals. Photo provided by A Page For Diving.

January 6, 2014/0 Comments/by Ernest Geigenmiller

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Camas Boys Swim Team Wins First Meet of Season

Camas, WA — The Camas High School Boys Swim Team got off to a rocking start against Kelso Wednesday night to kick off the 2013-14 season, winning the meet with 782 points. Kelso earned 312. Hockinson, which started its own program this year, also competed at the meet.

Camas Junior John Utas had an excellent night in the 50m Free event, earning a time of 25.37, which is a Washington State qualifying time. This means Utas is eligible to compete at the State meet, held in February in Federal Way, WA.

“It’s great to see this happen so early in the season,” said the team’s head coach, Mike Bemis. “I’m proud of John and the team for what they did tonight.”

The 200m Medley Relay team also earned a Washington State qualifying time of 1:53.27. The four-man team consisted of juniors Kasey Calwell, Lucas Ulmer, John Utas, and his younger brother, Tom Utas, a freshman.

Calwell is really pumped up about the new season.

“I’ve been excited about this since just after the High School State championships,” Calwell said. “It’s incredible how strong our freshman class is. We just keep getting stronger. The newcomers are working hard, and they’re competing to get on the A relay team. There’s a fourth spot open, and they’re real competitors.”

Some standout freshmen include Jeff Fadlovich, Colin Khuta, Luke Albert, and Tom Utas. There are 34 members on this year’s team.

Fadlovich has been a season club swimmer for Lacamas Swim and Sport Club, and says “our team has really bonded, and we’ve been working really hard.” Tom Utas has been swimming for six years, and Luke Albert has been swimming competitively for four years.”

Team co-captains this year are Joey Wunderlich and Xiaguang Yan. They were voted on as co-captains at the end of last season by their teammates.

“It’s going to be a good group,” added Bemis. “We have a really good strong second relay team, so we should be strong in both relays. The strong freshmen will help us on our road to State this year.”

The team has adjusted to their new daily routine of practicing from 5 am to 6:45 am. The team had to be flexible due to changes at the Lacamas Swim and Sport Club schedule.

Xiaguang Yan finishes an event.

Here’s how the meet went in other events:

Calwell won the 200m Free with a time of 2:05.70.
Ulmer won the 200m IM with a time of 2:26.43.
John Utas won the 100m Buterfly with a time of 1:08.31.
Jeff Fadlovich won the 100m Free with a time of 1:00.80. The state qualifying time is 57 seconds.
Calwell also won the 400m Free, with a time of 4:27.83.
Camas won the 200m Freestyle Relay, with a time of 1:51.55. The relay consisted of Luke Albert, Colin Kuhta, Jeff Fadlovich, and Xiaguang Yan.
Ulmer won the 100m Backstroke with a time of 1:05.
Tom Utas won the 100m Breastroke with a time of 1:16.41.

And Camas also won the 400m Freestyle Relay, with a time of 3:55.17. The relay team consisted of Calwell, Ulmer, Fadlovich, and John Utas.

The boys compete again this Saturday at Mark Morris.

Lucas Ulmer

December 12, 2013/0 Comments/by Ernest Geigenmiller

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Utas Starts New Season with State Time Cut

Camas High swimmer John Utas, a junior, made a Washington State qualifying time in the 50 Free event Wednesday night at Lacamas Swim and Sport Club, with a time of 25.37.

It was the first meet of the 2013-14 season, against Kelso. Utas also made a state qualifying time in the 200 medley relay, with teammates Kasey Calwell, Lucas Ulmer, and Tom Utas.

He has been swimming competitively for several years, and enjoys the sport. He’s been battling some health issues lately, which causes him to get winded, but nonetheless, he prevails in a sport that he very much enjoys.

“Our team works really, really hard every single morning of practice,” John said. “I do my best to do my part at each practice and at each swim meet. Sometimes I do get really tired, and need to catch my breath, but I’m managing.”

More details on that event, and others in another article.

To learn more, visit www.chs.camas.wednet.edu

December 11, 2013/0 Comments/by Ernest Geigenmiller

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CHS Does Well at Cross Country Regionals

Girls Team Take 2 of 3 Top Spots

TACOMA, WA – Both the Camas High School Girls and Boys Cross Country teams competed at the Class 4A Bi-District Cross Country meet at the American Lake Golf Course last Saturday, placing second and fourth, respectively.

Papermaker Alexa Efraimson earned the top spot again in the 5,000 meter event with a time of 17:40.48. Union’s Alexis Fuller finished with 18:31, and Papermaker Alissa Pudlitzke came in third at 18:37.

Even though Efraimson and Pudlitzke were in the top three, Camas, the defending 4A state champions, lost first place to Bellarmine Prep 63-66.

Marley LeFore finished ninth, with a time of 19:04.61; McKenzie Good finished with a time of 20:04.87; Meghan Finley finished at 20:27.36; Maddie Woodson earned a time of 20:40.79; and Alexa Jones clocked in at 20:56.09.

The girls compete at State this weekend at Pasco.

The Camas boys placed fourth at the meet with a score of 151. Senior Riley Hein was the top local finished, placing ninth at 16:25.

His brother, Zach Hein, placed 26^th with a time of 16:48.88. Daniel Osterhage clocked in at 17:08.10 and Freshman Nick Carter made a name for himself with a time of 17:09.35. Taryk Boyd finished with a time of 17:28.86; and Adam Peterson finished at 18:13.88.

“There was a stiff headwind that sent pinecones and other debris flying onto the course,” said Zach Hein. “This also resulted in the course running pretty slow, especially compared to past years. If you were going to highlight anyone’s performances I would say Nick Carter really had a fantastic race. He is a freshman and managed to hold on to Daniel Osterhage, a junior. Both of their performances really contributed to our success.”

Hein and his teammates also head to State this weekend.

“Once I could feel my chest start to hurt, I knew I was running a good race,” said Carter. “I’ve been running since seventh grade and I like to test myself to see how far I can go.”

Junior Alexa Efraimson won the event.
Photo by Jeff Pudlitzke.

The Girls team finished second overall. Photo by Jeff Pudlitzke.

November 7, 2013/0 Comments/by Ernest Geigenmiller

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CHS Girls Varsity Soccer Beats Union 2X

DOC HARRIS STADIUM — On a cold, wet and windy Saturday night, the District Champion Camas Girls Varsity soccer team beat arch-rival Union, 1-0, in the 4A District Playoffs. The match sets up seeding for the Bi-District Playoffs.

The multiple yellow cards illustrated the intensity of the match, and one spectator, Chris Cavin, said “it’s a bloodbath.”

It was.

Both teams wanted the win, and were willing to do anything to get it. As one Papermaker laid on the turf for a couple minutes, you could hear a Titan yelling “scrape her off the field so we can keep playing.”

Lady Papermaker Sarah Tennyson made the only goal of the game with the assist by Maddie Belzer, who delivered a perfect corner kick.

Goalkeeper Marie Matthews had four saves. The Titans goalkeeper, Mo Spieth, had two saves.

Maddie Belzer’s assist to Sarah Tennyson got the matches
only goal.

November 3, 2013/0 Comments/by Ernest Geigenmiller

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Camas Football Wins Last Game of Regular Season, 85-38

BATTLE GROUND, WA — Camas held onto to its undefeated status this season but not without facing a real challenge from Battle Ground — at least in the first half.

Tigers quarterback Colston Vukanovich threw six touchdown passes, keeping the Papermakers on edge, but ultimately it wasn’t enough as Camas pulled away completely, earning an 85-38 victory at District Stadium.

At halftime, Camas was up 49-32.

Zach Eagle on a drive against Battle Ground.
He scores two touchdowns in the first half.

Nate Beasley had five touchdowns, while Zach Eagle scored three for the Papermakers. Beasley scored three in the third quarter on drives of 49 and 46 yards. Beasley’s prowess pushed Camas to a 63-32 edge.

Eagle scored his touchdowns before halftime, the first on a 60-yard punt return that amazed the audience.

Jorden Payne also scored in the first quarter. Jason Valea scored in the second quarter, as did Cole Zarcone in the third quarter on a 15-yard run. In the fourth quarter, Brian Kelley scored on a 30-yard run.

November 3, 2013/0 Comments/by Ernest Geigenmiller

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Kasey Calwell Wins Gold at Oregon Long Course Championships

Mt. Hood CC — Columbia River Swim Team’s Kasey Calwell won the 400 Individual Medley (4:43.95) and the 200 meter Breaststroke (2:30.26) to lead his team to a fourth place finish at the 2013 13 & Over Oregon Long Course Championships this past weekend.

Calwell, who attends King’s Way Christian School and also swims for Camas High School, placed second in the 100 Breaststroke (1:08.12), 200 Individual Medley (2:12.22) and 100 Freestyle (55.04) for boys 15 and over.

Other CRST swimmers placing in the top 8 were:

Anna Panebianco, fourth in the 1500 Freestyle (19:25.00) and seventh in the 100 Backstroke (1:08.92) for 15 and over girls.
Eric Bugna placed seventh in the 100 Butterfly (1:00.05) and sixth in the 200 Individual Medley (2:23.59) for 15 and over boys.
Andrew Chang placed third in the 100 Butterfly (1:02.98), fifth in the 800 Freestyle (9:30.28) and 200 Individual Medley (2:25.32), and sixth in the 400 Individual Medley (5:08.71) and 200 Freestyle (2:08.16) and seventh in the 200 Butterfly (2:26.25) for 14 year old boys.
Maksim Dolbinin placed fourth in the 100 Freestyle (1:00.63), fifth in the 200 Breaststroke (2:54.02) and 50 Freestyle (27.52), sixth in the 100 Breaststroke (1:19.60) for 13 year old boys.
Katherine Kaplan placed fifth in both the 50 Freestyle (28.68) and 100 Freestyle (1:04.26) for 14 year old girls.
James Nicorici placed seventh in the 200 Backstroke (2:30.43) and 200 Breaststroke (2:50.03), for 14 year old boys.
Julia Sanders placed fourth in the 100 Breaststroke (1:15.98) for 15 and over girls.
Tom Utas placed sixth in the 100 Breaststroke (1:15.07) for 14 year old boys.
Chris Xue placed sixth in the 100 Freestyle (56.29) and seventh in the 50 Freestyle (25.40) for 15 and over boys.
Darya Samiee placed fifth in the 200 Butterfly (2:36.46) for 15 and over girls.
Andrea Young placed sixth in the 50 Freestyle (28.13) and eigth place in the 100 Freestyle (1:00.93) for 15 and over girls.

Kasey Calwell had a great weekend. Photos provided by Sandy Calwell.

July 30, 2013/0 Comments/by Ernest Geigenmiller

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Camas 10/11 All-Stars Defeat State Champions

GIG HARBOR, Wash. – The Camas Little League 10/11 All-Star team (2-1 at State) won their second game against Federal Way, the defending State champions, Monday night, 7-6, in an intense battle.

Team Manager Andy Ott said Camas pitcher Tyler Forner started on the mound and went 2/3 of an inning and was relieved by Kolby Broadbent, who went the distance and closed the game.

Federal Way led 5-0 after the first half inning, hoping to defend their State title. Camas ended up scoring two runs at the bottom of the first with hits from Drew Ott, Broadbent, and Forner. At the top of two, it was 5-2 Federal Way.

Federal Way added a run and so did Camas making it 6-3 at the bottom of the third inning. In the next inning, Broadbent hit a big two-run home run over left field, tightening the game, 6-5.

In the bottom of the fourth with two outs Camas hitter Tayler Shega had a seven-pitch walk to get on base, while Michael Quintana subbing in for AJ Ueber, had two strikes and two outs and hit a two-run home run to left center for the 7-6 lead.

Broadbent closed out the deal in the top of the fifth and sixth with some good defense behind him. Christian Knuth caught the final out on a fly ball to left with a runner on first.

Camas had hits from Ott, Broadbent, Quintana, Forner, Ueber, and Jackson Gibbs. Broadbent struck out 3.

Camas will play their fourth game this Thursday at 7 pm against Bainbridge.