Camas High School Track & Field hosted Skyview at its first meet of the season in some very adverse weather conditions.

“It was a great meet tonight (minus the swim meet),” said Camas Track Coach Alisa Wise. “Skyview was tough as we expected! Great job to all athletes, thank you to all our parents and volunteers who braved the northwest elements!”

Women’s Events

Papermaker Rachel Gray won the 100m (13.81) and McKenna Jackson (14.00) placed second. In the 200m, Jordan Davis (29.66) placed first and Aubrey Allen (31.37) placed second. In the 400m, Skyview won, and Christina Lopatin, of Camas, placed second. In the 800m, Papermaker Camille Parsons (2:30.40) won the event, followed by Papermaker Alissa Pudlitzke (2:31.06). Alexa Efraimson won the 1600m event (5:02.33), followed by Parsons (5:21.30). Maddie Woodson, of Camas, placed third (5:26.99).

Pudlitzke won the 3200m (11:11.95) while Efraimson placed second (11:12.18).

In the 100m Hurdles, Kimi Knight bested the competition with a time of 16.52, with Tamaki Murata placing second. Knight also won the 300m Hurdles (49.56).

The Lady Papermakers won the 4×100 Relay with a time of 54.46. The team consisted of Knight, Murata, Gray, and Amanda Shi.

Skyview won the 4×200 Relay.

The Lady Papermakers also won the 4×400 Relay with a time of 4:24.78. The team was comprised of Knight, Parson, Pudlitzke and Efraimson.

Skyview won Shot Put, Discus and Javelin.

Papermaker Lauren Neff won the High Jump at 5’ and Kathryn Johnson placed second at 4’8”.

Camas’ Caleigh Lofstead won the Pole Vault at 8’ and Paige Jackson placed second at 7’6”.

Camas’ Caleigh Lofstead won the Long Jump at 14’4”.

Camas also took the top two places for the Triple Jump, with Lauren Neff leading the way, followed by Murata.

 

Kimi Knight
Camas runner Kimi Knight won the 100m Hurdles Tuesday.

Starting Run

 
Alexa Efraimson Runs
Alexa Efraimson and Alissa Pudlitzke compete in the 3200m event.

Boys Events

 
Liam Fitzgerald
Camas Freshman Liam Fitzgerald competes in the High Jump.

Skyview won the 100m event Tuesday night.

Skyview’s Elliot Willis (23.41) won the 200m event, followed by Papermaker Cole Zarcone (23.81).

Willis also won the 400m (51.24) and fellow Skyview runner Gage Stumpf placed second (54.46).

In the 800m, Skyview’s Colby Gilbert was hard to catch, as he won with a time of 2:00. Papermaker Tucker Boyd placed second (2:02.49).

 

Zach Hein
Zach Hein competes in the 1600m. It was freezing!

Gilbert also won the 1600m event with a time of 4:23.81. He was followed by Papermaker Andrew Kaler (4:29.41).

Kaler won the 3200m event (10:05.03). Skyview’s Kaden Harbertson placed second (10:06.31).

 

Kaler and Gilbert
Andrew Kaler, right, won the 3200m event.
 Skyview’s Tony Sparrow won the 110m Hurdles event (15.07), while Papermaker William Ephraim placed second (16.07).

Papermaker Ryan Gunther won the 300m Hurdles with a time of 43.27. Ephraim placed second (43.55).

Skyview won the 4×100 Relay with a time of 44.31. The team consisted of Forrest Russell, Brandon Twitchell, Kalvin Johnson, and Kevin Washington.

Camas won the 4×400 Relay with a time of 3:44.50.

Papermaker Triton Pitassi won the Shot Put competition at 47’3”. And Papermaker Chris Durrett won the Discus at 128’6”.

Skyview won Javelin, and Camas owned Pole Vault with a first place finish by Blaine Behrent.

Papermaker Josh Ryan won the Long Jump at 20’9”, and he also won the Triple Jump (39’7”).

Josh Ryan
Josh Ryan won the High Jump.

 

Mitch Gaylor Skyview
Skyview’s Mitch Gaylor gets
ready to compete in the 100m.

 

Gilbert
Skyview long-distance runner.
 

Andrew Kaler
Camas Track & Field runner Andrew Kaler at a 2012 home meet.

Camas High School’s 2013 Track & Field season kicks off Tuesday, March 19 at 3:30 at Cardon Field and will compete against Skyview. The students have been working hard since late February to prepare, and fans are looking forward to seeing the Papermakers back in action.

Runners Alissa Pudlitzke, Alexa Efraimson and Andrew Kaler recently and others have continued to run and develop during off-season.

Long-distance runner Tucker Boyd is excited about the first meet and is hosting a special Fitness Camp during Spring Break to teach younger kids about the sport.

The Track & Field team continues to grow and Coach Alisa Wise is excited for the season to begin.

The Camas High School Junior Varsity team soundly beat Hudson’s Bay Saturday afternoon 10-0 during their first away game of the new season. It was a cold, wet, windy day in downtown Vancouver.

A solid defense, some incredible hits and several HB errors allowed the Papermakers to pull away early in the game.

Camas brought their bats and make early contact, but weren’t able to score until the second inning with runs by sophomores Tyce Funk and Will Noce-Sheldon.

Camas started with Aaron Eyler on the mound and he had full support from catcher Noce-Sheldon as well as back up in the field. The Papermakers were determined to not let HB score.

Sam Jones, Sean McClanahan, Brennan Dyehouse, Eyler, Jace Bolton, Nick Murawski, Sam Johnson, and Brendan Geigenmiller all had hits. Bolton clocked one out to centerfield. It was a beautiful hit!

Camas JV Pitcher Aaron Eyler had a good day on the mound. Camas didn’t
allow any runs at Saturday’s game against Hudson’s Bay.

 

Bolton
Camas Third Baseman Jace Bolton rips it out to centerfield for a base hit!

By the third inning, Dyehouse and Funk put two more on the board for a score of 4-0. And Eyler continued striking out HB batters at the bottom of 3.

At the top of the fourth, Jones, McClanahan, Jake Burns, Funk, Noce-Sheldon and Bolton all scored, putting six more on the board for a score of 10-0.

By the fifth inning, Camas switched out several players and Urbano Zea relieved Eyler, who had a stellar performance.

 

Sam Jones
Sam Jones slides, and kind of rolls his way home. Nicely done!

The Papermaker defense was no match for HB, who put them away after six innings. Regulation is seven, but with a 10-run lead the game ended early.

This JV’s third win of the new season.

The JV team plays Skyview this Tuesday.

 

Sheldon
Camas starting catcher Will Noce-Sheldon gets ready to throw
to 2B to stop an HB steal.

CAMAS, WA – History was made Friday night at Doc Harris Stadium as the newly-formed Camas Lacrosse (LAX) team debuted to excited fans on a warm March night.

It was the first time the sport was officially played in Camas, and it was the perfect setting as the anxious, young team gathered to play in front of hundreds of well-wishers, which included family, friends and many high school students.

The LAX team faced the Selah Vikings in their first regular season game of the new 2013 season, and one could sense the nerves and anxiety. Camas LAX goalie Ollie Stanchfield spent several minutes before game time pumping up his team, while at the same time expressing gratitude.

“We’re here representing Camas,” he said. “Let’s remember that.”

As game time approaches ten players assume their position on the field: a goalie, three defensemen, three midfielders and three attackmen. The object of the game is to shoot the ball into the opponent’s goal and to keep the other team from scoring. The team scoring the most goals wins.

Each team must keep at least four players, including the goalie, in its defensive half of the field and three in its offensive half. Three players (midfielders) may roam the entire field.

The 25-member team rotates throughout the game’s four 12-minute quarters. Players are penalized for slashing their sticks against opponents and are penalized by remaining on the sidelines for one or two-minute increments. They are not subbed in during those penalty periods.

Defensive players carry longer sticks, so from a spectator’s viewpoint it helps with identification.

Lacrosse
Camas LAX quickly gained momentum in the first quarter and never let it go.

Once the 8 pm game started, you could see the Camas nerves on the field as Selah quickly made the first goal of the night with only two minutes into the game. Camas responded very quickly with a goal of their own, made by Attackman Austin Garwood (#1), without any assists.

Camas was still anxious on the sidelines as Coaches Jim Avino and Nick Ortiz reminded players of their field positions. Official scorekeepers managed to stay on top of statistics and double-checked their work in real time.

Midfielder Kai Nuce (#3) scored the second goal with an assist by Midfielder Mason McCracken (#20). Midfielder Bryce Tabbut (#12) scored the third goal (his first of many) with an assist by Attackman Chris Awwad (#6).

Selah got its first penalty of the night with a slash call against their #6 player. He had to stay on the sidelines for one minute.

Tabbut scored the fourth goal of the night unassisted, as well as the fifth goal with an assist from Garwood. They made some great maneuvers.

Selah scored its second goal in the second quarter.

Awwad shot and made the sixth goal with an assist by Nuce. Awwad made Camas’ seventh goal as well, with an assist by Tabbut.

By halftime, the score was Camas, 7, Selah, 2. Halftime lasts 10 minutes and it was great to mingle with the fans.

 

Lacrosse
Austin Garwood (#1), of Camas, gets ready to score a goal.

“Can you believe how many people showed up?” said Lynn Elliott, parent of Defender Nick Elliott (#5). “This is so amazing!”

It really was. Anytime a new sport enters a community it’s hard to tell how well it’ll be received. If Friday’s crowd was any indication it shows LAX is here to stay – and will only grow in popularity.

“This is a lot of fun!” said Ty Sturbelle, 8. His brothers play Lacrosse.

Ollie Stanchfield  (#17) delivered as goalie, and made some very impressive maneuvers.

Tabbut continued his scoring streak with the eighth goal – unassisted. The next goal was a gift from Selah as a player accidently threw the little white ball into the Camas goal. D-oh!

Garwood made it 10 and 11 with unassisted attacks. Awwad made the twelfth goal with an assist from Attackman Chad Menor (#18). McCracken made the thirteenth goal.

Selah scored their third and final goal of the night with 7:22 left in the fourth quarter. The goal lifted their spirits but it wasn’t enough to beat the momentum Camas captured early in the first quarter. Camas just kept up the pressure.

 

Lacrosse
Camas Midfielder Hudson Fox (#13) scoops up the ball and gets ready to pass.

Goal 14 was made by Midfielder Bradley Stanchfield (#21) with an assist by Garwood.

The last goal of the night was an impressive drive by Tabbut who ran with the ball up most of the field and just chucked it in. He was simply no match for anything Selah had.

Avino said he was proud of the kids and looks forward to a fun 14-game season.

The game’s end was reminiscent of a football game where the fans flock to the field to celebrate and chat with the team.

Camas plays its next game at Doc Harris Stadium on March 20 at 7:30 pm against Union.

The Camas LAX roster consists of the following players, divided by grade:

#19 Stephen Burns, Defense, Freshman

#2 Juliyen Davis, Midfield, Freshman
#10 Quentin Lebeau, Midfield, Freshman
#9 Matthew Welinski, Attack, Freshman
#23 Austin Benton, Defense, Sophomore
#14 Kannon Burchette, Defense, Sophomore
#15 Brian Duncan, Midfield, Sophomore
#8 Joel Fitzwater, Midfield, Sophomore
#13 Hudson Fox, Midfield, Sophomore
#1 Austin Garwood, Attack, Sophomore
#4 Konnor Lessard, Midfield, Sophomore
#3 Kai Nuce, Midfield, Sophomore
#21 Bradley Stanchfield, Midfield, Sophomore
#22 Grayson Windle, Defense, Sophomore
#24 William Young, Defense, Sophomore
#6 Chris Awwad, Attack, Junior
#5 Nick Elliott, Midfield, Junior
#7 Cassius Johnson, LSM/Defense, Junior
#20 Mason McCracken, Midfield, Junior
#18 Chad Menor, Attack, Junior
#11 Zach Quist, Attack, Junior
#25 Zane Sharif, Defense/Goalie, Junior
#17 Ollie Stanchfield, Goalie, Junior
#12 Bryce Tabbut, Midfield, Junior
#16 Matt Essman, Attack, Senior

Quiet heroes like Little League Coach John Blair are what keep our communities thriving. Coach Blair spends countless hours every week helping young kids develop their baseball, and really, some great  life skills. He’s patient, understanding, and resolved. He knows baseball and it shows.

Thanks, Coach.

As the “Senior Sectionals” 12-state regional swim meet continues in Federal Way, WA local Vancouver swimmer Julia Sanders is making her mark.

During the intense competition, Sanders has a full schedule and is competing in the following events: 100 Free, 200 Free, 100 Fly, 100 Back, 200 IM and 50 Free.

“Everything is cool,” said Sanders. “It’s good so far, I made finals in the 100 Free and I’m swimming the 200 Free in Finals tonight.”

This fall, Sanders is attending Texas Christian University on a swimming scholarship.

She has been swimming for Columbia River Swim Team (CRST) for many years, and enjoys the work and competition that comes from club swimming.

“It’s been such a great experience,” she said. “I’m so grateful for Coach Darlene and all the things she has taught us over the years.”

Stay tuned for further swim meet results.

About CRST

The CRST program is characterized philosophically by the principles of self-image. This discipline is concerned with guiding and direction individual toward maximum development of their talents and abilities. Similarly, the CRST coaching staff endeavors to teach, train and motivate young people to achieve their ultimate potential int swimming in the belief that this experience will prove valuable to them as they grow and develop.

The CRST program strives to instill in young swimmers and understanding of, and appreciation for such concepts as High self-esteem, personal accountability, self-discipline, and goal setting and goal achievement as these ideas relate to their success in training competition.

To learn more, visit www.crstwaveriders.org

 

Julia Sanders

 

LAX
Camas LAX kicks off season at Doc Harris.
Photo created and designed by Chandler Revard.

 

The Camas Lacrosse Boys play their first game of the regular season Friday, March 15 at 8 pm at Doc Harris Stadium vs. Selah. The boys have been practicing for two months, and just completed a successful tournament. The newly-formed, 28-member team is excited about the season.

Camas LAX defensive player (long-stick) Nick Elliott is “excited and nervous” about their first game. The boys will compete in 14 games this season.

The team is coached by Jim Avino and Nick Ortiz.

 

Several members of the Columbia River Swim Team (CRST) are competing in the 2013 Speedo Western Zone Champions, or commonly called “Senior Sectionals” at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way.

The event lasts four days and includes high-level swimmers from 12 states, according to Doug Lombard, co-founder of CRST. The swimmers included high school and college stars, as well as former Olympians.

“You have to be proficient and fast to even get there,” said Lombard.

The event is considered one step below Nationals and several of the swimmers are currently trying to attain Junior National and Olympic trials cuts.

Kasey Calwell (shown in this photo), who attends King’s Way and also swims for Camas High School, is competing in multiple events, alongside several of this teammates, including: Eric Bugna, Chris Xue, Alex Suk, Julia Sanders, Darya Samlee, Anna Pannebianco, and Andrea Young.

Calwell swam the 200 Breast and 100 Free today, and will compete in the 400 IM on Thursday, and the 100 Back and 100 Breast on Saturday. On Sunday, he competes in the 200 IM.

“So far today was great,” said Calwell. “I dropped three seconds in the 200 Breast and a tad in the Free. This is a crazy fast meet.”

 

Kasey Calwell
CRST swimmer Kasey Calwell competes at Senior Sectionals this week
at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, WA.

 

Jace Bolton
Camas JV Baseball player Jace Bolton played 3B Tuesday night.

The Camas High School JV Baseball team won their season opener against Goldendale, 4-0. The Papermaker pitching dominated the game Tuesday night as Drew Watson, Chase Gallagher and Sam Jones all played a precision game.

Sam Jones, Drew Watson, Carson Dunn and Aaron Eyler scored for the Papermakers. Johnnie Beets and Nick Murawski each had one RBI.

“Superb pitching and some great hitting won the night,” said Varsity Head Coach Joe Hallead. “They played a clean game.”

The 7-inning game was finished in 90 minutes so both teams agreed to a second, unofficial game. The Papermakers won that game, as well.

JV Baseball
Camas JV player Jake Burns is tagged out at home.

 

Sam Johnson
Sam Johnson takes the mound in the
second game against Goldendale.
Brendan Geigenmiller
Camas JV player Brendan Geigenmiller
gets a base hit moments after this
photo was taken.

 

By Alberto Orihuela

The WSA Arsenal U16 Boys Premier soccer team had a very successful run in the Virginia Mason WA Youth Soccer Challenge Cup, finishing as champions on February 10 at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, WA. They will move on to represent Washington in the Presidents Cup Region IV tournament in Boise Idaho in June.

The team advanced to the Finals by beating Harbor Premier B96 by a score of 1-0 on Saturday February 9 in the semi-finals. Riley Brannon scored the lone goal following up on his blocked shot by Harbor’s keeper.

On Sunday, WSA Arsenal beat Crossfire Premier for the championship — with goals from Ben Klave, Carlos Bravo, and Dmitriy Tkachenko. Ben opened the score line to take the 1 lead. Crossfire equalized a short time later and the half finished 1-1. Carlos Bravo scored 2 goals in the second half as Arsenal took control. Dmitriy finished off a cross with a header in the final minute of the game to win the championship with a score of 4-1.”

Arsenal

“The club is very proud of this team’s accomplishments, both in winning a state championship but also for all of their hard work the past 3 years, moving from the RCL Division 4 to now playing in D2,” said Gary Osterhage, CWSA Director of Coaching.

Players named to the Golazo Best 11 Players for the U16 Challenge Cup from the Arsenal team are: Dmitriy Tkachenko, Riley Brannon, Carlos Bravo and Jeremiah “JJ” Guo.

Who’s in the photo? Top Row, left to right: Coach Eder Barajas, Emahn Hajarizadeh, Oscar Avalos, Dmitriy Tkachenko, Oscar Perez, Riley Brannon, Lucas Ulmer, Jurgen Hartung, Manager Alberto Orihuela.

Bottom Row, left to right: Carlos Bravo, Abdulkader El-Hoot, Taylor Hill, Jakob Cavin, Josh Stoller, Kobi Orihuela, Benjamin Klave, Jeremiah “JJ” Guo.