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Columbian High School Sports Reporter

Papermakers celebrate state championship in different ways

December 4, 2016, 10:50pm Prep Sports

The Camas Papermakers took their time late Saturday night. Read story

Camas running back Will Schultz, left, escapes the grasp of Richland&#039;s Kyle Kirby, right, to run for a touchdown during the second half of the Washington Div. 4A high school football championship, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, in Tacoma, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Camas’ Schultz soaks in championship moment

Camas running back Will Schultz, left, escapes the grasp of Richland&#039;s Kyle Kirby, right, to run for a touchdown during the second half of the Washington Div. 4A high school football championship, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, in Tacoma, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S.

December 4, 2016, 12:12am Football

His smile lit up the Tacoma Dome as he talked to fans who were there to witness his big night. Read story

Camas team members celebrate with the trophy after they defeated Richland in the 4A State Football Championship game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, in Tacoma.

Camas defeats Richland for its first state football championshipvideo icon

Camas team members celebrate with the trophy after they defeated Richland in the 4A State Football Championship game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, in Tacoma.

December 3, 2016, 10:40pm Prep Sports

Papermakers beat Bombers 24-14 for 4A crown Read story

Prairie boys hold off Camas, 60-53

December 2, 2016, 11:20pm Prep Sports

The Prairie boys basketball team boasts of a deep roster this season. The Falcons needed every bit of that depth to beat Camas 60-53 in a non-league game Friday at Prairie. Read story

Camas High School&#039;s Dakota Napierkowski lines up with teammates at the team&#039;s practice field Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 5, 2016.

Camas’ offensive success starts up front

Camas High School&#039;s Dakota Napierkowski lines up with teammates at the team&#039;s practice field Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 5, 2016.

December 2, 2016, 9:11pm Prep Sports

Most on line have dreaming of this day since freshman year Read story

Richland High School's Alex Chapman (8) intercepts a pass to Skyview High School's Jeremiah Wright (21) Saturday during a 4A semifinal game at Neil F. Lampson Stadium in Kenenwick.

Richland Bombers prefer the stealth mode

Richland High School's Alex Chapman (8) intercepts a pass to Skyview High School's Jeremiah Wright (21) Saturday during a 4A semifinal game at Neil F. Lampson Stadium in Kenenwick.

December 1, 2016, 9:57pm Prep Sports

Richland likes it when team receives underdog label Read story

Camas&#039; Ryan Rushall (2), Cooper McNatt (15) and Drake Owen (21) create multiple targes for quarterback Jack Colletto on the Camas football team.

McNatt, Owen, Rushall give Papermakers’ triple threat in receiving corps

Camas&#039; Ryan Rushall (2), Cooper McNatt (15) and Drake Owen (21) create multiple targes for quarterback Jack Colletto on the Camas football team.

December 1, 2016, 6:00am Football

They came into the football season as virtual unknowns, three receivers about to play for a new starting quarterback. Read story

Camas High School receiver Drake Owen lies on the ground after being hit in a state semifinal game against Sumner at McKenzie Stadium on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 26, 2016.

WIAA: Hit on Camas player should have led to ejectionvideo icon

Camas High School receiver Drake Owen lies on the ground after being hit in a state semifinal game against Sumner at McKenzie Stadium on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 26, 2016.

November 29, 2016, 6:00pm Editor's Choice

Officials say they couldn't identify player at time of the hit Read story

Skyview High School's Brody Barnum (2) is tackled by Richland High School's Josh Mendoza (23) Saturday during the 4A semifinal football game at Neil F.

Skyview’s season comes to end in semifinals

Skyview High School's Brody Barnum (2) is tackled by Richland High School's Josh Mendoza (23) Saturday during the 4A semifinal football game at Neil F.

November 26, 2016, 7:35pm Prep Sports

Richland rules 35-7 in Class 4A state football playoff Read story

The Camas football team practices on Thursday ahead of its Class 4A state semifinal game against Sumner on Saturday.

Three football teams enjoying the holiday

The Camas football team practices on Thursday ahead of its Class 4A state semifinal game against Sumner on Saturday.

November 24, 2016, 11:44am Editor's Choice

With three local teams in the state semifinals, there are three different approaches to Thanksgiving Day football practice. Read story