CAMAS — Shane Jamison estimated middle school ball — or even earlier — was the last time he spent as much time in the backfield as he did Friday.
Like a host of Camas Papermakers, the senior two-way starter at receiver and safety stepped up when called on in 48-35 win over Skyview in a 4A Greater St. Helens League football game that vastly ended differently than it began.
At least, personnel wise.
That next-man up mentality is what Jamison said helped elevate the Papermakers (5-3 overall, 3-0 league) to next week’s showdown with top-ranked and undefeated Union (8-0, 3-0) for the league title. The winner gets the 4A GSHL’s top seed and a home game for the Week 10 state preliminary round.
“Guys came through when we needed it,” Jamison said. “That’s Camas football. We’re all in it all week, we all know our assignments so when it comes to game time, we’re all ready.”
The past few weeks haven’t been kind to Camas for injuries. Down are three starting running backs — Blake Deringer (concussion), Zach Terry (shoulder) and Randy Yaacoub (leg) in addition to sophomore quarterback Jake Blair (foot), who coach Jon Eagle sai could return by next week’s regular-season finale.