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National Letter of Intent Signing Day: A Look into the Athletes’ Excitement

(courtesy of Brian Gage)
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National Signing Day at CHS

National Signing Day took place Feb. 4 at Camas High School (CHS), where 11 seniors committed to compete at the collegiate level. The annual event marks student-athletes formally signing to attend and represent their chosen universities.

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Ella Thompson – Volleyball Commit at University of Miami

How are you feeling after committing?

“I am so happy that I’m committed, and I am extra excited to go to college and spend time with my new teammates.” 

How has Camas prepared you in your sport?

“Camas has played a big role in [preparing me]. Like my coaches and stuff have all helped me as they push me to be the best I can be and as successful as I can be, and are always praying for me.”

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Paige Curl – Soccer Commit at Western Oregon University

Why did you choose the college that you committed at?

“I chose Western Oregon because of the team culture and the ability to compete at a high level. I am very excited to meet new people and to challenge myself.”

How has Camas prepared you in your sport?

“Playing high school soccer has pushed me to do my very best, and I have just continued to grow through practices and everything, and my teammates have pushed me, and now I am ready to go off to college.”

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Cohen Butler – Cross Country Commit at the University of Washington

How are you feeling after committing?

“I am feeling great, you know, I’ve really spent a long time going around and seeing schools to try and find a place that I loved.”

How has Camas prepared you in your sport?

“Camas has prepared me since we have an amazing coaching staff, teammates, and our cross country program is [fantastic].”

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Cade Hergert – Football Commit at the College of Idaho

Why did you choose the college that you committed at?

“[I am going to the College of Idaho] for the culture.”

How has Camas prepared you in your sport?

“Camas has prepared me through tough practices, tough competition, and a tough schedule.”

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Beth Conger – Softball Commit at Clark Community College

Why did you choose the college that you committed at?

“Clark is a great community, and I felt like [there] I could be myself and [that] they’re going to push me, which are all the things I want.”

How are you feeling after committing?

“I feel great since I am moving on to the next chapter but still here and I am excited.”

How has Camas prepared you in your sport?

“Camas prepared me since the community is also great, and they also pushed me, and Camas is great with their education, and I am just ready for the next step.”

(courtesy of Brian Gage)
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Ethan Harris – Basketball Commit at the University of Iowa

How are you feeling after committing?

“I feel amazing, and I can’t wait for Iowa.”

How has Camas prepared you in your sport?

“Camas has prepared me a lot, like our academics are very hard, so there’s nothing new that I am going to be facing when I go there, and then for basketball, the players and my teammates have all just prepared me.”

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Adam Mathieson – Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach

How do you feel about the fact that we have had several athletes commit to play their sport in college?

“It’s awesome. It’s a culmination of tons of work, that’s done by the student athletes and the families. The first thing I think of is just all the time that it goes in by the student athlete. Like, the stuff that people don’t see. People see them on game night or at the track meet, but they don’t see the 5 a.m. running, they don’t see the 10 at-nighters, they don’t see all those things. And so, to have a dozen [or so] people on this signing date represent, like, this community, is amazing.”

(courtesy of Lacamas Yearbook)
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