Camas' Ethan Harris Named All-Region Boys Basketball Player of the Year

Papermakers' standout senior led team to league title and state tournament berth despite roster turnover.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 1:05pm

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Ethan Harris, a 6-foot-9 senior at Camas High School, has been named The Columbian's All-Region boys basketball player of the year. Harris led the Papermakers to a league title and state tournament appearance, despite his team being nicknamed the 'JV Warriors' early in the season due to a lack of varsity experience outside of Harris.

Why it matters

Harris' leadership and performance were crucial in guiding a young Camas team to success, overcoming roster turnover to repeat as league champions and make their fourth consecutive state tournament appearance. His individual accolade highlights the Papermakers' impressive season and Harris' impact as the team's standout player.

The details

Despite being the lone returning varsity player, Harris helped mold his inexperienced teammates into a cohesive unit that played 'like seasoned veterans' by the end of the season. The Papermakers repeated as 4A Greater St. Helens League champions and reached the 4A state tournament for the fourth straight year under Harris' guidance.

  • The 2025-26 season was Ethan Harris' senior year at Camas High School.
  • Camas won the 4A Greater St. Helens League title in the 2025-26 season.

The players

Ethan Harris

A 6-foot-9 senior standout and leader of the Camas High School boys basketball team.

Camas Papermakers

The boys basketball team at Camas High School, which won the 4A Greater St. Helens League title and reached the state tournament in the 2025-26 season.

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What they’re saying

“Absolute shout out to those guys — I think they made this season just so much more fun for me. What makes basketball so fun for me is working with guys who also want to work hard, who also have great attitudes, and I think those guys embody that.”

— Ethan Harris, Camas High School Senior

The takeaway

Ethan Harris' leadership and standout play were instrumental in guiding a young Camas team to success, repeating as league champions and reaching the state tournament for the fourth consecutive year under his guidance. Harris' individual accolade highlights the Papermakers' impressive season and the impact of their senior star.