RAL's Cam Newsome commits to LCC

R.A. Long boys basketball standout Cam Newsome will be joining the Lower Columbia College men's basketball team next season.

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Newsome's commitment to the Red Devils comes shortly after R.A. Long teammate Landon Irwin signed with the club.

R.A. Long boys basketball: Cam Newsome

R.A. Long's Cam Newsome shoots a 3-pointer during the 2A state boys basketball opening round game against Grandview on Saturday, Feb. 28 at Kelso High School. Newsome has committed to Lower Columbia College.

Newsome earned first-team all-league honors for the 2A Greater St. Helens League this year. He helped the Jacks claim their second-straight league and district titles and place second at state.

Newsome had some big games this season, including scoring 18 points and hitting four 3-pointers in the state title game, knocking down seven critical free throws in the state quarterfinals, and scoring 17 points in the district title game.

He also nearly had a triple double against Centralia, finishing with 13 points, eight rebounds, and seven steals, while also swiping seven takeaways versus Washougal.

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LCC advanced all the way to the NWAC championship game this past season.

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This story was originally published June 15, 2026 at 12:40 PM.