Sports

CCHS finishes 28th, 29th at state 7A cross-country

Marin Bograd placed 41st and Reiley English 94th as Camden County High’s fastest girls and boys overall placers at the Class 7A cross-country meet last Friday in Carrollton. Bograd was timed in 21:25.57, and English in 18:46.26.

Home-field at stake as Wildcats host Lowndes

A state playoff berth won’t be in the balance Friday night when Camden County hosts Lowndes, but CCHS can nab a huge prize with a win. The Wildcats haven’t hosted a playoff game since 2015.

Wildcat cross-country runners make state cut

The Camden County High boys and girls cross-country teams both qualified for state with fourth-place overall finishes in the Region 1-7A meet Oct. 26 at Colquitt. Marin Bograd earned girls all-region honors for the second straight season with her fifth-place 20:59.1 time.

’Cats make statement, topple No. 4 Valdosta

Camden County High head coach Jeff Herron said last summer his team needed a signature win to try and get over the hump. If the Wildcats haven’t done that yet, they’re much closer after stunning fourth-ranked Valdosta, 17-14 last Friday in Kingsland.

Rifle program gets boost with new facility

The Camden County High rifle Wildcats are enjoying some snazzy new digs as they prepare for their latest pursuit of a state title.

Lady softball ’Cats exit 7A playoffs

The Camden County High softball season closed last Thursday with two losses in the state Class 7A playoffs at East Coweta.

Swimmer Simmer wins twice at Carey Hilliard’s meet in Savannah

Swimmer Clayton Simmer of the St. Marys Aquatic Club won two events last weekend at the Carey Hilliard’s Invitational last weekend in Savannah. Swimmers with the Camden Boomers also competed at the Chatham County Aquatic Center.

Ugly first half spells trouble for Camden

Two weeks ago, Camden County opened its Region 1-7A schedule with a win.  Last Friday, Colquitt did too, at the Wildcats’ expense.

No letup for ’Cats with 8-0 Valdosta looming

The rigors of Region 1-7A football leave no time for dwelling on defeats. Following its first league setback last Friday, Camden County re-enters the 1-7A fray Friday night with visiting fourth-ranked Valdosta, which statistically has one of the finest defenses in any Georgia classification.

Ozaki to be inducted into Southern Tennis Hall of Fame Jan. 14

Three years after his induction into the Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame, Woodbine native Bill Ozaki will soon receive another big honor for his decades-long contributions to the sport. Ozaki will be inducted Jan. 14 into the Southern Tennis Hall of Fame, joining 116 members.