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CCHS wrestlers Anthony Yancey (left) and Cah'Mari Johnson have signed with Minot State. (Andy Diffenderfer/Tribune & Georgian)

CCHS wrestlers Anthony Yancey (left) and Cah'Mari Johnson have signed with Minot State. (Andy Diffenderfer/Tribune & Georgian)

Wrestlers Johnson, Yancey sign with Minot State

Camden County High wrestlers Cah’Mari Johnson and Anthony Yancey will stay teammates in college after the pair signed May 4 to continue competing at Minot State University in North Dakota. “I just think it’s a great situation,” CCHS head coach Jess Wilder said.
Camden PSA track and field athletes visited the winner’s circle often at the Georgia Recreation and Park Association Class B/C meet last weekend in Jefferson. (Submitted photo)

Camden PSA track and field athletes visited the winner’s circle often at the Georgia Recreation and Park Association Class B/C meet last weekend in Jefferson. (Submitted photo)

PSA track wins 16 events at state

Lapping the field and rewriting the record book, Camden County PSA athletes won 16 events and finished second in 16 last weekend at the Georgia Recreation and Park Association Class B/C track and field meet in Jefferson.
The Arizona Cardinals selected former Camden County High standout Myjai Sanders in the third round of the NFL draft. (Submitted photo by the University of Cincinnati)

The Arizona Cardinals selected former Camden County High standout Myjai Sanders in the third round of the NFL draft. (Submitted photo by the University of Cincinnati)

Former Wildcat Sanders chosen in NFL draft

Former Camden County Wildcat Myjai Sanders will get his chance in the NFL after the Arizona Cardinals picked the edge rusher in the third round last weekend.
Elijah Richardson hauls in a pass with Jonathan Brown defending. (Andy Diffenderfer, Tribune & Georgian)

Elijah Richardson hauls in a pass with Jonathan Brown defending. (Andy Diffenderfer, Tribune & Georgian)

Young Wildcats kick off spring football workouts

The opening of Camden County High’s spring football practice last week brought more than 200 players, but many who have not seen the fire of Friday night. Only 20, according to head coach Jeff Herron, are seniors. “We’re a really young team,” he said after workouts last Thursday and Friday.
Garrett Albright steps to the plate in the Wildcats’ win over Lowndes. (Andy Diffenderfer, Tribune & Georgian)

Garrett Albright steps to the plate in the Wildcats’ win over Lowndes. (Andy Diffenderfer, Tribune & Georgian)

North Cobb tops CCHS in baseball playoff

Following a season-ending loss at North Cobb in the first round of the Class 7A state playoffs last week, the process turns to evaluation and improvement for the Camden County High baseball program.
Ben Wright (pictured from earlier this season) rebounded from a set down Tuesday to win at No. 3 singles. (Andy Diffenderfer/Tribune & Georgian)

Ben Wright (pictured from earlier this season) rebounded from a set down Tuesday to win at No. 3 singles. (Andy Diffenderfer/Tribune & Georgian)

’Cat boys fall to North Paulding in state tennis duel

Taking early control Tuesday, North Paulding dismissed Camden County from the state Class 7A boys tennis playoffs, 3-1 in Kingsland. Seeded third from Region 3, the Wolfpack won the opening set at all five positions and captured the first three completed matches to claim an insurmountable lead.
Ashlie Aldridge smacks a backhand in Camden County’s first-round playoff. (Andy Diffenderfer/Tribune & Georgian)

Ashlie Aldridge smacks a backhand in Camden County’s first-round playoff. (Andy Diffenderfer/Tribune & Georgian)

CCHS girls ace first state tennis playoff test

Four straight-set wins paved the way as the Camden County High girls advanced in the Class 7A state tennis playoffs last Thursday in Kingsland.
The CCHS rifle team will host South Paulding April 9 in their next state playoff match. (Submitted photo)

The CCHS rifle team will host South Paulding April 9 in their next state playoff match. (Submitted photo)

CCHS tops Etowah, advances in state riflery competition

The Camden County High rifle ’Cats cleared the first hurdle of state competition last Saturday, defeating visiting Etowah, 1,155-1,060 in a sectional match.
The CCHS soccer girls cruised and the boys won in overtime March 22 at Colquitt.

The CCHS soccer girls cruised and the boys won in overtime March 22 at Colquitt.

Soccer ’Cats net sweep at Colquitt

Road dates at Lowndes and Colquitt last week meant two crucial Region 1-7A wins for the Camden County High soccer boys, and the girls’ ninth overall triumph in Moultrie. The girls are 3-1 in region play and the boys 2-2 with two regular-season matches left for both teams, both against Tift.
Camden County High opens the 2022 football season Aug. 19 at home against Columbia.

Camden County High opens the 2022 football season Aug. 19 at home against Columbia.

CCHS 2022 football schedule has seven home games

Seven home games highlight the 2022 Camden County High varsity football schedule, with some familiar rivals and three first-time opponents from Florida. The season opener will be Friday, Aug. 19, against Region 6-AA Columbia of Decatur at Chris Gilman Stadium.