Sports

Girls wrestlers place eighth at Knockout event

Breanna Higgins captured the 100-pound title and Gabby Daniels placed fourth at 190 in the Camden County girls wrestlers’ eighth-place showing at the Knockout Christmas Invitational tournament in Kissimmee last weekend.

Camden boys dominate, win Hammer Invitational mat title

Six Wildcats won their weight classes as the Camden County boys wrestlers comfortably won the fifth annual Hammer Invitational at Oakleaf High School last Saturday.

Camden edges Ware in matchup of state rifle contenders

The Camden County Rifle ’Cats notched their second Georgia High School Association win last Thursday, edging host Ware, 1,153-1,146 in a showdown between programs with multiple state titles.

Wildcat boys cruise past Brunswick, fall to Coffee

The Camden County boys hoopsters’ non-region split last week included a home rout of rival Brunswick and their first defeat at Coffee. The Wildcats (7-1) faced scheduled rematches this week with both, Tuesday at Brunswick and Friday with visiting Coffee. The Region 1-6A opener will be Jan.

Boys wrestlers win weights at Bobcat Round Robin event

The Camden County High boys wrestlers got plenty of matches last weekend at the Bobcat Round Robin, and 27 Wildcats placed in the top six of their brackets in Gainesville, Fla.

Lady ’Cats edge Coffee for seventh victory

Following a last-second home loss to Brunswick, the Camden County girls (7-1) returned to the winners’ circle at Coffee last Saturday. Rematches with both were scheduled this week: a Tuesday tussle at Brunswick and a Friday visit from Coffee. Region 1-6A play tips off Jan. 2 at Lowndes.

Camden boys, girls swim to third in Valdosta meet

Carlos Barber and Elliott Fayed were runners-up in individual events, and Clayton Simmer notched two third-places as the Camden County High boys and girls swimmers combined for third of 13 teams at the Valdosta Wildcat Invitational last Saturday. Barber touched the wall second for the 100 fly (56.

Camden girls wrestlers win in Florida tourney

Six Camden County girls won their brackets and 14 placed in the top six at the Bobcat Round Robin wrestling tournament in Gainesville, Fla., last Saturday.

CCHS rifle excels in Navy qualifier, GHSA opener

The Camden County High NJROTC rifle program has qualified two teams for the Navy Service Championship through scores shot Nov. 20 at the school.  Top-15 placements were required to progress. Camden ranked second and 12th of 35 programs from around the country with 1,156 and 1,111 team totals.

Versatile Coleman wants to make impact at East Carolina

Knocking away passes or splitting the open field, David Coleman often brought Camden County fans to their feet. The versatile Wildcat’s next stop will be East Carolina after signing Dec. 3. “It felt like home,” said the defensive back, receiver and kick return ace.