Sports

CCHS spikers have high goals after playoff victory last year

A second-round state playoff appearance last fall has the Camden County High volleyball squad thinking of loftier heights as they open the season today.

Runners open season Aug. 15 with eye on state 7A meet

Returning to state is on the minds of the Camden County High cross-country runners, who open a 10-race regular season next week. As of Tuesday, longtime coach Jason Konrad had 15 boys and 12 girls in his program, numbers which may change with the school year starting. They open the schedule Aug.

Young lineup takes field for CCHS softball

The youth movement for Camden County High softball is in full flight. Approaching the Monday season opener against visiting Brunswick, 20 of the 25 players on the roster are either freshmen or sophomores, with 14 ninth-graders and just two seniors.

Ray to lead ’Cat baseball

Coming from northeast Georgia, Joey Ray brings a state-championship pedigree and varied baseball experiences to his new position as Camden County High head coach.

PSA gymnasts capture 27 events at AAU national meet in Tennessee

Camden PSA gymnasts Stella Smith and Amelia Black earned All-American praise, and joined 10 teammates as Junior Olympic qualifiers from the AAU Age-Group National Championships June 18-21 in Knoxville, Tenn.

Soccer interest builds locally with Challenger camp, World Cup

With the World Cup as a backdrop, four young instructors from across the Atlantic shared their knowledge with young kickers at the annual Challenger Sports soccer camp last week in Kingsland.

Los Angeles Angels pick Sammis in 12th round

A major-league team seeking help on the mound has called on a local prospect with a big arm and big dreams. On Sunday, the Los Angeles Angels drafted Waverly resident and Glynn Academy pitcher Jacob Sammis in the 12th round, with the 349th overall selection.

Boomers make waves at Peach State Championships

Addy Askins won an event and placed second in two others, and Elliott Fayed and Jeremiah Gates both finished fifth for the Camden Boomer swimmers at the Peach State Championships last weekend in Savannah.

Top 10 placements, personal-bests for Crossfire at AAU Club Nationals

Southeast Georgia Crossfire track and field athletes Josalyn Glover and Layla Dickerson posted the highest girls placements and Seth Russell-Hancock the boys’ best at the AAU Club National Championships last week in Jacksonville, Fla.

Green is new head coach for CCHS track and field

A very familiar face will lead the Camden County High track and field program next spring, as Donald Green has been tabbed as head coach. “I wanted to get back into it and see if I could make a difference in getting kids out and trying to produce good talent,” he said.