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Rally falls shy as ’Cats slip to 0-2 in region

Camden County’s road to the state playoffs got a lot tougher last Friday night. The Wildcats trailed 17-0 by halftime at Richmond Hill en route to a 24-20 defeat that dropped them to 0-2 in Region 1-6A with state-ranked Lowndes and Colquitt still to play.

Lowndes clash is critical to Wildcats' playoff chances

Two losses in two Region 1-6A outings has significantly boosted the importance of Camden County’s visit from league co-leader Lowndes Friday night. “The kids understand that the sense of urgency is there,” Wildcat head coach Travis Roland said.
Camden County running back Julian Dailey looks for running room after catching a screen pass from William Jackson on Friday.

Camden County running back Julian Dailey looks for running room after catching a screen pass from William Jackson on Friday.

’Cats seeking ‘heart check’ as region schedule continues on the road

The sting of a lopsided Region 1-6A home loss can’t linger too long for a Camden County team preparing for its first road contest of the season. For the third straight Friday, it will be Wildcats against Wildcats as CCHS visits Richmond Hill for a crucial battle of 5-1 teams.
Camden County’s David Coleman falls forward for positive yardage Friday during a kickoff return during the Wildcats’ 63-19 loss to Valdosta at Chris Gilman Stadium.

Camden County’s David Coleman falls forward for positive yardage Friday during a kickoff return during the Wildcats’ 63-19 loss to Valdosta at Chris Gilman Stadium.

REGION OPENER ROUT

The Camden County Wildcats fumbled away the opening kickoff in the Region 1-6A opener against visiting Valdosta last Friday. And then things got really ugly. Valdosta (6-0) scored on its first nine possessions and chalked up 684 total yards to cruise 63-19.