Sports

Camden volleyballers win four of five matches

The Camden County High volleyball squad has won four of its last five matches to rise to 5-2 the season, including a Tuesday home split. CCHS beat Colquitt, 25-18, 25-14, and lost to Lowndes, 25-15, 16-25, 15-6. On Aug.

CCHS boys, girls runners place 10th in Jacksonville

Cayden Driggers and Aura Vessels were the fastest Camden County runners to the finish line last Friday as both the boys and girls teams placed 10th at the Cecil Field Summer Classic in Jacksonville, Fla. The boys joined 34 teams at the Cecil Field Golf Course, and posted a 293 team score.

Balance key as ’Cats trip Pirates in opener

The Camden County opener with visiting Brunswick last Friday night closely resembled last season’s: lots of offense and big plays, and a Wildcat celebration.

Camden collides with East Lake, eyes 2-0 start

The Wildcats’ bid to reach 2-0 comes Friday night against an East Lake, Fla., team visiting Kingsland for its season opener.

Camden nets first three softball wins

Camden County collected its first three softball wins last week, a one-run decision at Ware Thursday followed by two victories in four games Friday and Saturday at the Watermelon Classic in Cordele.

CCHS cross-country runs fifth, ninth in Jeff Davis opener

The Camden County High boys placed fifth of 18 schools and the girls ninth of 14 at the season-opening Peach State Preview cross-country meet last Saturday in Hazlehurst. “I was very encouraged with the results,” coach Jason Konrad said. “It was great to finally compete after practicing all summer.

St. Marys Middle gridders are ‘fired up’ to start season

St. Marys Middle head football coach Tucker Jenkins and his staff welcome a talented bunch of Bobcats to the field this season. “Our team and players have really bought into our workouts and have been showing improvements all summer,” the fifth-year head coach said.

Opener next after ’Cats spar with Cadets

Now they count. Getting contributions from the offense, defense and special teams, Camden County matched Class 4A powerhouse Benedictine’s two first-half touchdowns in a preseason scrimmage last Friday night at Chris Gilman Stadium.

Camden spikers defeat Islands, fall to Effingham

The Camden County High volleyball squad launched the season with a split last Thursday, beating Islands in two sets and falling to host Effingham in three. The Lady Wildcats thwarted Islands, 25-14, 25-19 behind six kills from Grace Pratt, five from Blake Giesbrecht, and three by Gabby Langley.

Camden softball falls to Long, Glynn

Two games in, the Camden County High softball team still pursues its first win. The Lady Wildcats opened the season with two home losses, 14-5 to Glynn Academy Aug. 5 and 6-0 to Long County Monday. Glynn’s early offensive explosion paved the way to victory.