Sports

Boomers swim to second at Richmond Hill meet

The Camden Boomer swimmers ranked second among five boys teams and second among five girls teams last Friday at the South Georgia Swim League Splash & Shine Meet in Richmond Hill.

Camden 8-U softball team wins district crown

Camden County PSA steamrolled three opponents to win the Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) Class A/B District 2 8-under coach pitch softball tournament June 11-12 in Waycross.

National hall of fame calls on Herron

Camden County High School is becoming well-represented at the National High School Football Hall of Fame. A year after Stump Mitchell was enshrined, former head coach Jeff Herron joined him last weekend in Canton, Ohio.

Blount named to 6A all-state team, eyes busy summer

The Georgia High School Golf Coaches Association has selected Camden County High standout Georgia Blount to the all-state Class 6A team. Blount was the state individual Class 7A runner-up her freshman and sophomore years, and this spring placed third in Class 6A.

De Jesus hits mark with Ole Miss rifle

Former Camden County High rifle sharpshooter Jordan de Jesus is hitting bullseyes on the range and in the classroom at Ole Miss.

Boomer swimmers place in Tifton, Episcopal meets

The Camden Boomer swimmers stayed busy last weekend with six competing in Jacksonville and four in Tifton.

Huge turnout welcomed for St. Marys fishing tourney

The annual Historic St. Marys Fishing Classic last Saturday welcomed an unprecedented turnout for competition in several species.  With 175 entries, “this is the largest tournament we’ve ever had,” tournament director Jerre Brumbelow said. “Best weather we’ve ever had.

CCHS spikers host camp in busy summer

The Camden County High volleyball program hosted about 70 students between third grade and middle school for instruction last week, giving them a boost in a growing sport and signaling that next season isn’t far off.

Herron inducted into GACA Hall of Fame

Former Camden County High head football coach Jeff Herron’s whirlwind of Hall of Fame spring continued last weekend at the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association (GACA) ceremony in Dalton.

Younger Wildcats seek improvement in busy summer

A packed June will give the Camden County High boys dribblers ample chances to make an impression and spark some momentum leading into next winter. This is the time to build toward titles and make significant improvements, according to third-year head coach David Bailey.