Sports

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.

Boomers net nine firsts in Waycross

Camden Boomer swimmers brought home nine first-places across four age divisions and mixed competition last Friday from the Friday Night Lights Sprint in Waycross.

’Cats eye busy summer after productive spring

The Blue and White football extravaganza last Friday at Chris Gilman Stadium was not only a chance for many high school and middle school players to impress, but also a reminder that lots of work remains before the season begins in less than three months.

Blount third, CCHS girls 11th at 6A golf tourney

Georgia Blount placed third individually and Camden County 11th as a team Monday and Tuesday at the girls state Class 6A golf tournament in Valdosta. CCHS carded a 575 team tally over two days at Kinderlou.

CCHS Hall of Fame welcomes first inductees

The first induction ceremony for the Camden County athletics Hall of Fame last Saturday was not only a chance for the community to hear great stories of accomplishment, but also a reminder of how those achievements can uplift and inspire future athletes. The 1960 Ralph J.

CCHS athletes place at state meet; Green is second

Sophomore long jumper Sean Green delivered the highest finish of any Camden County High athlete at the state Class 6A track and field meet last weekend in Carrollton, taking second.  Green covered 23-7, nosed out by Carrollton’s Khalen Pinkard (23-7.5).

Camden track trio qualifies for state

Camden County High track and field athletes Marin Bograd, Sean Green and Daniel McGuirt qualified for the state Class 6A meet through their placements at sectionals last Saturday in Atlanta.  At Westlake High, Bograd qualified in both the girls 1,600 and 3,200 meters.

South Forsyth tops CCHS girls in quarterfinal

The South Forsyth girls defeated host Camden County, 3-1 last Friday in a Class 6A tennis playoff, denying the Lady Wildcats their first state semifinal since 2013.  “I thought they played incredible tennis,” head coach Daniel Breag said of his Region 1 title team, which finished 21-6.