Sports

Wildcat boys make big splash at state Class 6A swim meet

On the strength of two top-10 finishes, the Camden County High boys finished 18th as a team last weekend at the state Class 6A swim meet in Atlanta. At Georgia Tech, Clayton Simmer had the highest placement, seventh in the 100 free (47.63). He qualified for the A final at 48.

Girls netters serve up two wins, boys one

The Camden County High netters swept Pierce and split against Brantley last Saturday at Glynn Academy, and both teams tumbled Monday to visiting Ponte Vedra. The girls stood 3-1 and the boys 2-2 ahead of the Region 1-6A openers today at Tift. Conference play continues Wednesday at Valdosta.

Rifle ’Cats add more victories as state approaches

With the state tournament drawing close, the unbeaten Camden County rifle ’Cats dispatched Benedictine and Statesboro last week, and claimed a forfeit Monday over Savannah. Undefeated Camden was to close the regular season this week with a Wednesday match.

State is next for Higgins, Small

Camden County High wrestlers Breanna Higgins and Serenity Small qualified for the state girls meet with their first- and third-place performances last Friday at sectional competition in Warner Robins.

CCHS track and field takes starting blocks Saturday

A Saturday meet at Valdosta will be the opening hurdle as the Camden County High track and field program aims to send more athletes to state. “I’m excited to see if we can take the next step as a team and a program,” head coach Bill Forman said.

SIGNING DAY: ’Cat gridders make college plans

Colleges and universities across the South welcomed 11 Wildcats to their football programs in a signing day celebration Wednesday morning at Camden County High School. “Signing day has become a big event now,” CCHS head football coach Travis Roland said. “It’s always a great day.