Sports

Second-half surge keys boys’ first triumph

A second-half sprint Tuesday carried the Camden County High boys hoopsters to their first win, three days after an opening setback in Valdosta.  The Wildcats followed a narrow defeat to Worth County at the Titletown Tipoff Classic last Saturday with a rousing rally past visiting South Effingham.

’Cats visit North Cobb for first-round playoff

Camden County and North Cobb have met twice before in first-round state playoff games, and a third state opener will be Friday in Kennesaw. “Real good football team,” CCHS head coach Travis Roland said of the undefeated and seventh-ranked Warriors. “Offensive line is pretty good.

Experienced lineup returning as ’Cats hunt state titles

Class 7A wrestling couldn’t find and answer for Camden County, so Class 6A will take its shot. Wildcat head coach Jess Wilder welcomes a deep group of returnees, including three state champions and eight who finished in the top three of their weight classes last season.

Smith: Lady ’Cats ‘know what’s expected’

How much will the momentum of a 21-victory season carry over this year for the Camden County High girls hoopsters? The Lady Wildcats begin their third season under head coach Sharnesha Smith Saturday against visiting Johnson of Savannah.

New CCHS boys roster taking shape

After winning Region 1-7A with an experienced, senior-dominated roster, the Camden County boys are undergoing a total makeover.

Focus is improvement for first CCHS girls wrestling team

The Camden County High wrestling program is expanding this season with a girls team taking the mats. Head coach Abe Fernandez said a girls program “was something that was bound to happen” and that the majority of the 16 girls are new to the sport.

Wildcat swimmers place second combined at Pumpkin Plunge

The day may have been soggy, but the swim ’Cats weren’t last Thursday. The Camden County High boys posted faster state qualifying times for the 200 medley and 200 freestyle relays, and took the top three spots in an exciting 50 free at the Camden Pumpkin Plunge in Kingsland.

Wildcats beat Tift, advance to state

The game of musical chairs in the Region 1-6A state playoff race ended last Friday. Camden County got the last seat.  Coupled with Colquitt’s win over Richmond Hill, the Wildcats booked their postseason ticket by beating visiting Tift, 38-28.

Cougars topple Jane Macon for gridiron crown

The Camden Middle gridders didn’t get the shutout they wanted, but a shiny championship trophy suits them just fine. Touchdowns from Jaquan Mercer, Malakhi Poole and Dorian Stevens carried the Cougars over Jane Macon, 24-8 in the Coastal Georgia Middle School Athletic Conference title game Oct.

Cross-country runner Bograd reaches state

Camden County High cross-country standout Marin Bograd qualified for the state girls Class 6A meet after placing fifth last Saturday in sectional competition at Wilcox County.