Sports

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.

Camden flag football blisters Brunswick

The second-year Camden County High flag football team shook off three recent losses by thumping visiting Brunswick, 20-0 Tuesday. Talia Green scored two touchdowns, one rushing and the other receiving from freshman Bree Hall, who also threw to Shania Hardy for a touchdown.

Swim ’Cats place fourth in Savannah

The Camden County High boys swimmers notched two more state qualifications while finishing fourth last Saturday at the Richmond Hill Pumpkin Plunge in Savannah.

Diving team making splash at CCHS

The first Camden County High School diving team this season leans heavily on student-athletes with swimming and gymnastics backgrounds, or maybe a mix of talents.

’Cats rally, but Packers have final say

Roaring back from down 31-14 late in the first half, Camden County tallied three unanswered touchdowns to lead Colquitt midway through the third quarter last Friday before the visiting Packers rallied themselves for a 51-41 Region 1-6A win.

Roland to ’Cats: ‘You’ve got to believe again’

Go, Colquitt. Those words normally rankle Camden County ears, but the Wildcats need a win Friday and the Packers’ help to finish in the top four of Region 1-6A and make the 32-team state playoff bracket.