Sports

Wrestlers place at Danny Byron tourney

Twelve Camden County High boys wrestlers topped their divisions, and six others were runners-up last weekend at the Danny Byron Invitational in Kissimmee, Fla. At Osceola High, wrestlers competed in either Gold, White or Blue divisions over two days of tough competition.

Wildcats’ Patterson eyes more state glory

Camden County High champion wrestler Bradley Patterson has more state gold in mind for his senior season. Wrestling at a Division I college has long been in his plans too, and the upperclassman has committed to Air Force to achieve that.

Rifle ’Cats aim for third straight GHSA crown

The Camden County High rifle team started its 12-match regular season Georgia High School Association (GHSA) schedule this week, targeting a third straight state championship.

NJROTC rifle teams hit target at Gary Anderson Invitational

Camden County High NJROTC rifle teams placed first and 11th in the scholastic precision class and third and 18th in the overall precision class last Saturday at the Gary Anderson Invitational in Anniston, Ala.

CCHS places 14th at state game day cheer competition

The Camden County High cheerleaders reached the finals of the Class 6A game day state championship last Thursday and placed 14th in Columbus.   “We were really happy,” coach Kelsey Walker said. “They were very happy with their performance.”

Swim ’Cats 10th combined at Forsyth meet

Clayton Simmer and Jack McNeil each won individually and swam on a winning relay as the Camden County High boys swimmers raced to first place at the Forsyth Central Holiday Splash Invitational last Saturday in Cumming.

Williams will catch passes for Georgia

After two seasons of towering over Region 1 secondaries, Elyiss Williams will test himself against the best of the Southeastern Conference with the Georgia Bulldogs. The Camden County tight end signed Wednesday, and was honored in a ceremony at the high school.

Cincinnati welcomes lineman Taylor

Zach Taylor believes the community vibe he found as a Camden County Wildcat will follow him to the University of Cincinnati. “Camden County, it’s like a family,” said the 6-foot-4, 300-pound offensive tackle, who signed with the Big 12 school Wednesday morning in Kingsland.

Lady Wildcats trip Nease in tourney finale

Ty’Tionna Scott scored a game-high 16 points Nov. 27 as the Camden County High girls routed Nease, 45-25 in Jacksonville and improved to 4-1.  In the finale of the Insider Exposure Thanksgiving Classic at Bishop Snyder, the Lady Wildcats led 13-6, 28-12 and 41-14 after the first three quarters.

Thriller goes Brunswick’s way over CCHS boys

The Wildcat boys erased an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter last Saturday before visiting Brunswick scored the last two baskets to escape, 53-51.