Sports

‘Full season’ of summer hoops bolsters CCHS boys

Summer basketball, according to Camden County High head boys coach David Bailey, can resemble the regular season: 30-plus games, learning on the fly, and the highs, lows and adjustments that come with trying to improve.

Lady ’Cat hoopsters grow, win, attract college notice over summer

From several angles, the summer for the Camden County High girls basketball program was filled with positives, according to head coach Sharnesha Smith. Smith learned plenty about her players in approximately 30 games crammed into one month all across Georgia.

Crossfire athletes win at Bishop Snyder

Cooper Walker claimed three events, Ava Mountain and Ret Edwards two apiece, and Kyla Cox, Niko Torres and Benjamin Jaudon one each for the Southeast Crossfire track and field team last Saturday and Sunday at the Florida National Championships in Jacksonville.

Blount is fourth in state girls tourney

Georgia Blount’s fourth-place finish at the Georgia State Golf Association (GSGA) Girls Championship June 17-19 qualified the Camden County High rising junior for a special August team event pitting top players from Georgia against South Carolina. At the windy 6,200-yard Retreat course on St.

Pro spikers share insight with Lady ’Cat program

The Camden County High volleyball program got a boost last week from three coaches with extensive professional and international playing experience. Lauren Ford, Crystal Childs and Deja Robinson all played for major-conference college programs before taking their skills globally.

Stingrays qualify for state meet

With top-three placements in individual and relay events required to advance to state, Camden PSA Stingray swimmers posted 21 placings of third or better Monday at the district meet in Douglas. The Georgia Recreation and Park Association Class B state meet will be July 12-13 in Moultrie.

Twelve wins for Crossfire track at AAU region qualifier

The Southeast Georgia Crossfire track and field program won 12 events last Thursday through Saturday at the AAU Region 9 qualifier in Lake City, Fla.

Wildcat Shootout tips off at four locations around Kingsland

The annual Wildcat Shootout has 47 girls and boys teams confirmed for the extravaganza today and Friday to be played at the two gyms at Camden County High, Camden Middle and the Camden Community Recreation Center.

Summer work key for wrestlers at ’Cat mat camp

The Southern Hospitality Technique and Competition Camp annually draws scores of wrestlers to Camden County High School, and sessions last week and this week were no different. The first session was June 9-12, and the second began Sunday and concluded Tuesday.

Stingrays prepare for districts

In their last competition before districts, the Camden PSA Stingray swimmers won six events and cut time in many events Monday at an Appling meet. The district meet will be Monday in Coffee and the Georgia Recreation and Park Association Class B state meet July 12-13 in Moultrie.