Sports

Lady Wildcat volleyball gaining momentum, depth

Camden County High volleyball is undergoing a growth spurt. The Lady Wildcats have about 40 players between their varsity, junior varsity and freshman teams, and the introduction of programs at Camden Middle and St. Marys Middle this season should ensure a pipeline of future players.

Opening meet for Wildcat cross-country is Saturday

Many returnees will take the starting line this fall for Camden County High cross-country, which faces a beefed-up schedule starting this weekend.  “I’ve got quite a few returners, especially on the boys,” said longtime coach Jason Konrad, who has 15 boys and 12 girls total running.

PSA gymnasts earn medals at Junior Olympics

Camden PSA gymnast Olivia Deeds won three finals events, and Emmie Hendrix and Mia Gahm finished first, second or third in preliminary competition July 27-28 at the AAU Junior Olympics in Greensboro, N.C.

Crossfire track athletes place at Junior Olympics

Layla Dickerson won the 400 sprint and Josalyn Glover was also top-eight in two events for the Southeast Georgia Crossfire track and field team July 27 to Aug. 3 at the AAU Junior Olympic Games in Greensboro, N.C. Dickerson won the 9-year-old girls 400 in 1:03.

’Cats to get stern challenge in Friday scrimmage

A scheduled scrimmage Friday night with powerhouse Benedictine should test all areas of head coach Travis Roland’s first Camden County team. Roland’s missions are two-fold for the game, which starts at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Stadium in Savannah. “Health is always No.

Herron selected for Georgia Athletic Coaches hall of fame

Former Camden County High head football coach Jeff Herron has been announced as part of the 2025 Georgia Athletic Coaches Association (GACA) Hall of Fame class.

Blount, Georgia team outshoot South Carolina in challenge match

Team Georgia got a boost from Camden County High golfer Georgia Blount to win the Georgia-South Carolina Girls Junior Challenge Matches last weekend on St. Simons Island. Georgia won handily, 25-11.

’Cats open practice in pads as season nears

The first day of football practice in pads Monday at Chris Gilman Stadium marked 18 days until the Wildcats’ hotly anticipated season opener at Brunswick.

Huge senior class boosts Lady Wildcat softball

Many of the same faces that suited up for Camden County High softball last season are returning for third-year head coach Kayla Miller. “So far, we’re looking at 31 right now,” she said Monday of Camden’s player pool.

Camden gymnasts win 25 events at nationals

Camden PSA competitors won outright or shared first place in 25 events at the AAU Gymnastics National Championships June 20-22 in Daytona Beach, Fla. Five gymnasts qualified for the Junior Olympics next week in Greensboro, N.C., and two earned All-American praise.