Sports

End of an era

The hunt for Jeff Herron’s successor is under way after the legendary Camden County High head football coach announced his retirement last Friday after 32 years leading programs in Georgia and South Carolina.

’Cat wrestlers edge Buford on criteria for 11th state duals title

The streak continues. Fourteen weight classes couldn’t separate Camden County and host Buford in a hotly anticipated Class 7A duals final last Saturday. Many rounds of criteria couldn’t either, until one finally and happily went the Wildcats’ way in a 32-31 thriller.

Lady ’Cats trip Colquitt, fall to Lowndes in 1-7A games

A big first-half run ignited the Lady Wildcats’ 17th win last Friday, but visiting Lowndes pinned the first Region 1-7A defeat on Camden County the next night. The Lady ’Cats (17-4 overall) have seen each of their region rivals once this season, and stand second (3-1) in 1-7A.

Wildcat boys win twice, rise to 4-0 in region

Home victories over Lowndes and Colquitt last weekend kept the Camden County boys cagers undefeated (4-0) and in first place atop the Region 1-7A standings.

Medley team reaches state; CCHS swims to third

Alexia O’Neal, Lacey Turner, Mikayla Lokuta and Marin Bograd qualified for state in the 200 medley relay and the Camden County High boys and girls swimmers combined for third place last Saturday at the Richmond Hill Winter Meet.

Third state qualifier highlights Wildcat rifle win

Down a shooter because of illness, the Camden County High rifle team stepped up last Thursday for a 1,155-1,109 home win over St. Vincent’s. “Tonight was the most impressive victory so far of the season,” coach Stephen Banta said after the Wildcats improved to 6-0. “So proud of them.

Wildcat netters look to build on 2023 success

With the success of last year and many players back, the Camden County High tennis program approaches this season as an extension of 2023.

’Cats romp to 1-7A duals title, focus on state

In case anyone had forgotten how much the Camden County wrestlers have dominated the Region 1-7A duals over the years, they left a ruthlessly efficient reminder last Saturday in Kingsland. The region will be rechristened Region 1-6A next year, with the addition of Tift.

Boys start 1-7A slate with two wins, fall twice to Florida foes

The Wildcat boys dribblers began their Region 1-7A slate with victories over Richmond Hill and Valdosta last week before dropping games to Florida opponents earlier this week.

Lady Wildcats rise to 16-3 with two wins

Standing 16-3 after winning their first two Region 1-7A games, the task for the Lady Wildcat hoopsters becomes sustaining the momentum toward tournament time.