Sports

Camden boys net state 17-U basketball title

The Camden County 17-U boys basketball squad captured the Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) state Class B championship last Saturday at Effingham County High School.  Camden defeated host Effingham, 75-55 in the first round, then edged Jones County, 61-53 in the final.

CCHS girls bash Colquitt; boys fall in OT

Overtime was unkind to both the Camden County High boys and girls soccer teams last week in Region 1-7A action, though the girls rebounded for an overpowering road win. The girls responded to a Feb. 27 loss at Richmond Hill by scoring four goals in each half to crush Colquitt last Friday.

Netters bounce Colquitt in region twinbill

The Camden County boys tennis team rose to 3-0 in Region 1-7A matches and the girls to 2-1 by sweeping host Colquitt last Thursday. The boys allowed just 16 games over five matches, and five in singles, to cruise, 5-0 and improve to 6-4 overall.

First-round playoffs trip CCHS hoopsters

The first hurdle in the state Class 7A basketball playoffs tripped the Camden County girls and boys Feb. 21. Both teams closed 21-7 seasons, the boys falling at home to Region 4 fourth-seed Archer, and the girls tumbling at Region 4 runner-up Newton.

Camden advances in rifle playoffs

The Camden County High rifle team cruised to the next round of the state playoffs by routing visiting Harris County last Thursday.  The Area 3 champions and defending state champions shot the five highest individual scores of the day to oust the Columbus-area school, 1,161-1,006.