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’Cats stake spot in 7A final four: CCHS shakes up bracket, stuns No. 1 Mill Creek in quarters

Several weeks ago, Camden County needed a big rally at Lowndes just to reach the state Class 7A playoffs.  As the calendar turns to December, they’re among the final four standing, and building in belief.

Unbeaten Walton stands between Wildcats and final

More than personnel and schemes, what may matter most in the Wildcats’ Class 7A playoff semifinal Friday night at undefeated Walton is how both teams respond after huge wins. As Camden County (10-3) jolted the playoff bracket by stunning state No.

CCHS girls win twice at Insider Exposure tourney

Two wins at the Insider Exposure Thanksgiving Classic last week in Jacksonville pushed the Lady Wildcat basketball squad to a perfect 4-0. Taylor Rietveld posted a double-double in both wins over Florida opponents, 44-36 over Kathleen on Nov. 21, and 53-37 over Ponte Vedra on Nov. 22.

Wildcat boys dribblers topple two Florida foes

Wildcats advance behind shutout

After spending much of the last few weeks fighting from deficits, Camden County savored the view from ahead in a second-round Class 7A playoff last Friday.

Defending champion up next for Camden gridders

The last three Camden County opponents have seen their seasons end at the visiting Wildcats’ hands. An undefeated defending state champion, however, stands between CCHS and a Class 7A semifinal.

Camden rifle ace de Jesus signs with Ole Miss

An Ole Miss rifle program that has reached three straight NCAA championships is welcoming Camden County High sharpshooter Jordan de Jesus into the fold.

Tennessee is the best fit for ’Cat sprinter Williams

Rickey Williams wanted to toss a bit of fun and suspense into his college signing ceremony last Thursday. The standout Camden County High track sprinter had three baseball caps positioned on a desk, lending an air of mystery.

CCHS girls dribblers roll to two wins

The Lady basketball Wildcats routed Florida opponents in their first two games, defeating visiting Andrew Jackson last Thursday and New Smyrna Beach in a tournament Monday at Bolles. In Kingsland, J’Mya Albertie’s game-high 21 points paced three Lady ’Cats in double figures.

CCHS swims to second, third at Pumpkin Plunge

The Camden County High boys swimmers placed second overall and the girls third, and CCHS took second in the combined standings last Saturday at the Pumpkin Plunge meet in Kingsland.