Sports

CCHS swimmers second, third at Lee County meet

A Camden County High boys relay team qualified for state and 14 individuals and relay teams finished in the top three last Saturday in the Trojan Invitational hosted by Lee County at Albany State.

St. Marys Middle sweeps basketball doubleheader at CMS

The St. Marys Middle boys and girls basketball teams both built early leads and stayed in front in a doubleheader sweep last Thursday at Camden Middle. The Lady Bobcats got points from eight players in a 29-13 win, and Demarcus Revels scored 23 points in the boys’ 55-38 triumph.

CCHS tops Southeast Bulloch in rifle opener

The Camden County High rifle team launched the Georgia High School Association portion of its schedule by thumping visiting Southeast Bulloch, 1,166-1,053 last Friday. The Wildcats posted the four highest individual scores of the day.

Lady ’Cats place second at Tampa Bay tournament

The Lady basketball Wildcats went 3-1 against Florida opponents to finish second in their eight-team bracket last week at the Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational.

State championship defense in sights for CCHS riflery

The aim was true for the Camden County rifle Wildcats all last season, and their quest to defend the Georgia High School Association crown begins this week.  Camden has a mix of experience and youth taking the range for its title pursuit against a capable list of contenders.

Boys hoopsters split games at Lee tournament

The Camden County High boys dribblers closed 2023 by splitting two games last week at the Lee County Roundball Classic near Albany. The Wildcats (11-2) stretched their win streak to 11 by beating the host school Dec. 27, then fell to Florida opponent Lake Minneola the next day.

Seven Wildcats win weights at Pirate Ships mat event in Florida

The Camden County High wrestlers closed a busy December schedule as seven Wildcats won their brackets last Saturday at the Pirate Ships ’n Duels event in Melbourne, Fla.

Riddle finds fit with East Carolina

After tormenting opponents offensively, defensively and on special teams for Camden County, Ja’Marley Riddle will take his big-play ability to East Carolina. Riddle has been an ECU commitment since Aug. 17, according to 247sports.com, and made the union official Dec.

Appalachian State football welcomes Wildcats' Cooper

Playing college football has always been a goal for DeNigel Cooper, and the Wildcat edge rusher will get his opportunity after signing Dec. 20 with Appalachian State. Cooper joins a class of 18 new Mountaineers who made their intentions official during the early signing period. The Boone, N.C.

Best of 2023: Year filled with honors and achievements in Camden sports

The year 2023 was an exciting one for Camden County sports, filled with championships, accomplishments and new beginnings. What follows are snapshots of some of the notable developments from throughout the year, in approximate chronological order.