Sports

CCHS boys cagers fall to Glynn, rout Jeff Davis in first two games

The Camden County High boys dribblers are up and running under first-year head coach David Bailey, and the varsity lineup should be well-fortified once football concludes. “Basically, I started my job in August,” said Bailey, who came over in the summer after spending four seasons at Charlton.

‘Punishing stuff’: ’Cats thrive with ground game, run past Newton in first-round playoff

If the predicament felt familiar last Saturday for the Wildcats, it was because they were in the same one the week before. On the road, down by two touchdowns early, their playoff future at stake.

CCHS tackles short week, long trip to McEachern

The Wildcats have spent the last few weeks battling for their playoff futures far from home, and their next test comes Friday night at Region 3 champion McEachern with a Class 7A quarterfinal slot at stake.

Class 7A to be cut, but CCHS to stay in class for largest schools

The latest round of Georgia High School Association (GHSA) reclassification discussed this fall will keep Camden County High in the class for the state’s largest schools.

NJROTC rifle team triumphs in Waycross, Griffin

The Camden County High NJROTC precision rifle squad enjoyed a busy and productive weekend, winning competitions in both Waycross and Griffin. Last Friday, Camden’s No. 1 team shot a first-place 2,339 at the Gator Invitational in Waycross.

Enthusiasm high as Lady Wildcat hoopsters tip off season

Now it’s time to see the payoff. The Camden County High girls basketball program has had a full season under head coach Sharnesha Smith, and maybe just as importantly, a full summer too.

Albright signs to play baseball at Coastal Alabama

Garrett Albright is swapping one coast for another with his college baseball plans. The standout Camden County High infielder and pitcher signed Nov. 8 with Coastal Alabama Community College.

CCHS flag football program qualifies for state

In their first year of Georgia High School Association competition, the Lady flag football Wildcats are headed for the state tournament. Camden County roared past area foe Dougherty, 40-0 Nov. 7.

Rally ’Cats book playoff ticket

The Wildcats will fight another day. Down 20-7 last Friday at Lowndes, Camden County scored a touchdown on the last play of the first half and kept surging after intermission to plunder the Vikings, 34-23 and secure the third state playoff seed from Region 1-7A.

Explosive Newton awaits Camden in first-round playoff

Fresh off the Region 1-7A gauntlet, Camden County launches the state playoffs Saturday night with a dangerous opponent boasting plenty of offensive firepower. The Wildcats (7-3), the region’s third playoff seeds, drew Region 4 runner-up Newton (8-2) for the opener in Covington.