Sports

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.

CCHS wrestlers eye quest for state, traditional sweep

At this time last year, the Camden County Wildcat wrestlers were figuring out how the pieces would fit. Once the pieces were in place, they formed a glorious picture, as Camden swept the state duals and traditional titles for the ninth straight year.

CCHS girls, boys run at state 7A cross-country meet

Marin Bograd had the girls’ fastest time and Asher Bograd the boys’ best clocking for the Camden County High cross-country teams at the state Class 7A meet last Saturday in Carrollton. Marin Bograd finished 41st overall at 20:28.84 as the girls placed 29th in the team standings with an 869 score.