Sports

Boomers win 14 events, place third in Waycross

Fourteen event wins highlighted the Camden Boomers’ third-place showing last Saturday at a South Georgia Swim League meet in Waycross. Mason Bellini won four events for the 7-8 boys, and Jillian Cash three for the 17-18 girls.

Runners tackle 5K, 10K courses at Independence Day festival

Many hours before fireworks fractured the night sky Tuesday at the St. Marys Kiwanis Independence Day Festival, 121 runners toed the starting line for the annual 5K and 10K runs beginning and ending at St. Marys United Methodist Church.

National Wrestling Coaches Association honors Wilder

Fresh off the Wildcats’ ninth straight sweep of the state duals and traditional titles, Camden County High head wrestling coach Jess Wilder has been selected as the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Georgia Head Coach of the Year. “I’m appreciative. It’s an honor,” he said.

Crossfire athletes advance to Junior Olympics

Athletes with the Camden Crossfire track and field program qualified for the AAU Junior Olympics through regional competition June 22-25 in Jacksonville.

Camden softball ties for fifth at state tourney

Camden County split four games and finished in a tie for fifth place last week at the Georgia Recreation and Park Association state Class A/B 12-under softball tournament in Statesboro.

Forman to lead Wildcat track and field program

The Camden County High track and field program will leave the starting blocks next spring under new head coach Bill Forman. Forman brings extensive coaching experience at several schools. He was an CCHS assistant under previous head coach Terry Humphrey, and served in that role for six seasons.

Boomers swim to third at SGSL meet in Brunswick

The Camden County Boomer swimmers finished third of five teams and won 24 events last Saturday at a South Georgia Swim League (SGSL) meet in Brunswick. The Boomers got individual wins from eight swimmers and pocketed two relay triumphs while amassing 1,015 team points at the Golden Isles YMCA.

State GRPA meet is next for eight Stingray swimmers

The Camden PSA Stingrays will send eight swimmers to the state meet following their performances Monday at district competition. New Stingrays head coach Lisa Ingram said five swimmers had never qualified before.

Southern Hospitality camp welcomes wrestlers

The difference between first and second places can be that one extra repetition during the summer, that one moment when nobody is watching. Roughly 300 wrestlers participated June 11-15 in the Southern Hospitality camp at Camden County High School.

Kickers improve skills at Challenger clinic

Soccer can open up many opportunities for young players, whether it’s a starting spot on the high school team, a college scholarship, or a career in the sport.