Sports

Diamond ’Cats top Islands in nine innings

Some extra-inning magic last week brought the Wildcats’ second diamond win in as many outings before a north Georgia team gave Camden County its first loss two days later.

Rifle ’Cats stay unbeaten, stop Beach

Firing their second-highest overall score, the Camden County High rifle ’Cats (8-0) moved within two wins of an undefeated regular season last Friday. The Wildcats outclassed visiting Beach, 1,173-921 behind four counting scores of 289 or better.

CCHS boys roll, girls fall in 1-7A tennis openers at Lowndes

Opening Region 1-7A play Monday at Lowndes, the Wildcats boys netters didn’t drop a set in a 5-0 win while the girls lost a narrow 3-2 verdict. The boys permitted just 14 games total, three in singles.

Next stop, Macon: ’Cats qualify 14 for 7A traditional

The Camden County High wrestlers went a perfect 14-for-14 at the Class 7A sectionals in Valdosta last Saturday, qualifying in every weight class for the state traditional beginning Thursday in Macon.

Lady ’Cats fall at 1-7A tourney, look to next year

A Region 1-7A tournament loss Monday night at Richmond Hill sent the Camden County High girls hoopsters into early preparations for next season. Camden led in the fourth quarter, according to head coach Sharnesha Smith, but some late mistakes allowed Richmond Hill to escape, 45-43.

Wildcats cruise in baseball opener

Talon Daignault had two of Camden County’s eight hits, drove home a run and struck out eight over five innings Tuesday as the visiting Wildcats crushed Frederica Academy, 11-0 in their six-inning opener. Camden scored in the first, then sped away with three in the fifth and seven in the sixth.

Season opens Feb. 21 for Camden boys golfers

Led by first-year head coach Carlton Smith, the Camden County High boys golfers are hitting the practice tee in preparations for their Feb. 21 season opener. The Wildcats have 11 linksters of varying levels of playing experience between the varsity and junior varsity.

Varsity Gymcats place second at opening meet

The Camden County High varsity Gymcats scored a second-place 105.0 and the junior varsity a 94.45 at their opening meet last Friday in McDonough.  Jennifer Tate won the varsity all-around at 36.3.

CCHS boys, girls fall twice in soccer

Both the Camden County High boys and girls soccer teams sustained defeats in their last two outings leading to a Region 1-7A home doubleheader Friday against Valdosta.

Rifle ’Cats go to 7-0, subdue Statesboro

Jordan DeJesus threatened another perfect mark and the rifle ’Cats had four at 288 or better in a 1,170-1,114 win last Friday at Statesboro. DeJesus posted 100 kneeling, and 99s both prone and standing for a 298.