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Shamarion Gibbs blocked a first-quarter punt and recovered it for a touchdown to ignite the Wildcats’ homecoming romp over Somerset Academy last Friday night. (Scott J. Bryan, Tribune & Georgian)

Shamarion Gibbs blocked a first-quarter punt and recovered it for a touchdown to ignite the Wildcats’ homecoming romp over Somerset Academy last Friday night. (Scott J. Bryan, Tribune & Georgian)

First-half blitz lifts ’Cats to third win

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, September 22, 2022
In the battle between the run and the pass last Friday night, the run dominated with a first-half knockout.
The Wildcat defense forced three turnovers against Somerset Academy. (Scott J. Bryan, Tribune & Georgian)

The Wildcat defense forced three turnovers against Somerset Academy. (Scott J. Bryan, Tribune & Georgian)

Atlantic Coast has Wildcats’ full attention

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, September 22, 2022
With an off-week upcoming and the Region 1-7A gauntlet starting Oct. 7, the Wildcats aren’t about to overlook winless Atlantic Coast Friday night at Chris Gilman Stadium.
Khrysta Jordan scored a run in Camden’s series with Colquitt. (Andy Diffenderfer, Tribune & Georgian)

Khrysta Jordan scored a run in Camden’s series with Colquitt. (Andy Diffenderfer, Tribune & Georgian)

Colquitt, Lanier upend Lady softball Wildcats

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, September 22, 2022
The Lady softball Wildcats remained searching for their second win, following a three-game Region 1-7A sweep at Colquitt’s hands last week, and a non-region defeat Monday at Lanier County. Colquitt won the series opener Sept. 13 in Kingsland, then took a doubleheader last Thursday in Moultrie.
Wildcat defender Dylan Higginbotham draws the attention of B.E.S.T. blockers. (Andy Diffenderfer, Tribune & Georgian)

Wildcat defender Dylan Higginbotham draws the attention of B.E.S.T. blockers. (Andy Diffenderfer, Tribune & Georgian)

’Cats strike early, often in rout

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, September 15, 2022
The previous Class AA team visiting Chris Gilman Stadium went home victorious. Three weeks later, the Wildcats weren’t about to let history repeat itself. Business Engineering Science Tech (B.E.S.T.
Ja'Marley Riddle gains some of Camden County's 247 rushing yards last Friday. (Andy Diffenderfer, Tribune & Georgian)

Ja'Marley Riddle gains some of Camden County's 247 rushing yards last Friday. (Andy Diffenderfer, Tribune & Georgian)

Somerset air attack should test Wildcats

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, September 15, 2022
A contrast of styles should play out Friday night in Kingsland as the Wildcats entertain pass-happy Somerset Academy of south Florida. “They’re 3-1 and they’ve scored a lot of points,” CCHS head coach Jeff Herron said of the 44-strong Panthers, based in Pembroke Pines, near Miami.
Emily Turley hit safely and scored two runs in Camden County's win over Richmond Hill. (Andy Diiffenderfer, Tribune & Georgian)

Emily Turley hit safely and scored two runs in Camden County's win over Richmond Hill. (Andy Diiffenderfer, Tribune & Georgian)

Lady softball ’Cats split twinbill with Richmond Hill

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, September 15, 2022
A doubleheader split Sept. 7 with Richmond Hill brought the Lady softball Wildcats their first overall and first Region 1-7A victory. Camden County was slated to host Colquitt Tuesday, Sept. 13, in the first of a three-game Region 1-7A series which concludes today with a doubleheader in Moultrie.
Glynn Academy running back Greg Peacock finds nowhere to go as several Wildcats converge on the tackle. (Andy Diffenderfer, Tribune & Georgian)

Glynn Academy running back Greg Peacock finds nowhere to go as several Wildcats converge on the tackle. (Andy Diffenderfer, Tribune & Georgian)

Dominant ’Cats gash Glynn for first victory

Andy Diffenderfer
Friday, September 9, 2022
Their message loud and clear, the Wildcat gridders took a bold step last Friday to get their season on track. The frustrations from two close losses evaporated, as the Wildcats got points from the offense, defense and special teams while crushing rival Glynn Academy, 37-7 at Chris Gilman Stadium.
The Wildcat cross-country teams were 15th and 16th last Saturday at the Jekyll Island Invitational. (Submitted photo)

The Wildcat cross-country teams were 15th and 16th last Saturday at the Jekyll Island Invitational. (Submitted photo)

Bograd eighth, CCHS 15th and 16th at Jekyll Island

Andy Diffenderfer
Friday, September 9, 2022
Marin Bograd garnered the highest individual placement for either the Camden County High girls or boys cross-country teams last Saturday at the Jekyll Island Invitational. Among 133 girls posting times, Bograd took eighth in 21:05.
Amzy Cody Red Cloud permitted Richmond Hill just one earned run over four-and-one-third innings. (Andy Diffenderfer, Tribune & Georgian)

Amzy Cody Red Cloud permitted Richmond Hill just one earned run over four-and-one-third innings. (Andy Diffenderfer, Tribune & Georgian)

Weather a stout foe for CCHS softball

Andy Diffenderfer
Friday, September 9, 2022
Through the season’s early stages, the weather has perhaps been the Lady softball Wildcats’ toughest opponent. Last week, Camden County only got in a 4-3 Region 1-7A loss Aug. 30 at Richmond Hill.
Cayden Thompson tangles with a Brunswick defender. (Scott J. Bryan, Tribune & Georgian)

Cayden Thompson tangles with a Brunswick defender. (Scott J. Bryan, Tribune & Georgian)

Brunswick keeps ’Cats searching for first win

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, September 1, 2022
One play shy again. The Wildcats’ late fourth-quarter bid in Brunswick expired on downs last Friday night, as the host Pirates escaped, 16-10 at Glynn County Stadium. Camden, which led by three starting the fourth quarter, fell to 0-2, and Brunswick rose to 2-0.