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Camden County High basketball player Andrea Seay will attend Southwest Virginia Community College. (Andy Diffenderfer | Tribune & Georgian)

Camden County High basketball player Andrea Seay will attend Southwest Virginia Community College. (Andy Diffenderfer | Tribune & Georgian)

Seay signs with Virginia school

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Andrea Seay’s determination and resolve paid off in a big way May 11, as the Camden County High hoopster sealed her intention to play at Southwest Virginia Community College. “This is a great day,” said her Lady Wildcat coach, Keith Ellis.
CCHS wrestlers Anthony Yancey (left) and Cah'Mari Johnson have signed with Minot State. (Andy Diffenderfer/Tribune & Georgian)

CCHS wrestlers Anthony Yancey (left) and Cah'Mari Johnson have signed with Minot State. (Andy Diffenderfer/Tribune & Georgian)

Wrestlers Johnson, Yancey sign with Minot State

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Camden County High wrestlers Cah’Mari Johnson and Anthony Yancey will stay teammates in college after the pair signed May 4 to continue competing at Minot State University in North Dakota. “I just think it’s a great situation,” CCHS head coach Jess Wilder said.
Camden PSA track and field athletes visited the winner’s circle often at the Georgia Recreation and Park Association Class B/C meet last weekend in Jefferson. (Submitted photo)

Camden PSA track and field athletes visited the winner’s circle often at the Georgia Recreation and Park Association Class B/C meet last weekend in Jefferson. (Submitted photo)

PSA track wins 16 events at state

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Lapping the field and rewriting the record book, Camden County PSA athletes won 16 events and finished second in 16 last weekend at the Georgia Recreation and Park Association Class B/C track and field meet in Jefferson.
The Arizona Cardinals selected former Camden County High standout Myjai Sanders in the third round of the NFL draft. (Submitted photo by the University of Cincinnati)

The Arizona Cardinals selected former Camden County High standout Myjai Sanders in the third round of the NFL draft. (Submitted photo by the University of Cincinnati)

Former Wildcat Sanders chosen in NFL draft

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Former Camden County Wildcat Myjai Sanders will get his chance in the NFL after the Arizona Cardinals picked the edge rusher in the third round last weekend.
Elijah Richardson hauls in a pass with Jonathan Brown defending. (Andy Diffenderfer, Tribune & Georgian)

Elijah Richardson hauls in a pass with Jonathan Brown defending. (Andy Diffenderfer, Tribune & Georgian)

Young Wildcats kick off spring football workouts

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The opening of Camden County High’s spring football practice last week brought more than 200 players, but many who have not seen the fire of Friday night. Only 20, according to head coach Jeff Herron, are seniors. “We’re a really young team,” he said after workouts last Thursday and Friday.
Garrett Albright steps to the plate in the Wildcats’ win over Lowndes. (Andy Diffenderfer, Tribune & Georgian)

Garrett Albright steps to the plate in the Wildcats’ win over Lowndes. (Andy Diffenderfer, Tribune & Georgian)

North Cobb tops CCHS in baseball playoff

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Following a season-ending loss at North Cobb in the first round of the Class 7A state playoffs last week, the process turns to evaluation and improvement for the Camden County High baseball program.
Ben Wright (pictured from earlier this season) rebounded from a set down Tuesday to win at No. 3 singles. (Andy Diffenderfer/Tribune & Georgian)

Ben Wright (pictured from earlier this season) rebounded from a set down Tuesday to win at No. 3 singles. (Andy Diffenderfer/Tribune & Georgian)

’Cat boys fall to North Paulding in state tennis duel

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Taking early control Tuesday, North Paulding dismissed Camden County from the state Class 7A boys tennis playoffs, 3-1 in Kingsland. Seeded third from Region 3, the Wolfpack won the opening set at all five positions and captured the first three completed matches to claim an insurmountable lead.
Ashlie Aldridge smacks a backhand in Camden County’s first-round playoff. (Andy Diffenderfer/Tribune & Georgian)

Ashlie Aldridge smacks a backhand in Camden County’s first-round playoff. (Andy Diffenderfer/Tribune & Georgian)

CCHS girls ace first state tennis playoff test

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Four straight-set wins paved the way as the Camden County High girls advanced in the Class 7A state tennis playoffs last Thursday in Kingsland.
The CCHS soccer girls cruised and the boys won in overtime March 22 at Colquitt.

The CCHS soccer girls cruised and the boys won in overtime March 22 at Colquitt.

Soccer ’Cats net sweep at Colquitt

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Road dates at Lowndes and Colquitt last week meant two crucial Region 1-7A wins for the Camden County High soccer boys, and the girls’ ninth overall triumph in Moultrie. The girls are 3-1 in region play and the boys 2-2 with two regular-season matches left for both teams, both against Tift.