The Skinny
The Camden County Wildcats returned to the post season last year after a 2-yesar hiatus. Coach Bob Sphire looks to have the Wildcats moving in the right direction down in southeast Georgia. Yet in 2019, the Wildcats will have some obstacles to overcome.
Coach Sphire said replacing seven defensive starters was on of the biggest challenges in the upcoming season.
The defense does return 4 starters. Up front, Hunter Guarino returns to the defensive line. Last season, Guarino recorded a team high 5 sacks along with 50 total tackles. Linebacker Dez Fogle also returns for the Wildcats defense. Fogle was in on 48 tackles last season and recorded 2 sacks. Fellow backer Derrick Sinegal Jr. recorded 57 total tackles last season and should also see more time in 2019. Safety Michael Holmes and corner Jordan Billups anchor the secondary. (Holmes is a Power 5 prospect.)
Offensively, the Wildcats will welcome back senior signal caller Logan Watson. Last year, Watson passed for over 1,800 yards and threw for 18-TDs. One of Watson’s top receiving threats returns also in junior Shawn Hardy. Hardy caught 36 balls for 795 yards and 5-TDs in 2018.
The Wildcats will also have their 1-2 running back punch back as Sophomore Jamie Felix and Junior Daryl Williams look to improve on last year’s production. The backs combined for 1,200 yards and 12-TDs on the ground. The will have the luxury of running behind linemen Micah Morris and Micah Ballard.
We asked Coach Sphire what if any games were circled on the schedule.
He replied “ West Forsyth and Colquitt.”
For those taking notes, those games represent the first game of the season (West Forsyth) and the first region game of the season (Colquitt County).
So what does success look like this season for the Wildcats?
“(A) Deep run in (the) playoffs,” Sphire responded.
With the offense that Camden County has returning, we believe this is certainly possible.
