Athletics

Talon and Kolton start state level competition today in Albany! Matches run throughout the day, and will continue on Saturday. Matches will stream live on the NFHS Network at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/nysphsaa/wrestling. Streams are separate by mat. If you'd like to see the brackets, head to https://www.trackwrestling.com/predefinedtournaments/MainFrame.jsp?newSession=false&TIM=1708637251326&pageName=%2Fpredefinedtournaments%2FBracketViewer.jsp&twSessionId=vcdsnqztar.   If you click on the match number on the bracket, a mat assignment will appear when it is posted. Those will be important to note if you're following online so that you can select the right stream.

The quest for a state title begins tomorrow for our Blue Devil wrestlers! State Meet matches begin at 10 AM Friday at MVP Arena in Albany, and in good news, Kolton and Talon both received byes into the Round of 16! Matches will stream live on the NFHS Network at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/nysphsaa/wrestling. Streams are separate by mat. If you'd like to see the brackets, head to https://www.trackwrestling.com/predefinedtournaments/MainFrame.jsp?newSession=false&TIM=1708637251326&pageName=%2Fpredefinedtournaments%2FBracketViewer.jsp&twSessionId=vcdsnqztar.   If you click on the match number on the bracket, a mat assignment will appear when it is posted. Those will be important to note if you're following online so that you can select the right stream.

One more day.....

Tip time for Friday's quarterfinal has been set for 6PM at Chittenango. Admission charge at the door is $2 for adults, and $1 for students.

MOVING ON! The Blue Devils win by 26 in their first round game. Up next? The quarterfinals at Chittenango. The game will be Friday. An officially confirmed game time is coming shortly.

Free Admission. Let's get this place rocking tonight!

Its playoff time! Join us on Tuesday for a Class A Boys first round game. The Blue Devils have earned the fifth seed and will battle twelfth seeded Indian River at 6 PM. Admission is free for this first round contest.

Seniors Pia Kochendorfer, Meaghan Conley, and Aidian Murling were celebrated as the girls' varsity bowling team held Senior Night festivities last week ahead of their match against Central Valley Academy!

Congratulations to Billy Bernabe on capturing the Giant Slalom championship at the Section III Alpine Skiing Championships earlier this week! https://www.camdenschools.org/article/1465381

All after school activities are cancelled for Camden Schools on Thursday, February 15 due to poor weather.

On Tuesday, the Camden boys' varsity basketball team celebrated its Class of 2024 with Senior Night. Prior to a 71-62 win over VVS, the Blue Devils recognized Ryan Leos, Elijah Simmons, Kyle Halbritter, Brian Gonzalez, Azier Odom, and Alex McDonald for their contributions to the program. Junior Isaac Lynch led the Blue Devils in the game with 20 points and 7 rebounds as the Blue Devils rebounded from a slow start that saw them trailing 22-13 at the end of the first quarter. Ryan Leos added 18 points and 5 steals, and senior classmate Brian Gonzalez poured in 10 points of his own. Want to see what's next? You're in luck. The Blue Devils will host Notre Dame this evening (2/15) for a 6 PM tip off in their regular season finale. The Section III Playoff Seeding Meeting will be held on Saturday 2/17. We will pass along postseason information when that information becomes available.

Congratulations to Kolton Kelley and Talon Kimball! Kelley won an individual Section III Division II Wrestling Championship for a second straight year this weekend, while Kimball scored a runner-up finish in his weight class! Both athletes will advance to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Championships to be held on February 23rd and 24th at MVP Arena in Albany. As a junior, Kolton will represent Camden and Section III as its champion in the 131 lb. weight class, and will attend a second straight state meet. He was seventh in the state at 126 lbs a year ago. Talon will be appearing at his first state meet while wrestling at 116 lbs., and represents a big part of the state's long-term future in the sport as an eighth grader! Congratulations, gentlemen! https://www.romesentinel.com/sports/high-school/sectional-wrestling-results-2024-adirondack-cva-vvs-little-falls-camden-holland-patent-champions/article_010fad12-ca07-11ee-8e44-47eca08ae503.html

On Sunday, the girls’ varsity bowling team wrapped up their year at the Section III Girls’ Bowling Championship at the Flamingo Bowling Center in Liverpool. The team placed third in Division II with a score of 3,991. The team also finished fourth among the Class B schools at the championship. Senior Aidan Murling led the Blue Devils with a 149.17 average, including a high game of 170 in her final game of the day. She was 36th among bowlers in all divisions. Junior Xenia Kirby was 40th on the overall table with an average of 146.50, including a score of 167 in the third game. Leigha York averaged a score of 134.0 across a six game series and marked down a high game of 159. Also competing at the championship were Pia Kochendorfer, Kayla Kirk, Matt Melancon, Tracey York, and Alexis Grant. The Blue Devils finished the regular season at 9-6, and continued the program’s tradition of delivering solid postseason results.

This weekend, NYSPHSAA and Dick's Sporting Goods are teaming up to help student-athletes and their families prepare for the spring season. From February 16 to 18th, you can receive 20 percent off your in-store purchase at Dick's Sporting Goods by using the following coupon. If an item isn't in-stock or in-store, it is possible to place an order on site and use your coupon. Please note this does not apply to online purchases, and some other restrictions set by the retailer may apply. Use the following link to get your coupon! https://cmm.dickssportinggoods.com/crmcdn/getoffer.aspx?offer_entity_code=O241CYMJ&token=FkeuJN2r690tctULx88uyOCOz09b6PQSrq5YV6G7RJgGY4Wzc2SEVQtgpsycAAbQ0JK72Zu0pgBFZLXkoH6g2

It's a semifinal match day for Camden Volleyball! The Blue Devils will travel to 2nd-seeded Rome Free Academy for a match that starts at 6 p.m. It will be held at Strough Middle School in Rome. Due to this being a Section 3 semifinal event, tickets must be purchased electronically on the Section 3 website. Please see game and ticket information below. Ticket Information: https://section3.org/sports/2021/4/29/hometown-ticketing.aspx Live Streaming Information: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/rome/organization/4809/rome-free-academy

After defeating Whitesboro in the Class A Sectional Quarterfinals, our Girls Varsity Volleyball team has advanced to the Class A Semifinals! The Blue Devils will travel to 2nd-seeded Rome Free Academy for a match that starts at 6 p.m. It will be held at Strough Middle School in Rome. Due to this being a Section 3 semifinal event, tickets must be purchased electronically on the Section 3 website. Please see game and ticket information below. Ticket Information: https://section3.org/sports/2021/4/29/hometown-ticketing.aspx Live Streaming Information: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/rome/organization/4809/rome-free-academy

First serve is at 6 PM. Free admission. Come cheer on the team to a spot in the semifinals!

The Section III Division II Champion Camden varsity boys bowling team traveled to Vista Lanes on Tuesday to bowl in the year-end TVL Tournament. Camden rolled their way to a 2970 score, good enough for second place behind tournament winner New Hartford. The Blue Devils were led by Ayden Gerow with games of 221, 234, and 203 and a 658 series. Also turning in strong performances were Gabe Lallier with a 246 game and 602 series, Garrett Grinnell with a 234 game and 596 series, Daniel Janes with a 200 game and 555 series, Braylon Lyke with a 543 series and Alex Lallier with a 200 game and 519 series. Rounding out the team were Conner Bruggeman and Ethan Puleo. Through their performances, Ayden Gerow has earned first team Tri-Valley League All Star Status, while Gabe Lallier and Daniel Janes will be part of the second team. Next Stop: States! (File Photo from 2024 Section III Championships)

Congratulations to our Section III Class B Indoor Track and Field Championship Qualifiers! The team competes this evening at SRC Arena in Syracuse, with the meet starting at 4:30 PM. Peruse today's entry list here: https://www.leonetiming.com/2024/Indoor/SectionalB1-B2/Entries.htm Go Blue Devils!

Today, February 7th, is National Girls and Women in Sports Day! From our athletes past and present, to our coaches, to everyone who has supported our girls' athletic programs over the years, we celebrate each one of you today.