On Tuesday, January 27th, the Camden High School boys’ basketball team notched a second straight win, and honored a group of six seniors in the process. Ahead of a 74-62 win over Oneida, the Blue Devils basketball and winter cheerleading programs recognized their Class of 2026 for an immense contribution of time and energy to their respective squads.
Mykenzie Gardner was the lone senior representing the winter cheerleading program, and was joined in the festivities by boys’ basketball players Landon Loomis, Adam Gonzalez, Zack Odom, Cody Piersall, and Trenton Brower.
The program also took the opportunity to honor longtime coaching staff member Mark Trusso. Trusso, a retired CCSD technology teacher, has dedicated his time working with the boys’ and girls’ basketball programs at Camden during his career, with a coaching tenure that began in 1978. As he gets ready to depart the Camden area for a new chapter, Trusso was presented with an engraved piece of the current high school’s original gym floor, which was recently replaced.
In the game itself, the Blue Devils overhauled an early deficit to take a one point lead at halftime, then methodically expanded their lead in the second half to lock down their fifth victory of the season.
Photos: Braelin Page / Imagesbyb
Meanwhile in Utica, indoor track programs from across the Mohawk Valley will recognize their seniors at the TVL Championship Meet, to be held at Utica University's Todd and Jennifer Hutton Sports and Recreation Dome. In addition, the CHS Morgan's Message Club will also be on-site to spread the word about the work they're doing in the arena of student-athlete mental health.
There will be a ceremony around 5:45, with wrestling beginning at 6:00 PM. Please join us.
Between matches of a junior varsity/varsity doubleheader against Tri-Valley League opponent Whitesboro, a formal dedication ceremony was held in recognition of the Morgan’s Message Club mission, and in memory of the organization’s namesake: Duke University women’s lacrosse student-athlete Morgan Rodgers.
Rodgers died by suicide in July 2019 after years of mental health difficulties. The Morgan’s Message organization was created to honor her legacy and provide a framework for student-athletes to take a proactive approach to their mental health. It empowers student-athletes to support one another through their challenges, cultivate a supportive environment where needed support can be sought rather than stigmatized, and take ownership of the narrative surrounding mental health in athletics.
As part of the ceremony, Morgan’s Message Student-Athlete Ambassadors Kamryn Gloude and Aubrey Mitchell each spoke about the organization and its goals. Current volleyball student-athlete Lynzee Szczesniak delivered a powerful and courageous keynote address where she detailed her own challenges - a poignant reminder to all in attendance that they are never alone.
A resource table and message wall were also provided by the club for the evening, and the home team wore specially designed t-shirts for warmup activities. Those t-shirts will become a wearable reminder of the spirit of Morgan’s Message in the Camden High School hallways throughout the year.
Camden was led by Ayden Gerow with games of 216 and 225 and a 637 series. Also turning in strong performances were Braylon Lyke with a 200 game and a 589 series, Garrett Grinnell with a 224 game and a 535 series and Alex Lallier with a 200 game and a 530 series. NH was led by JP Lazzaro with games of 257 and 244 and a 690 series.
With the win Camden improves to 4-1 on the season. They are in action against CNS on Monday.
Way to go, guys!
This evening’s scheduled concert for 7th and 8th grades will be postponed to the designated snow date, Wednesday, December 17th. It will still begin at 7:00 PM on the new date, with doors opening at 6:30.
Have a great day and stay safe.
Camden's representatives will be on Team White alongside players from Central Valley Academy, Rome Free Academy, West Canada Valley, South Lewis, Utica Notre Dame, Carthage, Little Falls, Sauquoit Valley, and Clinton.
The game will be played on Thursday, November 13th, with a 7:00 PM kickoff at Utica University's Charles A. Gaetano Stadium. Admission is five dollars, or you can watch online, free of charge, at the following URL
https://www.empire8network.com/utica/
Way to go, guys!
Rise and Shine, Blue Devils! We're got some business to take care of today.
Camden hosts VVS in the Section III Class A Final at 11 AM Saturday! Go Blue!
Tickets: https://section3.org/sports/2021/4/29/hometown-ticketing.aspx
Live Streaming: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/camden/organization/17261/camden-high-school/video
More Info: https://www.camdenschools.org/article/2518855
UPDATE: Section III has issued a second revision to the schedule for the Section III Field Hockey Championships. The Class A final has been moved to Sunday, 11/2. The Class B, C, and D finals have new times on Saturday.
Camden will now play VVS at 11am Saturday in the B final.
Camden 1, Whitesboro 0 - OT - FINAL
Meagher with the winner, assisted by Morrison with 2:19 left in OT
Big matchup on hand today. The third-seeded Camden Blue Devils take on second-seeded Whitesboro in a Section III Class B Field Hockey Semifinal at the Camden High School Stadium. 6:30 PM start.
The winner advances to Saturday's final, which will also be held at CHS.
Per Section III policy, all tickets are digital for Section III Semifinals and Finals. Below is a link to purchase.
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/nysphsaa3/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzE5MDE%3D
Live streaming is available at this link, or on the HUDL Fan App:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/camden/organization/17261/camden-high-school/video
Other General Spectator Info:
https://www.camdenschools.org/article/2506604
Go Blue Devils!
