Athletics

Did you know we have varsity student-athletes competing in high school boys' ice hockey? It all happens through a regional co-op program called the Mohawk Valley Jugglers. The Jugglers are made up of players from about a dozen local schools, including Camden's Brodie and Evan Buckingham. These two student-athletes embody dedication to the sport, often travelling over 45 minutes for practice alone. The program is largely a self-funded endeavor, and the sport can get expensive over time. If you're interested, you can support the team through their upcoming golf outing on August 2nd. In addition to golfers, they are also looking for raffle basket donors and sponsors. For more information on this outing, or the Jugglers program, reach out to Megan Buckingham at mbuckingham@camdencsd.org.

Final score out of Malta, NY. We are so very proud of what this team has accomplished this season, and how the standard of this program continues to escalate over time. #GoBlue

More pictures from Wednesday's Sectional Title win!

RING, RING! Opportunity is calling....... Regionals are today! Blue Devil Softball looks for a spot in the State Final Four today against Section II Champ Ichabod Crane. The team departs at 8 AM and you are encouraged to come out to Main Street and show your support on their way out of town. 1 PM first pitch in Malta, NY. Per state policy, tickets are once again digital only and can be purchased through the host Section’s platform, GoFan: https://gofan.co/event/1502959schoolId=NYSPHSAAII Wherever you go today, Go Blue! (Images by Alana Golden)

On Wednesday, 5/29, 4th grade students from Camden Elementary and McConnellsville Elementary gathered at Camden High School to compete in the annual District-Wide fourth grade track meet. The athletes competed in running events as long as 400 meters, along with the 4x100 relay and field events such as the long jump, softball throw, football throw, and soccer ball kick for distance. Great job students!!!

Congratulations to our Section III Champion Camden Varsity Softball team! On Thursday, the Blue Devils defeated Franklin Academy of Malone in Sub-Regional Play to advance to Saturday’s regional round. The Blue Devils will match up against Section II Champion Ichabod Crane for the opportunity to advance to the State Final Four. Saturday’s game will be played at Luther Forest located in Malta, NY. First pitch is set for 1 PM. The team will be departing CHS at approximately 8 AM on Saturday. We encourage you to line Main Street and show your support for the team as they make their way to their biggest game yet this season. Per state policy, tickets are once again digital only and can be purchased through the host Section’s platform, GoFan: https://gofan.co/event/1502959?schoolId=NYSPHSAAII It does not appear live streaming will be offered through the NFHS Network, but we will let you know if that changes.

If a picture is worth 1,000 words, these two images could go on for hours about the value of the Unified Sports program.

SOFTBALL IS GOING TO REGIONALS! Camden 14, Franklin Academy 2 (Final)

The Track and Field program will send junior Dylan Poole to today's state qualifier meet! Poole is the seventh overall seed competing in the Division II Pole Vault in this afternoon's meet, which will be held at Cicero-North Syracuse. Results will be here as they become available: https://milesplit.live/meets/625400 Good luck Dylan! Keep it smooth, keep it steady.

Back at it. Same place, same time of day, and a new goal to pursue. The state tournament begins as Camden meets Section 10 Champion Franklin Academy for a sub-regional game at Carrier Park in Syracuse. 5 PM start. As with sectional semis and finals, digital tickets are on sale now through Section III ticketing vendor, HomeTown Ticketing: https://section3.org/sports/2021/4/29/hometown-ticketing.aspx Watch on the NFHS Network (Subscription Required) https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/nysphsaa/gambcebcba17c

Section III. Class A. Champions. The Blue Devils took care of business yesterday!

Alexa, play "Roundball Rock" by John Tesh..... Our Unified Basketball team looked terrific in their Senior Day game last week! They'll be in action tonight at New Hartford, and again for their end-of-season event on Thursday at VVS! Let's go Blue!

Let's try this again. Softball goes for the Section III Championship today at Carrier Park in Syracuse against TVL foe New Hartford. Get your tickets from the Section III Website at: https://section3.org/.../2021/4/29/hometown-ticketing.aspx The game will also be streamed on the NFHS Network (Subscription Required). Please disregard any links in the comments, which may not be legitimate in nature. https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/nysphsaasiii

BASEBALL: Jamesville Dewitt 6, Camden 5 (Final). The Blue Devils erased multiple two run deficits, including one with the game on the line in the top of the seventh, but the Rams win the title in walk-off fashion in the bottom of the seventh. The Blue Devils finish a terrific year as sectional runners-up with a 19-4 record. All four of the team's losses came by two runs or less. Win or lose today, we are very proud of this group for what they have achieved this year.

Gameday for the Blue Devils as Baseball and Softball pursue Section III Titles in today's finals! Get your tickets from the Section III Website at: https://section3.org/sports/2021/4/29/hometown-ticketing.aspx Also, both games will be streamed on the NFHS Network (Subscription Required) https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/nysphsaasiii If the weather cooperates, we hope today will be our day!

We started the day looking for two wins, and we end the day with two big Section III Quarterfinal wins for the Blue Devils! Softball will play its Section III semifinal at 11 AM Saturday, while Baseball will play its Section III semifinal at 4 PM Saturday. Both games will be held at Onondaga Community College in Syracuse. Per Section III policy, Tickets are in a digital format for the Semis and Finals, and advance purchase is encouraged for easier entry on the day of the game. Get yours here! https://section3.org/sports/2021/4/29/hometown-ticketing.aspx

Today, we celebrated Senior Day for the Camden Unified Basketball Team! Organized in conjunction with the New York State Public High School Athletic Association and Special Olympics New York, the Unified Sports program provides an accessible and inclusive sports participation experience for students with intellectual disabilities. In the Unified program, players with intellectual disabilities compete on teams alongside players without intellectual disabilities. Every student is given an opportunity to use their skills to contribute to the success of the team, and together, they unlock the power of pursuing a common goal. Thank you to Nevaeh Myers, Haley Cook, and Madyson Austin for your contributions to the Unified Sports program. We were excited to celebrate you today! The Blue Devils are coached by Ashley Chanatry and Sarah Falanga.

Postseason play begins tonight for Varsity Baseball!

The next few days are going to move along quickly for Blue Devil Athletics! Section III Tournament Play is here. Also on Wednesday, catch Unified Basketball in action at home against VVS! That game will tip at 4:15 if you'd like to come support the team.

Pictures from Varsity Baseball's 7-3 win over CVA on Thursday. The Blue Devils were led by Ryan Leos, who went 4-for-4 at the plate and struck out eight over five strong innings of relief work for the Blue Devils.