KINGSLAND, GA — October 30, 2026
The Camden County Wildcats closed out their 2026 regular season Friday night at Chris Gilman Stadium, falling 43–15 to the Colquitt County Packers in a Region 1-7A matchup.
Despite the difficult result, the Wildcats found moments of offensive success during the second quarter, with touchdowns from senior quarterback Xavier Collins and sophomore running back Malakhi Poole. Camden also delivered a scoreless third quarter defensively before Colquitt County pulled away in the final period.
The loss moves Camden County to 5–5 on the season as the Wildcats enter their scheduled bye week and turn their attention toward the GHSA Class 7A State Playoffs.
2026 Season Results
Swipe or select a gameWildcats Find the End Zone in Second Quarter
Colquitt County established an early advantage, scoring 15 unanswered points in the opening quarter.
Camden responded in the second quarter behind the leadership of senior quarterback Xavier Collins (#1).
Facing a fourth-down situation, Collins kept the football on a quarterback draw and found his way into the end zone for Camden’s first touchdown of the evening.
The Wildcats continued battling offensively, with sophomore running back Malakhi Poole (#10) adding another touchdown on the ground later in the quarter.
Poole finished the night as Camden’s leading rusher, carrying the football 14 times for 54 yards and a touchdown.
Senior Adryen Vigil (#22) successfully converted a two-point attempt, helping Camden put 15 points on the scoreboard before halftime.
Colquitt County entered the break holding a 29–15 advantage.
Camden Defense Holds Packers Scoreless in Third Quarter
Coming out of halftime, the Wildcats’ defense delivered its strongest quarter of the evening, holding Colquitt County scoreless throughout the third period.
Senior linebacker William “Will” Smith (#12) led Camden defensively with nine total tackles, including six solo stops and one tackle for loss.
Junior Ryder Whitley (#15) followed with eight tackles, while junior defensive back Demetrius Coleman (#5) contributed six solo tackles and one tackle for loss.
Junior defensive end Glonger Carter (#18) added five tackles and a pass defended, while senior Kingston Melton (#2) recorded four tackles, a pass defended, and a forced fumble.
Camden’s defense finished the evening with 49 total tackles, three tackles for loss, and four passes defended.
The Packers eventually broke through again in the fourth quarter, adding 14 unanswered points to secure the 43–15 victory.
Collins Leads Wildcats Offensively
Senior quarterback Xavier Collins (#1) completed 13 of 20 passes for 139 yards, finishing with a 65% completion rate and no interceptions.
Collins also contributed 25 rushing yards and a touchdown, accounting for 164 total offensive yards.
In the receiving game, junior Jakavious Perkins (#8) led Camden with 44 yards on two receptions, averaging 22 yards per catch.
Senior wide receiver Elijah Rose (#2) added four receptions for 42 yards, while senior Sean Green (#3) hauled in five passes for 20 yards.
Junior Jammie Williams (#9) contributed three receptions for 26 yards.
On the ground, Malakhi Poole (#10) led the rushing attack with 54 yards, followed by Collins with 25 yards and senior Adryen Vigil with 21 yards.
Camden finished the contest with 273 yards of total offense, including 139 through the air and 134 on the ground.
Wildcats Turn Their Attention to the Postseason
With the regular season complete, Camden County now enters its scheduled bye week with an opportunity to regroup, make adjustments, and prepare for the GHSA Class 7A State Playoffs.
The Wildcats finished the regular season with a 5–5 record, navigating a challenging schedule that included several highly competitive matchups and tough Region 1-7A opponents.
For head coach Tucker Pruitt and the Wildcats, the upcoming break provides valuable time to evaluate the regular season, address areas for improvement, and prepare for the challenges ahead.
Friday night also marked Camden’s final regular-season home game of 2026, providing another opportunity to recognize the Wildcat faithful who have supported the program throughout the fall.
From the student section and marching band to the cheerleaders, families, and community supporters, Wildcat Nation has continued to create an incredible Friday night atmosphere at Chris Gilman Stadium.
The Wildcats’ first-round playoff opponent and game location have yet to be determined.
The regular season is behind us, but there’s still football left to play.
One Camden. One Family. Go Cats!
