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List of 10 news stories.
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SMN Soccer Players to Watch
Read MoreThe Savannah Morning News selects returning high school athletes from the Savannah area to watch during their upcoming season. Three Benedictine juniors received this recognition for soccer. Asher Herrin plays midfield and is also a standout cross country runner for the Cadets. Forward Parker Lewis leads the Cadets in goals so far this season with 4. Ben Weisel emerged as one of the top net minders in the Coastal Empire last year and was named the Region 3AAAA Goal Keeper of the Year. The varsity will face region opponents at Home - Warner Robins, March 4 at 6:00 PM, Ware, March 11 at 6:00 PM, and Wayne, March 18 at 7:00 PM. Go Cadets! -
Caleb Jones selected Region 1-AAAA Boys' Basketball Player of the Year
Senior Caleb Jones, who leads GHSA in scoring in all classifications at 31.8 points per game, was honored as the Boys' Basketball Player of the Year for Region 1-AAAA. Jones presently has 2,258 career points and is one of the most exciting players to watch. Junior Micah Williams was selected 2nd Team All-Region. Jones and Williams lead the Cadets (20-5) against Marist (20-8) in a GHSA Class AAAA first-round playoff game at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in BC Gym.Read More -
Dodson, Ferguson, and Thompson to continue academic and athletic careers in college
Benedictine Military School celebrated seniors John Dodson (Reinhardt University cross country and track & field), Connor Ferguson (University of Georgia football), and Paul Thompson (University of Charleston West Virginia Football), who are taking their academic and athletic careers to the next level! Congratulations!Read More -
John Lilly awarded $15,000 scholarship by Savannah Quarterback Club
Congratulations to Benedictine Military School senior John Lilly, who was presented with a $15,000 postgraduate scholarship by the Savannah Quarterback Club! Mr. Mark Mamalakis and Mr. Nino Aliotta ’83 visited BC to reveal to John and his classmates that he was receiving this distinguished honor. Each year, the Savannah Quarterback Club recognizes a senior not just for his athletic ability, but also leadership, academic excellence, and community involvement - all traits that Lilly embodies. Lilly plans to attend UGA. Thank you to the Savannah Quarterback Club for supporting local students in such a meaningful way! -
Krauss and West medal at wrestling state championship
Read MoreCongratulations to Benedictine Military School senior Zachary Krauss (29-9) - 4th Place 157 lbs - and freshman AJ West (46-10) - 5th place 126 lbs - for earning medals at the GHSA Class AAAA Wrestling State Championship in Macon. Krauss will continue his college career at Belmont Abbey College. Cadets who qualified from the Class AAAA sectional meet were:Aiden Simmons, 113 lbs, 7thAJ West, 126 lbs, 5thConnor Desautels, 132 lbs, 3rdAaron Pritzker, 175 lbs, 6th -
Fall Scholar Athletes
Congratulations to the Fall scholar athletes! These students have worked incredibly hard both on the field and in the classroom, maintaining a GPA of 90 or higher throughout the season. A special round of applause goes to the student on each individual team who achieved the highest GPA and earned a medal for his exceptional dedication. Your hard work, discipline, and perseverance are truly inspiring!Cross Country Scholar Award: Elijah Saunders Scholar Athletes: Sean Adams, Omar Ali, Nikos Hanks, Ben Harvey, Asher Herrin, Lucas Keller, Cole Minnich, Elijah Saunders
Football Scholar Award: Manning McGinty Scholar Athletes: Noah Brainard, Colby Brennan, Read Brennan, Jack Cannon, Stephen Cannon, Will Clark, Sam Eades, Wyatt Estabrook, Connor Ferguson, Jack Ganem, Jackson Goette, Ian Harris, Cole Henderson, Hayden Hoffman, Rasheen Jackson, Kaden Johnson, Hobie Leonard, Robert Leonard, John Lilly, Larson Little, Ty McCurry, Manning McGinty, David Ongiri, Raphael Scroggins, Alden Swift, Josh Washington, Joiner Ulrich
Raider Scholar Award: Liam Clark Scholar Athletes: Lachlan Byrne, Liam Clark, Jack Deen, Stephen Diamond, Brady Duclos, Robert Federal, Meyer Hagin, William Hernandez, Christopher Hoover, Tommy Kearns, Declan Laufenberg, Benjamin Lockwood, Sam Malloy, Gavin Medina, Logan Price, Joshua Quasha, Edward Ribnek, Andrew Rodriguez, Aidan Sasser, Michael Sweeney, Matthew Taylor, Julian Watson, Cooper Winters, Andrew YoungbloodSport Shooting Scholar Award : Elliott Moody Scholar Athletes: John Adams, Charlie Anderson, Samuel Anderson, Drake Cooper, Anthony DeMott, Mills Hollis, Jack McKenzie, Lucas McKenzie, Elliot Moody, Wyatt Nolen, Alex Ray, Harrison Tate, Matt Tift, Gavin Walmsley, Owen Washburn -
Dreams do come true
Benedictine's Connor Ferguson announced Monday that he has committed to the University of Georgia as a preferred walk on. Ferguson is ranked No. 7 in the nation in the Kohl's Kicking rankings and is No. 1 in Georgia.Read More
"I've been a Georgia fan since I was in kindergarten, and when I got to visit there and just loved the atmosphere, the school and the facilities — I mean, what's not to love. I developed a really strong relationship with the coaches there and that meant a lot. You could say this is a dream come true for me."
Ferguson said he thinks he'll have a chance to compete for the kickoff job right away, and he hopes to earn a full scholarship as he continues to develop as a Bulldog. An 'A' student, Ferguson said he plans to major in aerospace or aeronautical engineering with a path toward aviation. -
Jones Hits 2,000 career points
Caleb Jones is truly an exceptional player; his 2,000-point achievement is a testament to his talent and dedication. His ability to thrive under pressure, even when facing double or triple teams, reflects his high basketball IQ and maturity on the court. His versatility and adaptability allow him to adjust his play to counter different defenses, a skill that distinguishes the greats from the good.It's also inspiring to see Caleb prioritize his team over individual success. That mindset strengthens his leadership role and elevates the performance of those around him, making him a well-rounded and impactful player both on and off the court. -
Swim team finishes as Region 1-AAAA Runner-up
Congratulations to Benedictine Military School’s swimming team on their outstanding second-place finish at the region meet in Warner Robins! Team captain Ethan Dibkey shined with impressive first-place finishes in the 200 Individual Medley and 100 Breaststroke. The relay teams also performed exceptionally well, with the 200 Medley Relay team of Meyer Hagin, Ethan Dibkey, Robert Federal, and Byron Pederson securing second place, and the 200m Freestyle Relay team of Hobie Leonard, Ethan Dibkey, Meyer Hagin, and Byron Pederson also placing second. Well done to all the swimmers for their dedication and teamwork in bringing home the second-place region trophy! -
Rifle team 2-1
Benedictine Military School's rifle team faced a tough loss on Friday, losing to Ware County 1146-1081, in their first defeat of the season. Ware County, known for being one of the top teams in the state, provided a challenging match, and its range is also the location for the GHSA State Tournament. Despite the loss, the BC team showed improvement, with their previous victories over Southeast Bulloch (1043-1028) and Savannah High (1063-563).The team's qualifying shooters were Fischer Landon (272), Cooper Winters (270), Logan Price (270), and Matthew Taylor (269), demonstrating strong performances. Benedictine is scheduled to host Glynn Academy on January 21, looking to bounce back from their first loss.
Benedictine has captured one team national championship and 21 team state championships overall in eight different sports, including 17 state championships since 2012. (This number does not include the numerous individual state championships.)
2023 Sport Shooting
2023 Raider Team (National Champs)
2023 Raider Team (State Champs)
2022 Football
2022 Raider Team
2021 Football
2021 Sport Shooting
2020 Sport Shooting
2019 Raider Team
2018 Baseball
2018 Tennis
2018 Soccer
2017 Soccer
2016 Football
2014 Football
2014 Baseball
2013 Lacrosse
2012 Lacrosse
1993 Golf
1985 Golf
1983 Golf
1961 Baseball
For more than a decade, Benedictine has been recognized as the No. 1 boys’ athletic program in southeast Georgia.
In recent years, many Benedictine student-athletes have earned scholarships to compete at institutions such as the University of Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology, the University of Southern Mississippi, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy, Belmont Abbey, Mercer University, The Citadel, Georgia Southern University, Appalachian State University, College of the Holy Cross, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Tulane University, North Carolina State University, Duke University, Clemson University, Vanderbilt University, Auburn University, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, University of Minnesota, Florida State University, and University of North Carolina.
2023 Sport Shooting
2023 Raider Team (National Champs)
2023 Raider Team (State Champs)
2022 Football
2022 Raider Team
2021 Football
2021 Sport Shooting
2020 Sport Shooting
2019 Raider Team
2018 Baseball
2018 Tennis
2018 Soccer
2017 Soccer
2016 Football
2014 Football
2014 Baseball
2013 Lacrosse
2012 Lacrosse
1993 Golf
1985 Golf
1983 Golf
1961 Baseball
For more than a decade, Benedictine has been recognized as the No. 1 boys’ athletic program in southeast Georgia.
In recent years, many Benedictine student-athletes have earned scholarships to compete at institutions such as the University of Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology, the University of Southern Mississippi, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy, Belmont Abbey, Mercer University, The Citadel, Georgia Southern University, Appalachian State University, College of the Holy Cross, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Tulane University, North Carolina State University, Duke University, Clemson University, Vanderbilt University, Auburn University, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, University of Minnesota, Florida State University, and University of North Carolina.
