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List of 10 news stories.

  • Most Dramatic Comeback Sends Cadets to Final Four

    Benedictine Military School pulled off one of the most dramatic playoff comebacks of the Georgia High School baseball season, rallying from an 8-1 deficit to beat Cambridge High School 10-9 in eight innings in a win-or-go-home matchup.
    The game turned when junior shortstop Omari Burse moved from shortstop to the mound in the third inning. Burse shut down Cambridge the rest of the way, throwing six innings while allowing just one earned run, four hits, and striking out three.
    He also carried the offense. A towering three-run homer to left suddenly brought life back into the stadium and cut the deficit to 8-4. Then, with the Cadets still fighting in the sixth inning, Burse delivered again — crushing a two-run missile over the centerfield fence to tie the game and send the crowd into chaos.
    Finally, in the bottom of the eighth, the Cadets loaded the bases with the season on the line. The tension was unbearable. Then junior Kai Hernandez-Gambill stepped in and was hit by a pitch, forcing home Burse for a breathtaking 10-9 walk-off victory.
    Players stormed the field. Fans erupted. A team that once trailed by seven runs was suddenly headed to the state semifinals. Hernandez-Gambill said it was the first time he had smiled after getting hit by a pitch!!
    Benedictine improved to 32-6 and advanced to the Georgia Class AAAA semifinals, where the Cadets will host North Oconee High School in a best-of-three series beginning May 14.
    The Cadets aren’t just playing — they’re making a statement! GO Cadets!!!
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  • Cadets Head to New Format at GHSA Track Championship

    The Cadets went head-to-head with athletes from Regions 1, 2, 3, and 4 at the GHSA Sectional Meet, with the top eight finishers in each event earning a spot at the GHSA Class AAAA State Championships on May 11 at Spec Towns Track in Athens. There, they will face the top qualifiers from Regions 5, 6, 7, and 8 in the final showdown. 
    The sprinters led the charge, delivering explosive performances that showcased the team’s speed, power, and competitive edge. Max Carson captured first place in the shot put and has been dominant throughout the season.
    This year’s State Meet format has been streamlined from a three-day event to a one-day championship. The new schedule presents a significant challenge, as there will be no preliminary rounds. Instead, champions will be determined solely by times and distances recorded across two heats. Sectional qualifying marks will be used for seedings and lane assignments.
    While it is exciting to compete on the University’s new track facility, the condensed one-day schedule will demand endurance, focus, and consistency from every athlete.
    100m. Dash - Stanley Smart, Jr., Eron Mallard 
    200m. Dash - Stanley Smart, Jr., Eron Mallard 
    4x100m. Relay - Eron Mallard, Josh Washington, Cole Henderson, Stanley Smart, Jr., Stewart Dunn, Johnathan Black, Jayden Houston
    4x200m. Relay - Eron Mallard, Josh Washington, Cole Henderson, Stanley Smart, Jr., Stewart Dunn, Johnathan Black, Jayden Houston
    Discus - Max Carson, Meyer Hagin 
    Shot Put - Max Carson 
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  • Parker Lewis Commits to Pfeiffer University

    Senior Parker Lewis will officially sign his commitment to Pfeiffer University on Thursday at 3:30 PM in the BC Gymnasium. Parker has been a key leader for the Cadet soccer team, helping guide them to an Elite Eight finish in the GHSA Class AAAA playoffs. The midfielder has 22 goals and 12 assists this season.
    In addition to his success on the soccer field, Parker also contributed as a kicker for the Cadet football team, which finished as the GHSA Class AAAA State Runner-up.

  • Cadets Honored by the Greater Savannah Hall of Fame

    Two standout student-athletes from Benedictine Military School will be recognized among the region’s elite at the 2026 ceremony hosted by the Greater Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame on Monday, May 4, at the Alee Shriners Temple.
    Senior quarterback Stephen Cannon has been named the recipient of the prestigious Lawton M. Calhoun Award, presented annually to the Overall High School Athlete of the Year. Cannon delivered a stellar season on the gridiron, throwing for 2,266 yards and 26 touchdowns with just four interceptions, while adding 625 rushing yards and nine scores. He led the Cadets to the Class 4A state title game and earned Region 1-4A Offensive Player of the Year honors, along with All-State recognition. He is the 11th Cadet to receive the honor since 1980. 
    A true multi-sport talent, Cannon also excelled in track and field, helping Benedictine capture state championships in the 4x100 and 4x200 relay events, and contributed on the basketball court. He has signed with Texas Tech Red Raiders and enrolled early.
    Joining Cannon in the spotlight is senior midfielder Asher Herrin, who has been named Soccer Player of the Year. A three-year letterman, Herrin has tallied 14 goals and three assists through the first 12 matches of his senior campaign. Known for his relentless effort and leadership, he has been a key figure in Benedictine’s postseason success during his varsity career.
    “Herrin is a playmaker and workhorse in the midfield,” said head coach Charlie Moore, praising his captain’s impact and consistency.
    The honors mark a fitting milestone for Cannon and Herrin, who first shared recognition as co-recipients of the Dewitt Award as eighth graders. Years later, both athletes now cap off decorated high school careers with some of Savannah’s highest athletic honors.
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  • Unforgettable Playoffs Run for Soccer

    The Cadets put together an electrifying run in the GHSA Class AAAA State Playoffs, proving they could compete anywhere, against anyone. They opened with a strong victory over East Forsyth, then delivered a heart-stopping upset in the Sweet 16—taking down Region 4’s No. 1 seed, Pace Academy, 4–3 in a thrilling overtime battle. Their postseason journey continued on the road at Marist in the Elite Eight, where their championship hopes came to an end with a 5–1 loss.
    Congratulations to the Cadets on a terrific season and an unforgettable playoff run!

  • Tennis Reached the Elite Eight of Class AAAA

    The Cadets' tennis team delivered an outstanding season, advancing to the Elite Eight of the GHSA Class AAAA playoffs before falling to Cambridge, 3–0.
     
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  • Track & Field Region 1-AAAA Champions

    The Region 1AAAA Track & Field Meet was a two-day showdown packed with action and intensity! Day 1 kicked off with all field event finals, plus the 3200m, and the thrilling 4x800m relay. The Cadets had an outstanding showing leading the scoring with 80.5 points over 2nd place Warner Robins with 57 points. Max Carson won the Region Championship in the discus and the shot put. 
    On Day 2, the spotlight shifted to the running event finals—where every second counted and champions were made!  Stanley Smart (100m & 200m) and Tucker Hollis (800m & 1600m) finished as the Region Champions in their individual events and the 4x100m (Eron Mallard, Josh Washington, Stewart Dunn, Stanley Smart, Jr.) and the 4x200m relays (Eron Mallard, Josh Washington, Stewart Dunn, Stanley Smart, Jr.) took the top award. The Cadets won their 8th Championship by 47.50 points. with a total score of 206.50 points. We are so proud! They trained hard, pushed their limits, and met every challenge this season. Now it’s their time to compete, shine, and leave it all on the track! GHSA State Championships- here we come!
    Results:
    100m. Dash - 1st Stanley Smart, Jr. 10.70, 2nd Eron Mallard 10.74, 6th Cole Henderson 11.09
    200m. Dash - 1st Stanley Smart, Jr. 21.98, 2nd Eron Mallard 22.28, 5th Cole Henderson 22.76
    400m. Dash - 4th Josh Washington 51.90, 5th Cole Henderson 52.38, 8th Stewart Dunn 55.98 
    800m. Run - 1st Tucker Hollis 2:03.30 (PR), 4th Will Hoffman 2:05.10 (PR), 9th Ved Patel 2:20.40
    1600m. Run - 1st Tucker Hollis 4:48.07, 3rd Will Hoffman 4:51.39, 6th Wyatt Nolan 4:56.34 (PR)
    3200m - 2nd Will Hoffman 10:29.37, 3rd Tucker Hollis 10:39.99, 7th Fischer Valbuena 11:39.44
    110m. Hurdles - 8th Tristan Robertson 18.27, 14th Demari Perry 20.28, 15th Cole Williams 21.25
    300m. Hurdles - 6th Demari Perry 44.30, 8th Tristan Robertson 45.78, 10th Cullen Dunn 48.24 
    4x100m Relay - 1st Eron Mallard, Josh Washington, Stewart Dunn, Stanley Smart, Jr. 42.04
    4x200m Relay - 1st Eron Mallard, Josh Washington, Stewart Dunn, Stanley Smart, Jr. 1:29.03
    4x400m Relay - 3rd Gage Copeland, Stewart Dunn, Cole Henderson, Josh Washington 3:41.23 (SB)
    4x800m.- 2nd Will Hoffman, Tucker Hollis, Ved Patel, Wyatt Nolen 8:55.91 (SB)
    High Jump - 3rd Ca'ron Hall 6'2" (PR), 8th Gage Copeland 5'8" 
    Long Jump - 4th Gage Copeland 20'2", 8th Dontrey Ford 19'10", 14th Kyree Richards 17'10.5"
    Triple Jump - 4th Gage Copeland 41'9", 6th Kyree Richards 40'0" (PR), 12th Konrad Cail 36'10" (PR)
    Pole Vault - 2nd Meyer Hagin 10"0" (PR)
    Discus -1st Max Carson 148'6", 2nd Meyer Hagin 141'5", 4th John Collins 123'5"
    Shot Put - 1st Max Carson 49'11", 6th Dallas Radabaugh 42'1", 12th Meyer Hagin 38'2"

  • 7th Consecutive Championship for the Lacrosse Cadets

    Benedictine closed out its regular season in an emphatic fashion Tuesday night, blanking Country Day 15-0 on Senior Night. The Cadets controlled the game from the opening faceoff, dictating tempo on both ends and overwhelming their opponent with constant pressure. Even with a seventh straight area championship already secured, Benedictine approached the matchup with urgency, intent on tightening things up and finishing the regular season at a higher standard before the playoffs. 
    That urgency showed early, as the Cadets surged to a 5-0 lead by the end of the first quarter. Any remaining suspense disappeared in the final seconds of the period, when Benedictine added two goals in the last nine seconds to put the game out of reach and set the tone for the rest of the night. 
    Benedictine finished with 15 goals while holding Country Day to just eight total shots, a complete effort on both ends of the field. Nine Cadets found the back of the net, with four players scoring multiple goals. Cooper Callejas recorded a hat trick, all within a 15-minute stretch, while Mac Headley led the offense with five assists and added a goal. In goal, Reef Leonard was exceptional, stopping all eight shots he faced to secure the shutout. 
    “We were sharing the rock and seeing the field really well, and with our attack, we were just moving it quick,” White said. “And then you gotta give a shoutout to our defense with the shutout.” Along with the rivalry win, the night carried added meaning because of Benedictine’s senior night tradition honoring the legacy of Ricky McAllaster, a key figure in the founding of the BC lacrosse program who passed away in 2011. 
    Each year, the senior who wears No. 10 passes the jersey to a rising senior, continuing a tradition built on leadership and brotherhood. This year, Wyatt Estabrook passed the No. 10 jersey to Hobie Leonard. 
    “Hobie’s humble, but he’s an attacker on defense. He leads quietly, and the people around him trust him. He’ll be heard, and with the way he plays, he’ll be followed and trusted as a leader,” Estabrook said. “As a player, he’s spectacular, and I think he’ll be an even better leader.”  Leonard now steps into a key leadership role for next season as both a captain and a standard-setter for the program. 
    “It’s a huge honor, carrying the number 10 with me and the tradition of everyone that’s come before me,” Leonard said. “It’s a big role, but I think I’m gonna step up to it. I’ve gotten to sit behind Wyatt for two years and see what real leadership looks like. I think it’s made a difference in how I carry myself and how I lead others, but there’s a lot to step up to.”
    The Cadets started the GHSA Division 2 State Playoffs with a first-round bye, poised and ready for a deep run. In the Sweet 16, they defended their home turf against Woodward Academy in a battle that never let up. Every possession mattered, every second carried weight. But in a heart-stopping finish, the game slipped away in the closing minutes, as the Cadets fell just short, 7–9. A fierce fight to the very end, and a great senior leadership that won’t soon be forgotten.
     
     
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  • Third Consecutive Area Title for Golf

    Congratulations to the Cadets on capturing their third consecutive Area and Region Championship! This outstanding achievement qualifies them for the State Championships, which will be held at the Savannah Golf Club on May 18–19.
    Junior Bear Dollander led the way as co-medalist with an impressive 1-under 71, followed by Junior Jack Weeks at 1-over 73. Freshman Carson Hayes posted a strong 74, and Senior Chad Chadwell rounded out the team scoring with a 75.
    With BC hosting the State Championship this year, it’s a fantastic opportunity for our community to come out and support the Cadet golf team. Congratulations again, and best of luck at State!
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  • Savannah Morning News Recognizes Athletes for Winter Sports

    The Savannah Morning News honors the top athletes in each sport across the region. First-team selections will be recognized at the Coastal Empire High School Sports Awards ceremony, set for June 5th at the Savannah Convention Center where the "Player of the Year" for each sport will also be announced.
    This year’s First Team All–Greater Savannah selections for wrestling are Aiden Simmons and A. J. West.  Honorable Mention for wrestling were Peter Fallon, Wallace Glover, and Walker Minnich.  Freshmen Joey Leiter and Wilkes Sabogal received Honorable Mention for their swimming season. Basketball Second Team selections were guard Kyree Richards and forward Ca'ron Hall. Congratulations Cadets!

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Benedictine has captured one team national championship and 22 team state championships overall in eight different sports, including 18 state championships since 2012. (This number does not include the numerous individual state championships.)

2025 Sport Shooting
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, University of North Carolina, and University of Miami.

Benedictine Military School

Benedictine Military School
6502 Seawright Drive
Savannah, GA 31406
912-644-7000

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