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Cadet Athletics

List of 10 news stories.

  • Join the BCAA and the Excitement for 2026-27

    Football Season is upon us! With 7 home regular season games, we need to pack Memorial Stadium. 
    The Cadets moved up to GHSA Class AAAAA, where they'll take on a different region schedule and new rivals. As anticipation builds for the 2026 season, the Savannah Morning News has highlighted several marquee matchups that fans should keep an eye on this fall. Join the BCAA!! 
    August 21 7:30 PM - Toombs County at Benedictine (Memorial Stadium)
    The Class A Division I state runnerup comes to town to face Benedictine, which lost to Creekside in the Class 4A state finals last year.
    August 28 7:30 PM - Hebron Christian at Benedictine (Memorial Stadium)
    Tough non-region slate continues for the Cadets who host the reigning Private School state champions.
    September 4 7:30 PM - Camden County at Benedictine (Memorial Stadium)
    This is the sixth meeting in the history of the two vaunted programs. Camden County leads the series 5-1 and won the last matchup 56-6 in 2011, which was Danny Britt's first year leading the Cadet program. BC beat Camden County 9-7 in 2000.
    October 9 7:30 PM -  Jenkins at Benedictine (Memorial Stadium)
    The teams are competing in the same region once again as both have landed in Region 1-5A. BC is coming off a run to the Class 4A state finals and Jenkins reached the Class 3A state quarters last year. The Cadets lead the overall series 45-11 and have won the last three meetings. Jenkins last win was a 34-9 victory in 2019 when the Warriors made a run to the Class 3A state semis.
    November 6  7:30 PM - Benedictine at Ware County
    Schedule makers were spot on making this the final regular season game in Region 1-5A as it could decide the region title. The series started in 2020 and the teams have split the games, trading off wins each year. Last season, BC beat the Gators on the road 30-27 in a game that decided the Region 1-4A title.
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  • Cadets Celebrate with Forest City Juniors 7th National Title

    The Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) National Championship is the nation's premier youth clay target event, featuring thousands of athletes from across the country. With six consecutive National Championships already to its name, the Forest City Juniors Sport Shooting Team arrived in Marengo, Ohio, carrying the weight of history and the expectations of defending another title. Every target mattered, every shot counted, and the pressure never let up. After an intense 2200-target competition, the Forest City team rose to the occasion once again, capturing an unprecedented seventh consecutive National Championship by the slimmest of margins—just one target.
    Powered by the talent, discipline, and determination of its Cadet members, the team refused to back down when it mattered most. Their composure under pressure and unwavering focus secured another championship trophy, adding yet another remarkable chapter to Forest City's and the Cadets' legacy of excellence in sport shooting.
    Championship Cadets:
    Class of 2026: Mills Hollis, Alex Ray, Gavin Walmsley
    Rising Seniors: Charlie Anderson, Lucas McKenzie, Chaz Palmer, Sterling Recicar
    Rising Juniors: Matthew Boyer, Marshall Pedigo
    Rising Sophomores: Jacob Butler, Chip Klein, Caleb Moody, Rett Shurling
    Rising Freshman: Caleb Vo, Hunter Martin

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  • GADA Top Athletic Programs in GHSA

    The GADA (Georgia Athletic Directors Association) recognizes the top athletic programs across all GHSA classifications that have demonstrated excellence and superior postseason performances. Established in 2000, the award system allocates points based on success in GHSA postseason competition across all sports.
    BC captured the Region 1-AAAA title by an impressive 290-point margin.
    The final Region standings were:
    BC – 582 points
    Ware County – 292 points
    Perry – 249 points
    In the overall Class AAAA standings, BC finished 4th in the State with 582 points.
    The top five schools were:
    Marist – 654 points
    Cambridge – 608 points
    Westminster – 584points
    Benedictine – 582 points
    North Oconee – 580 points
    Coastal Georgia & SE Georgia All Classifications
    Benedictine - 582 points
    Vidalia - 550 points
    Toombs - 486 points
    Richmond Hill - 454 points
    Calvary  - 377 points
    Glynn - 365 points
    SCPS - 304 points
    This recognition reflects an outstanding year by our student-athletes and coaching staff. Congratulations to everyone involved on a tremendous accomplishment!
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  • Coastal Empire Awards

    The Savannah Morning News recently hosted its highly anticipated Coastal Empire High School Sports Awards ceremony, recognizing the area's top athletes and coaches for their outstanding achievements throughout the year. Benedictine coaches and student-athletes were among those honored for exceptional performances across multiple sports.
    Coach of the Year recipients included:
    Danny Britt — Football
    Kevin Halligan — Golf
    Jason Pascual - Baseball
    Dustin White — Lacrosse
    Player of the Year recipients included:
    Omari Burse — Baseball Player of the Year
    Bear Dollander — Golf Player of the Year
    Stephen Cannon - Football Player of the Year
    Kam Cody — Defensive Football Player of the Year
    Joe Joe Mahfet — Lacrosse Player of the Year
    Congratulations to these outstanding Benedictine coaches and athletes on their well-deserved recognition and for representing us with excellence both on and off the field.
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  • Scholar Athletes Honored

    The BC Scholar Athlete Award honors sophomores through seniors who maintained a GPA above 90 during their athletic season. Balancing away trips, late games, and demanding practice schedules, student-athletes must excel both academically and athletically, making this award a meaningful recognition of their hard work and dedication on and off the field.
    The student-athlete with the highest GPA on each team receives the BC Scholar Athlete Medal. Those honored with the top award, along with their sport, are:
    Baseball - Karson Wheelless
    Basketball - Ben Kleinpeter
    Cross Country - Lucas Keller
    Drill Team - Liam Clark
    ESports - Fall Lucas DeBry, Spring Edward Kearnns
    Football - Jack Cannon
    Golf - William Routhier
    Lacrosse - Varsity Jack Cannon, JV Marshall Pedigo 
    Raider Team - Jake Suhr
    Rifle - Sebastian Balmes
    Soccer - Elijah Saunders
    Sport Shooting - Marshall Pedigo
    Swimming - Hobie Leonard
    Tennis - Christopher Cordasco
    Track & Field - Meyer Hagin
    Wrestling - Waylon Pederson
     
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  • Spring Nominees for Best of Preps Awards

    The Savannah Morning News honors the top athletes in each sport throughout the area. 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 during the live show.  During the ceremony, the spring nominees will be honored, along with player of the year nominees and winners from the fall and winter sports seasons. 
    The show also will announce the winners of the premier awards, which include boy's athlete of the year, girl's athlete of the year, boys' team of the year, girls' team of the year, coach of the year and our Courage Award recipient.
    Benedictine's Spring First Team Honors:
    Baseball- Omari Burse, Mason Diamond, Noah Harris, Kai Hernandez-Gambill, Mason O'Neil, Colvin Proto
    Golf - Dane Chadwell, Bear Dollander, Jack Weeks
    Lacrosse - Avery Allen, Wiley Chandler, Wyatt Estabrook, Mac Headley, Hobie Leonard, Reef Leonard, Larson Little, Joe Joe Mahfet, Ace Twoguns
    Soccer- Asher Herrin, Parker Lewis, Ben Weisel
    Tennis -Lachlan McIntosh
    Track & Field - Max Carson, Eron Mallard, Stanley Smart
    Benedictine's Spring Coaches of the Year:
    Baseball -     Jason Pascual
    Golf - Kevin Halligan
    Lacrosse - Dustin White
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  • Baseball Lights up the Season

    The Cadet baseball team’s following grew with every win this season! The Cadets finished an incredible year in the GHSA Class AAAA Semifinals, falling to North Oconee — a team that had not allowed a single run throughout the State Competition until facing the Cadets. North Oconee took the series 6-2 and 2-1, but our Cadets competed like true champions every step of the way.
    The team finished the season with an outstanding 31-8 record and captured the Region 1AAAA Title. We are incredibly proud of our athletes and the brotherhood that supported them throughout the playoff run.
    Thank you to everyone who supported Cadet Baseball this season. We’re already looking forward to next year!
    Go Cadets!
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  • GHSA Class AAAA State Runner-up

    A small team in numbers — but a giant force on the track and in the field.
    At this year’s Class AAAA State Track Meet, the Cadets proved that heart, determination, and talent outweigh sheer numbers every time. In one of the most remarkable performances of the 2026 season, the Cadets captured the Class AAAA State Runner-up title while scoring in just five events.
    Competing against schools with double — and in some cases nearly triple — their enrollment, the Cadets rose to the challenge and left an unforgettable mark on the State Championships. Their performance showcased not only elite athletic ability but also the grit, resilience, and competitive spirit that define Cadet athletics.
    For the first time, the GHSA State Meet was condensed from its traditional three-day format into a single, pressure-packed day of competition. There were no preliminaries, no second chances, and no room for error — only finals, with champions decided purely by time and distance.
    Benedictine’s sprinters answered the challenge impressively. Stanley Smart and Eron Mallard finished 2nd and 4th in the 100m dash. Stanley set a new school record with his State runner-up time of 10.52 seconds, while Eron won his heat and crossed the line in 10.72 seconds to place 4th overall. In the 200m. dash, Stanley was 3rd with a time of 21.50, and Eron finished 7th posting 21.92.
    Smart and Mallard electrified the track once again in the 4x200m relay, leading Benedictine to a 3rd place finish and another school record 1:26.71. Alongside them, Josh Washington and Cole Henderson delivered clutch performances as members of the blazing-fast relay squad.
    But the Cadets’ dominance did not stop on the track.
    In the field events, Max Carson unleashed powerful performances in both the shot put and discus, adding yet another layer to Benedictine’s impressive state meet showing. Carson placed 2nd in the shot put with a throw of 52'2.5". In the discus, Carson and Meyer Hagin finished 2nd (157'4")  and 4th (152'4"), respectively.
    From explosive sprint times to powerful throws, Benedictine’s athletes turned the state finals into a showcase of grit, speed, and championship spirit.
    Congratulations to the Benedictine coaches and athletes on extraordinary performances and an outstanding season.
    100m. Dash: 2nd Stanley Smart 10.52, 4th Eron Mallard 10.72
    200m Dash:  3rd Stanley Smart 21.60, 7th Eron Mallard 21.92
    4x200m Relay: 3rd 1:26.71  Eron Mallard, Josh Washington, Cole Henderson,  Stanley Smart
    Discus: 2nd Max Carson 157'4", 4th Meyer Hagin 152'4"
    Shot Put: 2nd 52.2.5" Max Carson
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  • 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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  • 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.
Archive
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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