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List of 10 news stories.

  • 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.

  • 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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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.

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