Athletics

Cadet Athletics

List of 10 news stories.

  • Homecoming Success

    Benedictine Military School’s football team celebrated Homecoming in a dominant fashion Friday night, defeating Wayne County 50–0 at Memorial Stadium! BC (7–1) extended the Cadets' winning streak to seven games!
    The last regular-season home game is Senior Night on Thursday, October 29, at 7 p.m. against Groves. Let’s pack the stands and support our Cadets!
    Congratulations to the 2026 Benedictine Military School Homecoming Queen, Miss Natalie Shearouse, and Co-First Runners-Up, Miss Preslie Jenkins and Miss Emerson Lane! All three young ladies are BC cheerleaders and seniors at St. Vincent’s Academy. The 2025 BC Homecoming Queen, Miss Mills Smith, a freshman at UGA, crowned Miss Shearouse.
    A tremendous crowd of alumni turned out to support the Cadets and SING the Fight Song loud and proud! Benedictine spirit, tradition, and brotherhood were on full display.
    BC IS THE PLACE TO BE!! GO CADETS

  • Sport Shooting Team Top Contender Headed to State

    BC CADETS SWEEP EVERY GIAA QUALIFIER THIS FALL
    The Benedictine Cadets Sport Shooting Team competed in their 4th and final GIAA qualifier before the State Championship this week at Forest City Gun Club and brought home another 1st Place Team HOA win.
    Facing tough conditions with brisk winds and cooler temperatures, our lowerclassmen showed just how deep this roster runs. Even with some senior leaders sitting out, 4 of our Top 5 scorers were 9th and 10th graders, placing 4 Cadets in the Top 10 out of 121 total shooters.
    Top 5 Team Scores:
    • Jacob Butler: 174/200 (Tied 2nd HOA)
    • Hunter Martin: 174/200 (Tied 2nd HOA)
    • Caleb Vo: 170/200 (6th HOA)
    • Chip Klein: 169/200 (7th HOA)
    • Matthew Boyer: 163/200 (Tied 11th HOA)
    NEXT UP: GIAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
    The Cadets will face off against 50+ teams and 500+ shooters from across the state at Forest City Gun Club.
    Schedule:
    • Thursday, Oct 29: Sporting Clays
    • Friday, Oct 30: Skeet
    • Saturday, Oct 31: Trap (State Title Decider!)
    Admission is FREE. Come out and support our Cadets as they shoot for the State Title.

  • Cadets Continue to Improve Preparing for GHSA State Meet

    The Cadets are gearing up for the State Cross Country Meet on Friday, November 6, at 10:30 a.m. at Carrollton High School in North Georgia.
    The team traveled to Whitesburg, just outside of Carrollton, to compete in the 34th Annual Coach Wood Invitational. The meet featured 72 teams and 1,711 athletes competing in various events.
    In the Varsity Boys 5,000-meter race, the Cadets finished 11th out of 24 varsity boys teams. Leading the way for the Cadets was Cole Minnich, competing in just his second race of the season.
    An impressive six of the Cadets’ top eight runners recorded personal-best times, a remarkable accomplishment on the challenging, hilly course!
    Next up is the Class AAAAA Sectional Meet on Saturday, October 31, at 9:00 a.m. at Starr’s Mill. The top 12 teams and top 20 individual runners will advance to the State Meet.
    Good luck to the Cadets as they continue their run toward State!

  • Mallard Top in State

    Benedictine senior Eron Mallard is making his mark as one of Georgia high school football’s most dynamic offensive threats, leading the Georgia High School Association in receiving yards after another standout performance.
    Mallard surged to the top of the state leaderboard last week with 216 receiving yards and three touchdowns in Benedictine’s thrilling 37-35 victory over Jenkins. He now has 831 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns on 35 catches this season.
    But Mallard’s impact extends well beyond the passing game. He has added 300 rushing yards and 196 return yards, showcasing the versatility that makes him a dangerous weapon in every phase of the game.
    That all-purpose production is nothing new for the Purdue commit. As a junior, Mallard accumulated 1,424 all-purpose yards, including 657 receiving yards, 396 rushing yards and 371 return yards. He also scored multiple touchdowns in each category.
    Operating as a slotback in Benedictine’s hybrid wing-T spread offense, Mallard combines his versatility with elite straight-line speed — a quality that has attracted Purdue’s attention.
    His speed is evident on the track, where Mallard owns a personal-best 100-meter time of 10.62 seconds. He finished fourth in the 100 meters and seventh in the 200 meters at last year’s Class 4A track and field championships.
    With his ability to stretch defenses, contribute in the running game, and threaten opponents on returns, Mallard is one of the top playmakers in the State!
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  • Congratulations to Our Raider Teams

    The Maroon Raider team delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 Region Championship, setting record times in nearly every event and demonstrating exceptional hard work, dedication, and teamwork.
    Both the Maroon and White Raider teams advance to the State Competition, scheduled for November 14 at Georgia Military College in Milledgeville. The achievement reflects the commitment and preparation of the Raiders and their coaches throughout the season.
    The teams will continue their competition journey next week as they travel to Fort Knox for the National Raider Challenge, where they will compete against teams from across the nation.
    Congratulations to all Raiders and coaches on their accomplishments and continued success. Their determination, sportsmanship, and teamwork are a source of pride for Benedictine and the community.



  • Danny Britt - A Career Built On More than 200 Wins

    Two hundred victories are difficult to comprehend in any coaching career. Head Coach Danny Britt hit the 200 milestone with the Cadets' win over Region opponent Evans, 48-10. For Coach Britt, however, the significance of reaching 200 wins extends well beyond the number itself. It is the product of years of early mornings and late nights, demanding practices, difficult decisions, championship celebrations, and lessons learned through defeat.
    On a night reserved for celebrating a remarkable milestone, the number 200 serves as a fitting measure of Britt’s success. But it hardly tells the whole story.
    Since taking over the Benedictine football program following a 1-9 season in 2010, Britt has transformed the Cadets into one of the state’s most successful programs. His teams have captured four state championships—Class 2A titles in 2014 and 2016 and Class 4A championships in 2021 and 2022.
    Yet Britt’s legacy has never been built solely on trophies.
    His philosophy is rooted in three words: physical, discipline, and intelligent. Those principles have become the foundation of a program built on preparation, consistency, and accountability.
    “When I first got here, I would tell people: Come watch us practice,” Britt recalled. “We may win, we may lose. We may win a championship, we may never win another championship. But what I’ve got to be proud of is how we practice, how we teach them, how we prepare them.”
    That philosophy has remained at the heart of Benedictine football.
    Britt understood the potential of the school when he arrived. He saw the influence of its military tradition, the discipline of its Catholic identity, and the passion of an alumni base deeply invested in the Cadets. He also understood that building a lasting program would require more than assembling talented football players.
    It would require establishing a standard—and then demanding that standard every day.
    His approach has not always been about making players comfortable. Britt has never been known for coddling his athletes. Instead, he challenges them, pushes them, and holds them accountable, believing that the demands of the game can prepare them for responsibilities far beyond the football field.
    That doesn't mean the relationship between coach and player is without affection.
    Britt has often emphasized that his players know he loves them. But he also understands that his responsibility as a coach sometimes requires difficult decisions—who plays, who gets the ball, and what gives the team the best chance to succeed.
    For Britt, those decisions are ultimately part of a larger purpose.
    “It’s about those kids becoming men,” he said.
    That may be the most enduring measure of his career.
    The championships will remain in the record books. The victories will continue to add up. The banners will hang from the walls, preserving the accomplishments of generations of Cadets.
    But the true reach of a coach is measured in the lives he influences long after the final whistle.
    Britt's coaching journey has already earned him places in the sports halls of fame at his alma mater, Westwood Schools, and in his native Mitchell County. His career record includes 32 wins at Calvary and 168 at Benedictine, a program synonymous with toughness, discipline, and championship football.
    Now there is another milestone to add to the story: Two hundred wins. Countless practices. Thousands of hours of preparation. Four state championships.
    And, perhaps most importantly, countless young men who left the program better prepared for life than when they arrived.
    That is the legacy of Danny Britt—and the story behind 200 wins!

  • Cadets Dominate at Bay Gall Sporting Clays Qualifier

    The Benedictine Cadets Sport Shooting team turned in a commanding performance on Saturday, September 26th, capturing both 1st Place HOA Team and 1st Place HOA Individual at the Bulloch Academy GIAA Qualifier at Bay Gall Sporting Clays. Facing a competitive field of over 150 shooters across 13 regional schools, the Cadets handled a tough 200-target sporting clays course to claim top honors.
    The Cadets placed four shooters in the Top 10 individual HOA standings, anchored by Jacob Butler's top-overall score of 172/200.
    Team Results
    1st Place HOA Team Total: 798
    1st Place HOA Individual: Jacob Butler ‘29 (172)
    4 Cadets in the Top 10 Individual HOA!
    Team HOA Scores:
    • Jacob Butler ‘29 – 172 (1st HOA) 
    • Chaz Palmer ‘27 – 161 (3rd HOA) 
    • Matt Boyer ‘28 – 161 (4th HOA)
    • Lucas McKenzie ‘27 – 158 (7th HOA)
    • Caleb Vo ‘30 – 146
    The Cadets carry this momentum into a quick turnaround this coming weekend as they head to Forest City Gun Club on Saturday, October 3rd, for their next GIAA Qualifier competition. Go Cadets!!

  • Podium Sweep for the Cadet Raider Teams

    Nine years ago, the Raiders were created as another opportunity for students looking for a different athletic challenge. Today, they are champions.
    But perhaps their greatest accomplishment is not found on a trophy shelf. It is found in the character built during the long practices, the willingness to keep moving when the body says stop, and the teammate who refuses to leave another teammate behind.
    The Raiders have proven that championship programs can be built away from the spotlight — one difficult practice, one challenge and one teammate at a time.
    They are strong because they train together.
    They are successful because they trust one another.
    And they are Raiders because they keep coming back.
    BC Raider Strong! 
    Our three Cadet Raider teams came out strong this past week in Vidalia, sweeping the podium and proving once again that they’re ready to compete at the highest level! 
    October 15 — We’re bringing the competition home as we host the 2026 Region Meet!
    October 22 — The Raiders head to Fort Knox with their sights set on capturing their 2nd National Championship!
    November 14 — The State Championship at Georgia Military College, where they’ will battle for their 4th State Championship!
    The work continues. The competition gets tougher. The goal stays the same.
    ONE TEAM. ONE MISSION. CHAMPIONSHIP MINDSET.
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  • Mallard, Cadets Explode to Stun Unbeaten Statesboro

    Benedictine came to Womack Field knowing it would have to weather an early storm.
    The Cadets did more than that. After falling behind 14-7 against a previously unbeaten Statesboro team, Benedictine unleashed an explosive second-half attack that turned a tight Region 1-5A battle into a 42-21 statement victory. At the center of it all was Purdue commit Eron Mallard. The explosive playmaker hauled in touchdown passes of 38, 30 and 59 yards from Omari Burse, then added a 50-yard touchdown run as Benedictine ripped off four consecutive touchdowns to seize control of the game.
    By the time Mallard crossed the goal line for the fourth time, the Cadets had transformed a seven-point deficit into a 35-14 advantage. Mallard finished the night with seven receptions for 172 yards and added 57 yards rushing, repeatedly showing why Statesboro head coach Matt Dobson knew his defense would have its hands full with Benedictine's collection of explosive athletes.
    The Cadets weren't finished. Stanley Smart broke loose for a 35-yard touchdown run, adding another big play to Benedictine's offensive onslaught. Statesboro managed a late scoring drive, but the Cadets answered in spectacular fashion. Following a Statesboro onside kick, Cole Henderson took the very first play from scrimmage and raced 46 yards for a touchdown, putting the finishing touch on a great night of big plays. In all, Benedictine scored six touchdowns of 30 yards or more.
    What began as an impressive first half by Statesboro ended with the Cadets sprinting away from the Blue Devils and opening region play with a massive victory.
    The Cadets, now 3-1 overall, will look to keep the momentum rolling next Friday when they travel to face the Academy of Richmond County. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
     
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  • Cadets Lead the Pack 1st Place Raider XC Invitational

    The Cadets' cross country team is turning hard work into results as the team races across Georgia in preparation for the GHSA AAAAA State Championship on November 6 at 10:30 a.m. at Carrollton High School. With the state championship course in Carrollton known for its hills, the Cadets know they cannot simply rely on the flatter terrain around South Georgia. The team has been seeking out hills whenever possible, building the strength and endurance needed to tackle the challenging North Georgia course when the stakes are the highest.
    That preparation paid off at the Raider Invitational at Savannah Christian on September 16, where 210 male high school runners representing 16 teams took to the course.
    The Cadets defeated Savannah Arts by an impressive 27 points, showcasing the depth and determination that have become hallmarks of the team this season.
    Cross country is a unique team sport. While runners compete individually, the team score depends on the performance of the first five finishers. Each runner's finishing position becomes the number of points scored, and the team with the lowest total wins. That makes every place—and every second—important.
    At Savannah Christian, Senior Ben Harvey finished first for the Cadets and 2nd overall. 
    Team finishes:
    1. Benedictine Cadets - 49 points
    2. Savannah Arts - 76 points
    3. Habersham School - 106 points
    4. Long County - 113 points
    5. Savannah Christian - 157 points.
    Congratulations Cadets!! A great showing of your hard work!
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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

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