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.

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!

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.

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!

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!!

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.

 

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!

Benedictine (1-1) is set to host Camden County (2-0), which beat Glynn Academy 42-13, in a non-region game on Friday, September 4, at Memorial Stadium at 7:30 PM.

It was a long, grinding Saturday at Forest City Gun Club, but when the final targets were broken and the scores were tallied, only one team stood at the top. Benedictine Military School’s Sport Shooting team fired an impressive 897/1000 team HOA to capture TOP HONORS at the GIAA State Qualifier, holding off a determined Savannah Christian squad and 12 other regional teams to take the win!

GIAA competition demands excellence across Trap, Skeet, and Sporting Clays, with each school’s top five HOA shooters determining the team score. There’s nowhere to hide — every target matters, and consistency is everything.
 Senior Captain Lucas McKenzie led the charge with a stellar 183/200.

Those five shooters combined for the 897/1000 championship score.

All three finished just outside Benedictine’s scoring five. And incredibly, each of those scores would have cracked the Top 5 at every other school in the field.

That’s not just a good team. That’s DEPTH.

From veteran leadership at the top to talented young shooters coming up fast, the Cadets are building a program that can compete today — and for years to come.

The Cadets will take on 2–3 more GIAA State Qualifiers before the season reaches its grand finale at the GIAA State Championship in late October.

The targets are waiting. The competition is coming. The Cadets are locked, loaded, and ready. 

GO CADETS!

Benedictine Military School has built a reputation for developing champions, leaders, and championship-caliber players—and that tradition is recognized throughout the state and across the country.

Today, 24 Cadets are continuing their football careers at the college level, proving that the Benedictine standard prepares players to compete at the next level.

And the future is just as exciting! The 2026 Cadets are loaded with highly recruited talent, ready to carry on the proud tradition of Benedictine football.

This Friday the Cadets host the GHSA Class Private State Champions Hebron Christian Academy at 7:00 PM. 

Entering his 16th season at the helm, Danny Britt has transformed Benedictine football into something few programs ever become — a perennial powerhouse where rebuilding is rarely part of the conversation.

At Benedictine, they reload.

Year after year, new talent steps onto the field, the expectations remain sky-high. After playing just three regular-season home games at Memorial Stadium last season, Benedictine will welcome opponents to Savannah for seven home games this year. The Cadets also enter a new-look Region 1-5A packed with familiar challenges, including Ware County and Wayne County, along with Jenkins, Statesboro, Evans, Richmond Academy and Groves.

And Britt isn't scheduling any warm-up acts. Benedictine opens the season at home against Toombs County, last year’s Class A Division I State Runner-up. Then come two more heavyweight tests: Hebron Christian, the reigning Class A-3A Private School champion, followed by Camden County.

Last season, Benedictine proved on the biggest stage that it belonged among Georgia’s best, battling Creekside in the state championship game. That memory still fuels the program.

“The way we played against Creekside in the finals last year showed we can play with anyone — we're always going to be in the fight,” Britt said.

But championships don't carry over from one season to the next.

The names change. The faces change. The pressure doesn't.

“This is a new group with a lot of different players — and they know they've got to go out and win it,” Britt said. That is the challenge waiting for the Cadets. Win it all!

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 7:00 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.

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

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

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!

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.

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

 

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 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!

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

The Cadets aren’t just playing — they’re making a statement! GO Cadets!!!

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.

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.

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!

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.

 

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 Benedictine golf team returned to form on Tuesday, May 19, following a disappointing opening round in the Class 4A State tournament the Cadets hosted on their home course — The Savannah Golf Club.

The Cadets shot 10-over par as a team in their second round — the lowest team round on the day — and moved from fourth place to third. The Cadets shot 602 over the two days, coming in at 34-over par (with the top four scores from six golfers counting toward the team total). BC finished 20 strokes behind team champion Cartersville, which shot 14-over par for the tournament.

Benedictine junior Bear Dollander, who has committed to play at Alabama, started the day in 13th place. The lefty shot a one-under par 70 to climb the leaderboard and finish fourth with a 3-over par 145 in the tournament. "Our guys could have packed it in, but they showed up and played really well today — I'm super proud of them," BC coach Kevin Halligan said. "We've got a really strong nucleus of young guys coming back and they love the game of golf. They will keep working hard, I can tell you that. Our program is healthy and we'll be looking forward to next season." 

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!

Founded in 1946, the Savannah Quarterback Club has long celebrated fellowship, community spirit, and the very best football talent in Chatham County. Throughout the regular season, the club honors standout Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week. At its annual Bowl Party, the spotlight shines even brighter as the Team of the Year and the Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year are recognized.

This year, it was all Benedictine!

The 2025 Cadets captured Team of the Year honors in dominant fashion, capping off an unforgettable season.

And the accolades didn’t stop there.

Offensive Player of the Year, Chris “Bubba” Frazier, has taken his talents to Notre Dame, where he will continue both his academic and football journey at one of the nation’s most storied programs.

Defensive Player of the Year, Kam Cody, has headed to Clemson, ready to make his mark with another powerhouse program. Both athletes graduated in December and joined their respective schools.

From Chatham County to the national stage — the Cadets are soaring!

Congratulations to these outstanding young men. Their future is bright!

Even at Benedictine Military School, an institution as steeped in tradition and brotherhood as BC, perhaps no tradition is as meaningful as BC lacrosse’s #10.

At Benedictine Military School, the number 10 is far more than a jersey — it is a legacy. For the past 13 years and counting, a Benedictine lacrosse captain has worn #10 during his senior season to honor the late Ricky McAllaster, who tragically passed away during his freshman year in 2010. His memory lives on not only in name, but in the standard of leadership, character, and brotherhood that each recipient is called to uphold.

There is no greater embodiment of the connectivity and lifelong brotherhood that defines Benedictine than this tribute. Each player entrusted with #10 represents continuity — a living link between past, present, and future Cadets — and carries with him the trust of the McAllaster family and the expectations of all who wore it before.

This year, the honor belongs to Wyatt Estabrook. “I am thankful for every #10 that came before me, who set the standard and most importantly thankful for Mr. and Mrs. McAllaster for their trust in me. I am forever proud and honored to carry on such an important and present legacy. This is one of the most important honors in my entire life,” Wyatt said.

Since 2013, the recipients of Benedictine Lacrosse’s #10 tradition are:

2013 — Hunter Hebert
2014 — Dustin White
2015 — Connor Dewitt
2017 — Drew Tison
2018 — Madison Phillips
2019 — Aidan Coleman
2020 — Michael Mowers
2021 — Cal Bowers
2022 — Kyen Argentinis
2023 — Charlie Iannone
2024 — Riley Wilson
2025 — Walker Groves
2026 — Wyatt Estabrook

Through every season, every captain, and every brotherhood formed on the field, the meaning of #10 remains constant: remembrance, leadership, and the unbreakable bond of Benedictine.

The Benedictine Military School rifle team continued its impressive postseason run Tuesday night, defeating Woodward Academy 1128–1107 in the GHSA Riflery Sectionals.

Entering the match as the No. 4 seed from Area 3, the Cadets traveled to Atlanta to face the Area 8 No. 3 seed on an unfamiliar range. Despite the long road trip and new surroundings, Benedictine delivered its highest match score in the past eight years.

Junior Logan Price led the way with an outstanding 286. He was backed by Cooper Winters (283), Briggs Garletts (280), and Matthew Taylor, who posted a 279 — a personal record performance.

With the victory, the Cadets advance to the semifinals of the GHSA Riflery Tournament. They will face the winner of the matchup between Clarke Central High School (No. 5 seed, Region 4) and Carrollton High School (No. 2 seed, Region 7).

The semifinal match is scheduled for March 4, with the state championship set for March 14 at Ware County High School.

The Cadets’ record-setting performance signals strong momentum as they continue their pursuit of a state title.

It has been a tough season for the Cadets’ basketball team, largely due to overlapping GHSA schedules. With basketball officially beginning on October 20, many players were still competing in football well into mid-December. As a result, the Cadets opened the season 2–8 through December while working to find their rhythm.

Since then, the team has shown steady growth, playing competitive games throughout region play and finding its footing at the right time. Now, the Cadets face a big challenge as they take on Ware, the No. 1 seed in Region 1-AAAA, in the region quarterfinals on Wednesday, February 11 at Warner Robins at 8:30 PM. In their first meeting, the Cadets fell 46–71, but the second matchup told a very different story, with Ware edging out a hard-fought six-point win.

Despite having no seniors on the roster, this young team is fueled by strong junior leadership and growing confidence. With the state playoffs set to begin February 24, the Cadets are peaking when it matters most.

Go Cadets!!

The GHSA golf season teed off in style as the Cadets captured first place at the 1902 Cup, the first day permitted for competition, hosted by Benedictine Military School at the Savannah Golf Club.

The Cadets’ A team claimed the team title with an impressive score of 296. Senior Chad Chadwell led the way, tying for first overall and firing a stellar 2-under-par 69 to pace the field.

Scoring for the Cadets included Chadwell’s 69, a 74 from junior Bear Dollander, and a 75 from senior Hamp Threlkeld. The final team score was rounded out by a 78, posted by sophomore Alex Dao, junior Will Doyle, and freshman Carson Hayes.

The overall finishing order saw the Cadets on top at 296, followed by North Oconee (311), Richmond Hill (312), Glynn Academy (316), and Hilton Head Christian (320). The depth of the Cadet roster was on full display, with the next group finishing sixth overall at 322.

With a strong and balanced lineup, the Cadets have set the tone for what promises to be an exciting season, as they set their sights on the GHSA Class AAAA State Championship.

Five wrestlers from Benedictine have qualified for the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Traditional Wrestling State Championships in Class AAAA after their performances at the sectional tournament. Under the GHSA format, the top eight finishers in each weight class advance to the state tournament, while ninth-place finishers qualify as alternates.

The state championships will be held February 13 &14 at the Clayton County Convocation Center, located at 1300 Southlake Circle in Morrow.

Representing the Cadets at state will be AJ West (138 lbs., 3rd place), Aiden Simmons (126 lbs., 4th), Peter Fallon (157 lbs., 6th), Walker Minnich (144 lbs., 6th), and Wallace Glover (113 lbs., 7th). Alternates are Jackson Call (120 lbs.) and Michael Adams (132 lbs.). Congratulations to all and go Cadets!

Teammates Joshua Washington and Jojo Sutton shared plenty of unforgettable moments this season as the Cadets advanced to the Class 4A Football State Championship game. Now, the senior standouts are taking the next step in their football journeys.

Washington signed to continue his career at the University of New Hampshire, while Sutton inked with Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte.

“Both athletes are playmakers,” Head Coach Danny Britt said. “They poured everything they had into the season and were a big part of our success. Josh did a lot for us on offense, but (defensive coordinator Galen) Coach Houston always said safety might be his best position. He’s so versatile. Jojo matured a lot this season, became very physical, and was a real asset to the team.” Congratulations to two exceptional Cadets!

Five Cadets have qualified for the GHSA Class AAAA State Swim Championship, to be held February 3–7 at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center. Swimmers must meet qualifying time standards set by the GHSA to advance to the state meet.

The Cadets will compete in two relay events. The 200-yard freestyle relay team consists of Beau Pittman, Ryan Brunson, Wilkes Sabogal, and Joey Leiter. The 200-yard medley relay team includes Joey Leiter, Gaines Sewell, Wilkes Sabogal, and Beau Pittman.

In individual events, Joey Leiter qualified in the 100-yard backstroke, while Wilkes Sabogal earned state berths in both the 100-yard butterfly and the 500-yard freestyle.

After the preliminary heats, the 200-yard relay team and Wilkes Sabogal in the 500-yard freestyle qualified for the finals of state. 

It is exciting to see such a young and talented group of swimmers qualify for the state championships, representing the Cadets at the highest level of competition.

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, held at the end of the school year, where the "Player of the Year" for each sport will also be announced.

This year’s First Team All–Greater Savannah selections for cross country are Cole Minnich and Will Hoffman.
Honorable Mention recognition goes to Ben Harvey, Tucker Hollis, Wyatt Nolen, and Abdul Olubajo. Coach Danny Britt is the Coastal Empire "Football Coach of the Year." Football First Team selections for offense are Stephen Cannon, Chris "Bubba" Frazier, Carlton Hall, and Eron Mallard. Kam Cody, LaDamion Guyton and Jayden Houston are 1st Team Defense. Second Team selections are Larson Little, Isaac Scott. Stanley Smart, Collyn Ward, Josh Washington.  Honorable Mention honors are Jon Black, Noah Brainard, Bennett Conaway, Wyatt Estabrook,  Reef Leonard, Parker Lewis, and JoJo Sutton. Congratulations Cadets and Coach Britt!!

When the University of Miami and Indiana square off in the National Championship game on Monday, January 19, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Savannah football fans will have plenty of reason to watch. Two Miami Hurricanes' true freshmen — and Benedictine Military School alumni — brothers Herbert “Third” Scroggins and Ralph Scroggins will be part of the title matchup.

Herbert Scroggins, a defensive lineman, has carved out a role in Miami’s rotation during his first collegiate season. A four-star recruit out of Benedictine, Scroggins earned All-Greater Savannah Defensive Player of the Year honors as a senior after recording 86 tackles and leading the state across all classifications with 21 sacks.

“Third has been getting in there in the rotation as an end on a really talented defensive front,” Benedictine head coach Danny Britt said. “He’s also getting reps on special teams on the punt and punt return units. Coaching Third was a great experience. He grew into a physical freak and is such a great athlete, but the most important thing is he’s just a great young man who pays attention to detail, works hard, and is respectful. He does everything right and has a bright future at Miami.”

His younger brother, Ralph Scroggins, is an offensive lineman on the Hurricanes’ roster as a preferred walk-on. Ralph has earned a strong reputation for his work ethic both on and off the field. Britt noted that Ralph has traveled with the team throughout the season, a testament to his commitment and value within the program.  Besides their athletic abilities, both were standout scholar-athletes during their high school careers. Benedictine and the Savannah community couldn’t be prouder of the Scroggins brothers as they prepare to compete on college football’s biggest stage.