List of 17 news stories.

• Jayden Houston Student-Athlete of the Week

  11/12/2025
  Congratulations to Benedictine Military School senior Jayden Houston, this week's BC Student-Athlete of the Week, sponsored by Vaden Chevrolet! Houston had an outstanding performance in BC's 42-7 victory over East Forsyth last Friday night in the first round of the GHSA Class AAAA football playoffs at Memorial Stadium. A team captain and linebacker, Houston made a team-high 12 tackles, including three for losses. His performance at the heart of BC's defense led the Cadets to a second-half shutout. He also contributed on special teams. Go Cadets!!
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  Minnich - Third at State

  11/1/2025
  BC’s junior Cole Minnich finished 3rd overall at the GHSA Class AAAA State Cross Country Meet held at Carrollton High School, posting an impressive time of 16:12.09 — just 4.28 seconds off the winning pace.

  The Carrollton course is known for its challenging hills, making it a tough test for runners from South Georgia. Despite that, Cole turned in a stellar performance to cap off an incredible season.

  He has led the BC Cadets throughout the year, consistently finishing as the team’s top runner. Cole also repeated as the Region 1-AAAA Individual Champion and set a new school record with a blazing time of 15:47.58.

  This was a terrific season for the Cadets. Their hard work, consistency, and determination have set a new standard for BC Cross Country. Congratulations!
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• Bleckley's hills preparing for State

  10/3/2025
  Benedictine’s Cross Country team took on a challenging course at the Bleckley Invitational, trading their familiar flat coastal terrain for the rolling hills that more closely resemble the State meet course in Carrollton.

  Junior Cole Minnich continued to impress, powering through the hills to finish 1st overall with a time of 16:37.57. His dominant performance led the way for the Cadets, who finished 2nd as a team, just behind host school Bleckley.

  Top Performers for the Cadets:

  • 12th – Tucker Hollis – 18:13.51
  • 14th – Ben Harvey – 18:28.38
  • 29th – Abdul Olubajo – 19:19.10
  • 33th – Wyatt Nolen – 19:31.32

  The experience on the hilly course will be invaluable as the team prepares for postseason competition at Carrollton.

• Best of the Rest

  10/2/2025
  The fall cross country season is off to a fast start, with several standout performances from Savannah-area runners. According to MileSplit GA, two athletes have clocked sub-16:00 times at major meets in September.

  Leading the pack is Benedictine junior Cole Minnich, who ran a blistering 15:47.58 at the Ranchers’ Release the Hounds Invitational on September 20 in Gray, Georgia. This performance not only set a new school record for Benedictine Military School, but also stands as the fastest time in the Savannah area this season.

  Minnich is joined in the sub-16 club by Richmond Hill junior Eddie Howell, who posted a 15:57.00 at the Cecil Field Summer Classic on August 22, finishing 11th in a highly competitive field.

  With two athletes already under the 16-minute barrier, the season promises more exciting performances ahead. Keep breaking those records, Cole!
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  Cole Minnich Sets Cross Country Record

  9/25/2025
  Cole delivered an outstanding performance at the Ranchers' Release the Hounds Invitational Cross Country Meet in Gray, Georgia, clocking an incredible time of 15:47.58!

  This remarkable run shattered the BC Cross Country record and firmly established Cole as the athlete to beat this season.

  He is currently:

  The 4th fastest Junior in the state

  The fastest runner in the Region

  Congratulations, Cole! Your hard work, determination, and drive are truly inspiring. The entire BC community is proud of you!
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  Cross Country Team Dominates at Southern Georgia 2025 Championship

  9/12/2025
  The Cadets Cross Country team delivered an outstanding performance at the Southern Georgia 2025 Championship, finishing 1st overall with a total team score of 33 points.

  In cross country, scoring is based on the finishing positions of a team’s top five runners, and the Cadets showed their depth and strength across the board. Their top five finishers placed 1st, 4th, 5th, 9th, and 14th, leading to a dominant victory.

  Cole Minnich led the charge with an exceptional 1st place finish and a time of 16:35.90.

  The Cadets outpaced their competition by a commanding 47 points, with Savannah Arts placing second with 80 points.

  Congratulations to the Cadets’ athletes and coaches for their hard work, dedication, and championship-level performance!
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  Cross Country Tests State Course

  9/8/2025
  The Cross Country team delivered standout performances this weekend at the OrthoWest Invitational, held on what is considered the most challenging course they’ll face all season — the same demanding terrain that will host the GHSA State Meet on November 7th in Carrollton. For South Georgia teams, testing themselves on the hilly North Georgia course is crucial, and our athletes rose to the challenge.

  Competing against 39 teams and 336 runners, the team showed just how far they’ve come. Cole Minnich led the way with a stellar 13th-place finish, clocking 16:28.01 — a time faster than his performance at last year’s State Meet and a strong statement against some of the best runners in Georgia.

  Also surpassing their State Meet times from last season were Asher Herrin, Will Hoffman, and Tucker Hollis, each displaying impressive early-season form and setting the tone for what’s to come.

  A standout performance came from Ben Harvey, who set a new personal record of 18:30, while Wyatt Nolen and Pete Rosario smashed their previous bests — each improving by nearly a full minute. Ved Patel and Fischer Valbuena matched their PRs, showing consistency, focus, and grit.

  With results like these, the team is building serious momentum. The progress is evident, and the potential is sky-high as the season continues.
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  Cross Country Looking to Great Season

  9/1/2025
  The Cadets made a powerful statement to open the 2025 cross country season, placing five runners in the top 25 and narrowly missing out on a team title at the Frazier-Hite Invitational. Competing against a field of over 358 runners and 26 teams, BC finished second overall with 55 points—just one point behind 5A powerhouse Greenbrier, who took the win with 54.

  Leading the charge for Benedictine was Cole Minnich, who claimed second place with an impressive time of 16:54.59. Close behind was Asher Herrin in fourth (17:49.70), followed by strong performances from Tucker Hollis (11th, 18:26.02), William Hoffman (14th, 18:38.21), and Ben Harvey (24th, 19:15.60).

  The meet, hosted by Southeast Bulloch at 7 Mile Farm, featured schools from across multiple classifications, showcasing Benedictine's depth and potential heading into the fall season.

  The Cadets will look to build on their early momentum at the Ortho West Invitational on Saturday, September 6, in Carrollton—home of the GHSA Cross Country State Championships.

• Cadets Finish 2nd @ Bleckley Last Chance

  7/7/2025
  Cadets finish their regular season with an impressive performance in Cochran, GA. Cadets finished 2^nd overall as team with 5 runners finishing in the Top 25. Cole Minnich ‘26 led the team with a 2^nd place finish on a tough course. The team is set for Sectionals at Jones County High School next weekend and look to qualify for State at Carrolton, GA. Go Cadets! 

   

   
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  Dodson, Ferguson, and Thompson to continue academic and athletic careers in college

  7/7/2025
  Benedictine Military School celebrated seniors John Dodson (Reinhardt University cross country and track & field), Connor Ferguson (University of Georgia football), and Paul Thompson (University of Charleston West Virginia Football), who are taking their academic and athletic careers to the next level! Congratulations!
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• G.R.I.T.

  7/7/2025
  BC XC traveled to Bleckley Co. to compete at strenuous course and against a program with rich XC history.  The Cadets finished 3^rd in the Boys Varsity Race and 4^th in the Boys Junior Varsity Race.
  
  Moving forward our runners must show G.R.I.T. because it gets tougher each week.
  GROWTH
  RESILIENCE
  INTEGRITY
  TENACITY
  
  GO CADETS!
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• GA XC Performers at Sectionals

  7/7/2025
  Cole Minnich '27 was recognized as a top performer at Sectionals. 
  
  https://ga.milesplit.com/articles/353046/georgia-xc-boys-performer-of-the-week-nov-2-sectionals

• GA XC Returners 4-A Boys

  7/7/2025
  https://ga.milesplit.com/articles/337266/georgia-xc-returners-team-rankings-4a-boys
  
  

• GHSA AAAA STATE

  7/7/2025
  The State meet in Carrollton, GA has always been tough. The Cadets learned on Saturday that it was tougher this year. Why? Less teams competed at State because of the implementation of a Sectional Qualifiers. In addition, the reclassification by GHSA made AAAA even tougher with numerous schools dropping down from higher classifications the year. But the Cadets battled and performed well. Cadets accomplished their goal to be in The Top 10 by placing 9th out of 24 teams competing in the Boys GHSA AAAA 5K. Cadets were led by senior John Dodson. Dodson placed 14th overall with a time of 16:58.15. Go Cadets!
  
  
  
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• Goals Accomplished

  7/7/2025
  The BC XC team set two goals going into sectionals: 
  1. Win Region = Mission Accomplished 
  2. Finish Top 5 in Sectionals = Mission Accomplished 
  Great Job Cadets! State next weekend in Carrollton, GA. 
  https://ga.milesplit.com/meets/629156-ghsa-4a-sectional-1-regions-1248-2024/results
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• Minnich '27 Finishes 2nd in NC

  7/7/2025
  Cole Minnich '27 competed at the Nike Cross Nationals Southeast Regional in Cary, NC on November 23rd and finished 2nd in the boys 5K Rising Stars Division. Go Cadets! 
  https://nc.milesplit.com/meets/643403-nike-cross-nationals-southeast-regional-2024/results/1108408/formatted/
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  SMN recognizes top fall athletes

  7/7/2025
  The Coastal Empire High School Sports Awards Banquet, hosted by The Savannah Morning News and the Georgia Ports, is a prestigious event that honors the top high school athletes. This banquet recognizes first-team selections across a variety of sports. Sponsored by Chatham Orthopaedic Associates, the event on May 27 at the Johnny Mercer Theatre will announce the selection of the Players of the Year, celebrating the most outstanding athletes of the year in their sports. The banquet serves as an important occasion to acknowledge the hard work, dedication, and athletic achievements of students across the Coastal Empire region. 
  For Cross Country, three Cadets were honored as 1st Team: John Dodson, Asher Herrin, and Cole Minnich. Honorable Mention selections were Tucker Hollis, William Hoffman and Nikos Hanks. The Cadets garnered many honors for Football. First Team Offense selections were Connor Ferguson, Chris "Bubba" Frazier, and Jacobe Ward. On the defensive side, 1st Team honorees were Kam Cody, Herbert "Third" Scroggins, and Micah Williams.  Second Team selections were Stephen Cannon, Wyatt Estabrook, Jack Ganem, Isiah Jones, Larson Little, Stanley Smart, jr., and Josh Washington. Colby Brennan, Omari Burse, John Lilly, Zach Maxwell, Lawrence Rivers, Raphael Scroggins, and JoJo Sutton were Honorable Mention. Congratulations!
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