List of 9 news stories.

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  Liam Hogan’s Journey from Georgia to Ireland to the World Lacrosse Stage

  6/26/2025
  Liam Hogan, Class of 2024, carved out a name for himself as one of Georgia’s top high school lacrosse players during his standout career at Benedictine Military School. But when it came time to make a college decision, Hogan chose a path few others take—one that led him across the Atlantic Ocean.

  Now 19, Hogan is studying at Trinity College Dublin in Ireland, and his lacrosse journey has taken another major step forward. He has earned a spot on the Republic of Ireland’s Under-20 National Lacrosse Team, which will compete in the U-20 World Lacrosse Championship in South Korea from August 9-26.

  At the national team tryout, Hogan was handed a practice pinney with the No. 10—an unexpected moment that carried deep personal meaning. Back at Benedictine, the No. 10 jersey is a sacred honor, given each year to a senior captain in memory of Ricky McAllaster, a beloved Cadet lacrosse player who tragically passed away in a 2010 car accident.

  “When I got No. 10 at the tryout, I felt like that was a sign from God,” Hogan said. “I said, ‘I’m making this team,’ and that was some of the best lacrosse I’ve ever played.”

  Hogan’s story has now come full circle—his roots in Savannah and the values he carried from Benedictine are now part of his international journey. And he won’t be making that journey to South Korea alone.

  “My family will be there to support me, and I’m super excited,” Hogan said, laughing. “I probably can’t shut up about it—I think I’m annoying everyone in my family—but I can’t wait to play in South Korea.”

  The tournament will feature the top 20 U-20 national teams in the world, showcasing the global growth of lacrosse and giving Hogan a chance to represent both his Irish heritage and his Georgia upbringing on an international stage.
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  Four Cadets Players of the Year

  5/28/2025
  The Coastal Empire High School Sports Awards Banquet, hosted by The Savannah Morning News and the Georgia Ports, is a prestigious annual event honoring the top high school athletes and coaches across the area. This celebration recognizes first-team selections in the various sports, highlighting the skill, dedication, and achievements of the student-athletes throughout the Coastal Empire. During the event, the highly anticipated Players of the Year are recognized.  Four Cadets received this honor.
  Defensive Football Player of the Year: Herbert "Third" Scroggins
  Scroggins, who enrolled early at the University of Miami, had a banner season. The star edge was the Region 1 AAAA Defensive POY and was an All State Class AAAA 1st Team honoree. He had 86 tackles and 21 sacks, the most in the state.

  Boys' Basketball: Caleb Jones

  This year, Jones averaged 31.7 points and 7.2 rebounds and was the Region 1AAAA POY. The senior closed out his career with 2288 points and led the cadets to the Sweet 16 after trips to the Final Four the past two seasons. He was 2nd Team All Georgia and 1st Team Class AAAA.  He had 17 games with at least 30 points and scored a career high 57 in a win over Patriot and 49 in a win with New Hampstead.

  Boys' Golf: Bear Dollander

  The sophomore won the individual Class AAAA State Championship. He won medalist honors in four tournaments this spring leading the Cadets to the Region title. The sophomore is receiving much D1 college interest.
  Boys' Lacrosse: Wyatt Estabrook
  The three sport athlete had an impressive lacrosse season for the Cadets, who won the Area 4 Division 2 Championship. Estabrook was a key player as a midfielder for a team that advanced to the state quarterfinals. He had 25 goals, 33 assists and picked up 40 ground balls.
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  Benedictine Military School dominates spring Coach of the Year honors

  5/26/2025
  The Savannah Morning News recently announced its Spring Sports Coaches of the Year, and BC claimed four of the six honors awarded. This remarkable achievement is a testament to BC’s continued excellence across its athletic programs and a reflection of the school’s strong leadership on and off the field. These accolades underscore the dedication, talent, and relentless work ethic of the coaching staff. Their guidance leads to wins on the scoreboard and fosters growth, discipline, and sportsmanship among the student-athletes. The recognition further cements BC’s reputation as a powerhouse in high school athletics.
  The Coaches of the Year:
  Kevin Halligan - Boys' Golf

  Heather Hawkins - Boys' Tennis

  Galen Houston - Boys' Track & Field

  Dustin White - Boys' Lacrosse
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• Dustin White Coach of the Year

  5/21/2025
  The Benedictine lacrosse team closed out the season as the Area 2A Region 4 Champion and advanced to the GHSA Division 2 state quarterfinals as the Cadets continued their run as the top team in the Coastal Empire under Head Coach Dustin White. Benedictine earned a first-round bye in the playoffs and then beat Lakeside (Dekalb) 12-4 in the second round, before falling to state runner-up Lassiter in the quarterfinals.

  "We had a big season and it was impressive because we had 18 new players on the varsity," said White, who earned All-Greater Savannah Lacrosse Coach of the Year honors for his 4th consecutive year. "We had a lack of experience playing together as a team, but the guys improved as the season went on and started to figure things out. It was a little bit of a roller coaster — we had a lot of close games, but won another region title (the team's sixth straight) and got back to the Elite Eight so it turned out to be a great season."
  The Cadets will have a lot to build on as they lose just five seniors to graduation. The team will be led next year by rising senior Wyatt Estabrook, who was chosen to wear the No. 10 jersey in honor of the late Cadet player Ricky McCallaster and to serve as a team captain. 
  All Greater Savannah Lacrosse Team:
  1st Team

  Avery Allen, Benedictine, jr., attack
  Allen was a key offensive weapon for the Cadets. He was an All-Area 2A Region 4 First-Team selection. Allen had 22 goals, 18 assists and 45 ground balls on the year.

  Wyatt Estabrook, Benedictine, jr., midfield
  The junior middie was named the Cadet team's Most Valuable Player. He was also an All-Region First-Team pick and was selected to wear the No. 10 jersey nest year as a senior captain, honoring the late BC player Ricky McAllaster. Estabrook, who is also a standout football and basketball player, had 25 goals, 33 assists and 40 ground balls on the season.
  

  Tyler Redmond, Benedictine, sr., defense
  Redmond was an anchor for the BC defense that allowed 6.8 goals per game. He was an All-Region First-Team pick and had 97 groundballs and caused 33 turnovers on the season.
  Carter Young, Benedictine, sr., midfield
  Young had a strong season for the Cadets, earning Second Team All-Region honors. He had 25 goals on the season.
  Mason Young, Benedictine, sr., defense
  Young was a key defensive piece for the Cadets, who reached the Division 2 state quarterfinals. He picked up 26 ground balls and had 20 caused turnovers on the year as he earned Second-Team All-Region honors.

  Walker Groves, Benedictine, sr., long-stick midfielder
  The team captain was an impact player for the Cadets. He caused 23 turnovers and had 40 ground balls, with nine goals and four assists on the year. He was an All-Region first-team pick.
  Second Team: Sean Adams, JoJo Mahfet
  Honorable Mention: Connor Desautels
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  Four seniors continue their athletic careers

  5/6/2025
  We proudly celebrated the accomplishments of four outstanding Benedictine Military School seniors as they signed their National Letters of Intent to continue their academic and athletic careers.

  • Connor Desautels will wrestle at Gannon University
  • Walker Groves will play lacrosse at Massachusetts Maritime Academy
  • Colin Halligan will play golf at Georgia Military College
  • Michael Hogan will play football at Georgia Military College

  These young men were surrounded by their supportive families and a packed gym full of friends, classmates, and faculty. We are incredibly proud of their hard work, dedication, and commitment in the classroom and athletics. Congratulations, Cadets!
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  Dearing Award Nominees

  4/29/2025
  Benedictine has 6 athletes nominated for the 72nd annual Ashley Dearing Award, recognizing the most versatile male high school athlete in Savannah. The award requiring participation in football, basketball, and a spring sport, sets a high bar for well-rounded athleticism, and being nominated already signals elite status in Savannah high school sports. With 17 previous Cadets winning the award, Benedictine clearly has a strong tradition of producing top-tier, multi-sport athletes.
  Congratulations to senior Robert Leonard, juniors Stephen Cannon, Wyatt Estabrook, Josh Washington and sophomores Ca'Ron Hall and Eron Mallard. In the spring, Leonard plays soccer, Estabrook, lacrosse and the others participate in track and field.  Go Cadets!
  

   

  
  
  
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  Cadets Win 6th Area Lacrosse Title - Elite Eight for Second Year

  4/27/2025
  Winning the Area title gave the cadets a bye in the first Round of the GHSA playoffs. BC hosted Lakeside Dekalb in the Sweet 16 of State and showed their strength by defeating their opponent 12-4 on May 1. BC was eliminated in the Elite Eight by a nationally ranked Lassiter. A great season was celebrated with the outstanding Senior class. 
  Saturday, April 26, was an incredible day for the Benedictine lacrosse program, celebrating the team's seniors while clinching a sixth straight Area title! The team has a strong sense of pride and momentum heading into the GHSA postseason play.

  At halftime, the Cadets continued the special and meaningful tradition with a ceremony as the No. 10 jersey is awarded to a junior to wear in his final season with the team next year. The tradition is in memory of former BC standout Ricky McAllaster, who died in a car accident in 2010 at the age of 15.

  Senior Walker Groves, a long stick middie, has worn No. 10 with pride this season.  He selected junior Wyatt Estabrook to wear McAllaster's number next year. Estabrook, also a middie, is a standout 3-sport athlete for the Cadets, playing football and basketball.
  Sophomore Wiley Chandler earned the game ball from Head Coach Dustin White after scoring three goals and assisting on two others. Avery Allen had two goals and two assists, while Groves and Josh Quasha also found the back of the net.

  Congratulations to Benedictine Military School Lacrosse Head Coach Mr. Dustin White ‘14, the Savannah Morning News’ 2025 All-Greater Savannah Boys' Lacrosse Coach of the Year for the 4th consecutive year, and congratulations to BC’s first-team selections Walker Groves, Tyler Redmond, Carter Young, Mason Young, Avery Allen, and Wyatt Estabrook! Kudos to second-team selections Joe Joe Mahfet and Sean Adams, and  honorable mention for Connor Desautels! 
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• Overtime Win

  3/11/2025
  Avery Allen makes the game winning goal after an assist from Wyatt Estabrook in overtime against Hilton Head. 

• Win For Cadets

  3/9/2025
  After a hard-fought game, Carter Young with an assist from Cooper Callejas makes the game winning goal in overtime making the score 11-10 against Whitewater!!