List of 17 news stories.

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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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• Kevin Halligan Coach of the Year

  5/23/2025
  The 2025 high school golf season was a standout year for the BC golf team, culminating in a strong showing at the GHSA state tournament.

  Benedictine Military School's sophomore standout Bear Dollander captured the Class 4A State individual title, showcasing elite talent and composure beyond his years. His performance helped lead the Cadets to a third-place team finish at state, capping off a stellar season.

  The Benedictine team collected hardware throughout the year, taking top honors at the Cadet Cup and the Grainger Classic. They also finished as runners-up at the Low Country Invitational and the Johnny Paulk Classic, further cementing their reputation as one of the state’s premier programs.

  
  In recognition of his leadership and the Cadets’ impressive campaign, BC’s Kevin Halligan was named the All-Greater Savannah Boys' Golf Coach of the Year. "We played a lot of solid golf in the state tournament and put some pressure on the leaders," Halligan said. "We came up a bit short as a team, but it was great to see Bear win the individual title. It was a good season for us, and we'll be back next year."
  The Savannah Morning News Best of Preps ''Honors:
  1st Team
  Bear Dollander,  sophomore
  Dollander closed out his season on the highest of notes as he shot 66-68—134 to finish at 10-under par at the Governors Towne Club in Acworth to win the Class 4A state crown, after finishing as the runnerup as a freshman. He also shot 69 to tie for the Cadet Cup, and tied for first at the Grainger Classic with a 146 over two rounds. He also won the Johnny Paulk Invitational with a 66. He shot 70 at the Area tournament to finish second. Dollander is receiving recruiting interest from some of the top schools in the country, including Georgia and Alabama, whose head coaches were on hand to watch his first round in the state tournament.
  Jack Weeks, sophomore
  Weeks was a key player for the Cadets all season and shot 72-76—146 to finish four-over at the state tournament helping the Cadets to finish third in the team standings. He shot 71 at the Camden Classic and 74 at the Cadet Classic. He finished third in the Area Tournament carding a 72.
  Hamp Threlkeld, junior
  Threlkeld shot 74 at the Camden Classic, 74 at the Cadet Classic, 75 at the Johnny Paulk Invitational and 154 over two days at the Grainger Classic. He shot 153 at the Class 4A State tournament and played in the No. 2 spot for the Cadets.
  2nd Team: Chad Chadwell
  Honorable Mention: Heath Kulp, Finn Nixon, Alex Dao, Elliott Moody, Christopher Butler, Colin Halligan, Sean Halligan, Will Doyle
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  Dollander medalist, BC 3rd in state

  5/14/2025
  Congratulations to Bear Dollander on an incredible performance — shooting a 10-under-par 134 is no small feat, especially at a state championship. Winning the GHSA Class AAAA Boys' Golf Individual State Championship as a sophomore is a huge milestone and shows much promise for the future. Kudos also to the Cadets for securing third place as a team — a strong finish in a highly competitive field. Well done to all the athletes who competed!
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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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  Golf repeats as area champion

  4/30/2025
  Back-to-back area and region golf champs!!!! Benedictine Military School got off to a solid start and finished with a total of 297 at the Okefenokee Country Club to claim the area and region titles and qualify for the GHSA Class AAAA State Championship May 19-20 at the Governor's Towne Club in Acworth. Five players finished in the top 10 individually, with Bear Dollander taking the Cadets' medalist honors.  The Cadets were the 2024 GHSA Class AAAA State Runner-up.
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• BC Wins Granger Invitational

  4/22/2025
  The Benedictine golf team saved its best for last at the Granger Classic played April 17-19 at Callaway Gardens Resort in Pine Mountain, Ga., and Highland Country Club in LaGrange, Ga.

  BC defeated the Brookstone School from Columbus, Ga., by a score of 3.5-1.5 in match play on the final 18 holes played on April 19 at Highland Country Club. The Cadets advanced to the final match by defeating Northgate High School in the quarterfinals and Lambert High School in the semifinals.
  
  

  In the final match, junior Heath Kulp defeated Bo Rambo 3&2, sophomore Jack Weeks defeated Bray Manderson 4&3, junior Chad Chadwell halved his match with Sammy Buracker, sophomore Bear Dollander defeated Sim Knox 2UP and junior Hamp Threlkeld won by concession over Harrison Bridges.

  During stroke play qualifying, Dollander earned low medalist honors with scores of 2-under 70 at Callaway Gardens and 4-over 76 at Highland Country Club. Dollander made a 45-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to claim low medalist honors over Gates Glanton from Harris County High School.

  During match play, Dollander was 3-0, Weeks was 2-1, Kulp was 2-0-1, Threlkeld was 2-1 and Chadwell was 0-1-2. In the semifinals, Kulp propelled BC into the final match by winning his ninth and final hole to halve his match. This was a great 72 hole tournament over 3 days preparing the boys for the GHSA Tournament.

• BC 2nd of 17 Teams

  4/19/2025
  The Benedictine Military School golf team is in second place after one round at the Granger Classic being played at Callaway Gardens Resort in Pine Mountain, Ga., and Highland Country Club in LaGrange, Ga., April 17-19.

  Sophomore Bear Dollander is in second place after a score of 2-under par in the first round. Other counting scores for BC included junior Chad Chadwell's 5-over 77, junior Hamp Threlkeld's 7-over 79, and junior Heath Kulp's 9-over 81. Dollander was one of only two players under par and trails Brookstone School's Sim Knox by two strokes.

  The second round of stroke play qualifying will be played April 18 at Highland Country Club. The top eight teams after stroke play will advance to match play on Saturday at Highland Country Club.

• The Champions

  4/2/2025
  Congratulations to Benedictine Military School golf’s B-team, which won the 2025 City Championship! BC shot 298 to defend its title and was led by a pair of freshmen. Finn Nixon shot 71 and Alex Dao shot 72. Elliot Moody shot 76 and Christopher Butler shot 79. The Cadets won the team title by 4 strokes.
  

  With Benedictine's Varsity A team scheduled to be out of town for a conflicting tournament, the Varsity B team stepped in and delivered the victory. The Cadets have now won the Savannah High School Championship in three consecutive years, and it was the 14th time since 2004 that BC won the tournament.
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  Alum Hughes Threlkeld set to play in Club Car Championship

  3/28/2025
  Hughes Threlkeld grew up at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club honing his game on the six golf courses in the community — with the Deer Creek Course ranking as his favorite track. Now the Benedictine alum and senior standout at the University of North Georgia is set to play in a professional event for the first time on one of his home courses at the eighth annual Club Car Championship. The tournament, an event on the Korn Ferry Tour, is hosted by The Landings Golf & Athletic Club and runs Thursday-Sunday, April 3-6. Tournament officials announced they were awarding a special exemption for Threlkeld to compete in the event in January, and he's been anticipating the opportunity ever since. "I'm pretty pumped about getting the chance to play," Threlkeld said. "It seems like I've been waiting so long and now the week is finally here and I'm really excited."
  Threlkeld's younger brother, Hamp, is a junior standout on a talented Benedictine golf team. Hamp will caddie for his brother in the Club Car Championship. "Hughes is a great player and knows his game so well," said Hamp, who is receiving recruiting interest from colleges including North Georgia and Mercer University. "We'll talk through every hole and every shot, and I'll pick my spots here and there if I think I need to add anything."
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• Cadets Take 2nd Place in Field of 12

  3/11/2025
  Benedictine finished second with a final score of 433.
  Leading the Cadets was Bear Dollander with a total of 140 for the 36-hole tournament.
  Also scoring were Hamp Threlkeld and Jack Weeks with 149 each.

• Dollander Shoots 65

  3/10/2025
  The Cadets (-4) finished the first day of the Low Country Invitational in second place behind AC Flora (-6) of Columbia, SC. Over 100 college golfers have participated for their high schools in this event since 2016. Finishing for the Cadets on the May River Course at Palmetto Bluff were Bear Dollanger, leading at -7 (65), Jack Weeks, +1 (73), and Hamp Threlkeld, +2 (74). The 36-hole tournament will conclude with 18 holes at Berkley Hall. Twelve teams from Georgia and South Carolina are participating.

• Bear Dollander Medalist - Cadets 2nd

  3/9/2025
  Benedictine Military School’s golf team continued its solid start to the season with a 2-over total of 290 for second place at The Johnny Paulk Classic at Jekyll Island today! BC was led by sophomore Bear Dollander, who was medalist of the event with 66! The B team finished fourth out of the 15 teams,
  Benedictine Team A 290
  Bear Dollander 66, Heath Kulp 73, Hamp Threlkeld 75, Dane Chadwell 76, Jack Weeks 79
  Benedictine Team B 308
  Colby Brennan 74, Sean Halligan 76, Will Doyle 78, Colin Halligan 80, Alex Dao 82

• Cadets 2nd and 4th, Dollander Medalist

  3/9/2025
  Benedictine Military School’s golf team continued its solid start to the season with a 2-over total of 290 for second place at The Johnny Paulk Classic at Jekyll Island today! BC was led by sophomore Bear Dollander, who was medalist of the event with 66! The B team finished fourth out of the 15 teams,
  Benedictine Team A 290
  Bear Dollander 66, Heath Kulp 73, Hamp Threlkeld 75, Dane Chadwell 76, Jack Weeks 79
  Benedictine Team B 308
  Colby Brennan 74, Sean Halligan 76, Will Doyle 78, Colin Halligan 80, Alex Dao 82

• School Record as Cadets Win 1902 Cup

  2/25/2025
  The Benedictine Miltary School golf team posted a total team score of 1-under par 287 to win the 1902 Cadet Cup played on February 24 at Deer Creek course at the Landings Club.

  The 1-under par total was a school record for BC and earned the Cadets a nine-stroke victory over North Oconnee High School, the 2024 Class AAAA state champion. Counting scores for BC included sophmore Bear Dollander with a 3-under par 69, junior Chad Chadwell with a 2-under par 70, sophomore Jack Weeks with a 2-over par 74 and junior Hamp Threlkeld with a 2-over par 74.

  Dollander shared medalist honors with Richmond Hill High School junior Ledger Conley and Savannah Christian Preparatory School junior Elliott Oliver.

• Camden Classic 3rd Place

  2/15/2025
  BC finished third at the Camden Classic played today at Osprey Cove Golf Club in St. Mary’s.

  Sophomore Jack Weeks led the Cadets with a 1-under par 71 that included 7 birdies; other counting scores for BC were junior Heath Kulp with even par 72; junior Chad Chadwell with a 2 over par 74; and junior Hamp Threlkeld with a 2 over par 72.
  
  Other scores for BC included sophomore Bear Dollander with a 4 over 76 and senior Colby Brennan with a 6 over 78. On the BC B team, freshman Alex Dao posted a score of 3 over 75 and sophomore Will Doyle finished with a 6 over 78.
  
  Photo From L to R: Heath Kulp, Hamp Threlkeld, Bear Dollander, Jack Weeks, Chad Chadwell, Colby Brennan
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  Golf GHSA Class AAAA State Runner-up

  7/23/2024
  STATE RUNNER-UP!!!! Congratulations to Benedictine Military School’s golf team, which placed second in the GHSA Class AAAA State Championship. Freshman Bear Dollander had the best finish for BC with a tie for second at 7-over par over 36 holes. This was an amazing season for our Cadets, who won the area, eight tournaments, and placed second in the Granger Classic.
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