List of 14 news stories.

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  Cadets Continue to Improve Preparing for GHSA State Meet

  10/19/2026
  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!

• Cole Minnich Leads Cadets

  10/5/2026
  
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  Cadets Lead the Pack 1st Place Raider XC Invitational

  9/17/2026
  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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• Will Hoffman Leads Cadets

  9/5/2026
  
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  All Greater Savannah Teams

  7/7/2026
  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!!
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• Best of the Rest

  7/7/2026
  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!

• Bleckley's hills preparing for State

  7/7/2026
  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.
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  Cole Minnich Sets Cross Country Record

  7/7/2026
  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 Looking to Great Season

  7/7/2026
  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.
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  Cross Country Team Dominates at Southern Georgia 2025 Championship

  7/7/2026
  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

  7/7/2026
  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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  GADA Top Athletic Programs in GHSA

  7/7/2026
  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

  Coastal Georgia & SE Georgia All Classifications

  Benedictine - 582 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!
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• Jayden Houston Student-Athlete of the Week

  7/7/2026
  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

  7/7/2026
  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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