Stratford shuts down Bulloch offense

The Stratford Academy Eaglettes showed superb power and pitching in a 5-1 non-region victory over Bulloch Academy Wednesday at Gator Alley.

Subway Spotlight: ECI's Caleb Pressey

Many great things can be written about the run of success that Emanuel County Institute has enjoyed over the last six years, but all of it can be boiled down to consistency and excellence.

Subway Spotlight: BA's Marianna Peebles

When it comes to softball season, the Bulloch Academy Gators only ever have one thing on their mind - success.

Harden back in the mix

Two games into the 2011 season, it looked as though Statesboro junior outside linebacker Corey Harden was in line for a special year.

Local Roundup: Weather stalls BA softball

Tuesday's Region 4-AAA softball game between Bulloch Academy and John Milledge Academy in Milledgeville was cancelled because of field conditions.

Prep players put it all on the line

Note: Alvin Richardson is the outdoors columnist for the Statesboro Herald and a former high school football coach. He led the Morgan County program from the mid 1980s thru the mid 1990s. He was also an assistant coach under the legendary Larry Campbell at Lincoln County High School from 1979-1986.

ECI rolls past Metter at Erk Russell Classic

High schools around the area hope that the Erk Russell Classic will be an event that people throughout the state will soon recognize, but the inaugural game is one that Metter would just as soon like to forget about.

SHS has wild day at 'Battle'

Statesboro continued its struggles on Saturday as the Lady Blue Devils dropped all three games at the Battle in the Boro.

Prep football kicks off with Erk Russell Classic

The 2012 high school football season officially kicks off today as Metter and Emanuel County Institute take the field in the inaugural Erk Russell Classic at Paulson Stadium.

The battle begins at SHS tournament

16 squads set for Battle in the 'Boro

Beginning today, 16 teams from around southeast Georgia will descend on Mill Creek Regional Park for the annual Battle in the 'Boro softball tournament hosted by Statesboro High.

BA pulls away late for region win

For three innings, the Bulloch Academy Lady Gators were much like Thursday afternoon's 70-degree temperature.

Local Roundup: Screven improves to 2-0 in region

SYLVANIA - Dawn Stewart allowed a hit on the game's first at-bat, but that was the only one.

A day at the beach as Jackets snag Sharks, 16-1

BROOKLET - Southeast Bulloch has been up and down through the first couple of weeks of play, but the Lady Yellow Jackets' Region 1-AAA opener saw them show up in top form.

Area schools make final preparations

With preseason scrimmages now a thing of the past, football teams from all around the state have now entered the home stretch of preparations as the regular season quickly approaches.

Diamond Devils get huge win

A 10-strikeout outing from Brinson Anne Rogers vaulted Statesboro High to what was arguably the biggest win in program history - a 3-1 defeat of Ware ...

Things hopefully looking up for county teams

By CHRIS STANLEY

Blue Devils fall to Effingham in tough home loss

A 14-0 run by Effingham County gave Statesboro fourth quarter nightmares yet again in a 20-16 loss for the Blue Devil's Friday night.

Southeast Bulloch runs their way to first win

BROOKLET – On their first play from scrimmage, Southeast Bulloch ran for a 12-yard gain. That was followed by back-to-back eight-yard runs. Then a five-yard run ...

Statesboro stomps SEB

Despite both teams losing to No. 23 Calvary Day, Statesboro upset Southeast Bulloch, sweeping the Yellow Jackets by set counts of 25-12 and 25-22.

Gators' offense shines against Thomas Jefferson

It took an extra week, but the Bulloch Academy Gators got back to their winning ways in Gator Alley Friday night with a 34-7 victory ...

SEB falls in hard fought game

SAVANNAH – Southeast Bulloch Coach Pat Collins made it clear he does not believe in nor does he play for moral victories.

Panther mistakes lead to 28-7 loss

The Portal Panthers came up short once again Friday night, falling to Jenkins County by a count of 28-7 at the Portal Athletic Complex.

Blue Devils can't overcome tough second quarter

Statesboro couldn't overcome a 21-0 second quarter run by Screven County Friday night in a 35-21 loss.

Screven County beats Wade Hampton

Screven County made up an early 14 point deficit to beat Wade Hampton (SC) High School 33-17 Saturday afternoon.

Statesboro loses late game grip, falls to Liberty County

The fourth quarter came back to haunt Statesboro High School again this week, as a 15-point swing allowed Liberty County to beat the Blue Devil ...

ECI beats Portal 50-14 on short week

Amid the ballyhoo of the impending Tropical Storm Hermine, Portal's game with Emanuel County Institute was moved back to Thursday night.

Statesboro remains focused against Liberty County

If Burke County presented a challenge last week, then Statesboro is in for a wholly different beast when Liberty High School comes to town.

Tropical trouble

Blue Devil volleyball drops two home matches