BA's Evans named GISA All-Star

Bulloch Academy senior Jaylen Evans has been selected to play in the 2011 Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) All-Star football game Saturday in Macon.

BA J.V. Fall Sports Award winners

Bulloch Academy held its Fall Sports Awards ceremony for middle-school student-athletes recently. Major award winners were (front row, l-r) Anna Kate Cook (girls' cross country, coaches award); Jan Marie Page (cheerleading, leadership); Dailey Averitt (cheerleading, most spirited); back row l-r, Lanier Olliff (football, best offense); Hunter Perry (football, best defense); Hannah Dasher (softball, best offense) and Chandler Williams (boys' cross country, coaches award). Not pictured: Ansley Daughtry (softball, best defense).

Statesboro putting loss behind it, moving on

The 2011 football season held a great deal of promise for Statesboro High, but - like so many other schools around the state - the end goal was simply not meant to be.

Blue Devils notch clean sweep of Swainsboro

Shaking off the cobwebs after the quick break over the Thanksgiving holiday, the Statesboro girls got right back to top form. Hosting Swainsboro Saturday night at the Devil's Den, Statesboro got out in front quickly and never looked back in cruising to a 61-17 victory.

Athlete of the Week: Statesboro's Jenkins dominates

After signing her letter of intent to attend the University of South Florida last week, Statesboro's Alisia Jenkins showed exactly why she was recruited to play at the collegiate level.

Athlete of the Week: Claxton's Peel the real deal

For Claxton's Michael Peel, a player of the year award was four years in the making. Peel entered his high school career as a lanky freshman with a good head for football. He was trusted to direct the Tigers' running game from under center, but gradually proved himself to be an effective passer and broadened his role.

SHS hammers Richmond Hill, 70-40

If Statesboro's annual tournament really is 'Ladies Night Out,' it's no secret as to what team has V.I.P. status at the party.

Blue Devils look sharp, win big at Ladies Night Out

The Statesboro girls got their 2011-12 home schedule off to a great start, steamrolling Claxton by a final count of 63-32 Monday night in the SHS Ladies Night Out tournament.

Statesboro High boys form veteran squad

For the last few years, the question hasn't been whether or not Statesboro can succeed, but rather how far it can go.

Can Statesboro High girls get past Elite 8?

BA crushes RTCA in Lady Gator Classic

Senior Haley Burke scored a game-high 14 points and junior Anna Newton added 13 as Bulloch Academy defeated Robert Toombs Christian Academy, 55-24, Thursday night in the final game of the sixth annual Lady Gator Classic basketball tournament.

SHS duo to play college hoops

Statesboro Lady Blue Devils forwards Alisia Jenkins and Sierra Kirkland have run roughshod over the competition on the basketball court for the last three seasons. The duo still has one more season to play for the Devils, but both are also on their way to the next level.

Jackets look for a spark

BROOKLET - After a few down seasons, Southeast Bulloch is looking to rebound on the basketball court this season.

Panthers primed to win

PORTAL - Last season figured to be a rebuilding year for the Portal boys. Their top three scorers from the 2009-10 season had graduated and the Panthers were coming off of a controversial season that saw four wins forfeited and a first round exit from the Region 3-A tournament.

Severe weather cancels BA's game in Classic

Big girls ruled the court Wednesday night in the Bulloch Academy gymnasium during the second day of the sixth annual Lady Gator Classic basketball tournament.

Badcock Home Furniture & More Presents: Prep Sports Spotlight

Over the course of a long basketball season, the goal is always to peak at the right time.

Bulloch bests Augusta Prep

Two milestones were reached on the court Tuesday night against Augusta Prep… one by a player and one by a coach.

Harvey clutch, Blue Devils win

One night after a disappointing loss at Glynn Academy, Statesboro nearly let another big game slip away.

Bulloch sweeps Westminster

An elbow here, a push there and a wipeout on the hardwood were norm as Bulloch Academy swept Westminster of Augusta in a pair of aggressive and physical contests Saturday night.

Claxton hangs on at Portal

PORTAL - Claxton and Portal have engaged in plenty of nip-and-tuck struggles over the past few years and Friday night was no exception.

LCMS, WJMS face off at Statesboro High

While the Statesboro High basketball team travels to Glynn Academy tonight, future members will be on display at the Devil's Den as Langston Chapel Middle School and William James Middle School square off.

Local Roundup: Portal escapes Millen with win

MILLEN - The Portal Panthers improved to 4-0 in Region 3A-A play with a 68-67 win Tuesday on the road.

Bulloch Gators all over RTCA

Seniors led the way Tuesday night as Bulloch Academy pounded cross-county rival Robert Toombs in both girls' and boys' basketball action.

SEB bumps Beach

BROOKLET - After a quick start, it seemed as though Southeast Bulloch might let one get away against Beach High.

Portal Panthers blast Woodville-Thompkins

PORTAL - Woodville-Tompkins out of Savannah is the lone new addition to Region 3-A this season.

Local Roundup: Claxton sweeps Wheeler County

ALAMO - The Claxton Tigers earned a pair of wins on Saturday at Wheeler County.

Bulloch blasted by Furtah

Bulloch Academy erased a 24-point halftime deficit but it wasn't enough to overcome the multi-national force of Furtah Prep Friday night.