Claxton powers past adversity

CLAXTON - The Claxton Tigers are counting their blessings this week after what appeared to be a serious injury to a star player has not only turned out to be a minor issue, but has also shown the team the abilities of a new breakout performer.

Blue Devils find new ways to win

The standings don't take it into consideration, but all wins aren't created equal.

BA stays sharp vs. non-region RTCA

Five games in six days is a tough task for any team.

Blue Devils beat Tattnall

For the second consecutive week, it was a fourth quarter interception that was the main factor in a Statesboro victory.

Claxton rallies around injured Mincey, tops PHS

CLAXTON - Claxton's star running back, Shavez Mincey, left the game with an injury midway through the second quarter, but the rest of the offense answered the bell.

SEB shut out, but it's not all bad

BROOKLET-It wasn't as bad as it looked. Really. This isn't just a "hometown newspaper" thing.

Gators pummel Tiftarea, 48-7

Bulloch Academy turned five Tiftarea fumbles into points Friday night as the Gators pummeled the Panthers 48-7 in the GISA Region 1-AAA opener for both teams.

Screven County defeats Jefferson County

The Screven County Gamecocks picked up their first win of the season in the region opener, beating Jefferson County 31-19 in a back-and-forth affair with a wild fourth quarter.

Statesboro Blue Devils host Tattnall

Despite the relative closeness of the schools, tonight will mark just the second all-time meeting between Statesboro and Tattnall County when the two square off at Womack Field at 7:30 p.m.

Bulloch finally comes home

After two weeks on the road battling non-region foes, Bulloch Academy begins its eight-game Region 2-IAAA schedule tonight at Gator Alley, hosting the winless Tiftarea Panthers.

Region play begins for Portal, Claxton

PORTAL - After a stunning setback last week, the Portal Panthers will try to get back to their winning ways tonight as they travel over to Evans County to take on Claxton at 7:30 p.m.

Jackets host Bleckley

BROOKLET-Southeast Bulloch has boiled tonight's matchup against Bleckley County down to a simple catchphrase - "Make them snap it again."

Bryan County Redskins riding high after 2-0 start

PEMBROKE - Last season, Mark Wilson struggled in his first year as the head coach at Bryan County. Trying to make some changes on a team that was heavy on youth and light on recent success, the Redskins stumbled to a winless 0-10 mark, but this season, a resurgence has Wilson and his team sitting at 2-0 through their first two games.

The business of winning

For many high school football teams, the goal is simply to find a way to put up the most points each week. For Statesboro, which can boast more wins than most, everything is about the bigger picture.

SEB offense gets a lift in OT win

BROOKLET - A football team's biggest improvement comes between the first game of the season and the second game.

Portal comes up just short against Calvary

SEB sweeps Dodge County in soccer openers

BROOKLET - In her varsity debut, freshman Emily Barnard scored four goals to lead Southeast Bulloch to a 10-0 season opening victory over Dodge County in girls soccer Thursday at Fred Shaver Field.

Gator wrestling heads to state

Two-time state wrestling champions Justin Lane and Dylan Stuckey lead a talented group of grapplers in a march to Americus this weekend to capture the GISA Class AAA crown.

Blue Devils fall to Coffee in region semis

GUYTON - The last thing Statesboro Coach Lee Hill wanted was a track meet, but that was what he got much to his chagrin.

My Take: Prep hoops teams brace for frantic postseason finish

After three months of grinding competition, prep basketball teams from around the area are priming for one more push that will either send them to the state tournament or send them home for a long offseason.

Gators claim fourth straight region title

Bulloch Academy wrestlers won an incredible 12 of 14 weight classes en route to capturing the team's fourth consecutive region title Thursday.

SHS firing down stretch

The Statesboro Blue Devils find themselves in a familiar position again back in the state playoffs following their 74-65 win over Richmond Hill Friday night.

SEB surfs by Beach

SAVANNAH - Lamont Ballard looked like the coolest person in the gym. And, as it turned out he was.

Bulloch Academy splits with HHC

Jaylen Tolliver scored a game-high 21 points to lead Bulloch Academy to a 66-55 victory over Hilton Head Christian Academy Saturday afternoon.