Portal pounds Jenkins County

MILLEN - The Portal Panthers came into Friday night's matchup with the Jenkins County Eagles with nothing to prove. A playoff spot already secured, the Panthers could do no worse than the No. 3 seed in region 3-A regardless of the outcome.

November 19, 2006 | By MIKE ANTHONY Herald Correspondent | Local Sports

BA bashes Blue Thunder

Junior quarterback Jordan Walker threw four first-half touchdown passes as Bulloch Academy jumped out to a 35-0 halftime lead and cruised to a 49-22 victory over GISA Region 2-AA rival Memorial Day School Friday night.

November 19, 2006 | By RAHN HUTCHESON Special to the Herald | Local Sports

Furman has playoff hopes on the line

No doubt, 10th-ranked Furman has a lot on the line in today's matchup against Georgia Southern. And despite their highly unexpected 3-6 record, so do the Eagles.

November 19, 2006 | By ALEX PELLEGRINO | Local Sports

Paladins meet Eagles in another ‘playoff implications’ game

When Furman and Georgia Southern meet there's usually something more than pride at stake.

November 17, 2006 | By MIKE BROWN Herald Correspondent | Local Sports

Laying it all on the line

Tonight at Fred Shaver Field in Brooklet, two football teams with two different goals will meet in their regular season finale. For the homestanding Yellow Jackets of Southeast Bulloch, tonight is senior night, and one last chance at a win. For the Gamecocks of Screven County, a win could mean a trip to the postseason and revenge for last year's loss in Sylvania to rival SEB.

November 17, 2006 | Chad Bishop | Local Sports

BA wants to end season with win

Going out on a positive note will be the aim of the Bulloch Academy Gators tonight as they host Memorial Day School at Gator Alley.

November 17, 2006 | By RAHN HUTCHESON Special to the Herald | Local Sports

Panthers look to bounce back

Though the Portal Panthers are already assured a playoff spot. Don't expect them to take tonight off against the struggling Eagles of Jenkins County.

November 17, 2006 | Chad Bishop | Local Sports

Fastbreak: Former GSU star Nesbitt is drafted

Nesbitt drafted by Los Angeles of NBA-D league

November 16, 2006 | From staff and wire reports | Local Sports

Rivalry renews as Eagles travel to Furman

When it comes to Georgia Southern football, there's nothing quite like the Eagles' rivalry with Furman.

November 16, 2006 | Alex Pellegrino | Local Sports

A look at the high school playoff picture

With the 2006 regular season of high school football officially drawing to a close Friday night, two area teams have clinched a playoff spot and another still has its hopes riding on the season finale. Here's a look at all the possibilities.

November 16, 2006 | By CHAD BISHOP | Local Sports

Mountaineers can clinch home field throughout playoffs

Now that Appalachian State has its ticket to the postseason, the top-ranked Mountaineers have a new goal - securing home-field advantage for the playoffs.

November 16, 2006 | By ALEX PELLEGRINO | Local Sports

Brown is back and ready to win

Tiffany Brown is back.

November 15, 2006 | By CHAD BISHOP | Local Sports

GSU’s championship hopes stopped by UNCG

GREENVILLE, S.C. - Three different Spartans scored in a 3-0, UNC Greensboro victory over the Eagles, Sunday afternoon, en route to a repeat, Southern Conference Tournament Championship at Eugene Stone Stadium. Georgia Southern finished its outstanding season as the runner-up.

November 13, 2006 | GSU News Service | Local Sports

Wofford, option whip Eagles

Apparently, there is an option.

November 13, 2006 | Alex Pellegrino | Local Sports

Eagles hit new low

Of Georgia Southern's 14 possessions Saturday, one drive pretty much summed up the Eagles' day.