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Eagle Report

Charlie Henry Introduced

Georgia Southern introduces Charlie Henry as the new head coach of the men’s basketball program

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Chad Maxwell
The Charlie Henry era is officially underway for the Georgia Southern men’s basketball program.

Sports

David Skinns wins 2023 Club Car Championship

David Skinns captures 2023 Club Car Championship title

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 10:41 AM EDT
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By Chad Maxwell
Georgia resident and England native David Skinns won his third-career Korn Ferry Tour title at the 2023 Club Car Championship.

Golf

2023 Club Car Championship

Second round of the 2023 Club Car Championship

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 8:45 PM EDT
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By Chad Maxwell
Round two wrapped up on Friday and the story of the day is Armstrong State Alum, Shad Tuten, who shot himself up to the top of the leaderboard and is in a three-way tie for first.

Golf

Saturday Military Appreciation Day

Saturday to be the most attended day of the Club Car Championship

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:21 PM EDT
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By Tim Guidera
They are headed to the weekend at the Club Car Championship and some high-level tournament golf but the experience around the course figures to be elevated as well.

Golf

Uga X visits the Club Car Championship

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:20 PM EDT
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By Tim Guidera
Every golf course has doglegs. They’re just usually not as cute or as popular as those at The Landings when the world’s most famous bulldog made a visit to the Club Car Championship.

Golf

First round of the 2023 Club Car Championship

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:07 PM EDT
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By Chad Maxwell
156 golfers make up a world-class field for this years’ Club Car Championship and round one wrapped up on Thursday evening.

Golf

Players participate in meet and greet before first round of Club Car Championship

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:02 PM EDT
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By Tim Guidera
Building relationships through golf is part of the game at the professional level.

Golf

Food trucks from around the area serving as concessions at Club Car Championship

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:46 PM EDT
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By Tim Guidera
It is Savannah fare on the fairways at Savannah’s professional golf tournament this week, whether fans are teeing off on some tacos or grabbing a burger for the back 9.

Golf

First round of Club Car Championship tees off Thursday

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:10 AM EDT
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By Tim Guidera
The gates are open at the Landings, fans are on the grounds and professional golf has returned to Savannah with the first round of the Club Car Championship.

Golf

156 golfers set to tee off Thursday, Bluffton native to play 1st Club Car Championship

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:26 PM EDT
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By Chad Maxwell
The 2023 Club Car Championship begins on Thursday and one golfer in the field with some local flare to keep an eye on is Bluffton native Bryson Nimmer.
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Golf

Georgia Southern golfer preparing to play at the Masters

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:50 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
Wednesday, Georgia Southern University held a media day for Eagle golfer Ben Carr, who has been invited to play in this year’s Masters Tournament.

Golf

Opening Ceremony held for the Club Car Championship

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:03 PM EDT
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By Tim Guidera
Competition in the Club Car Championship begins Thursday at The Landings but Wednesday, they got the tournament going with an opening ceremony at the Deer Creek course.

Sports

‘I love downtown Savannah:’ Players excited for practice rounds at Club Car Championship

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:27 PM EDT
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By Tim Guidera
It was only the second day of practice rounds at the Club Car Championship, but players already were excited to be back at The Landings Golf and Athletic Club and at a tournament that has become a favorite among Korn Ferry Tour players.

Sports

Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo honored at Georgia House

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:51 PM EDT
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By Miles Montgomery
Officials announced that Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo was honored at the Georgia House of Representatives.

Sports

Georgia Southern captures second-straight Schenkel Invitational title

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 8:53 PM EDT
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By Chad Maxwell
The Georgia Southern men’s golf team won their second consecutive Schenkel Invitational on Sunday at Forest Heights Country Club in Statesboro.

Eagle Report

Georgia Southern women’s basketball tips-off WBI play on Friday night

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 9:01 AM EDT
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By Chad Maxwell
The Georgia Southern women’s basketball program is set to play in the postseason for the first time in nearly 30 years.

Political

All bets off: Georgia lawmakers nix legal sports betting

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 4:08 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Georgia lawmakers again rejected plans to legalize sports betting, defeating an effort that had been pushed by Atlanta’s sports teams and business leaders.

Sports

Former UGA star Jalen Carter pleads no contest related to deadly crash

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 11:42 AM EDT
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By Natasha Pollard and Patrick Quinn
Former UGA star Jalen Carter has pleaded no contest to the charges in connection to the crash that killed a teammate and UGA staffer.

Eagle Report

Georgia Southern alum Brandon Bailey named new defensive coordinator for the Eagle football program

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 4:25 PM EDT
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By Chad Maxwell
Clay Helton is bringing back a familiar face to lead his defense.

Eagle Report

Georgia Southern names Alabama assistant Charlie Henry as next men’s head basketball coach

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 4:14 PM EDT
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By Chad Maxwell
After spending four years as an assistant coach at the University of Alabama, Charlie Henry is set to take over as the next head coach of the Eagles.

Programming

NCAA Tournament game moving to Bounce during Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade coverage

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 3:21 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
On Friday, March 17, WTOC will be broadcasting the Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade live in its entirety.

Sports

Georgia’s Smart insists he has not lost control of program

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 3:17 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Georgia coach Kirby Smart insists he has not lost control of a program that has produced back-to-back national championships but has been rocked by offseason arrests and a car crash that claimed the lives of a player and a recruiting staffer.

Community

Chatham County, Pooler leaders looking at possible location for new Ghost Pirates training facility

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 5:20 PM EDT
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By Camille Syed
As the Savannah Ghost Pirates are looking for a permanent training facility that would benefit them and the community, Pooler Councilwoman Karen Williams says the area of Tom Triplett Park would be the perfect place for it.

Sports

Georgia Southern Men’s basketball parts ways with Brian Burg after three seasons

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 4:22 PM EST
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By WTOC Staff
Georgia Southern University is looking for a new men’s basketball coach.

Sports

Former BC star Justin Thomas making the most of early opportunities with UGA baseball

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 3:33 PM EST
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By Chad Maxwell
WTOC Sports catches up with former Benedictine star and current Georgia center fielder Justin Thomas.

Eagle Report

Georgia power surge leads to two-game sweep of Georgia Southern

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 3:23 PM EST
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By Chad Maxwell
Georgia Southern fell to Georgia, 9-4, in game two of their two-game set on Wednesday night.

Sports

NFL reinstates Jaguars WR Ridley after gambling suspension

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 1:57 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
The NFL reinstated suspended receiver Calvin Ridley on Monday, clearing the way for him to join his new team in Jacksonville.

Golf

Club Car Championship back in late March

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 11:22 AM EST
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By Tim Guidera
In six years, the Club Car Championship has established itself as Savannah’s professional golf tournament. Now drawing as many fans from all across the area as from the host club at The Landings.

Basketball

Benedictine’s comeback effort falls just short against Fayette County, historic run ends in Final Four

Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 12:21 PM EST
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By Chad Maxwell
Benedictine cut a 25-point deficit down to just 5 with under one minute remaining in their 4A Final Four matchup against Fayette County, but the Tigers did just enough down the stretch to fend off the Cadets, 72-65.

Basketball

Memorial Day, St. Andrew’s bring home GIAA boys basketball state titles

Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 12:02 PM EST
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By Chad Maxwell
Two GIAA boys state championship trophies are heading back to Savannah.

Basketball

Calvary, Woodville-Tompkins’ girls basketball state playoff runs come to an end in the Final Four

Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 11:30 AM EST
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By Chad Maxwell
The Lady Cavs and Lady Wolverines were both outed in the Final Four of their respective classes on Friday night.

Basketball

Savannah State Lady Tigers, Tigers fall in SIAC tournament quarterfinals

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 11:51 PM EST
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By Chad Maxwell
The Savannah State women’s and men’s basketball teams both failed to advance past the tournament quarterfinals of their respective SIAC tournaments.

Basketball

GHSA Boys State Tournament Elite 8 Highlights and Scores: Benedictine advances to 4A Final Four

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 11:54 PM EST
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By Chad Maxwell
More than a handful of Southeast Georgia boys basketball teams competed in the Elite Eight of their respective classes on Wednesday evening.

Sports

911 calls appear to place former UGA defensive lineman at scene of deadly crash

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 12:04 PM EST
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By Jennifer Lifsey
An arrest warrant has been issued for a former Georgia football player as a result of the ongoing investigation into the Jan. 15 fatal crash that killed a UGA staffer and fellow teammate.

Basketball

Calvary, Woodville-Tompkins girls advance to state basketball semifinals

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 9:44 AM EST
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By Chad Maxwell
The Calvary Day and Woodville-Tompkins girls took care of business in the Elite 8 of their respective classes on Tuesday night.

Community

Club Car Championship tournament returning to Savannah on March 20

Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 2:56 PM EST
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By WTOC Staff
The tournament where many household names in Golf got their start is back in Savannah this year.

Sports

Four friends use mobile hockey shop to bring gear to you

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 3:59 PM EST
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By Sam Bauman
Four hockey loving friends came together to help spread access to the sport by bringing gear and knowledge right to their customers, wherever they are.

Golf

Golf’s top players competing at the 2023 RBC Heritage

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 3:45 PM EST
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By Shea Schrader
The RBC Heritage is taking place the week after the Masters, in years past, some of golf’s top players have skipped it to take a break.

NCAA

Smith’s four-RBI day helps lead Tigers to series win over Spring Hill

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 7:52 AM EST
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By Chad Maxwell
Savannah State baseball has now won all three series they have competed in this season.

Basketball

High school basketball state tournament scores and highlights 2/25/23

Updated: Feb. 26, 2023 at 9:54 AM EST
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By Chad Maxwell
The high school basketball postseason continues on for many local teams across Southeast Georgia and the Lowcounty.

Bananas

Savannah Bananas play first home game of 2023 season

Updated: Feb. 25, 2023 at 10:01 PM EST
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By Flynn Snyder
An exciting night at Historic Grayson Stadium Saturday as the Savannah Bananas played the first home game of their 2023 world tour.

Basketball

Hilton Head Prep boys top Hilton Head Christian for SCISA 3A state title behind gritty defensive effort

Updated: Feb. 25, 2023 at 9:38 AM EST
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By Chad Maxwell
Two rival Hilton Head boys basketball programs met in the SCISA 3A boys state title game on Friday night.

Basketball

Hilton Head Christian Academy girls capture fifth consecutive SCISA basketball state title

Updated: Feb. 25, 2023 at 9:11 AM EST
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By Chad Maxwell
For the fifth straight season, the Hilton Head Christian Academy girls basketball program is brining a SCISA basketball state championship trophy back to the Lowcounty.

Sports

NFL player returns to Statesboro to speak to kids for Black History Month

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 3:05 PM EST
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By Dal Cannady
Students at one school in Statesboro got the chance to hear from a local celebrity as part of Black History Month.

High School

High school basketball state tournament scores and highlights 2/22/23

Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 11:38 PM EST
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By Chad Maxwell
High School basketball state tournament action is underway for leagues across Georgia and there is an all-Lowcountry boys state title game set in the SCISA 3A bracket.

Community

Basketball fan plays with Georgia Southern Eagles for 25th birthday

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 6:01 PM EST
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By Dal Cannady
A young basketball fan in Statesboro spent Tuesday afternoon as an honorary Eagle.

Eagle Report

Georgia Southern softball caps off perfect Bash in the Boro weekend with 4-3 walk-off win over LIU

Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 10:55 PM EST
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By Chad Maxwell
The Georgia Southern Eagles took down LIU, 4-3, in extra innings on Sunday to complete a perfect 5-0 2023 Bash in the Boro weekend in Statesboro.

Eagle Report

Georgia Southern baseball wins second straight against West Virginia, go for opening series sweep on Sunday

Updated: Feb. 18, 2023 at 9:38 PM EST
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By Chad Maxwell
Signs of momentum carrying over from a stellar 2022 campaign are showing early for the Georgia Southern baseball program.

High School

High school basketball region and state tournament scores and highlights 2/18/23

Updated: Feb. 18, 2023 at 12:08 AM EST
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By Chad Maxwell
High school basketball region and state tournament results for the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.

Eagle Report

Eagles return to the diamond after historic 2022 season

Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 1:58 PM EST
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By WTOC Staff
Friday is opening day for college baseball and the much anticipated season for Georgia Southern University.
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