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News

Georgia Southern defeats Coastal Carolina

Georgia Southern defeats Coastal Carolina 38-28

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Anna Stansfield
Georgia Southern University took the victory over Coastal Carolina Saturday night at Paulson Stadium.

Sports

FILE - Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) throws in the first half of Georgia's spring NCAA...

Georgia Bulldogs continue undefeated streak, beat Auburn 27-20

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Ellie Parker
The Dawgs’ next game is back at Sanford Stadium Oct. 7 against the Kentucky Wildcats.

End Zone

The End Zone

The End Zone: High school football scores for Week 7

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 10:54 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
High school football scores for Week 7 across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.

Sports

Charlie Jung

Benedictine to honor late coach during Friday night football game

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 5:16 PM EDT
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By Ryan Tisminezky
We’re close to Friday night football kicking off across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry, but for at least one team in our region – Friday’s game isn’t just about the win.

Eagle Report

Paulson Stadium

Georgia Southern vs. Coastal Carolina game sells out Paulson Stadium

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 11:43 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
Eagle Nation has sold out Paulson Stadium.

Top Story

Bananas 2024 World Tour

Bananas to announce 2024 Banana Ball World Tour

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 12:02 PM EDT
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By Sam Bauman
The Bananas are hinting at some special appearances, new rules and even new teams.

Sports

College Park SkyHawks

Peachtree Sports Network will be launching this Sunday

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Staff
Peachtree Sports Network, Gray Television’s newest sports broadcast channel, will launch Sunday on WPCH 17.2 in Atlanta – and will soon be coming to Augusta.

Eagle Report

Georgia Southern quarterback Davis Brin (5) against Wisconsin during an NCAA football game on...

Brin’s 4 TD passes, Lantz’s 4 FGs help Georgia Southern beat Ball State 40-3

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 10:58 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Davis Brin completed 34 of 46 passes for 344 yards with four touchdowns, Michael Lantz kicked four field goals and Georgia Southern beat Ball State 40-3 Saturday.

News

Savannah Christian and Calvary Day School

Pooler Stadium reaches capacity for Calvary v. Sav. Christian game

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 9:16 AM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
Admission to the Calvary and Savannah Christian football game was closed Friday night.

End Zone

The End Zone

The End Zone: High school football scores for Week 6

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 10:51 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
High school football scores for Week 6 across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.
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End Zone

GHSA rules Savannah High, Cross Creek must both forfeit games after fight

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:35 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
Both Savannah High and Cross Creek with record a forfeit loss after a football game was ended early due to a fight.

Sports

U.S. Soccer announces moving national training center, headquarters to Atlanta

Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 10:41 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
U.S. Soccer announced Friday that it plans to build the first-ever designated National Training Center in Atlanta.

End Zone

The End Zone: High school football scores for Week 5

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 11:44 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
High school football scores for Week 5 across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.

News

4 facing misdemeanor charges related to disruptions at Benedictine, Jenkins football game

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 4:39 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
Four people have been charged with misdemeanors in connection with disruptions that halted the Benedictine and Jenkins high school football game in August.

Morning Break

INTERVIEW: Savannah State’s coach stops by Morning Break

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 11:29 AM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
The 2023 season got off to a good start for Savannah State with an exciting Week 1 win.

Sports

Savannah Hoops Shootout coming to the Enmarket Arena

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 10:56 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
High School basketball is on it’s way!

End Zone

The End Zone: High school football scores for Week 4

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 10:48 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
High school football scores for Week 4 across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.

Eagle Report

Merchandise flying off shelves as Eagles prepare for second game of season at Paulson Stadium

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 4:45 PM EDT
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By Hayley Boland
Football season is underway across the Coastal Empire, that includes the return of gameday in Statesboro on the campus of Georgia Southern.

Sports

Trees removed from Strip to make way for grandstands ahead of F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 9:53 AM EDT
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By FOX5 Staff
Trees that were planted in front of the Bellagio on the Las Vegas Strip have been chopped down.

Sports

Remembering UGA legend Sonny Seiler

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 3:23 PM EDT
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By Shea Schrader
A Saturday between the hedges wouldn’t be complete without the big, red dog house and more importantly the dog inside it.

Sports

Longtime Savannah High basketball coach stepping down

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 1:08 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
The head basketball coach and athletic director at Savannah High School is stepping down to take a new position in the school district.

Sports

University of South Carolina-Beaufort moves sports programs into NCAA Division II

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 6:40 PM EDT
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By Shea Schrader
After spending years in the NAIA the University of South Carolina Beaufort has moved its sports programs into NCAA Division II.

Community

Soccer camp for kids with disabilities celebrates 5 years in Savannah

Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 10:18 PM EDT
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By Lindsey Stenger
A soccer camp for children with disabilities is celebrating five years in Savannah.

Sports

UGA football staffer, former player arrested for speeding and reckless driving

Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 7:52 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff and Patrick Quinn
Jarvis Jones, a player connection coordinator for the Bulldogs was arrested and charged with reckless driving.

Morning Break and Afternoon Break

UGA football remembers Sonny Seiler at first game of season

Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 10:23 AM EDT
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By Tim Guidera
The founder of the Uga tradition was present in spirit at Saturday’s game.

News

Georgia Southern football season kicks off with a win

Updated: Sep. 3, 2023 at 5:05 PM EDT
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By Anna Black
This weekend marked the return of college football, and that includes Georgia Southern University.

NCAA

Beck throws and runs for TDs to launch new era as No. 1 Georgia rolls past UT-Martin 48-7

Updated: Sep. 3, 2023 at 2:04 PM EDT
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By Charles Odum
Carson Beck said “of course” he battled nerves in his first start for No. 1 Georgia.

End Zone

The End Zone: High school football scores for Week 3

Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 10:56 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
High school football scores for Week 3 across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.

Ghost Pirates

Ghost Pirates Announce Updates to 2023-24 Schedule

Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 5:31 PM EDT
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By Cristiano Simonetta
The Savannah Ghost Pirates today announced updates to the 2023-24 regular season schedule.

Education

Appling County schools closed Friday, high school football game postponed

Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 3:22 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
The Appling County School System will be closed on Friday, Sept. 1.

Sports

Owner of Georgia’s ‘Uga’ mascot dies at 90

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 8:05 AM EDT
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By Ellie Parker
Each Uga has been owned by the Seiler family.

Sports

Savannah State football holds final preseason scrimmage, Kelton’s culture materializing

Updated: Aug. 27, 2023 at 12:23 PM EDT
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By Chad Maxwell
The energy was high inside of Wright Stadium on the campus of Savannah State University Saturday morning.

End Zone

12th Annual Erk Russell Classic: Effingham Co. loses defensive battle against Burke Co., Statesboro tops Southeast Bulloch

Updated: Aug. 27, 2023 at 11:44 AM EDT
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By Chad Maxwell
The 12th annual Erk Russell Classic took place inside of Paulson Stadium in Statesboro on Saturday.

End Zone

The End Zone: High school football scores for Week 2

Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 11:23 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
High school football scores for Week 2 across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.

Sports

Savannah swim stars, GCAT teammates to reunite at University of Alabama

Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 1:04 PM EDT
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By Chad Maxwell
Gaby Van Brunt and Will Taylor began competing with the GCAT swim team together when they were eleven years old.

End Zone

Savannah High loses hard-fought battle against Josey, Bluejackets show signs of growth under Tolliver

Updated: Aug. 20, 2023 at 3:07 PM EDT
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By Chad Maxwell
Savannah High fell to Josey, 28-26 in the Bluejackets’ season opener on Saturday.

News

Benedictine, Jenkins High game ended early due to disruptions caused by TikTok challenge, according to school system

Updated: Aug. 19, 2023 at 12:27 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
The season opening football game between Benedictine and Jenkins High School was ended early Friday night.

End Zone

The End Zone: High school football scores for Week 1

Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 10:21 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
High school football scores for Week 1 across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.

End Zone

New high school football stadium to open in Claxton

Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 6:36 PM EDT
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By Dal Cannady
A big change comes Friday night in Claxton as the high school and the community open a new football stadium.

Eagle Report

Georgia Southern Fan Fest Recap: Women’s soccer wins final exhibition, Bailey’s defense shines, all smiles at Little Eagles Football Clinic

Updated: Aug. 13, 2023 at 9:55 AM EDT
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By Chad Maxwell
A full slate of athletic events took place on Saturday for Georgia Southern Fan Fest.

Ghost Pirates

Ghost Pirates sign 10-year ECHL veteran Anthony Collins

Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 11:16 AM EDT
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By Chad Maxwell
The Ghost Pirates’ front office addressed a major team need on Thursday.

Golf

RBC Heritage will be signature event on PGA Tour next year

Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 3:50 PM EDT
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By Tyler Manion
The RBC Heritage will be a signature event on the PGA Tour again in 2024.

NFL

Former Statesboro High School star Justin Houston inks one-year deal with Panthers

Updated: Aug. 6, 2023 at 8:45 PM EDT
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By Chad Maxwell
Friends and family of Statesboro alum Justin Houston will only have a few hour drive to watch Houston play his NFL home games next season.

End Zone

Merklinger Mic’d Up: Calvary senior quarterback and four-year starter poised for special final season

Updated: Aug. 6, 2023 at 7:26 PM EDT
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By Chad Maxwell
Jake Merklinger enters his fourth and final season as the starting quarterback for Calvary Day.

Eagle Report

Tulsa transfer QB Davis Brin taking command of Georgia Southern offense

Updated: Aug. 5, 2023 at 9:18 PM EDT
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By Chad Maxwell
The bar Kyle Vantrease set in his lone transfer season with Georgia Southern is high, but Davis Brin possesses the ability to replicate Vantrease’s success.

End Zone

Calvary shows ‘glimpses of special’ in opening scrimmage

Updated: Aug. 5, 2023 at 9:01 AM EDT
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By Chad Maxwell
On paper, this year’s Cavaliers have one of the more prolific high school offenses you will see.

Top Story

Bananas, Party Animals, visit children’s hospital

Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 3:12 PM EDT
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By Sam Bauman
The Savannah Bananas are back at Grayson Friday but before the big game they and their rival the Party Animals joined forces to make a special visit to some of their youngest and toughest fans at the Dwaine and Cynthia Willet Children’s Hospital.

End Zone

Lowcountry football programs gather for media day in Beaufort

Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 2:31 PM EDT
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By Chad Maxwell
Ten high school football programs from around the Lowcountry attended a media day in Beaufort on Thursday.

Bananas

Make A Wish grants 10-year-old’s wish to be a Savannah Banana

Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 11:03 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
A 10-year-old came all the way from Massachusetts to live his dream of being a Savannah Banana!

Eagle Report

Georgia Southern players, coaches echo comfortability and chemistry entering second preseason camp under Clay Helton

Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 10:11 PM EDT
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By Chad Maxwell
On Wednesday, the Georgia Southern football program kicked off it’s second preseason camp with Clay Helton at the helm.
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