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Savannah native Flau'Jae Johnson scored 13 points in No. 5 LSU's loss to No. 2 South Carolina today in Columbia. Johnson has now scored double-figures in 30 consecutive games, dating back to February of last season. @FlauJae | @LSUWBKB

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Savannah, Georgia will be represented in #SuperBowlLIX — Nolan Smith and the Philadelphia Eagles are heading to New Orleans to play for the Lombardi Trophy. Smith has 16 tackles and four sacks through three rounds of the postseason. Now, he’ll get to play for the ultimate prize.

Savannah, Georgia will be represented in #SuperBowlLIX — Nolan Smith and the Philadelphia Eagles are heading to New Orleans to play for the Lombardi Trophy.

Smith has 16 tackles and four sacks through three rounds of the postseason. Now, he’ll get to play for the ultimate prize.
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The No. 1 kicker in Georgia (c/o ā€˜25) is staying in the Peach State. Connor Ferguson announced he’s heading to play for Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs. Ferguson originally committed to the Charlotte 49ers two weeks ago, but announced he was decommitting yesterday. Ferguson hit

The No. 1 kicker in Georgia (c/o ā€˜25) is staying in the Peach State. Connor Ferguson announced he’s heading to play for Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs.

Ferguson originally committed to the Charlotte 49ers two weeks ago, but announced he was decommitting yesterday.

Ferguson hit
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Zawyer Sports and Entertainment is bringing professional women’s basketball to the Hostess City, the organization just announced. The ā€œUpShot Leagueā€ will launch in four markets, with Savannah being part of the initial wave. Games begin May of 2026. wtoc11 | WTOC Sports

Zawyer Sports and Entertainment is bringing professional women’s basketball to the Hostess City, the organization just announced.

The ā€œUpShot Leagueā€ will launch in four markets, with Savannah being part of the initial wave. 

Games begin May of 2026.

<a href="/WTOC11/">wtoc11</a> | <a href="/WTOCSports/">WTOC Sports</a>
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A pair of Southeast Bulloch athletes were part of history on Sunday. Jaci Kitchings and Jadyn Williams played in the inaugural NFL Flag Football High School Showcase ahead of the Pro Bowl. The two spoke to wtoc11 about the experience: wtoc.com/2025/02/03/two…

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Savannah State just announced its 2025 football schedule. The slate includes 10 games — five at home, four on the road, and one at a neutral site. Aug. 30th - vs. Edward Waters Sept. 6th - vs. Shorter University Sept. 13th - BYE Sept. 20th - @ Miles College Sept. 27th - vs.

Savannah State just announced its 2025 football schedule. The slate includes 10 games — five at home, four on the road, and one at a neutral site.

Aug. 30th - vs. Edward Waters
Sept. 6th - vs. Shorter University
Sept. 13th - BYE
Sept. 20th - @ Miles College
Sept. 27th - vs.
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NEW: Clay Helton and Georgia Southern have agreed on a contract extension that runs through 2029, per sources. Helton initially signed a five-year deal when he was hired in 2021. This new contract resets the five-year timer. More details to come for wtoc11.

NEW: Clay Helton and Georgia Southern have agreed on a contract extension that runs through 2029, per sources.

Helton initially signed a five-year deal when he was hired in 2021. This new contract resets the five-year timer.

More details to come for <a href="/WTOC11/">wtoc11</a>.
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Georgia Southern announced it was extending head football coach Clay Helton with a new five-year deal last week. wtoc11 has obtained Helton's new contract in full. The deal comes out to $1 million per year, with performance-based incentives. MORE --> wtoc.com/2025/02/11/ful…

Georgia Southern announced it was extending head football coach Clay Helton with a new five-year deal last week. <a href="/WTOC11/">wtoc11</a> has obtained Helton's new contract in full.

The deal comes out to $1 million per year, with performance-based incentives.

MORE --&gt; wtoc.com/2025/02/11/ful…
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For the first time since 2012, Bluffton boys basketball is region champion. The Bobcats took down cross-town rival May River 58-49 tonight, and head into the SCHSL postseason with a 22-2 overall record. Bluffton ends the regular season with nine region wins. The program had

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What a night at Jenkins High — The Warriors knock off Jefferson to clinch a spot in the program’s first-ever Elite 8. See the comeback tonight at 11 on wtoc11! Jenkins Girls Basketball | Bri Brooker

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Yesterday was a big day for several of our area prep basketball teams with tickets being punched to the Elite 8. Find all the highlights and scores from Saturday here —> wtoc.com/sports/

Yesterday was a big day for several of our area prep basketball teams with tickets being punched to the Elite 8.

Find all the highlights and scores from Saturday here —&gt; wtoc.com/sports/
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On to the semi's! Bradwell, Jenkins, and Screven County will play in the GHSA Final Four on Friday. See final scores and highlights from Sylvania here --> wtoc.com/sports/

On to the semi's! Bradwell, Jenkins, and Screven County will play in the GHSA Final Four on Friday.

See final scores and highlights from Sylvania here --&gt; wtoc.com/sports/
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Georgia Southern’s 2025 football schedule: 8/30 - @ Fresno State 9/6 - @ USC 9/13 - vs. Jacksonville State 9/20 - vs. Maine 9/27 - @ James Madison 10/9 (Thu) - vs. Southern Miss 10/18 - vs. Georgia State 10/25 - @ Arkansas State 11/6 (Thu) - @ App State 11/15 - vs. Coastal

Georgia Southern’s 2025 football schedule:

8/30 - @ Fresno State
9/6 - @ USC
9/13 - vs. Jacksonville State
9/20 - vs. Maine
9/27 - @ James Madison
10/9 (Thu) - vs. Southern Miss
10/18 - vs. Georgia State
10/25 - @ Arkansas State
11/6 (Thu) - @ App State
11/15 - vs. Coastal
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What a game — Savannah State upsets top-seeded Miles in the SIAC quarterfinals, ending the Golden Bears’ 14-game win streak. The Tigers will play either Morehouse or Central State on Friday in the semifinals. That’s six straight wins for Clevan Thompson’s crew.

What a game — Savannah State upsets top-seeded Miles in the SIAC quarterfinals, ending the Golden Bears’ 14-game win streak.

The Tigers will play either Morehouse or Central State on Friday in the semifinals.

That’s six straight wins for Clevan Thompson’s crew.
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SAVANNAH WINS THE ā€˜SHIP! Savannah High comes from behind to beat McIntosh County Academy 58-52 for the GHSA A DII boys basketball state championship.

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Hendricks plays hero for the šŸ†. Chance Hendricks wanted to quit basketball two years ago after an injury. Now one of 12 seniors on the Savannah High roster, Hendricks led all scorers with 17 points - plus, he hit the game's biggest shot. George Brown | @2Shifty_Chance

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The SIAC champs land in the South Region. Savannah State is the No. 8 seed, and will travel to Davie, FL this week. They match up with hosts and reigning national runner-up Nova Southeastern in round one.

The SIAC champs land in the South Region.

Savannah State is the No. 8 seed, and will travel to Davie, FL this week. They match up with hosts and reigning national runner-up Nova Southeastern in round one.
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Savannah native Nolan Smith was honored at the State Capitol this morning for his athletic achievements at Calvary Day, University of Georgia, and now with the Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles. Smith has always strived to give back, and earns a resolution in his honor.