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Langston Chapel Middle School’s nationally top-ranked track and field standout and honor roll student, Grayson Ray, is heading for the biggest opportunity of his young career: competing in the 2025 AAU Junior Olympic Games at Humble High School in Houston, Texas, beginning July 28. Ranked No. 1 in the nation for high jump in the 13–14 age division, Ray will represent Statesboro on the national stage.

Georgia Southern’s own Pichon Wimbley is making major waves off the field — the offensive lineman has been nominated for the 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, joining a record-breaking 197 student-athletes nationwide being celebrated for their commitment to community service and leadership.

Smart and savage on the court — Georgia Southern women's tennis just secured their 10th straight ITA All-Academic Team award, with six Eagles stacking up individual scholar-athlete honors too!

The Eagles are stacked this season — nine Georgia Southern football players just snagged Preseason All-Sun Belt honors, and the squad is flying into 2025 with major hype and second place in the East division predictions.

Georgia Southern University's volleyball team is set to make history, hosting the University of South Carolina in an exhibition match at the Enmarket Arena on August 23rd. This marks the first collegiate volleyball game at the venue, paving the way for the 2025 SEC Volleyball Championships.

South Georgia Tormenta FC kicked off their 10-day road trip in style, defeating Union Omaha on Friday night for the first time in team history. The 2-1 victory sets a positive tone for the upcoming matches.

Georgia Southern University saw a strong showing on Athlon Magazine's 2025 Preseason All-Sun Belt Team, with a total of sixteen players earning recognition.

South Georgia Tormenta FC tasted defeat on Saturday night, falling 2-1 to One Knoxville SC in a closely contested match at Tormenta Stadium. The team is on the road next and will return home for the Back to School Bash on August 2, offering $4 tickets for all local students, families, teachers, and staff.

Georgia Southern center fielder Josh Tate has been drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates, announced on Monday, marking another milestone for the Eagles' baseball program.

Georgia Southern’s headed to the Big Easy! JC French IV and Davion Rhodes will rep the Eagles alongside Coach Clay Helton at the 2025 Sun Belt Football Media Day in New Orleans later this month.