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Georgia Southern University Head Football Coach Clay Helton recently shared his enthusiastic outlook for the upcoming 2024 season with the Kiwanis Club of Statesboro. Emphasizing the importance of community support and a strong team culture, Helton expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome he and his family have received in Statesboro and his excitement about the team's promising prospects.

Three new assistants will join Head Coach Chris Adams for the upcoming season.

South Georgia Tormenta FC faced One Knoxville SC, ultimately losing 0-1. Despite efforts to equalize, Tormenta FC couldn't find the net and struggled to convert opportunities into goals. The defeat leaves Tormenta FC with lessons to carry into their upcoming match against Lexington SC on July 13, broadcast live on ESPN+.

GS football's all-time leader in receiving yards will continue his football career up north with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Bittner, a 17-year-old student at Statesboro High, is only the tenth player to receive a USL Academy contract.

League officials have announced that Georgia Southern men's basketball will host Northern Illinois and women's basketball will travel to play Ohio to kick off the 2024-25 season in the MAC-SBC Challenge.

Athletes who graduated from Statesboro High School, Marvin Pittman, or William James have the opportunity to be honored in the Statesboro Athletic Hall of Fame this fall. Applications are due by August 2.

The Georgia Southern Eagles are strengthening their softball team with the addition of two standout transfers, Valerie Combs and Madilyn Gillespie, as announced by head coach Sharon Perkins.

South Georgia Tormenta FC Women's League finished second overall, going 9-1 on the season.

Georgia Southern's Abby Newton and Haley Yerxa have been recognized as All-American Scholars by the Women's Golf Coaches Association.