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The Portal Panthers women's soccer team lost to the Screven County Gamecocks 3-2 at the Portal Athletic Complex on Tuesday afternoon. Portal’s record falls to 11-2-1 while Screven County improves to 8-6 on the season. Portal has already clinched the regular season region title.

Under Sweeney's guidance, the team achieved a third-place finish in the 2024 Sun Belt Conference Championships and saw nine student-athletes qualify for postseason events. A nationwide search for a new coach will begin immediately.

The Blue vs. White Spring Football Game, presented by Morris Bank, Southern Exchange, and the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, kicks off Saturday, April 20, at noon. The game will be featured on ESPN+ starting at 12:30 p.m. and conclude with an autograph session with the team on the field. During the game, fans can visit part of the Anthony P. Tippins Athletic Training Facility. Plus, a petting zoo will be on-site for children to enjoy. 

Walrath, from Kenosha, Wis., joined the USA National Futures Team at 2022's USA Shooting Nationals and the National Development Team after 2022's Junior World Championships in Egypt.

For the 2024 season, Tormenta FC TOPSoccer teamed up with Savannah AMBUCS, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring participants to conquer challenges surrounding mobility, to improve community options for inclusive sports. On April 7, the AMBUCS Beach’ABLE’ Tybee Day will kickoff both programs with a sunshine-filled celebration.

Georgia Southern heads to Atlanta to take on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Tuesday, April 9. Action from Russ Chandler Stadium is set to begin at 6 p.m.

Grice Connect's sports reporter, Destiny Hartwell, is on a mission to shine a light on all the remarkable student-athletes in our community. Check out this week's preview of all sports in Bulloch County from Georgia Southern, Statesboro High, Southeast Bulloch High, Portal Middle High, Bulloch Academy, and Tormenta FC

In her four-year career at Georgia Southern, Ward accumulated 1,749 points, 802 rebounds, 188 assists, 185 steals and 60 blocked shots. She is third all-time on the Eagles' all-time scoring and fifth on the rebounding chart.

Sophomore went 3-0 in singles, stretching her current win streak to 10, for the Eagles

Three homers from Sam Blancato and JD Kaiser highlight the offensive onslaught