Sports

Eagles off to second-best start in program history at 13-3

The senior went 11-16 from the field and had the most points for any Eagle since 2018

The Lady Eagles have been making a big noise since this season started. The Eagles are 12-3 overall and not only have been dominating the court, but the current news cycle.

If you already submitted a nomination form to the SEB PO box, you will need to resubmit your form via mail or email, as that box is no longer used by the school. Please see the new address for submissions in the article.

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, and Bulloch Academy.

Statesboro bests Swainsboro at home Saturday night to win the first "Battle of the Boro" of the season. Girls varsity senior, Alyssa Staton is celebrated for reaching 1,000 career points and rebounds.

GS Eagles hold ULM to an 18.2 percent success rate from three-point range in the win.

Georgia Southern erases a 14-point second-half deficit, Ward scores game-tying basket then steals inbound for buzzer-beating three for the win

Bulloch Academy hosted Thomas Jefferson Academy at home Thursday night where their powerful offense dominated a resounding victory to pull away from TJA in both the girls and boys varsity matches.

More than 430 student athletes posted a record high fall semester average GPA of 3.136. Additionally, 13 of the 17 programs earned a 3.0 or higher for the fall semester with several setting program records.