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TL;DR

The Savannah area high school sports season is concluding with state finals in track, soccer, and baseball. Benedictine and Calvary Day reached the GHSA state finals in football, while Bethesda Academy won the SCISA state championship.

Key points

Savannah area high school sports season is ending
Benedictine and Calvary Day reached GHSA state finals
Bethesda Academy won SCISA state football championship
Jenkins flag football team reached state finals
Savannah Arts girls cross country team won second consecutive state title

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As the high school sports season is winding down with the State Track and Field meets this week, along with the State soccer finals and state baseball semifinals, we decided to take a look back at a memorable year on the prep scene in the Greater Savannah area.

In football, Benedictine and Calvary Day reached the GHSA state finals. Benedictine staged a valiant comeback, but lost to Creekside in a 42-39 battle. The Cavaliers came back in a 28-21 setback against Hebron Christian.

Bethesda Academy won a SCISA state football crown as the Blazers capped an undefeated season with a dominant victory over Pee Dee Academy.

The Jenkins flag football team became the first public school team from the Greater Savannah area to reach the state finals. The Warriors battled nationally-ranked Greenbrier to the end in an excellent game.

The Savannah Arts girls cross country team won its second consecutive Class 2A state crown and third in the last four years.

South Effingham's wrestling team also won another state championship, taking the Class 5A Traditional State tournament title.

The Memorial Day girls basketball team won the first girls state championship in school history.

And in spring sports, the Islands and Savannah Arts boys soccer teams are competing for state titles this week, while the Benedictine baseball team hosts North Oconee in the state semifinals.

The Richmond Hill boys and girls track teams are also competing for state crowns, while the Wildcat boys and girls golf teams will also be in the hunt for titles.

Benedictine's golf team is also looking to win it all when the Cadets host the state championship at Savannah Golf Club on May 18th-19th.

Q&A

Which teams reached the GHSA state finals in football for the 2025-26 season?

Benedictine and Calvary Day reached the GHSA state finals in football.

What notable achievement did Bethesda Academy accomplish in football?

Bethesda Academy won the SCISA state football crown, finishing the season undefeated.

How did the Jenkins flag football team perform in the state finals?

The Jenkins flag football team became the first public school team from the Greater Savannah area to reach the state finals, competing against nationally-ranked Greenbrier.

What recent success did the Savannah Arts girls cross country team achieve?

The Savannah Arts girls cross country team won its second consecutive Class 2A state crown and its third in the last four years.