Savannah Area High School Football Standings: Week 6 Preview
From Effingham vs. South Effingham to Calvary vs. Jenkins, region showdowns and playoff positioning highlight a packed Week 6 under the Friday night lights. Here’s a look:
GHSA
Class 6A
Richmond Hill Wildcats (4-0): Still unbeaten following a 41-9 win over Wayne County, the Wildcats now travel to Florida for a tough test against Buchholz.
Class 5A
Effingham County Rebels (2-2): After securing a 43-35 win over Bradwell, they will travel to face rival South Effingham.
South Effingham Mustangs (1-2): The Mustangs earned their first win, 20-14 over Lakeside-Evans, and now host Effingham County in a big rivalry game.
Bradwell Institute Tigers (1-2): They dropped a close one to Effingham last week and now look to rebound against Statesboro.
Class 4A
Benedictine Cadets (1-2): Have had three weeks off. Visits Westminster in a key region matchup.
New Hampstead Phoenix (1-4): Lost to Pierce County. Off this week.
Class 3A
Calvary Day Cavaliers (4-0, 3-0 region): After dominating Windsor Forest 49-0, they now face Jenkins in the week’s biggest showdown.
Jenkins Warriors (3-1, 3-0 region): They rolled past Beach 63-14 and now host Calvary Day in a pivotal region battle.
Beach Bulldogs (1-2, 1-2 region): Looking to regroup against Long County.
Islands Sharks (1-3): Coming off a win over Groves. Host Liberty County.
Johnson Atom Smashers (1-3): After falling to Southeast Bulloch, they face Groves this week.
Windsor Forest Knights (1-3, 0-3 region): The Knights lost to Calvary Day and next face Southeast Bulloch.
Groves Rebels (0-4): Still searching for their first win, the Rebels travel to Johnson.
Class 1A DI
Savannah Christian Raiders (3-2): Lost last week to Fellowship Christian 52-12, off this week.
Savannah Country Day Hornets (1-3): Back from a bye, host Tattnall County.
Class 1A DII
Bryan County Redskins (3-1, 2-0 region): Stay perfect in region play after beating Portal 42-35. Host unbeaten Emanuel County Institute in a huge region matchup.
GIAA
St. Andrew’s Lions (2-3): Pulled out a 24-22 win over Augusta Prep. Off this week with a bye.
SCISA
Bethesda Academy Blazers (3-0, 1-0): Stayed unbeaten with a 47-0 rout of Hilton Head Prep. Host Patrick Henry this week.
WEEK 5 STANDINGS
| GHSA | ||
| Team | Region | Overall |
| Class 6A Region 1 |
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| Lowndes | 0-0 | 5-0 |
| Valdosta | 0-0 | 5-0 |
| Camden County | 0-0 | 4-0 |
| Richmond Hill | 0-0 | 4-0 |
| Colquitt County | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| Tift County | 0-0 | 3-2 |
| Class 5A Region 1 |
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| Team | Region | Overall |
| Brunswick | 2-0 | 3-1 |
| South Effingham | 1-0 | 1-2 |
| Effingham County | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| Glynn Academy | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| Statesboro | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| Bradwell Institute | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Evans | 1-1 | 1-3 |
| Greenbrier | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Lakeside (Evans) | 0-2 | 0-4 |
| Class 4A Region 1 |
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| Team | Region | Overall |
| Ware County | 0-0 | 4-0 |
| Perry | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Warner Robins | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Benedictine | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| New Hampstead | 0-0 | 1-4 |
| Wayne County | 0-0 | 0-5 |
| Class 3A Region 3 |
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| Team | Region | Overall |
| Calvary Day | 3-0 | 4-0 |
| Jenkins | 3-0 | 3-1 |
| Liberty County | 2-1 | 3-1 |
| Long County | 2-1 | 3-1 |
| Southeast Bulloch | 2-1 | 2-2 |
| Beach | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Islands | 1-2 | 1-3 |
| Johnson (Savannah) | 1-2 | 1-3 |
| Windsor Forest | 0-3 | 1-3 |
| Groves | 0-3 | 0-4 |
| Class 1A DI Region 3 |
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| Team | Region | Overall |
| Swainsboro | 0-0 | 5-0 |
| Toombs County | 0-0 | 4-1 |
| Savannah Christian | 0-0 | 3-2 |
| Savannah Country Day | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Vidalia | 0-0 | 1-4 |
| Class 1A DII Region 3 |
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| Team | Region | Overall |
| Bryan County | 2-0 | 3-1 |
| Emanuel Co. Inst. | 2-0 | 2-2 |
| Screven County | 1-0 | 3-0 |
| Metter | 1-0 | 2-1 |
| Jenkins County | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| McIntosh Co. Acad. | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| Portal | 0-2 | 1-3 |
| Savannah | 0-2 | 0-3 |
| Claxton | 0-2 | 0-4 |
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GIAA AAAA/AAA District 2 |
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| Team | Region | Overall |
| Bulloch Academy | 0-0 | 3-1 |
| Federica Academy | 0-0 | 2-3 |
| Pinewood Academy | 0-0 | 2-3 |
| St. Andrew's School | 0-0 | 2-3 |
| SCISA 2A Region 1 | ||
| Team | Region | Overall |
| Bethesda Academy | 1-0 | 3-0 |
| Pee Dee Academy | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Dillion Christian | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Hilton Head Prep | 0-1 | 0-4 |
| St. John's CA | 0-0 | 0-4 |
As Week 6 kicks off, rivalries and region races are taking center stage across the Savannah area. With unbeaten teams trying to stay perfect, others fighting for their first win, and playoff hopes already taking shape, every game matters under the Friday night lights. Stay tuned to the Prep Sports Report ticker at the top of the webpage for the latest scores and updates throughout the weekend.
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WEEK 6 SCHEDULE
Sept. 19
Richmond Hill at Buchholtz (FL)
Statesboro at Bradwell *
Effingham County at South Effingham *
Benedictine at Westminster
Beach at Long County *
Calvary Day at Jenkins * (MS)
Groves at Johnson * (SHS)
Liberty County at Islands * (IS)
Windsor Forest at SE Bulloch *
Tattnall County at Savannah Country Day
ECI at Bryan County *
Patrick Henry at Bethesda
Stadium Key
DP — Daffin Park
GS — Groves Stadium
IS — Islands Stadium
MS — Memorial Stadium
SHS — Savannah High Stadium
PS — Pooler Stadium
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