The Savannah Parochial Athletic League (SPAL) has officially begun its fall sports season, with local schools competing in volleyball and football. SPAL has been part of the Savannah sports community for over 25 years, providing students with the opportunity to compete, develop teamwork skills, and grow through athletics.
Volleyball
The SPAL volleyball league features four divisions: Developmental, 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade. Schools taking part include Blessed Sacrament School, Savannah Christian Preparatory School, Calvary Day School, St. James School, St. Andrew’s School, Hancock Day School, Memorial Day School, Veritas Academy, and The Habersham School. Matches are already underway as teams look to build momentum in the early season..
Football
On the gridiron, SPAL is running two leagues: 5th–6th grade and 7th–8th grade. Teams representing St. James School, Savannah Christian Preparatory School, Savannah Country Day School, Hancock Day School, Blessed Sacrament School, and Calvary Day School are set to compete across Savannah at local fields and school stadiums.
Hancock Day School players celebrate after winning their first game of the season. (Photo courtesy of Hancock Day School)
What’s Next
With both volleyball and football leagues in full swing, SPAL is giving hundreds of Savannah Private middle school athletes the chance to compete, build skills, and carry forward a tradition that has been part of the city’s sports culture for over three decades. Here is next week's schedule, so you can show your support for all SPAL student-athletes on all levels of play.
Developmental League
Monday, Sept. 8 – HDS 1 vs. SCDS 1 at SCDS, 5:00 PM; HDS 2 vs. BSS 1 at CDS, 5:00 PM
Tuesday, Sept. 9 – Veritas vs. SCDS 1 at SPS, 5:00 PM; Habersham vs. SJS at SJS, 5:00 PM
Wednesday, Sept. 10 – SAS vs. Memorial at Memorial, 5:00 PM; BSS 2 vs. HDS 3 at Memorial, 6:00 PM; HDS 1 vs. SCDS 2 at HDS, 5:00 PM; BSS 1 vs. SPS at Memorial, 7:00 PM
Thursday, Sept. 11 – SJS vs. BSS 1 at BSS, 5:00 PM; SPS vs. SCDS 1 at SCDS, 5:00 PM
6th Grade League
Monday, Sept. 8 – BSS vs. CDS at CDS, 6:00 PM; SJS vs. SCDS at SCDS, 6:00 PM
Tuesday, Sept. 9 – SCDS vs. SAS at SAS, 6:00 PM; HDS vs. SJS at SJS, 6:00 PM
Wednesday, Sept. 10 – CDS vs. HDS at HDS, 6:00 PM
Thursday, Sept. 11 – CDS vs. SCDS at SCDS, 6:00 PM
7th Grade League
Monday, Sept. 8 – HDS vs. SPS at SPS, 5:00 PM; SJS vs. SCDS at SCDS, 7:00 PM
Tuesday, Sept. 9 – SCPS vs. SPS at SPS, 6:00 PM; SJS vs. HDS at SJS, 7:00 PM
Wednesday, Sept. 10 – Memorial vs. HDS at Memorial, 8:00 PM
Thursday, Sept. 11 – SPS vs. Habersham at BSS, 6:00 PM; Memorial vs. SCDS at SCDS, 7:00 PM
8th Grade League
Monday, Sept. 8 – HDS vs. SPS at SPS, 6:00 PM; BSS vs. CDS at CDS, 7:00 PM; SJS vs. SCDS at SCDS, 8:00 PM
Tuesday, Sept. 9 – SCPS vs. SPS at SPS, 7:00 PM; HDS vs. SJS at SJS, 8:00 PM
Wednesday, Sept. 10 – CDS vs. HDS at HDS, 7:00 PM
Thursday, Sept. 11 – SPS vs. BSS at BSS, 7:00 PM; CDS vs. SCDS at SCDS, 8:00 PM
Football Schedule
5th–6th Grade League
Wednesday, Sept. 10 – SJS vs. SCDS at SJS, 5:30 PM; BSS vs. HDS at BC, 6:30 PM
Thursday, Sept. 11 – SCPS vs. CDS at SCPS, 5:30 PM
7th–8th Grade League
Wednesday, Sept. 10 – SJS vs. SCDS at SJS, 7:00 PM; BSS vs. HDS at BC, 8:00 PM
Thursday, Sept. 11 – SCPS vs. CDS at SCPS, 7:00 PM
SPAL School Abbreviation Key
- BSS – Blessed Sacrament School
- CDS – Calvary Day School
- Habersham – The Habersham School
- HDS – Hancock Day School
- MDS – Memorial Day School
- SAS – St. Andrew’s School
- SCPS – Savannah Christian Preparatory School
- SCDS – Savannah Country Day School
- SJS – St. James School
- SPS – St. Peter’s School (confirm if SPS is used as a host site designation)
- Veritas – Veritas Academy
Note: Schedules are subject to change. Schedules provided by SPAL administration. Please check with your school for the most up-to-date information.
PHOTO CREDIT: Hancock Day School on social media
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