SAVANNAH, Ga. — It was a busy afternoon at The Habersham School yesterday, October 18, as the Patriots hosted the Georgia Association of Private and Parochial Schools (GAPPS) Division I-A state semifinals and championships.
Habersham advanced to the state finals after winning their semifinal match, but fell just short in the championship. The Patriots lost 3-1 to Alleluia and finished the 2025 season as the GAPPS Division I-A state runners-up. In the championship match, Myla Shippy led with 26 kills, Brownie Olson added 12, and Abbey Zellner tallied 33 assists. The team finishes the season 32-11.
The Habersham School volleyball team poses with the GAPPS Division I-A State Runner-Up trophy after finishing the 2025 season with a 32-11 record. (Photo courtesy of The Habersham School Athletics)
While the Habersham School wrapped up its season with a strong postseason run, action continued elsewhere in the area. Several Savannah-area Georgia High School Association (GHSA) volleyball teams were also competing in the Sweet Sixteen, with four out of eight advancing to the GHSA Elite Eight. Two programs will host the quarterfinal on Tuesday, Oct. 21, while two will hit the road; game times will be announced later.
Sweet Sixteen Results
GHSA Class 6A: Richmond Hill (40-2) def. North Gwinnett (23-19), 3-2
GHSA Class 5A: South Effingham (40-11) def. Milton (25-16), 3-1
GHSA Class 3A: Islands (19-13) lost to Oconee County (36-13), 3-0
GHSA Class 2A: Savannah Arts (17-28) def. Jackson (12-18), 3-0
GHSAClass 1A-3A Private: St. Vincent’s (34-11) def. North Cobb Christian (22-16), 3-1
Savannah Christian (29-11) lost to Holy Innocents’ (19-17), 3-2
Calvary Day (19-11) lost to Providence Christian (37-10), 3-2
GHSA Class 1A Public: Woodville (11-12) lost to Chattooga (33-12), 3-0
Looking ahead to the Elite Eight, here is the schedule for Tuesday, Oct. 21:
GHSA Class 6A: Richmond Hill (40-2) hosts North Forsyth (29-6)
GHSA Class 5A: South Effingham (40-10) travels to McIntosh (39-9)
GHSA Class 2A: Savannah Arts (17-28) hosts Hart County (27-7)
GHSA Class 1A-3A Private: St. Vincent’s (34-11) travels to Lovett (39-3)
It’s been a strong postseason showing for Savannah-area volleyball, with teams continuing to make noise deep in the state playoffs.
PHOTO CREDITS: Courtesy The Habersham School Athletic Department
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