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Friday, June 16, 2017

Danny Britt transitions duties at BC, will continue as football head coach; Tom Palmer hired as AD

Danny Britt transitions duties at Benedictine, will continue as football head coach; Tom Palmer hired as athletic director

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Benedictine Military School has transitioned Danny Britt’s duties in athletic development and hired Tom Palmer as athletic director, BC Headmaster Fr. Frank Ziemkiewicz, O.S.B., announced today. Britt, BC’s athletic director for the past six years, will continue as the Cadets’ football head coach.

“Given the excellent performance of our athletic program the last six years under the direction of Danny Britt, BC has created the position of athletic director as distinct from coaching responsibilities,” Ziemkiewicz said. “This will allow Coach Britt to focus on his coaching responsibilities as well as the development of BC’s athletic facilities.”

Britt coached Benedictine to GHSA Class AA football state championship victories in 2016 and 2014. During Britt’s time as athletic director, BC has been named the No. 1 boys’ athletic program in southeast Georgia in all classifications, “A” through “AAAAAAA,” in each of the past five years.

“I believe this is a great opportunity for Benedictine,” Britt said. “Mr. Palmer can put all of his focus into the athletic director’s role, and I can focus completely on football and the development of the athletic facilities.”

Palmer has extensive coaching and entrepreneurial experience. Through a football scholarship, he graduated from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. After a 24-year career in various sales and management roles at Xerox Corporation, he worked at Pinecrest Academy in metro Atlanta from 2005-15, where he coached several sports and was the athletic director and Dean of Students. Palmer, who has a 17-year foundation in Catholic education, joined the BC community this past year. He and his wife, Susan, are members of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.


“We are most grateful for the considerable time and energy that Coach Britt has invested into our athletic program, which has benefitted Benedictine Military School as a whole,” Ziemkiewicz said. “We are excited about the future under the leadership and expertise of Mr. Palmer.”

CONTACT: NOELL BARNIDGE (912) 644-7008
Communications Director
Benedictine Military School

Sunday, June 4, 2017

The Wetherington Chiropractic Clinic Athlete of the Week – Benedictine Military School Tennis Player Thomas Karle 5.29.2017

Thomas Karle, Benedictine Military School, Tennis

Karle, a rising junior tennis player at Benedictine Military School, led the Cadets to the Georgia High School Association Elite Eight Tennis Tournament. Thomas was the number single's play for the Cadets and finished with an undefeated 26-0 record. 


Over two prep tennis seasons Thomas has an amazing 46-1 record. Karle also participates on the United States Tennis Association Junior Tennis circuit and is ranked 29th in Georgia. Thomas has also has been named the Savannah Morning News’ Boys Tennis Player of the Year for the second year in a row. That’s why Karle was the second Wetherington Chiropractic Clinic Athlete of the Week for May 29, 2017. You can listen to Thomas’s interview from the Karl DeMasi Sports Report Show at https://kdemasi.podbean.com/.

The Wetherington Chiropractic Clinic Athlete of the Week – Savannah Christian Prep Golfer James Wohler 5.29.2017

James Wohler, Savannah Christian Prep, Golf

Wohler, a senior golfer at Savannah Christian, captured the Savannah City High School Championship at Bacon Park with a 2-over-par 73 on April 3, 2017. James as the number-one golfer on the Savannah Christian Prep Golf team, led the Raiders to the Georgia High School Association Golf Tournament. Wohler shot an 80 in the state golf match. James has also been one of the top prep golfers all four years and earned the 2017 Savannah Morning News Boys Golfer of the Year. That’s why James was the first Wetherington Chiropractic Clinic Athlete of the Week for May 29, 2017. You can listen to James interview from the Karl DeMasi Sports Report Show at https://kdemasi.podbean.com/.

Less Than a Month the Savannah Coastal Outlaws Will Ride Indoors

There will be a new indoor arena football team in the Savannah Civic Center in less than a month. The Coastal Outlaws will play five games starting on July 1. 2017. The Outlaws will play in the United States Indoor Football League (USIF) with three other teams. They are besides the Coastal Outlaws, Hinesville Hurricanes, Richmond Hill Tiger Sharks, and Myrtle Beach Masters.

The league will play doubleheaders on Saturdays in the Savannah Civic Center. The team’s owner Anthony Bryan said there will be flag football before the two semi-pro games play each week. Bryan a former standout Robert W. Groves high school football player wants to involve the local community, and it’s only $15.00 to watch the games. “It will be high flying and hard hitting,” said Bryan. “We want fans to a have a good time, and it will get everybody excited because it’s all local."

So remember July 1st it all begins between the boards for the Coastal Outlaws and the USIF. For more information go to http://usifpro.com/.

USIF 2017 SCHEDULE – SAVANNAH CIVIC CENTER
WEEK #1 Sat JULY 1, 2017 
1-PM RICHMOND HILL TIGER SHARKS vs. BEACH MASTERS
7-PM COASTAL OUTLAWS vs. MYRTLE BEACH MASTERS
WEEK #2 SAT JULY 8, 2017
1-PM HINESVILLE HURRICANES vs. MYRTLE BEACH MASTERS
7-PM COASTAL OUTLAWS vs. RICHMOND HILL TIGER SHARKS 
WEEK #3 SAT JULY 29, 2017
1-PM MYRTLE BEACH MASTERS vs. RICHMOND HILL TIGER SHARKS
7-PM HINESVILLE HURRICANES vs. COASTAL OUTLAWS 
WEEK #4 SAT AUG 12, 2017 PLAYOFFS
1-PM TEAM #2 vs. TEAM #3
7-PM TEAM #1 vs. TEAM #4
THURS AUG 24, 2017 CHAMPIONSHIP
1-PM 3RD PLACE CONSOLATION GAME

7 -PM USIF CHAMPIONSHIP GAME 

Georgia Dugout Preview Magazine Releases All-State Teams

Georgia Dugout Preview Magazine Releases 
All-State Teams 
Local Savannah Prep Baseball Players Honored

pix - Savannah Morning News & Georgia Dugout Preview
This past week the Georgia Dugout Preview Magazine released their 2017 All-State Teams. A number of Savannah Area players were recognized. They deserve a huge congratulations. A special note, Coach Carl Carter was selected the 2017 State Coach of the Year, and Zack Brockman was selected the Class 1A Private Player of the Year. In addition, to all the local players who made 1st team, 2nd team, and honorable mention great job. This year’s high school baseball season was a memorable one. 

Georgia Dugout Club All-State Teams Local Players Selected
Coach of the Year - Carl Carter Savannah Christian Prep
Head Coach - 29th season as Head Coach

1st Team AAAAAA
Michael Menhart 
Grade: Junior     Pos: Pitcher
Height: 6-0     Weight: 175
Richmond Hill

Austin Thompson 
Grade: Senior     Pos: Infielder (2B/SS)
Height: 5-10     Weight: 185
South Effingham

1st Team AA
Tater Goodson 
Grade: Junior     Pos: Catcher
Height: 5-10     Weight: 185
Benedictine

Cooper Marini 
Grade: Senior     Pos: Infielder (2B)
Height: 5-10     Weight: 175
Benedictine

1st Team A
Zack Brockman 
Grade: Senior     Pos: Pitcher
Height: 6-1     Weight: 170
Savannah Christian

Kyle Hilton 
Grade: Freshman     Pos: Utility
Height: 5-8     Weight: 145
Savannah Christian

Ben Jackson 
Grade: Senior     Pos: Outfielder
Height: 5-9     Weight: 200
Savannah Christian

2nd Team Class AAA
Kole Newman 
Grade: Junior     Pos: Outfielder
Height: 6-4     Weight: 195
Islands

2nd Team Class 1A Private
Kaden Blankenship 
Grade: Sophomore     Pos: Designated Hitter
Height: 6-1     Weight: 180
Calvary Day

Jarrett Brown 
Grade: Sophomore     Pos: Pitcher
Height: 5-9     Weight: 135
Savannah Christian

Connor Heritage 
Grade: Junior     Pos: Outfielder
Height: 5-10     Weight: 160
Calvary Day

Win Johns 
Grade: Sophomore     Pos: Infielder (SS)
Height: 6-0     Weight: 170
Savannah Country Day

Bryson Smeltzer 
Grade: Senior     Pos: Outfielder
Height: 6-3     Weight: 185
Calvary Day

Honorable Mention
Class AAA Selik Williams HV Jenkins
Class A Private
Rudy Amaya, Lance Longgrear, Gant Thomas, Thomas Wells, Jay Wetherington – Calvary Day

C.J. Nugara, Chris Penedleton – Savannah Country Day

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