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The Savannah Christian girls and boys tennis teams split matches with Statesboro, while Richmond Hill’s boys and girls swept Camden County on Monday, March 2.

GIRLS TENNIS

SAVANNAH CHRISTIAN 4, STATESBORO 1

Singles--Alex Hoffman (SC) def Kate Laircy 6-2,6-1; Caitlyn Skalla (SC) def Julia Bacquin 4-6,6-4, (10-7); Abby Walch (S) def Lily Beth Redick 3-6, 6-2, (10-7)

Doubles--Madison Best/Lexi Polychrones (SC) def Nicole Crews and Addison Taylor 7-5,7-5; Alli DeYoung/Addison Tyler (SC).def Jill Jameson/Kalin Dickerson 6-4, 3-6, (11-9).

Record--SCPS 2-0.

RICHMOND HILL 5, CAMDEN COUNTY 0

Singles--Bridgett Cox def Kennison Blackerby 6-4, 6-7 (4-7), 10-7; Stephanie Harter def Kelsey Wigger 6-3, 6-4; Caren Bausch def Rogan Jones 6-4, 6-3.

Doubles--J. Bausch/Lopata def Parker/Johnson 6-4, 6-1; Theriault/FInley def Robinson/Agullo 6-3, 6-0

Record--RHHS 6-1.

BOYS TENNIS

STATESBORO 5, SCPS 0

Singles--Taylor Gilchrist (S) def Ethan Thurmon 6-1, 6-1; Holden Hall (S) def Josh Skalla 6-0, 6-2; Riley Snipes (S) def Sam Tyler 6-1,6-1

Doubles--Garrison Littles/John West (S) def Will Baker/John Mauro 6-0,6-0; Parrish Aldred/Will Altman (S) def Jordan Orr/Gabe Thompson 6-0,6-0

Records--Statesboro 4-0; SCPS 1-1.

RICHMOND HILL 4, CAMDEN 1

Singles--Alec Shermer RH def Charlie McCoullough 6-1, 6-2; Jackson Martin RH def Roman Merletti 6-2, 6-2; Liam Kilner CC def James Shin 6-4, 6-4

Doubles--Belfield/Sack RH def Miller/Kilner 6-3, 6-2; Krompak/Ramos RH def Wright/Hamel 6-3, 7-5

Record--RHHS 6-2.

BOYS SOCCER

CALVARY DAY 6, BEACH 1

Reece Dominguez had a hat trick with three goals and added an assist for the host Cavaliers.

Goals--B, Daniel Stephens (PK); CDS, Reece Dominguez 3, Tucker Titus 2 (1PK) Alex Encarnacion (1PK). Assists--B, none; CDS, Encarnacion, Parker Knight, Carson Tutor, Dominguez. Saves--B, Kendall Fuller 12; CDS JC Upton 3. Records--Beach 0-4; CDS 4-0.

WOODVILLE-TOMPKINS 9, BRYAN COUNTY 1

PEMBROKE -- Wayra Bustamante, Dejuan Mendez, Alejandro Weisner and Cole Ritchie-Smith each scored two goals as Woodville-Tompkins went on the road and routed Bryan County.

Goals--W-T, Wayra Bustamante 2, Dejaun Mendez 2, Alejandro Weisner 2, Cole Ritchie-Smith 2,, Cris Esquivel; BC, n/a. Assists--W-T, Weisner, Juan Esquivel, Bustamante, Cris Esquivel; BC, n/a. Saves--W-T, David Juarez 1; BC, n/a. Records--W-T 4-3, 3-0 region; BC 0-6, 0-3.

GIRLS SOCCER

CALVARY 10, BEACH 0

Mychael Fruits had two goals and three assists; while Emma Crosby contributed two goals and two assists for the host Cavaliers.

Goals--CDS, Emma Crosby 2, Mychael Fruits 2, Katie Ellenwood, Maddie Sheldon, Ansley Scott, Ansley Faircloth , own goal. Assists--CDS, Fruits 3, Crosby 2, Sydney Cobb, Marin Carter, Sheldon 1. Saves--B, Levita Williams 7; CDS, Ava Farrelly 0, Lindsey Larroude 0. Records--Beach 0-4; CDS 3--0-1.

BASEBALL

STRATFORD 7, SAVANNAH COUNTRY DAY 6

S;000;601;0;--;7;7;1

SCD;100;203;0;--;6;12;6

W--Lawson Cole 3-0. L--Braden Sorge 2-1. Leading hitters--SCD, Barry Kleinteter 2-4; Daniel Sims 2-3, 3 RBIs; Stratford, Cooper Baskette 2- 3, 2 runs; Waldon Davis 1-3, 1 RBI, 1 R. Records--Stratford 4-3; SCD 4-2.

APPLING COUNTY 13, SCD 5

AC;101;521;3;--;13;14;0

SCD;010;030;1;--;5;10;3

W--Thomas Higgins 2-0. L--Roman Smith 0-1. Leading hitters--SCD; Smith 2-4, 2 RBIs; Kleinteter 2-4, 1 RBI; AC; Matthew Poblete 2 home runs, 4 R, 4 RBIs, 2 BB; Luke Hutchinson 3-5, 3 RBIs. Records--SCD 4-3; AC 4-3.

BOYS GOLF

Wildcat Invitational

at Savannah Quarters on Saturday

Teams--1. Savannah Christian 324, 2. Glynn Academy 326, 3. Pierce County 332 (tiebreaker), 4. Benedictine 332, 5. Metter 338, 6. Richmond HIll 345, 7. Valdosta 354.

SCPS -- Davis Bush 82, Miller 78, Will Oliver 74 (low medalist), Floyd 85

BC -- N. Scarano 82, Threlkeld 83, Andrew Scarano 85, Massey 82

RHHS -- Grant Mahaffey 77, Liam Markgraf 88, Noah Fordham 90, Colson Slaughter 90.

GIRLS GOLF

Wildcat Invitational

at Savannah Quarters

Teams -- 1. Glynn Academy 285, 2. Allatoona 289, 3. Metter 295, 4. Harrison 298, 5. St. Vincent's Academy 321, 6. Richmond Hill 327.

RHHS -- Erica Couch 94, Sofia Raye 103, Adanna Daniels 126

SVA -- Emma Saunders 86, Fuller 117, Ryan 118

Late Thursday

GIRLS SOCCER

CALVARY DAY 3, EFFINGHAM COUNTY 2

Emma Crosby had a hat trick to lift the Cavaliers.

Goals--CDS, Emma Crosby 3; EC, Bailee Hildebrandt, Shelby Akiens. Assists--CDS, Maddie Sheldon 2, Mychael Fruits; EC, none. Saves-CDS, Ava Farrelly 6; EC, Reagan Brockett 6, Taylor Austin 6. Records--CDS 2-0-1; ECHS 2-3.

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CANDICE GLOVER

COLUMBIA, S.C. - The third time has been the charm for Candice Glover.

She made it past the first round of "American Idol" auditions in Season 9 and Season 11, but didn't make it to the semifinals. This season, her slow, burning, powerful version of The Cure's "Lovesong" was called the greatest performance ever on the show by judge Randy Jackson, who has been there since the beginning.

"I'm definitely proof dreams come true," Glover said when she returned last weekend to her hometown of St. Helena Island, S.C. "No matter how many times you get a 'no,' you keep trying to get a 'yes.'"

Glover started singing and performing at Oaks True Holiness Church at age 4. She got her first standing ovation there when she was 8, and was hooked on entertaining.

Glover first auditioned for "American Idol" in 2009, making it to the final 70 contestants. She made the top 60 in 2011 before bowing out. But she wasn't on TV either time.

She headed back to St. Helena Island after each failure, making her living renting scooters and golf carts in resort areas nearby and singing at weddings and funerals.

After last season's near-miss, Glover said she took time to assess her strengths and weaknesses as a performer. She never had a vocal coach, and she credits what she did with herself - not the turnover in three of the show's four judges - with her success.

"It's the change in me, not the judges. It's the fact I worked really hard and prepared myself, compared to before," Glover said.

She also has a whole state cheering for her. Despite the success of Southern artists on the show, South Carolina has never had an Idol contest make it this far, even with a rich musical tradition that includes jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, the Godfather of Soul James Brown, 1960s dance icon Chubby Checker and rock and now country star Darius Rucker.

"You could not have made South Carolina more proud than we are right now," said Gov. Nikki Haley as she declared Saturday "Candice Glover Day" in South Carolina.

KREE HARRISON

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - "American Idol" finalist Kree Harrison has a piece of advice for aspiring contestants: "You have to know who you are because if you don't, it's even harder."

The native Texan has spent the last 13 years in Music City chasing the dream, and part of that long journey has been maintaining her personal vision as an artist. That vision has landed the 22-year-old as one of three finalists on "Idol." After a couple of failed deals that would have required her to change her sound, she had started to think it might be time to give up, though.

"Nashville has taught me so much - the people, the writing community, the whole town," Harrison said in a phone interview. "They'll make you stronger. Probably since I was not trying anymore, I thought what do I have to lose (trying out for 'Idol')? I can maybe create this following that I need. That was my initial goal. 'Idol' gives artists such a great platform to start your career. Hopefully however big your following will be, you'll make great music and someone will get it. It's been crazy. And worth it."

One of those friends is Kacey Musgraves, who had Harrison sing backup on her recent hit album, "Same Trailer Different Park." Musgraves thinks she knows the secret to Harrison's success so far.

"I've literally never heard the girl hit one bad note," Musgraves said. "Her instincts are spot on always. The thing I love about her is she never tries to overdo it, she never tries to over-sing. And it's always really believeable and real, and I think people are craving that."

And if it doesn't work out, she'll always have that tweet from Merle Haggard, who complimented her on her version of "Help Me Make It Through the Night."

"Oh my God, I don't even think it's real still," Harrison said. "I was like, 'Who's punking me?' First of all, Merle Haggard has a Twitter? That's amazing. I kept refreshing the page thinking, 'There must be something wrong.'

Former Woodville-Tompkins basketball standout Preston Crisp took the road less traveled to achieve his goal, signing two years ago to play junior college ball at East Georgia State in Swainsboro.

The 6-foot-5 guard is set to move up the ladder as he will sign with South Carolina State in a ceremony scheduled for May 21.

"My time at East Georgia was a learning experience," Crisp said. "My first year there was really tough — I was thrown into the fire. But it helped groom me into the player and person I am today."

Crisp, who was the Savannah Morning News Boys Basketball Player of the Year as a senior at Woodville in 2019, averaged 16 points, seven rebounds and two assists for East Georgia this past season.

"My coach, Travis Garrett, helped me develop my craft. I got a lot stronger and put on some weight (adding close to 25 pounds to reach 200) and became a more versatile player," Crisp said.

Woodville coach Lenny Williams said Crisp has what it takes to succeed at the next level.

"It shocked a lot of people when he signed with East Georgia, because some look down on junior colleges," Williams said. "But it helped Preston mature as a player and a person. He's more polished as a player, and I think he's going to prove a lot of people who didn't recruit him wrong. He's a Division I player, and South Carolina State got a winner."

Johnson's Robinson signs with Miles College

At 6-foot-7 and 260 pounds, Jaheim Robinson has the look of a player who likes to bang down low on the basketball court.

The Atom Smasher is quite capable of that, but he also has the handle and open-court moves of a guard, with the ability to play on the perimeter.

Robinson, known as "Big Boogie," signed Wednesday to play with Miles College, a Division II program in Alabama that plays in the SIAC, the same conference as Savannah State.

"He's a quiet kid until you get to know him and he opens up," Johnson coach Chuck Campbell said. "Once he accepted his role, he became a big contributor in the region tournament and playoffs. Boogie is a humble giant. He moves like a two-guard but comes at you like a freight train."

Robinson averaged 8.4 points a game and said Campbell is a big influence in his life.

"Coach is always pushing us to be our best," Robinson said. "And he tells us we need to go to college to be good in life. He's been hard on me but helped me get better. It's a good feeling for me to sign today."

Pair of Benedictine athletes sign

BC soccer standout A.J Bagnoli signed to play at the Savannah College of Art and Design, and golfer Hughes Threlkeld signed to play at North Georgia in ceremonies on campus Wednesday.

Soccer coach Charles Moore said Bagnoli was key in a defense that allowed just 28 goals in 20 matches, as the Cadets advanced to the GHSA Class 4A quarterfinals.

"A.J is a hard worker and very enthusiastic," Moore said. "He's very vocal and does a good job keeping our defense organized. He's grown up a lot in the last few years and we're going to miss him, but SCAD is getting a great keeper."

Bagnoli said he hopes to major in graphic or architectural design, and that his experience at BC shaped him well.

"I learned how to become a leader from the seniors I've had on the team since I was a freshman," Bagnoli said. "I tried to model what they did and learned what was needed to become a captain of the team."

Threlkeld won the Savannah High School Championship at Bacon Park in April, shooting a 2-over-par 73. The Cadets senior is set to play in the Class 4A state championship in Athens on Monday and Tuesday.

The strength of his game lies in his driving and iron game, and Threlkeld can't wait to play at the next level at the University of North Georgia.

"I liked North Georgia because of the proximity to home," Threlkeld said. "And I really like coach (Bryson) Worley. He's very personable and gets the most out of his players. The team has moved all the way up to No. 16 in the country since he took over, and I think he's going to help me get better."

Dennis Knight covers sports for the Savannah Morning News. Contact him at Dknight@savannahnow.com. Twitter: @DennisKnightSMN

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WHY KREE?

Kree Harrison can sang.

That's right - I said sang, not sing.

"Sang" is something you get when you take perfect notes and add seamless runs, a little twang and a range spanning so far that some singers would sell their soul for it.

It's what gives you the goose bumps every time you watch her perform, right before you realize you've been holding your breath while she's holding that note.

Kree will take you to church while you're sitting on your couch.

Sure, Candice Glover has had a nice season - three seasons, technically, if you count the two times in the past that she competed on the show and didn't make it to the end. I admire that kind of dedication. And I may or may not have said her rendition of "Love Song" was one of the best "Idol" performances I've ever seen. But one dynamic night does not a star make.

Speaking of stars, Kree's version of Grace Potter's "Stars" was better than the original. (Yeah, I said it.) And Carrie Underwood's "See You Again," which she dedicated to her late parents - don't tell me that didn't make you tear up a little.

While she's had a performance or two that lacked the luster of her better ones, Kree has proven that she is strong competition week after week.

Let's not forget the family factor here. I'm not talking about the back story on her parents, or about the grandmother she's close to. I'm talking about me. You. Every Southeast Texan. Because no matter where you live now - even if we've never met - if you're from here, we're family. And with all of Southeast Texas standing behind you, that's a whole lot of good ol' family support.

By: Monique Batson

WHY CANDICE?

Candice Glover proved herself a contender during "American Idol" season 11. But she didn't get to be one for long.

I still remember her powerful performance of the Buddy Holly hit "It Doesn't Matter Anymore" alongside Jessica Sanchez and DeAndre Brackensick. They moved on to the top 10. She inexplicably went home. (Why, JLo, why?)

Glover returned this season, rightfully taking her place in tonight's finale against Woodville girl Kree Harrison. I'm all for Texas pride. (That said, I still think Spring's Amber Holcomb should be there instead.) But there's no denying Glover's awe-inspiring talent. She's been a diva-in-waiting far too long. Now, it's her time to shine.

Think back on Glover's season of songs and pick one, any one: John Legend's "Ordinary People" during the Vegas rounds. "I (Who Have Nothing)" at the top 10 kickoff. "The Letter" with Burnell Taylor.

And, of course, the string of knockout performances that have earned her a permanent place in "Idol" history: "Don't Make Me Over," the Cure's "Lovesong." Bruno Mars' "When I Was Your Man," "Somewhere" from "West Wide Story."

These aren't just nice performances, people. These are diva-certified, tour-de-forces.

Glover never hit a bad note this season, never chose the wrong song, never seemed in over her head. Her performances rank among the best in the show's dozen seasons.

She can literally sing anything, and she's reminiscent of the show's girl-power glory days - the times of Kelly Clarkson and Tamyra Gray and Kimberley Locke and Jennifer Hudson and the last female winner, Jordin Sparks.

Now try to remember one of Harrison's songs. Try again. That's what I thought.

Bow down, minions. Queen Candice has arrived.

By: Joey Guerra

The Woodville-Tompkins volleyball team continued with its winning ways Saturday, Oct. 19, as the host Wolverines swept Taylor County and then Chattooga to improve to 31-0 on the season while advancing to the GHSA Class A/AA Public quarterfinals for the second year in a row.

Chattooga gave the Wolverines a run for it in the third set, but Woodville responded to the challenge to take the final set 30-28.

Solahra Capers had 17 aces against Taylor County and Lalah Crisp added 11 aces and 10 assists. Malayla Smith had 10 kills, including the match winner, and five aces against Chattooga and her twin sister Makayla had nine kills, while Capers chipped in with 10 kills.

The Wolverines hadn't played a match in two weeks.

"I thought it affected us a little bit," coach Diann Magwood said. "But the girls stuck with it and got things together when we got down."

Malayah Smith said the team was excited to advance.

"It was about communication and working as a team today," Smith said. "We did a good job not getting frustrated and finishing up the match."

The Wolverines will face the winner between defending state champion Coosa and Lamar County next Saturday at a venue to be determined.

Woodville-Tompkins def. Taylor County 25-13, 25-7, 25-3

Top players—WT, Solahra Capers 17 aces; Lalah Crisp 11 aces, 10 assists.

Woodville-Tompkins def. Chattooga WT 25-19, 25-19, 30-28

Top players—WT, Makayla Smith 9 kills; Solahra Capers 10 kills; Malayah Smith 10 kills, 5 aces.

Groves def. Savannah High 25-23, 25-16, 25-17

It was a big day for host Groves as the Rebels swept Savannah High to advance to the second round of the Class 3A playoffs.

Coach Kenneth Collins said he believes it was the first volleyball playoff win in school history.

"I thought we took our time and stayed patient," Collins said. "We were nervous because it was our first playoff game, but we settled down and got in a rhythm. We thank God for the opportunity."

Shawnee Williams had 12 kills and three aces for the Rebels (16-13) and talked about how much the team has improved.

"To come this far from where we started is really a big deal," she said.

Raven Bright credited Collins for believing in the players.

"It was all about hustle and sticking together," Bright said. "And coach never gave up on us."

Groves will host Dawson County in a second round matchup Tuesday.

Top players—Groves, Shawnee Williams 12 Kills, 3 aces; Andera diaz de Jesus 23 assists, 2 kills; Jalisha Curtis 2 kills, 2 blocks, 2 aces, 4 assists; Alyssa Harriott 8 assists; Raven Bright 4 kills, 3 aces; Alice Vera 2 aces; Kenya Aguilar 2 kills, 2 aces; Jasmine Dixon 3 aces.

Savannah Christian def. Galloway 25-15, 25-9, 25-12

Savannah Christian rolled to a straight set win over visiting Galloway in the first round of the Class A/AA Private playoffs.

Genevieve Ridberg dished out 23 assists and added three aces and seven digs and Lexi Polychrones had 11 kills and 10 digs. Emma Lee added 10 kills, while libero Logan Jones had 12 digs and five assists.

The Raiders improved to 31-7 on the season and will host Mount Pisgah in a second-round match Tuesday.

Top players—SC, Emma Lee 10 kills; McCulloch Hoxie 7 kills, 4 aces; Lexi Polychrones 11 kills, 10 digs; Danielle Rhodes 5 kills; Genevieve Ridberg 23 assists, 3 aces, 7 digs; Kaley Carter 4 aces; Logan Jones 12 digs, 5 assists.

Record—SCPS 31-7.

Savannah Arts def. Appling County 25-15, 25-16, 25-8

The Panthers swept visiting Appling County to advance in the second round of the Class 3A playoffs.

Ella Claxton dished out 34 assists while Stella Guri had 11 kills and four aces. Abbey Kate Daugherty racked up 14 kills and four aces and Reagan Moon added two aces and five kills.

Savannah Arts improved to 26-9 and will host Cherokee Bluff on Tuesday at a time to be announced.

Mount Vernon sweeps Calvary Day

Calvary Day saw its season come to an end as the Cavaliers were swept on the road by Mount Vernon in a Class A/AA Private playoff opener. Calvary finished the season with a 17-17 record.

Atlanta International beats St. Vincent's

Atlanta International edged St. Vincent's three sets to two in a Class A/AA Private playoff opener. St. Vincent's finished the year with a 19-13 record.

Holy Innocents' def. Savannah Country Day 25-12, 25-12, 25-10

Top players—SCD, Evelyn Khan 2 kills, block; Annabel Cairns 2 kill, 2 digs; Abby Nicholson 3 kills, 5 blocks; Amelia Wylly 2 kills, 3 blocks; Ashley Frym 5 digs; Fiona Wilson 12 assists; Anna Pollak 2 kills, 2 blocks; Banks Bradley 4 digs.

COLLEGES

CROSS COUNTRY

HARDEEVILLE, S.C. — In the final meet of the regular season, Savannah State senior Abbas Abbkar ran a 26:14.83 to finish second overall in the 2019 USCB Sand Shark Invitational on Saturday.

Abbkar was bested by SCAD Atlanta’s Bryce Derick who ran a 25:51.66 in the 8K. The Savannah State men’s team finished seventh overall with a time of 2:22:23.

Following Abbkar, Suheib Mohamed finished in 13th place (27:08.76). Sahlu Atakiliti finished with a time of 28:36.24, followed by Djangmah Nartmartey (30:07.95) and Erik Roberts (30:14.83).

The Lady Tigers finished with a time of 1:47:21 in 12th place.

Karen Perez led the Lady Tigers with a time of 20:32.32, followed by Kayla Chance (20:37.33), Simone Johnson (20:51.80), Christy Turner (21:49.52), Jasmine Williams (23:29.68) and Jonica Hill (23:33.53).

SCAD women 2nd

at Sand Shark Invite

The No. 24 ranked SCAD Savannah women’s cross country team finished second behind top-ranked SCAD Atlanta at the Sand Shark Invite.

The Bees were led by junior Lemi Wutz and freshman Julia Gralki.

SCAD runners — 3. Lemi Wutz, 17:33.52; 6. Julia Gralkie, 18:03.86; 18. Kaitlyn Sauickie, 19:22.11; 22. Ivy Zingone, 19:36.64; 49. Sarah Forman, 20:42.54; 55. Lara Federspiel, 20:49.72; 87. Sarah Kiehle, 22:03.14.

SCAD men place

2nd at Sand Shark

The SCAD Savannah men’s cross country team finished second at the Sand Shark Invite.

Leading the scoring Bees was sophomore Myles Baynard-Jones (26:28), sophomore Sean Gore (26:28) followed by Levi Bryant (26:38), senior Jermaine Jones (27:22) and freshman Eddie Marcoe (27:37).

Declan Black (27:50), David Fuller (28:26) and Will Travis (28:26) also represented SCAD Savannah on the course.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

The SCAD women’s soccer team tied host Johnson & Wales 3-3 in double overtime.

The Bees are now 6-5-1, 3-2-1 TSC while the Wildcats are 10-2-1, 5-1-1 TSC.

Sam Manelis knotted the game at one at the 31:37 mark off an assist from Annie Sullivan for SCAD.

Manelis tied the game again in the 53rd minute on a pass from Julia Rauch. Manelis had the equalizer again on a penalty kick goal in the 84th minute, as she notched her third hat trick of the season.