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Cadets clamp down on Rebels in second half
Rebels football
The Effingham County Rebels, joined by members of the local Army National Guard Unit, carry U.S. flags onto the field before Friday's opening kickoff against the Benedictine Cadets at Rebel Field. - photo by Mark Lastinger/staff
Staff Report
Effingham Herald
Updated: Sep 12, 2020, 3:35 AM
Published: Sep 12, 2020, 3:32 AM

 SPRINGFIELD - Benedictine's grip on victory was somewhat tenuous until it put Effingham County in a defensive sqeeze Friday night.

The Cadets, who led 21-7 at intermission, limited the Rebels to one first down in the second half en route to a 49-7 victory.

See the Sept. 16 edition of the Herald for complete details.
South Effingham Softball Stuns Effingham County 7-0
South vs. Rebels
South Effingham’s Danni Lynn connects for a first-inning home run against Effingham County on Wednesday night. Her blast helped spark the Mustangs’ 7-0 victory. (Birk Herrath / Effingham Herald)
Donald Heath
Updated: Sep 4, 2025, 1:10 AM
Published: Sep 4, 2025, 1:11 AM

GUYTON, Ga. — Danni Lynn and Justine Nevels powered South Effingham with home runs, and pitcher Cheniyah Jackson threw a six-hitter as the No. 8 Mustangs rolled past No. 6 Effingham County 7-0 on Wednesday night.

The victory avenged South Effingham’s season-opening loss to its crosstown rival.

Lynn set the tone in the first inning with a solo homer, giving the Mustangs an early spark. In the third, Makenzi Polk delivered a two-run single to highlight a three-run frame that stretched the lead to 4-0.

Nevels, celebrating her 17th birthday, added to the momentum with a fifth-inning home run. Alyssa Martin also had a big night at the plate, collecting three doubles and an RBI.

Jackson was dominant in the circle, striking out five and walking just one. After the second inning, she didn’t allow a runner to advance past first base.

With the win, South Effingham improved to 6-1. Effingham County slipped to 5-3.