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FINAL: South Effingham at Appling County
Cam Edwards
South Effingham running back Cam Edwards (1) runs for a big gain behind the blocking of Joell Laldee (5) in the first half against Appling County on Friday. - photo by Mark Lastinger/staff
Effingham Herald
Published: Sep 4, 2021, 4:12 AM

Friday

at Jimmy Swain Stadium in Baxley

Appling County 41, South Effingham 10
Effingham County Pushes Late but Falls to Johnson at Home
Effingham County basketball
Nakera Hawkins drives to the basket for Effingham County during Saturday’s 53-45 loss to Johnson. (Mark Lastinger / Effingham Herald)
Updated: Nov 23, 2025, 5:26 PM
Published: Nov 23, 2025, 5:27 PM
 SPRINGFIELD, Ga. —Effingham County's Nakera Hawkins poured in 17 points and Shaunici Calhoun added 16, but the Rebels fell to visiting Johnson 53-45 on Saturday night.

Hawkins suffered a lower leg injury midway through the fourth quarter. Despite missing their leading scorer, ECHS cut into Johnson's lead before the Atomsmashers pulled away in the final minute.