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Mustangs, Rebels track athletes look to make a run at region
Syraiah Wilkins
South Effingham's Syraiah Wilkins (right) edged Jenkins' Blessed Diogo in the 100-meter hurdles at the Annual Statesboro Relays on April 12. Wilkins will be among the Mustangs to watch at the Region 1-5A track and field championships in Statesboro April 24. (Donald Heath for the Effingham Herald.)
Published: Apr 24, 2025, 3:33 PM
By Donald Heath Special for the Effingham Herald
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Effingham County and Houston County Combine for Record Points in Wild Season Opener
Injured Starting QB Tucker Perkins: 'I think I'll be OK.'
Effingham County football
Effingham County’s Jordan Mydell (41) weaves through Houston County defenders on a kickoff return as teammate Barry Rudolph (9) follows the play Friday night at Rebel Field. Mydell had returns of 40 and 34 yards that set up Rebel touchdowns in the first half. (Mark Lastinger / Effingham Herald)
Donald Heath
Updated: Aug 23, 2025, 6:06 PM
Published: Aug 23, 2025, 5:45 PM
Effingham County’s 56-42 loss to Houston County on Friday wasn’t just the season opener — it was the highest-scoring game in Rebels football history, with the teams combining for 98 points. 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀.
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