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Scott, Wallace bring local ties to Savannah State’s football team
Randy Scott and Khiry Wallace
Former Effingham County standouts Randy Scott (No. 5) and Khiry Wallace (No. 84), now wide receivers at Savannah State University, will be looking to bolster the Tigers' passing attack next season. (Donald Heath for the Effingham Herald.)
Published: Apr 10, 2024, 3:28 PM
By Donald Heath
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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.