The Prep Central Newsletter for Nov. 25, 2021

Dennis Knight, Savannah Morning News
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Benedictine's Justin Thomas has signed to play baseball with the University of Georgia, but the versatile Cadet senior is focused on closing out his amazing prep football career in style this month.

Thomas was named the winner of the Finocchiaro Award as the top high school football player in Savannah on Thanksgiving morning. We have the story on Thomas taking home the award for the second year in a row in this week's edition of the Prep Central Newsletter.

Benedictine's Justin Thomas (4) runs in a playoff win over Luella at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 19, 2021.
Benedictine's Justin Thomas (4) runs in a playoff win over Luella at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 19, 2021.

We also look back at BC's playoff win over Luella last Friday, and take a look at the Cadets quarterfinal matchup against visiting Marist, the top-ranked team in Class 4A.

We also take a look at Calvary Day as the Cavaliers put their 12-0 record on the line in a quarterfinal matchup with visiting Fellowship Christian Friday.

And finally, we have a feature on the Calvary Day flag football team as the defending state champion girls prepare for the playoffs, with a talented St. Vincent's squad looking to make a run on the other side of the playoff bracket.

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

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