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Savannah Islands edges past Statesboro in tough test

May 18, 2013 McDonough - Mt. Paran Jake Palomaki (2) tags out Eagle's Landing Matthew Hammers (23) in the 6th inning during game one of a double header at Eagle's Landing Christian Academy in McDonough on Saturday, May 18, 2013. Eagle's Landing won the game one of a double header 5-1 over Mt. Paran. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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May 18, 2013 McDonough - Mt. Paran Jake Palomaki (2) tags out Eagle's Landing Matthew Hammers (23) in the 6th inning during game one of a double header at Eagle's Landing Christian Academy in McDonough on Saturday, May 18, 2013. Eagle's Landing won the game one of a double header 5-1 over Mt. Paran. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM
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March 6, 2024

Savannah Islands posted a narrow 2-1 win over Statesboro in a Georgia high school baseball matchup on March 5.

In recent action on Feb. 29, Savannah Islands faced off against Springfield Effingham County.

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