UPDATE: Desiree “Desi” Jewel Noonan was found safe. Search still ongoing for suspect and car.

Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are asking the public’s help in locating a car that was taken in a robbery this morning with a 16-year-old girl as hostage.

The car is a silver 2015 Nissan Altima sedan with Georgia tag PWA 9410.

It was taken in a car jacking this morning about 4 a.m. by a black male in his early 30s wearing black cargo pants and black shirt with a brown jacket, according to police spokesman Julian Miller.

A passenger in the car, Desiree “Desi” Jewel Noonan, was forced to remain in the car. She is a white female, about 5-1, slender with dark brown hair. She was wearing black pants with a cut near one knee, a black hooded shirt with the word “AEROPOSTALE” on it and a royal blue and white letterman style jacket. She has a silver stud piercing on the left side of her lip.

Anyone who sees the vehicle or the two occupants are asked to call Emergency 911 immediately.

Senior Citizens, Inc. will kick off its annual blanket drive on Monday, January 5 at 9 a.m. at the Starbucks located in Twelve Oaks Shopping Center on Abercorn St.

SCI invites Savannah and surrounding communities to help seniors stay warm this winter season by donating a new blanket. People can drop their blankets at SCI’s headquarters between 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, throughout The Landings, or at any participating Starbucks.

Donors will receive a coupon for a free Starbucks coffee in exchange for the donated blanket. The blanket drive ends January 31, 2015. 

Senior Citizens, Inc. has been serving coastal Georgia seniors since 1958. Its mission is to provide essential services and resources to help enhance the quality of life for senior citizens, including home-delivered meals, in-home support services, nursing services, senior companions, activity centers and much more. For more information about Senior Citizens, Inc., please call 912.236.0363 or visit online at www.seniorcitizens-inc.org.  

DROP OFF LOCATIONS:

Senior Citizens, Inc.

3025 Bull Street

Starbucks at Twelve Oaks

5500 Abercorn St., #45

Starbucks at Victory Drive (Skidaway Rd)

2106 E. Victory Dr.

Starbucks at Broughton

1 E. Broughton St.

Starbucks at Montgomery Crossroads

49 W. Montgomery Crossroads, Suite 1

Starbucks at Oglethorpe Mall

7804 Abercorn St.

Starbucks at Pooler

405 Pooler Pkwy, Suite 100

Read the obituaries.

Charles Andrews, Jr., Springfield, GA

Dr. Wallingford Bowlin, M.D., Savannah, GA

Jerry B. Braxton, Townsend, GA

Mr. Richard Butterfield, Savannah, GA

Catherine Michelle Cleveland, Savannah, GA

Mr. Robert Eason, Sr., Statesboro, GA

Mr. Ernest Edwards, Savannah, GA

Mrs. Rosa Lee Fisher, Hazlehurst, GA

Mr. Rodney Gaines, Savannah, GA

Charles Edward Hagan, Statesboro, GA

Mr. Leroy Jiles, Sr., Statesboro, GA

Louise D. Johnson, Baxley, GA

Deanna Lynn Lee, Metter, GA

Nathaniel Lewis, Savannah ,GA

Carolyn W. Luten, SSavannah, GA

Mr. Rubin McCray, Savannah, GA

Mr. Eugene Mikell, Rincon, GA

Gertrude Miller, Savannah, GA

Charles Mills, Jr., Savannah, GA

Mrs. Rosa Lee Daniels Pierce, Savannah, GA

Mrs. Sabrina McAlpine Rogers, Savannah, GA

Marguerite Caswell Salter, Savannah, GA

Richard X. Sarvis, Birmingham, AL

John Milton Sayler, Savannah, GA

Mr. Tony E. Scarboro, Savannah, GA

Charles R. Shaner, Hinesville, GA

Ms. Akiah Smith, Statesboro, GA

Authoree S. Smith, Ridgeland, SC

Mr. Angress Walker, Savannah, GA

Ruth Dorene Reddick Ward, Sardis, GA

Rufus J. Williams, Millen, GA

Willie J. Youmans, Claxton, GA

Mr. Steven Rupert Yumor, Sr., Savannah,GA

Air Force Airman Quashawn D. Johnson graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Johnson is a 2012 graduate of Robert W. Groves High School. 

Savannah-Chatham police are investigating the shooting deaths of two people in a domestic situation Thursday night.

Bera “Bea” Elaine Ribal, 60, and Ramon Anthony Mooney, 48, of Rincon, were found dead in her Estill Hammock Road residence on Tybee Island about 10:20 p.m.

Neighbors alerted police after responding to a request from a Ribal family member to check on the woman.

The two had been involved in a relationship that recently ended, said Eunicia Baker, police spokeswoman.

Investigators believe this to be a murder suicide.

The investigation is continuing.

Working with Union Mission’s Department of Children’s Services, the Greenbriar Children’s Center and CASA, The Landings Company organized the “Adopt-an-Angel” program for the 12th consecutive year on behalf of the community. Savannah area children ranging in age from babies to teens were asked to make a “Christmas list” and their wishes were then hung on the two special Christmas trees in the lobby of The Landings Company Welcome Center.

On Nov. 17, the day after the trees went up, presents began appearing. With generous hearts and jolly spirits, residents arrived at the office with stories of their shopping experiences dedicated to finding exactly the perfect gift for their selected child.

Bikes of all sizes were delivered, dolls were everywhere, toys, scooters, and clothing piled up. By the first week in December so many packages were delivered that it was difficult to get around the office.

On Dec. 16, a caravan of Byrd Heating & Air trucksdelivered the gifts to the three organizations to the delight of coordinators. 

On Thursday, Savannah-Chatham police arrested a Savannah man after a domestic incident involving a gun discharge and kidnapping. 

Just after 5 p.m., metro responded to a residence on the 1300 block of East 31st Street. Officers learned that Troyozzie Adside, 24, fired a gun inside the house he shared with his 25-year-old girlfriend before forcing her into her 1998 Jeep Cherokee and driving away, said Eunicia Baker, police spokeswoman. The victim managed to safely escape the vehicle once Adside passed out behind the steering wheel. 

Metro recovered the Jeep with Adside still passed out inside. It was parked at a gas station on the 3700 block of Ogeechee Road. A firearm was recovered, and Adside was taken into custody. The victim was located nearby. 

Adside is charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault, false imprisonment, terroristic threats, and reckless conduct.

Police say an overnight shooting in Savannah left one man dead and sent four other people to a hospital early Friday. Two of the shooting victims are children.

Later in the afternoon, police said, a person of interest in the case surrendered to officers.

Detectives determined the 12:30 a.m. shooting at Allen Apartments on the 500 block of West 54th Street stemmed from a domestic situation, said Julian Miller, Savannah-Chatham police spokesman. Two male combatants arrived separately but within a short time span, said police spokeswoman Eunicia Baker.

She said it was reported shots were fired during an argument between the two men, both of whom had guns.

Randolph Scott, 28, died at the scene of the shooting. Transported to Memorial University Medical Center with what are believed to be non-life threatening wounds were a 2-year-old girl, an 8-year-old boy and two women, both 28, Miller said.

Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters to CrimeStoppers remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.

A tip line also is open directly to investigators at 912-525-3124. Most area clergy have agreed to serve as liaisons for anyone who would like to share information with police anonymously.

Jail bookings from Dec. 31–Jan. 2 for Savannah-Chatham County are now posted.

Click through this slideshow to view photos and information obtained from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Department.

All individuals posted have not been convicted of a crime and are innocent until proven guilty.

A man who was in custody at the Chatham County jail died after a confrontation with deputies when he was being booked, according to the sheriff’s office.

While being restrained, 22-year-old Matthew Ajibade injured three deputies, said Wayne Wermuth, Chatham County Sheriff’s Office spokesman. A female sergeant suffered a concussion and broken nose, and two male deputies suffered injuries consistent with a fight, Wermuth said.

Information about his time of death was not immediately available.

Ajibade had been in custody at the jail since 6:40 p.m. Thursday after being arrested by Savannah-Chatham police on charges of domestic violence act, battery and obstruction by resisting arrest.

Ajibade was put in isolation because of dangerous behavior, Wermuth said. Upon Ajibade’s second welfare check, he appeared nonresponsive, Wermuth said. Jail medical staff started CPR and administered defibrillation while preparing Ajibade for transport to Memorial University Medical Center.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation will conduct an independent investigation, which is normal sheriff’s office protocol. A cause of death will not be made until the autopsy, lab results and the GBI investigation are completed.

Ajibade does not have any previous records with the state Department of Corrections or courts in Chatham County.

Our friends at Google put together this year-end list for us of the most popular searches in Georgia in 2014. See if one of your own searches is included:

Top 10 Trending Searches in Georgia in 2014

1. Robin Williams

2. World Cup

3. iPhone 6

4. Tracy Morgan

5. Ebola

6. Joan Rivers

7. Philip Seymour Hoffman

8. Maya Angelou

9. Iggy Azalea

10. Ray Rice

Top 10 News and Events for Georgia in 2014

1. World Cup

2. Ebola

3. NFL Draft

4. Malaysia Airlines 370

5. Black Friday 2014

6. Ferguson

7. Olympics

8. Oscars 2014

9. Blood Moon

10. ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Top 10 People Searches for Georgia in 2014

1. Robin Williams

2. Tracy Morgan

3. Joan Rivers

4. Philip Seymour Hoffman

5. Maya Angelou

6. Iggy Azalea

7. Ray Rice

8. Kim Kardashian

9. Johnny Manziel

10. Harold Ramis

Top 10 What is… Questions for Georgia in 2014

1. What is ebola

2. What is als

3. What is isis

4. What is mers

5. What is bitcoin

6. What is wcw

7. What is uber

8. What is godzilla

9. What is hamas

10. What is magcon

Top 10 How to … Questions for Georgia in 2014

1. How to skateboard

2. How to relax

3. How to samba

4. How to paint

5. How to recycle

6. How to sing

7. How to whistle

8. How to snapchat

9. How to coupon

10. How to slackline

Police in Port Wentworth say they busted a large New Year’s party early Jan. 1, charging more than 25 people with underage drinking. Additionally, the homeowners of the Osteen Street house where the party was held were arrested and charged with contributing to the delinquency of minors.

Port Wentworth police Sgt. James Hollingsworth said three people arrested late Dec. 31 on charges of marijuana possession and underage possession of alcohol told officers they were on the way to a nearby party. Later, an officer on patrol in the vicinity saw a large number of people who appeared to be drunk gathered in front of a house at 200 Osteen St.

When the officer stopped to find out why they were on the roadway, Hollingsworth said, the crowd broke and ran inside the house. More officers were called and police attempted to make contact with the homeowners.

Inside, police found 25 people between the ages of 17 and 20 who had been drinking, Hollingsworth said. Additionally, several 16-year-old attendees were present and had apparently been drinking, he said.

The homeowners, Richard Avery Barefoot, 51, and Angel Demas Barefoot, 44, were charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. They and the 25 partygoers charged with underage drinking were taken to the Chatham County jail. Additionally, one teenager was charged with possession of a drug-related object after police found she had a pipe, Hollingsworth said. The teenagers who were 16 were charged and released to their parents.

All the arrests occurred shortly after 1 a.m.

The Barefoots told police they had been asleep and did not realize there was a party in their house, Hollingsworth said. Police are still investigating to find out how the underage drinkers were able to obtain alcohol.

The sergeant advised parents to make sure they know where their children are headed at night.

“The main reason why we took the aggressive action is because we thought that after they were through with the party, they might get in cars and drive,” Hollingsworth said. “We were scared they might hurt themselves or someone else.”

Savannah-Chatham police closed all northbound lanes of Truman Parkway from DeRenne Avenue to Delesseps Avenue on Friday evening after a wreck. Additionally, one southbound lane of Truman was closed while first responders worked.

Details about the wreck were not immediately available. The police department’s accident investigators were called to the scene.

Each year, Georgia Trend magazine develops a list of who its writers and editors consider to be the 100 most influential people in Georgia.

This year’s list, which appears in the magazine’s January edition, includes six Savannah community and business leaders.

In the magazine’s introduction to the list, it reports: “Some of the 100 wield their influence in the limelight; others work behind the scenes. But all of them impact the daily lives of Georgians everywhere.”

Here are the Savannahians who were selected and what Georgia Trend’s writers had to say about them:

Larry Flynn, 62, president, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.

“Flynn is in the pilot’s seat for the aircraft maker, as Gulfstream continues to expand. He also is a vice president of General Dynamics Corp., Gulfstream’s parent company. Flynn, who joined the company in 1995, previously was responsible for the company’s worldwide sales. Gulfstream, which employs nearly 10,000 people along the coast, received Gov. Nathan Deal’s 2014 Georgia Large Manufacturer of the Year Award.”

Curtis Foltz, 54, executive director, Georgia Ports Authority

“Foltz administers a $280 million annual budget and oversees all activity of the deepwater ports of Savannah and Brunswick, as well as inland terminal operations in Bainbridge and Columbus. Foltz has aggressively pursued the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, and his efforts paid off when President Obama signed into law the Water Resources Reform and Development Act in 2014, which authorized the project.”

Todd Groce, 53, president and CEO, Georgia Historical Society

“Groce has been described as one of the country’s leading public history executives. During his tenure, the operating budget has increased from $200,000 to $3 million, the endowment has grown from $1 million to $8 million, and membership tripled from 2,000 to 6,000. The society has also revived the Georgia Trustees, the highest honor the state can confer.”

Edna Branch Jackson, 70, mayor, city of Savannah

“Inducted into the 2014 National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame, Jackson, in 2011, became the first African-American woman elected mayor of Savannah. Prior to that, she served three terms as alderman at large on the city council. A participant in the Civil Rights movement, she first joined the NAACP Youth Council in Savannah at age nine.”

Robert S. Jepson Jr., 72, chairman and CEO, Jepson Associates Inc.

“Jepson completed his second term as chairman of the board of the Georgia Ports Authority in 2014, having guided the agency through the crucial proposed deepening of the Savannah port and phase one of construction. Savannah’s container traffic grew by 13 percent in the third quarter shortly after the deepening project was secured, making it the fastest-growing Atlantic port.”

Page Siplon, 40, executive director, Georgia Centers of Innovation

“As executive director of this arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Siplon leads the center’s six strategic industry teams: aerospace, agriculture, energy technology, IT, logistics and manufacturing. He also serves as executive director of the logistics team, which hosts the annual Georgia Logistics Summit. In 2014, the summit hosted 2,300 attendees from 38 states and 11 nations.”

For the complete list of Georgia Trend’s 100 Most Influential Georgians, visit georgiatrend.com.

Jamori Bryant scored 14 points and Dimetri Chambers added 10 as Jenkins beat visiting Southeast Bulloch in a Region 1-AAA game Friday night.

Jenkins, which finished third in the Chick-fil-A Invitational in Atlanta last week, improved to 9-2 on the season.

SOUTHEAST BULLOCH (33)

Hendrix 6, J. Trimble 1, B. Trimble 8, Puckett 3, Lamar Ballard 11, Carter 2, Davis 2.

JENKINS (59)

Silverado 2, Waldberg 1, Jamori Bryant 14, Johnson 6, Coffee 7, Lamar 9, Finklea 1, Williams 9, Dimetri Chambers 10.

Halftime—Jenkins 25-15. Records—Jenkins 9-2, 3-0 Region 1-AAA.

JOHNSON COUNTY 49,

SAV. COUNTRY DAY 47

Kenvondrick Rawlings scored 18 points as Johnson County edged Savannah Country Day. Matthew McGinty led the Hornets with 10 points.

JOHNSON COUNTY (49)

Harden 6, Stevens 9, Kenvondrick Rawlings 18, Jordan 2, Scott 2, Samuels 7, B. Rawlings 7.

SCD (47)

Matthew McGinty 10, Bronley 7, Ford 4, Baird 5, Adler 7, Lee 4, London 2, Hodges 8.

Halftime—JC 24-21. Records—SCD 2-6; JC 6-5.

CLAXTON 75,

MONTGOMERY COUNTY 64

CLAXTON — Senior Cornelius Taylor poured in 34 points and Darvis Small and B.J. Brewton added 10 points each as Claxton beat Montgomery County.

Jahleel Wilson scored 24 points for Montgomery County.

MC (64)

Hollis 4, Shaw Robinson 16, Harvey 2, Jahleel Wilson 24, White 7, Manning 6, Linder 2, Thomas 1, Telfair 1, Troupe 2.

CLAXTON (75)

Cornelius Taylor 34, Boyd 8, Darvis Small 10, Donaldson 6, B.J. Brewton 10, Vliet 5, Furman 2.

Halftime—Claxton 40-34. Record—Claxton 7-2.

TATTNALL COUNTY 49,

TOOMBS COUNTY 39

REIDSVILLE — Javarious Butler scored 20 points to lead Tattnall County to a win over Toombs County.

Jalen Mobley had 14 points for Toombs County.

TOOMBS COUNTY (39)

Jalen Mobley 14, Meadows 4, Clark 6, Dillard 4, Scott 4, Eason 7.

TATTNALL COUNTY (49)

Javarious Butler 20, T. Smith 5, Kelley 4, Harris 6, McDaniel 2, Dutton 6, Coney 2, Miller 4.

Halftime—Toombs 22-19. Records—Tattnall 9-4, 4-2 in Region 1-AAA.

FURTAH PREP 71,

BULLOCH ACADEMY 54

STATESBORO — Patrick Fries scored 24 and Amir Savon added 16 as Acworth’s Furtah Prep beat Bulloch Academy.

Hunter Perry led Bulloch Academy with 18 points.

BULLOCH ACADEMY (54)

Hunter Perry 18, Wright Rockett 12, Perkins 7, Marsh 6, Rushing 5, Olliff 4, Waters 2.

FURTAH (71)

Patrick Fries 24, Amir Savon 16, Shamar Griffin 15, Derry 7, Kovacevic 7, Montes 2.

Records—BA 4-7; Furtah Prep 13-5.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

SAVANNAH COUNTRY DAY 70, JOHNSON COUNTY 21

Taylor Parker scored a game-high 18 points and dished out five assists as Savannah Country Day rolled to a win over Johnson County.

Amari Oliver had 14 points and eight rebounds, and Anna Muller added 17 points for the Hornets.

The Hornet defense was led by Landry Rushing, who had seven steals to go along with four points as SCD improved to 9-1 this season.

JOHNSON COUNTY (21)

Wright 8, Smith 6, Outlaw 3, Daniels 2, Wright 1, Walker 1.

SCD (70)

Taylor Parker 18, Anna Muller 17, Amari Oliver 14, Carney 4, Pinckney 6, Royal 2, Rushign 7, Ozobia 2.

Halftime—SCD 43-10. Records—SCD 9-1; JC 5-5.

BEACH 64, JOHNSON 49

Jacqueline Anderson scored 24 points and Erin Davis had a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds as Beach beat visiting Johnson in a Region 1-AAA game.

Dy’Manee Royal added seven points for the Bulldogs, who improved to 9-4 and 4-0 in region play. Sy’Marieona Williams scored a game-high 29 points for the Atom Smashers (7-4, 4-1 region).

JENKINS 42,
SOUTHEAST BULLOCH 34

Teiyana Gordon had 13 points and seven steals and Sierra Marion added 10 rebounds and seven points as Jenkins beat Southeast Bulloch.

Destiny Burke led SEB with 13 points. Jenkins rallied from an eight-point deficit at the half.

SEB (34)

Robertson 6, Johnson 3, Brown 2, Destiny Burke 13, King 4, Hobbs 6.

JENKINS (42)

Speight 6, Ulmer 2, Marion 7, Sealey 5, Rosier 3, Green-Heyward 6, Teiyana Gordon 13.

Halftime—SEB 23-15. Records—Jenkins 8-6, 2-3 in Region 1-AAA.

CLAXTON 46,

MONTGOMERY COUNTY 38

Ikeria Brown scored 21 points and Jazmine Price added 15 as Claxton improved to 9-2 with a win over Montgomery County.

MC (38)

Grainer 1, Shontell 2, Miller 3, Brown 6, McCrimon 10, Shoranda Johnson 15.

CLAXTON (46)

Ikeria Brown 21, Jazmine Price 15, Reynolds 5, Berry 2, Griggs 2, Sneed 1.

Halftime—C 18-16. Records—Claxton 9-2, 2-1 in Region 3-A.

Obituaries are written from information provided by funeral homes only. Click here to view a complete listing of obituaries.

Mary Nell Bowers, Guyton, GA

Mr. Fred Bryant, Pooler, GA

Edward Darwin Collins, Metter, GA

Mrs. Mary Crites, Vanrville, SC

Mr. Steven D. Dodge, Pooler, GA

Tommy Lee Farrar, Newington, GA

Ruth J. Fennell, Yemassee, SC

Mrs. Rosie Lee Fisher, Hazlehurst, GA

Harold M. Geiger, Pembroke, GA

Eva Mae Manuel Gray, Fairfax, SC

William T. Green, Sylvania, GA

Eula Fay C. Griffin, Hazlehurst, GA

Aaron Hathaway, Savannah, GA

Leroy Jiles, Sr., Statesboro, GA

Ray L. Jones, Jr., Millen, GA

Mrs. Dorothy Jones Kennedy, Savannah, GA

Mildred Jeanette Morin, Savannah, GA

Wallace R. Mullins, Beaufort, SC

Alene Turner Payne, Hardeeville, SC

Hazel P. Priest, Screven, GA

Bera Elaine Tyre Ribal, Savannah, GA

Earl Max Rogers, Bluffton, SC

Richard X. Sarvis, Birmingham, AL

Russell Shank, Savannah, GA

Ms. Akiah Smith, Statesboro, GA

Cherry Donna Burnsed Smith, Bay Area, GA

Elizabeth J. Smith, Richmond Hill, GA

Mrs. Joyce Spence, Glenwood, GA

Elizabeth Day Stainback, Comer, GA

Bruce W. Thorn, Beaufort, SC

Charles Ernest Tuttle, Jr., Savannah, GA

Norman David Williams, Hardeeville, SC

Rufus J. Williams, Millen, GA

Jail bookings from Dec. 31–Jan. 2 for Savannah-Chatham County are now posted.

Click here to view a slideshow of photos and information obtained from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Department.

All individuals posted have not been convicted of a crime and are innocent until proven guilty.

Two local teenagers were sent to a hospital Friday night after a two-vehicle wreck on Truman Parkway.

One teen, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from a vehicle, said Julian Miller, Savannah-Chatham police spokesman.

Daquan Wilson, 19, of Garden City and Justice Antonia Alston, 18, of Savannah were taken to Memorial University Medical Center after the 7:43 p.m. wreck. Neither crash victim was believed to have life threatening injuries, Miller said. 

Alston was the driver of a 2001 Honda Civic in which Wilson was a passenger. Wilson was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected through the rear window, Miller said.

John Robert Anchors, 42, of Savannah, driver of a 1999 Toyota Sienna, was treated at the scene for minor injuries. 

The two vehicles were traveling north near Delesseps Avenue when one failed to maintain its lane and struck the other, Miller said. Both vehicles then struck a guard rail.

The wreck resulted in northbound lanes of Truman Parkway being shut down from DeRenne Avenue to Delesseps while police and other emergency crews worked.

The wreck is being investigated by the police department’s Major Accident Investigation Team.

We need your help!

We’re looking for the ABC’s of Savannah – the 26 things, by letter, you need to know about this wonderful place.

For example, is A for Azaleas? Is B for Bird Girl? Tell us.

Bring all your suggestions to our discussion at Savannah A to Z on Facebook and we’ll take on a few letters each week. We’ve wrangled Chuck Mobley, beer blogger and former reporter, to help lead the conversation. Don’t be surprised to see a few special guests weigh in on the debate.

Next week, we’ll take on a few more letters. We’ll bring you the definitive list later this spring in a format you can keep and debate for years.

Let’s get started. This week’s letters: A, B, C and D. Discuss.

Send your nominations to us at savatoz@savannahnow.com or post them to Facebook at http://facebook.com/savatoz

See you there!

It took about three minutes for Calvary Day senior Abigail Lewis to make her first basket Saturday night, but once she got started she never slowed down as the Cavaliers rolled to a 60-27 win over visiting Savannah Christian in a Region 3-A (East) matchup.

Lewis showed off an array of moves in the post as she scored a game-high 32 points, while grabbing six rebounds for Calvary Day, which improved to 9-1 overall and 3-0 in region play.

Lewis scored her first basket down low and was fouled, converting the and-one three-point play. She was excellent from the free-throw line all night, converting eight of 10 attempts.

She scored 19 of the Cavaliers’ 30 points in the first half, and sat down for nearly all of the third quarter — scoring all of her points before the final period started.

Jessica Lanier had six assists, three steals and four points for Calvary. Nyjah Parker added 12 points and five steals, and Catie Thomas chipped in with six points for the Cavaliers.

Carsyn Stone led SCPS with 11 points, and Mary Price Brown and Mackenzy Warren had four points each.

SCPS (27)

Carsyn Stone 11, Maner 2, Kraft 3, Price Brown 4, Warren 4, Otto 1, Womble 2.

CDS (60)

Lanier 4, Abigail Lewis 32, Thomas 6, Porter 3, Nyjah Parker 12, Clark 2, Turner 1.

Halftime—CDS 30-11. Records—SCPS 3-8, 2-2 Region 3-A (East); CDS 9-1, 3-0 region.

SAV. COUNTRY DAY 69,

JENKINS COUNTY 21

Amari Oliver recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds as the host Hornets beat Jenkins County.

Bri Carney added 14 points and five steals, while teammate Taylor Parker also had 14 points and Anna Muller contributed 12.

JENKINS COUNTY (21)

Keyasia Williams 14, Drayton 2, Plummer 3, Taylor 2.

SCD (69)

Amari Oliver 15, Taylor Parker 14, Bri Carney 14, Anna Muller 12, Pinckney 4, Rushing 4, Gavin 6,.

Halftime—SCD 33-7. Records—SCD 10-1, 3-0 Region 3-A.

SAVANNAH HIGH 45,

ISLANDS 30

Dijinay Outing tallied 12 points and Milenah Doswell 11 as Savannah High topped Islands.

Maggie Hall led Islands with 10 of its 30 points.

WOODVILLE-TOMPKINS 64,

PORTAL 22

PORTAL — Savannah Walker scored 22 points and La’Freesia Cohen and Quayshaunna McKay added 19 and 11 points apiece as Woodville-Tompkins defeated Portal.

Woodville raised its record to 9-5, 3-2 in region play.

WOODVILLE-TOMPKINS (64)

Savannah Walker 22, La’Freesia Cohen 19, Quayshaunna McKay 11, Smith 7, Jenkins 3, El-Amin 2.

PORTAL (22)

Carter 5, K. Williams 5, Moseley 4, A. Williams 3, Wiggins 3, Flagins 2.

Halftime—WT 27-10. Records—WT 9-5, 3-2 region.

EFFINGHAM COUNTY 59,

BEACH 47

MaKayla Robinson scored 21 points and Kyesha Lewis added 17 and Ta’Shauna Johnson 13 as Effingham County topped Beach.

Jackie Anderson had 15 points and Judasia Hill scored 10 for Beach.

EFFINGHAM COUNTY (59)

Ta’Shauna Johnson 13, Hicklen 2, MaKayla Robinson 21, Fowler 6, Kyesha Lewis 17.

BEACH (47)

Jackie Anderson 15, Royal 7, Brown 2, Morris 2, Washington 2, Davis 3, Judasia Hills 10, Bass 2, Harrison 4.

Halftime—EC 32-24. Record—EC 12-4.

SOUTH EFFINGHAM 46,

HILTON HEAD 35 (OT)

GUYTON — Dionna Hartfield scored 23 points and Shae Leverett had a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds for South Effingham.

Leverett has 992 career points.

CLAXTON 46,

WHEELER COUNTY 38

ALAMO — Jazmine Price scored 22 points and Ikeria Brown had 14 points and 14 rebounds to lead Claxton past Wheeler County.

Andrea Holloway poured in 13 points and Lakaitlin Wright had 10 for Wheeler County.

CLAXTON (46)

Griggs 4, Reynolds 4, Sneed 2, Ikeria Brown 14, Jazmine Price 22.

WHEELER COUNTY (38)

Hinton 2, K. Wright 3, Ferguson 4, Mackey 6, Lakaitlin Wright 10, Andrea Holloway 13.

Halftime—Tied, 22-22. Records—Claxton, 10-2, 2-1 Region 3-A.

BOYS BASKETBALL

JENKINS COUNTY 54,

SAVANNAH COUNTY DAY 38

Willie Baldwin netted 18 points and Martese Parris 10 as Jenkins County triumphed over host Savannah Country Day, which was led by Jake Lee’s 10 points.

JENKINS COUNTY (54)

TyDre Lee 2, Willie Baldwin 18, Bonner 6, Ja. Smith 3, Kelly 5, Williams 2, Martese Parris 10, Joe Smith 6, TyJay Lee 2.

SCD (38)

Stone 3, Bromley 4, Ford 6, Baird 3, McGinty 4, Jake Lee 10, London 2, Hodges 6.

Halftime—JC 28-19. Records—SCD 2-7, 0-2 Region 3-A.

SAVANNAH HIGH 74,

ISLANDS 66

Zion Williams scored 10 of his 11 points in the fourth quarter and Savannah High held off resilient Islands.

Jermaine Williams poured in 20 points, Diquawn Mitchell 19 and Branielus Ross 14 to lead the Blue Jackets.

Brody Render scored 16 of his team-high 19 points in the fourth quarter as the Sharks rallied from a 15-point deficit to begin the fourth quarter to take the lead.

Hugh Durham added 13 points for Islands and Justin Cave had 11.

ISLANDS (66)

Houston 2, Brody Render 19, Hugh Durham 13, Cutter 8, Cappo 2, Justin Cave 11, Bailey 5, Cabrera 4, Gross 2.

SAVANNAH HIGH (74)

Diquawn Mitchell 16, Barber 6, Zion Williams 11, Jermaine Williams 20, Newton 4, Young 1, Forde 2, Branielus Ross 14.

Halftime—SHS, 36-19. Records—IHS 6-9, 2-4 Region 1-AAA; SHS 9-5, 5-0 Region 1-AAA.

LANEY 60, JENKINS 49

AUGUSTA — Host Laney outscored Jenkins 19-7 in the third quarter after the game was tied at halftime, and went on to victory.

Christian Keeling tallied 17 points and Zephaniah Jasper 11 for Laney.

The Warriors’ Dimetri Chambers scored 17 points, and Trevion Lamar had 10.

JENKINS 49

Sam 3, Bryant 4, Johnson 8, Coffee 7, Trevion Lamar 10, Dimetri Chambers 17.

LANEY (60)

Brooks 9, Walker 3, Smith 2, Zephaniah Jasper 11, Young 5, Christian Keeling 17, Parkslay 2, Taylor 9.

Halftime—Tied at 27. Record—Jenkins 9-3.

BRYAN COUNTY 72,

BENEDICTINE 62

Kajana Dixon poured in 29 points and Ja’Sean Tate added 16 as Bryan County downed host Benedictine.

Brad Stewart scored a season-high 27 points for the Cadets, while Warren Wright contributed 18 and Terry Tolbert 12.

BRYAN COUNTY (72)

Kajana Dixon 29, Ja’Sean Tate 16, Street 8, Simmons 7, Mock 5, Smith 4, McClendon 3.

BENEDICTINE (62)

Brad Stewart 27, Warren Wright 18, Terry Tolbert 12, Werntz 2, Williams 2, Winders 1.

Halftime—Bryan 36-29. Records—Benedictine 1-6, 0-1 Region 2-AA; Bryan County 11-2.

RICHMOND HILL 73,

WAYNE COUNTY 60

JESUP — Isaiah Hill scored 14 of his team-high 22 points in the third quarter, and Richmond Hill overcame a halftime deficit with a 27-3 run in the second half to defeat Wayne County.

Hill finished with six rebounds and four assists. Teammate Zane McKenzie had a key dunk to go along with 17 points and 12 rebounds and Montrell Washington added 12 points and eight rebounds.

RICHMOND HILL (73)

Walker 8, Cunningham 4, James 1, Jones 5, Montrell Washington 12, Isaiah Hill 22, Zane McKenzie 17, Hall 4.

WAYNE COUNTY (60)

Joseph Worley 12, Littles 6, Wyatt 7, Washington 9, Blake 3, Rahdale Tucker 23.

Halftime—WC 40-34. Records—RH 12-3; WC 1-10.