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SAVANNAH, Ga. — The countdown is over! Three Days to kick off! Game week has arrived for Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Class A DI and DII Region 3 squads, and the familiar mix of proven contenders, rebuilding programs, and hungry newcomers promises an electric start to the 2025 high school football season.
Savannah Christian enters the year as a heavyweight, fresh off a 10-1 season. Head coach Baker Woodward leads a deep roster, anchored by returning QB Blaise Thomas and a seasoned offensive line. Their motto is simple: trust the process. “Trust in God, trust in each other, and trust in our coaches,” Woodward said. “That trust could be the difference between wins and losses.” The Raiders open on the road Aug. 15 against Whitefield Academy.
Across town, Savannah Country Day begins the Joey Blackmore era, leaning on a physical front and new QB Devin Trawick. “We need to welcome adversity — can’t wait for it to show up,” Blackmore said.
Bryan County looks to accelerate the growth of a young core, starting a freshman quarterback in Week 1. Meanwhile, Savannah High turns the page under first-year head coach Moses Green, determined to build a winning culture with the “All In” motto.
In South Carolina Indepentant Schools Association (SCISA), Bethesda Academy and veteran coach Antwain Turner eye another playoff run, while in Georgia Independant Athletic Association (GIAA), St. Andrew’s builds on Year 2 of its flexbone triple option.
Kickoff weekend starts Friday, Aug. 15, with matchups across the Coastal Empire, setting the tone for a season where every snap counts. Catch the information and schedules below, including complete GHSA A Division I and II, SCISA, and GIAA team capsules with rosters, coach insights, and full-season matchups.
GHSA A-Region 3A – Division I 2025 Capsules
Savannah Christian
Mascot: Raiders
Location: Savannah
Head coach: Baker Woodward
Record at school/years: 67-20/8
Overall coaching record/years: 67-20/seven seasons
2024 overall/region records: 10-1/4-0 Region 3-A D1
Key returning players: LT RJ Brown, LG Davian Melton, RG JT Howell, RT Jordan Dillon, WR Weston Hughes, WR Willie Bucey, WR Cain Tomlin, WR Carson Taylor, QB Blaise Thomas, TE Andrew Goodman. Defense, DB Athen Hudspeth, LB John Gross, LB Ivyn Richardson, DB Cam Yeldell, LB Christian Beard
Key losses: RB Zo Smalls, RB/LB Jaden Miles, OL Luke Gunn, WR/DB Kenry Wall, TE/DE Logan Brooking, DL Elijah Griffin
Coach’s quote: “Our motto this season is trust! It comes from Proverbs 3:4-5. This season, we are committed to placing our trust in God, knowing He will guide us through every challenge we face, both on and off the field. But it’s not just about trusting in Him, it's about trusting in the process, trusting one another as teammates, trusting our coaches, and trusting the values and principles of our school.
“When we trust the process, we give ourselves the best chance to improve every day. Trusting each other means playing with cohesion and confidence. And trust in our coaches and the system we’ve built will ensure that we make the right decisions under pressure. In the end, this trust could very well be the difference between wins and losses.” – SCPS coach Baker Woodward
2025 schedule
Aug. 15 — at Whitefield Academy
Aug. 22 — New Hampstead (PS)
Aug. 29 — at Mount Paran Christian
Sept. 5 — at Oceanside Collegiate (The Citadel)
Sept. 12 — Fellowship Christian (PS)
Sept. 26 — Blessed Trinity (PS)
Oct. 3 — Savannah Country Day* (PS)
Oct. 10 — at Vidalia*
Oct. 24 —Swainsboro* (PS)
Oct. 31 — at Toombs County*
*Region game
Savannah Country Day
Mascot: Hornets
Location: Savannah
Head coach: Joey Blackmore
Record at school/years: 0-0/1
Overall coaching record/years: first year
2024 overall/region records: 5-7/1-3 Region 3-A D1
Key returning players: FB/LB Hayes Beaver. OL/DL JT Hill, TE/LB Boone Wiesner, RB/DE Najee Young, WR/CB Noah Buchanan, K/CB Cash Ramirez, RB/LB Thomas Holland. (Plus QB Devin Trawick, a transfer from Savannah Christian.)
Key losses: QB/DB Barton Mixon, WR/DB Jeremiah Brown, LB Tyler Scott, TE/DE Brooks Kleinpeter, OL/DL Andrew Nicholson, RB/LB Hyers Holland, WR/LB Andrew Wynn
Coach’s quote: “We need to welcome and be looking for adversity both on and off the field -- can't wait for it to show up!” – SCDS coach Joey Blackmore.
2025 schedule
Aug. 15 — Charlotte Country Day
Aug. 22 — Athens Academy
Aug. 29 — Porter Gaud
Sept. 5 — at Bluffton, S.C.
Sept. 19 — Tattnall County
Oct. 3 — at Savannah Christian* (PS)
Oct. 10 — Swainsboro*
Oct. 17 — at Toombs County*
Oct. 24 — at Episcopal School (Jacksonville, Fla.)
Oct. 31 — Vidalia*
*Region game
GHSA A-Region 3 – Division II 2025 Capsules
Bryan County
Mascot: Redskins
Location: Pembroke
Head coach: Cherard Freeman
Record at school/years: 25-27/6
Overall coaching record/years: 51-84/14
2024 overall/region records: 4-6/3-5 Region 3-A D2
Key returning players: OL/DL/LB Corey Collier, OL/DL/LB Zane Renteria, OL/DL/LB Nathan Long, TE/DE Kendel Collier. RB/OLB Anddreas McKinney, RB/OLB Ger’Bravion Collins
Key losses: WR/DB Mike Smith, WR/OLB Chris Winfree
Coach’s quote: “We’ve got a lot of young players – we started two on defense (in a scrimmage on Aug. 1). We have a freshman quarterback. How fast can they develop will be key. If that is the case, we have a chance to have a pretty good year.” – Bryan County offensive coordinator/running backs/linebackers coach Chad Roberts
2025 schedule
Aug. 15 — Johnson
Aug. 22 — Aquinas
Sept. 5 — Savannah High*
Sept. 12 — at Portal*
Sept. 19 — ECI*
Sept. 26 — at Claxton*
Oct. 3 — Screven County*
Oct. 10 — at MCA*
Oct. 17 — Jenkins County*
Oct. 31 — at Metter*
*Region game
Savannah High
Mascot: Blue Jackets
Location: Savannah
Head coach: Moses Green
Record at school/years: first season
Overall coaching record/years: 0-0
2024 overall/region records: 0-10/0-8 Region 3-A D2
Key returning players: RB/SS Frank Frazier, RB/SS Eli Frieson, LB James Kelly, DT/FB Corey Robinson, OL/DT Gary Maxwell, CB/RB Kingston Thomas, TE Quashawn Harley.
Key losses: RB/WR/LB Stephen Fox Jr., WR/OLB Stephon Fox
Coach’s quote: “This will be a different team. You’ll see it in how hard we play on the field and how respectful we are off it. Our goal is to win—building a winning culture one game at a time. Discipline, commitment, and kids buying in are our focus, and our motto for the year is ‘All In.’” Savannah High coach Moses Green
2025 schedule
Aug. 15 — Frederica Academy (SHS)
Aug. 22 — Beach (IS)
Sept. 5 — at Bryan County*
Sept. 12 — Metter* (SHS)
Sept. 26 — at Portal*
Oct. 4, Saturday — ECI* (SHS)
Oct. 10 — at Claxton*
Oct. 17 — at Screven County*
Oct. 24 — at MCA*
Oct. 31 — Jenkins County* (SHS)
*Region Games
GIAA AAAA/AAA District 2 2025 Capsules
St. Andrew’s School
Mascot: Lions
Location: Wilmington Island
Head coach: Wes Worthington
Record at school/years: 2-7/second season
Overall coaching record/years: 2-7/1
2024 overall/region records: 2-7/0-3 GIAA 4A/3A District 2
Key returning players: WB/DB Amari Cook, OL/LB Joe Frazar, OL/DL Jack Kelley, OL/S Landen Buchmann, QB/DB Pat Jackson, OL/DL Thomas Kirk, RB/LB Darius Chapman
Key losses: OL/DL Will Davidson, RB/LB Shaud Singleton
Coach’s quote: “This will be our second season running the flexbone triple option and implementing our core beliefs of toughness, max effort, positive attitudes and mettle. I believe we will have a successful season because we are focused on the process of getting better and we have more upperclassmen than we had last year.” – SAS coach Wes Worthington
2025 schedule
Aug. 15 — Edmund Burke Academy, 7 p.m. (DP)
Aug. 22 — at Hilton Head Prep, 5 p.m.
Aug. 29 — Central Fellowship Christian, 7 p.m. (DP)
Sept. 5 — at Briarwood Academy
Sept. 12 — at Augusta Prep, 7 p.m.
Sept. 26 — at Robert Toombs
Oct. 3 — Harvest Community School, 7 p.m. (DP)
Oct. 10 — Pinewood Christian*, 7 p.m. (DP)
Oct. 17 — at Bulloch Academy*
Oct. 24 — Frederica Academy*, 7 p.m. (DP)
*Region game
SCISA Region 1-2A 2025 Capsules
Bethesda Academy
Mascot: Blazers
Location: Savannah
Head coach: Antwain Turner
Record at school/years: 104-108 (11-man record)/20
Overall coaching record/years: 117-118 /21 years
2024 overall/region records: 9-4, 4-1
Key returning players: WR/CB Raleigh Wesley, QB Jordan Turner, WR Malachi Morris, DT Arlando Chaney, RB Jordan Cheever, C Steve Mitchell, LB Nick Jackson, OT Ian Platts, DE/G Keshaun Wright, OT Jadyn Grant. (Plus senior Isaiah Redmond DL/LB, a transfer from Savannah Christian, and junior linebacker Isaiah Jones from Benedictine.)
Key losses: RB/CB Assir Best, DE Isaiah Reynolds, WR Christian Vaughn, SS Joshua Johnson, FS Jaylen Holmes
Coach’s quote: “We must win the battle in the trenches, major in the minors or invest in the small details of the game and respond well to adversity. Our team motto for 2025 is ‘Create the Moment!” – Bethesda coach Antwain Turner
2025 schedule
Aug. 22 — Thomas Heyward Academy
Aug. 29 — Hilton Head Christian
Sept. 5 — at John Paul II, 7 p.m.
Sept. 12 — at Hilton Head Prep*, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 19 — Patrick Henry Academy
Sept. 26 — Christian Academy*, 7 p.m.
Oct. 3 — at Beaufort Academy, 7 p.m.
Oct. 10 — at Dillon Christian*, 7 p.m.
Oct. 24 — Pee Dee Academy*
Oct. 31 — at St. John’s Christian*
*Region game
STADIUM KEY:
DP – Daffin Park (Morris Field)
IS – Islands Stadium
GS – Groves Stadium
MS – Memorial Stadium
PS – Pooler Stadium
SH – Savannah High Stadium
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