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SAVANNAH, Ga. — What began as a simple idea to get local soccer players more exposure has turned into one of the most anticipated high school soccer events in Southeast Georgia. This Saturday,  May 24, the 15th Annual Coastal Empire All-Star Games kick off at Islands High School, featuring over 100 of the region's top high school soccer players — and the man behind it all, Windsor Forest High School Athletic Director/Head Boys Soccer Coach Cam Turner, couldn't be more proud.

 

"We've had over 100 girls and 130 boys nominated this year," said Turner, who founded the event 15 years ago. "The growth of soccer in Southeast Georgia is continuing to amaze people, and the love of the game is clearly thriving."

 

A Showcase of Talent

The day is split into two thrilling sessions:

• Girls All-Star Games: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Boys All-Star Games: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM

The games feature three girls' teams and four boys' teams competing in a round-robin format. MVPs will be selected from both groups, and the top squads will earn first-place medals — all in front of fans, families, and college coaches.

 

"This year we've had 20 college coaches already contact me," Turner explained. "Georgia Southern and SCAD men's and women's teams are expected to attend with other schools, and we're also streaming the games so over 60 colleges can watch and recruit these players."

 

Behind the Scenes: How Players Are Chosen

Player selection is no popularity contest. Coaches across the region nominate athletes from their teams, and Turner and a small group of evaluators attend games to scout players firsthand.

 

"We get feedback from other coaches and then do our own evaluations," Turner said. "It's a thorough process because we want to make sure the best talent is represented."

 

Building a Recruiting Pipeline

In its 15-year history, the Coastal Empire All-Star Games have helped more than 100 student-athletes land college opportunities. Turner credits that success to the event's consistent visibility and the relationships it has built with college programs.

"Every year, a dozen or more kids start the recruiting process because of what they show here," said Turner.

 

A Community Effort

As the event has grown, so have the logistics. Turner noted that fundraising efforts raised over $4,000 this year to cover costs, helping shift the operation from a volunteer-led showcase into a professional-grade event.

 

"There's been a real shift — it's starting to feel more like a business than a small side project," he said. "But it's worth it to give these kids a chance."

 

Beyond the Game

This year's event will also feature Prime Sports, an organization that connects athletes with next-level opportunities—not just as players but also as referees, coaches, and professionals in the sport.

 

"This isn't just about one day," said Turner. "It's about building futures in soccer, whether on the field or beyond."

 

A Dream Realized

Fifteen years ago, Turner launched the Coastal Empire All-Star Games, believing that local clubs weren't doing enough to help student-athletes get recruited. What started as a solution has become a tradition—and a beacon for Southeast Georgia soccer.

 

"This is truly a dream come true," Turner said. "So many kids have gotten opportunities they never would have had without this game."

 

Don't miss the action this Saturday at Islands High School. Come celebrate 15 years of soccer excellence — and see the game's future here in Savannah.

 

GAME INFORMATION

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Islands Stadium, Savannah, GA

Girls Games: 10 AM – 1 PM 

Boys Games: 1 PM – 5:30 PM

 

BOYS ROSTER

Royal Blue – Coaches: Savannah Arts Academy / Calvary Day School

1. Ben Weisel – Benedictine Military School
2. Jesser Vasquez – Groves High School
3. Gavin Hilton – Wayne County
4. Demari Chermely – South Effingham High School
5. Emanuel Herrera – Wayne County
6. Sammy Santana – Glynn Academy
7. Alan Ramirez – Appling County High School
8. Charles Strain – St. Andrew's School
9. Ahmed Abdalla – Jenkins High School
10. Eric Baquedano – Jenkins High School
11. Ruben Alvarado – Groves High School
12. Austin Hungerford – Richmond Hill
13. Kato Drajoru – Johnson High School
14. Oliver Payne – CHAA
15. Jake Hendrix – Savannah Christian Prep
16. Saul Ramos Benitez – Hardeeville JR-SR High School
17. Alex Roma – Islands High School
18. Liam Murphy – Savannah Country Day
19. Landon Bressler – Glynn Academy
20. Sebastian DeLeon – Pierce County
21. Dushawn Thompson – Bradwell Institute
22. Hayden Williams – Bryan County

Gray – Coach: Islands High School

1. Evan Narvaez – Islands High School
2. Reid Hampton – Savannah Christian Prep
3. Dayvon Griffith – Windsor Forest
4. Anson Greer – Calvary Day School
5. Joshua Woodley – Jenkins High School
6. Dane Weaver – Camden County
7. Jackson Smith – Savannah Christian Prep
8. Josue Oseguera – Hilton Head High School
9. Gabriel Groomes – Camden County
10. Woelinam Gato – Southeast Bulloch
11. Elikem Gato – Southeast Bulloch
12. Andrew Paschke – Savannah Arts
13. Cash Ramirez – Savannah Country Day
14. Grady Shiver – Calvary Day School
15. Thomas Holland – Savannah Country Day
16. Lakin Little – Hilton Head High School
17. Daniel Macklogin – Hilton Head High School
18. Oswaldo Hernandez – Battery Creek High School

Green – Coaches: Wayne County / St. Andrew's School

1. Sage Cahan – St. Andrew's School
2. Nicholas Krull – Richmond Hill
3. Anthony Penko – Camden County
4. Caden Powell – Savannah Arts
5. JJ Stein – Islands High School
6. Carter Batts – Calvary Day School
7. Gael Diaz – Groves High School
8. Michael Landers – Bradwell Institute
9. Christopher Woods – Benedictine Military School
10. Rilly Hernadez – Johnson High School
11. Angel Solano – Windsor Forest
12. Rylan Hernandez – Bryan County
13. Charlie Neall – Islands High School
14. Lane George – Richmond Hill
15. Nic Drabek – Savannah Arts
16. Oscar Escalante – Appling County High School
17. Tucker Roberts – Vidalia High School
18. Charlie Moreno – New Hampstead High School

Red – Coach: South Effingham High School

1. Zach Rozo – South Effingham High School
2. Ashton Bowen – Pierce County
3. Ronan Mock – South Effingham High School
4. Eduardo Delgado – Appling County High School
5. Oliver Van Boxel – Glynn Academy
6. Hyers Holland – Savannah Country Day
7. Parker Lewis – Benedictine Military School
8. Jude Rowe – South Effingham High School
9. Justin Bowers – Vidalia High School
10. Paul Coaxum – Windsor Forest
11. Efrain Tinoco – Hardeeville JR-SR High School
12. Isaiah Stephens – CHAA
13. Giovanny Malonda – New Hampstead High School
14. David Ortiz – Bradwell Institute
15. Brooks Panch – Richmond Hill
16. Britt McCormick – Savannah Country Day
17. Turner Rodenberg – Benedictine Military School
18. Yosemire Morales – Battery Creek High School

 

GIRLS ROSTER

 Baby Blue – Coaches: Windsor Forest / Long County

1. Kate Harvin – St. Vincent's
2. Caroline Mackinnon – Glynn Academy
3. Kamryn Martinez – Richmond Hill
4. Lupita Reyes – Windsor Forest
5. Avalynn Agler – Camden
6. Molly Hildebrandt – Savannah Country Day (SCDS)
7. Emma Hutcheson – Tattnall County
8. Sienna Haffner – South Effingham
9. Madison Bueno – Savannah Country Day (SCDS)
10. Katie Meader – Glynn Academy
11. Addison Miller – Brantley
12. Charlie Young – Glynn Academy
13. Abby Tvrdy – St. Vincent's
14. Gladys Bartolo – Southeast Bulloch
15. Olivia Akins – St. Vincent's
16. Emma Cate Barron – Southeast Bulloch
17. Gillian Rodriguez – New Hampstead
18. Holly Kachmar – Islands High
19. Kiera Metzger – Tattnall County
20. Whitney Ross – Camden
21. Nathaly Ramos – Appling Co.
22. Neilani Morgan – Woodville Tompkins

Magenta – Coaches: St. Vincent's Academy

1. Alexis Spisso – St. Vincent's
2. Ava Holcey – St. Vincent's
3. Annah Laura Tesh – Camden
4. Katelyn Bittle – South Effingham
5. Brooke Norris – Richmond Hill
6. Raina Dunham – H.V. Jenkins
7. Anna Shoemate – CHAA
8. Clemy Baladi – CHAA
9. Ella Peterson – Richmond Hill
10. Audrey Clark – Camden
11. MaKenzi Hamer – Statesboro High School
12. Parker Bradford – Hilton Head Christian Academy (HHCA)
13. Makaila Quintero – Long County
14. Abi Edney – Brunswick High
15. Sophia Karvan – Groves High School
16. Jordan Gunn – Savannah Arts Academy (SAA)
17. Usly Sanchez – Appling Co.
18. Addison Tulowitzki – South Effingham
19. Sophia Skinner – Hilton Head Christian Academy (HHCA)

 Purple – Coaches: TBD

1. Sydney Berkman – St. Andrew's
2. Angelina Oetting – Savannah Arts Academy (SAA)
3. Claire DeArmey – Calvary Day School
4. Marley Sigmon – St. Vincent's
5. Mya Jakiela – Southeast Bulloch
6. Phoebe Borden – Bradwell Institute
7. Layla Esquivel – Hilton Head Prep
8. Catherine Anne Whitfield – Savannah Country Day (SCDS)
9. Jenny Bors – Glynn Academy
10. Amelia Recci – Savannah Arts Academy (SAA)
11. Maggie Dodge – Richmond Hill
12. Kate Hunter – Savannah Country Day (SCDS)
13. Rylee Mackiewicz – Statesboro High School
14. Mary Grace Morris – CHAA
15. Emma Scott – Richmond Hill
16. Macey Higgason – Long County
17. Makenna Riley – St. Andrew's
18. Sadie Edris – Islands High
19. Tracie Daniels – Woodville Tompkins

 

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