From the first pitch to the final whistle, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) middle school athletes delivered a spring season to remember. With undefeated seasons, playoff upsets, and championship clashes under the lights, the 2025 spring sports calendar showcased rising talent and school pride across the district.
TIMA is coming full circle
Tybee Island, Maritime Academy (TIMA) finished a perfect baseball season with a commanding 8-1 win over Hesse in the 2025 SCCPSS Middle School Baseball Championship, ending their year at 10-0. Hesse, who entered the postseason with an 8-1 record, concluded the season at 8-2. TIMA Athletic Director Noel Ingram stated what the championship meant to the school and community.
"The playoff run and championship experience brought this team and our program full circle. As Tybee Island Maritime Academy enters its third full year of middle school and athletics, this year represents a major milestone—our first group of student-athletes to grow entirely within our program. Watching them compete, persevere, and ultimately succeed has been rewarding for everyone involved," stated Ingram. "These student-athletes are laying the foundation for future generations to follow. In just a short time, we've celebrated four championships—two in softball and two in baseball. These victories go far beyond the scoreboard. They've helped build a sense of pride, unity, and identity across our campus. We are a small, but mighty!"
The road to the title included a semifinal doubleheader at Paulson Stadium on Monday, May 5. Top-seeded TIMA (8-0) defeated No. 4 Coastal (5-3) in the first game. In the second semifinal, No. 2 West Chatham (8-1) faced No. 3 Hesse (8-1). Hesse advanced to the title game.
TIMA's Baseball Roster:
Adan Gallegos
Carson Rodgers
Eric Cross
Kamden Louis
Leland Prewitt
Ollie jones
Peyton Jackson
Salvador Petit
Ty Robertson
Elias Stoneburner
Crawford Daniel
Landon Kent
Gage Reed
Jackson Lino
Dominic Petit
Coaches
Joseph Toole
Payton Prewitt
Ben Petit
Brandon Lino
Bryan Robertson
Garrison and Stem score titles
In middle school soccer action, both Garrison Middle School and STEM Academy showcased their skills during the playoffs, ultimately making their way to the championship game. In the girls' semifinals on May 5, Garrison (5-0) defeated New Hampstead K8 (3-2), and STEM (6-0) beat Ellis (5-0).
Garrison and STEM met in the Girls Soccer Championship on Wednesday, May 7, at Islands Stadium, where Garrison claimed the title with a 5-0 win, finishing a perfect 8-0 season. STEM ended 7-1. The championship marked a milestone for Garrison, and Head Coach Jamie Salas reflected on what the win meant for the program's future.
"For us, finally getting over the hurdle and winning the championship was huge for confidence. It helps motivate the next group and rising 6th graders to work harder to maintain that level of play," said Salas.
Garrison's Girls Soccer Roster:
Ryanne Gunn (Captain)
Sutton Meece (Captain)
Evangeline Payne (Captain)
Arianna Miller
Millie Liljenquist
Sophia Kozak
Gabriella Planitario
KaMyla Dixon
Sydney Carter
Jordyn Rodriquez
Isla Buckley
Maryn Meece
Bella Davis
Natalie Uber
Brianna Miller
Sunny Griffiths
Mikayla Day
Annie Nguyen
On the boys' side of the pitch, top-seeded STEM (7-0) advanced to the final by defeating No. 4 Pulaski (6-1), while Hubert (6-0) got past Coastal (6-0) in the other semifinal.
STEM Boy's soccer hardwork means undefeated
STEM remained unbeaten and clinched the championship with a win over Hubert, closing the season at 8-0, while Hubert finished 7-1. STEM boys' head coach Heather Ogle echoed that same pride and unity, emphasizing how much the playoff run meant to the players and the broader school community.
"Soccer is a sport that brings a lot of our community together. For our community, our students are spread all over the district, so it is awesome when we can have something everyone wants to come together on. Making it to the playoffs is always an honor and exciting for my boys," said Ogle. Ogle also felt the team was serious about playing and working hard to succeed this season.
"They are very serious about competing and honestly enjoy working hard – they have never shied away from a challenge. Here at STEM, we love every opportunity to bring new trophies into the building, so that competitive spirit runs through the kids as much as the adults. Even though they have had a lot of success on and off the field, they have stayed humble, and it has been truly a pleasure to work with them the last two years," stated Ogle.
STEM's Boys Soccer Roster:
Grayson O'Rear
Bryan Castro
Henry Torres
Maddox Farkas
Dimitri Papastratis
Peerce McRae
Brooks Storey-Pitts
Brady Wynstra
Bryan Mena
Karson Green
Kyle Simpson
Jordan Schultz
Asher Berg
Malachi Gray
Elian Hutton-Jama
Baldwin Kana
Grady McKenna
Colt Lawhorn
Jordan Castro
Samuel (Theo) Cohen
MGR Hudson Heino
Coaches: Heather Ogle and John Adinyira
Congratulations to all teams that reached the playoffs and represented their schools with effort, skill, and sportsmanship as the school year ends. The 2025 season proved again that SCCPSS middle school athletics are full of talent and promise for the future.
Photo Credits: Courtesy Savannah Chatham County ty Public Schools Athletic Department
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