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It’s Here! Coastal Empire High School Football Week 1: Savannah-Area Matchups

By Prep Sports Report Staff | August 15, 2025

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The 2025 high school football season kicks off in Coastal Georgia tonight Friday, August 15, and Saturday, August 16, with Savannah-area teams ready to open under the Friday night lights — check the schedule below.

2025 Week 1 Schedule

(KICKOFF 7:30 P.M. - UNLESS NOTED)

Aug. 15

Bradwell at Liberty County

New Hampstead at South Effingham

Benedictine at Colquitt County

Islands at MCA

Jenkins at Lowndes

Johnson at Bryan County

Savannah Christian at Whitefield Academy

Charlotte Country Day at Savannah Country Day 7 p.m.

Frederica Academy at Savannah High (SHS)

Edmund Burke Academy at St. Andrew's (DP), 7 p.m.

Aug. 16, Saturday

Calvary Day vs. Beach at Georgia Southern, 6 p.m.

 

Lead Photo: Savannah Christian quarterback Blaise Thomas breaks down the sideline in a scrimmage against Bluffton. (Photo courtesy of proshot_media_

Follow @prepsportsreport for exclusive updates and in-depth coverage throughout the season. Don’t miss a moment—stay tuned for highlights, interviews, and game insights.

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The "Coach" Karl DeMasi has been teaching and coaching for the past 35 years on all levels of academia and athletics. One of his hobbies has been writing, announcing and talking about sports. DeMasi has been involved in the Savannah Area sports scene since 1995, and he created the high school magazine "The Prep Sports Report" in 2000. In 2010, the "Coach" started broadcasting The Karl DeMasi Sports Report. He's still going strong, broadcasting on Facebook live and Twitter live every Saturday morning. You gotta love it!


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