The start of a new basketball season means every team is undefeated, optimistic and aspiring to be its best.
Some teams also have a clean slate in terms of new head coaches, such as Bob Martin, who has nine years of experience as a head coach and is in his first season at Calvary Day. Blaine Loveless, as another example, already was coaching at Savannah Classical Academy and now is at the helm of the boys team.
Dancial Jackson, a former standout player and later a longtime assistant at Windsor Forest (two stints for a total of eight seasons), now leads the program at his alma mater.
Savannah native Bakari Bryant, who won state titles as a player at Savannah High and as the head coach at Jenkins, has returned to his hometown to coach New Hampstead and rise again with the Phoenix.
Here’s a team-by-team preview for the Greater Savannah area:
CLASS 6A – REGION 1
RICHMOND HILL HIGH SCHOOL
Coach: Bill Henderson
Years as head coach at school: 14th year
Region: CLASS 6A-REGION 1
Overall and region record in 2024-25 season: 9-15, 3-8 Region 1-6A
Key returning players: Alonzo Miller, F, jr., 6-4; Josh Mock, G, sr., 6-3; Drew Nudo, F, sr., 6-4; DJ Porter, G, jr., 6-0; Lentz Vignier, G, sr., 5-10; Brandon French, G, sr., 6-0.
Key losses: Josh Scott, G, 6-4; Amari Jordan, G, 5-10; Zion Flash, G, 6-0; Jordan David, G, 6-1; Andre Brown, F, 6-1; Cutter Barnes, G, 6-2.
Key additions: Sebastian Dorelien, sr., 6-0; Marki Boone, jr., 6-4; Reggie Monk, jr., 5-10; TJ Reese, jr., 6-1; Brett Mock, fr., 6-3.
Season outlook: We are excited about the potential of this group. The keys for us will be consistent offensive and defensive execution, continuing to build and maintain our team culture, and limiting mistakes. If we can focus on controlling the things we can control -- our effort, attitude and preparation -- we will give ourselves a great chance to be successful this season. – Bill Henderson
RICHMOND HILL HIGH SCHOOL — 2025–26 BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
11/18 @ Glynn Academy – 7:30pm
11/22 @ Statesboro – 5:30pm
12/2 @ Brunswick – 7:30pm
12/5 vs Hilton Head Island – 7:30pm
12/6 @ Johnson – 5:30pm
12/9 vs Glynn Academy – 7:30pm
12/12 vs Statesboro – 7:30pm
12/13 @ Jenkins – 5:30pm
12/16 @ Hilton Head Island – 7:30pm
12/19 vs Brunswick – 6:30pm
12/22 @ Ware County – 7:30pm
12/30 vs Wayne County – 6:00pm
1/2 @ Valdosta* – 7:30pm
1/6 vs Camden County* – 7:30pm
1/9 vs Colquitt County* – 6:30pm
1/13 vs Lowndes* – 7:30pm
1/16 @ Tift County* – 6:00pm
1/20 @ Southeast Bulloch – 7:30pm
1/23 vs Valdosta* – 7:30pm
1/24 vs Johnson – 5:30pm
1/27 @ Camden County* – 7:30pm
1/30 @ Colquitt County* – 6:30pm
2/3 vs Southeast Bulloch – 7:30pm
2/6 vs Tift County* – 6:00pm
2/10 @ Lowndes* – 6:00pm
CLASS 5A – REGION 1
BRADWELL INSTITUTE
Coach: Ty Randolph
Years as head coach at school: Sixth year
Region: CLASS 5A REGION 1
Overall and region record in 2024-25 season: 21-7, 6-2
Key returning players: Chris Perry, SG, sr., 6-7; Jaylin Sweat, PF, sr., 6-7; Zion Thomas, GS, jr., 6-5; EJ Hale, PG, jr., 6-2.
Key losses: Jordan Stevens, PF, 6-3; Kohlmin Nelson, PG, 5-11.
Key addition: Fortune Hicks SG/PG, 6-4.
Season outlook: Key to the season continuing to gel as a unit, taking it one game at a time with a state championship as the end result for Bradwell. – Ty Randolph
BRADWELL INSTITUTE — 2025–26 BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
11/14 vs Windsor Forest – 7:30pm
11/21 @ St. Andrew's – 7:30pm
11/22 vs Liberty County – 6:30pm
11/24 vs Windsor Forest – 5:30pm
11/25 vs New Hampstead – 7:00pm
12/5 vs Lowndes – 6:30pm
12/6 vs Groves – 5:00pm
12/11 @ Calvary Day – 7:30pm
12/13 @ Lowndes – 4:30pm
12/19 vs TBA (SCCPSS Holiday Classic) – TBA
12/20 vs TBA (SCCPSS Holiday Classic) – TBA
12/27 vs TBA (Hoopin at the High @ Brunswick) – TBA
12/29 vs TBA (Hoopin at the High @ Brunswick) – TBA
12/30 vs TBA (Hoopin at the High @ Brunswick) – TBA
1/3 @ Liberty County – 6:30pm
1/6 vs Glynn Academy* – 7:30pm
1/9 vs Calvary Day – 7:30pm
1/10 vs Brunswick* – 6:30pm
1/13 vs Statesboro* – 7:30pm
1/16 vs South Effingham* – 8:00pm
1/20 @ Glynn Academy* – 7:30pm
1/23 @ South Effingham* – 8:00pm
1/24 @ Brunswick* – 7:30pm
1/31 vs St. Andrew's – 5:00pm
2/3 @ Statesboro* – 7:30pm
EFFINGHAM COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Coach: Tramaine Aaron
Years as head coach at school: Third year
Region: CLASS 5A-REGION 1
Overall and region record in 2024-25 season: 10-16, 2-7 Region 1-5A
Key returning players: Elyjah Doty, F, sr., 6-4; Noah Reese, G, sr., 6-1; Isaiah Scruggs, G, sr., 6-3; Jordan Drayton, G, sr., 6-0; Anthony Davis, 6-0, G, jr.; Isaiah Brown, G, so., 6-5.
Key losses: Lamar Roberts, G, 5-10; Joseph Polite, F, 6-2; Damion Gordon, G, 5-9.
Key additions: Earl Williams, G, sr., 5-10; Ka'Mari Bates, G, so., 5-10; Jordan Williams, F, fr., 6-4.
Season outlook: In order for us to be successful this season, we'll have to be consistent defensively, win the rebounding battle and limit our live ball turnovers. – Tramaine Aaron
EFFINGHAM COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL — 2025–26 BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
11/18 vs Brunswick* – 6:30pm
11/21 @ New Hampstead – 6:30pm
11/22 vs Johnson – 6:30pm
11/24 vs Groves – 11:30am
11/25 vs Windsor Forest – 11:30am
12/2 vs Glynn Academy* – 7:30pm
12/6 @ South Effingham – 6:30pm
12/12 @ Glynn Academy – 7:30pm
12/13 @ Statesboro* – 6:30pm
12/16 vs South Effingham – 8:00pm
12/18 vs New Hampstead – 6:00pm
12/19 vs Calvary Day – 5:00pm
12/20 vs St. Andrew's – 6:00pm
1/2 @ Brunswick – 6:30pm
1/6 vs Lakeside* – 6:30pm
1/9 vs Greenbrier* – 6:30pm
1/10 vs Statesboro* – 6:30pm
1/13 vs Evans* – 6:30pm
1/16 @ Lakeside* – 6:30pm
1/20 @ Greenbrier* – 6:30pm
1/23 @ Evans* – 6:30pm
1/27 vs Lakeside* – 6:30pm
1/30 vs Greenbrier* – 6:30pm
2/3 vs Evans* – 6:30pm
2/6 vs Savannah Country Day – 7:00pm
SOUTH EFFINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL
Coach: Rico Campbell
Years as head coach at school: Fifth year
Region: CLASS 5A- REGION 1
Overall and region record in 2024-25 season: 8-17, 2-6 Region 1-5A
Key returning players: Quinton Williams, W, sr. 6-4; Marcus Campbell, G, sr,, 6-0; Hayden Lloyd, G, sr., 5-9; Michael Hall, G, jr., 6-0; Warren Roundtree W, jr., 6-4; Landyn White, W, jr., 6-3; Benja Crofts, F, jr., 6-6.
Key losses: Will Harlin, G, 6-2; Keiyan Wade, G, 5-10; Corbin McGuire, G, 6-0; Kaleb Griffin, G, 6-2; Chase Seyler, F, 6-6.
Key additions: Chris Campbell, G, so., 6-2; Jackson McClure, G, so., 6-0; Holden Lloyd, G, fr., 5-9.
Season outlook: (Keys to a successful season are) improved defense and rebounding, continued success offensively, winning close games, playing as one unit. – Rico Campbell
SOUTH EFFINGHAM — 2025–26 BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
11/14 @ Woodville-Tompkins – 8:00pm
11/15 @ Camden County – 6:30pm
11/18 @ St. Andrew's – 6:45pm
11/21 vs Calvary Day – 8:00pm
11/22 @ Bryan County – 7:30pm
11/24 vs Savannah – 2:30pm
11/25 vs Beach*** – 8:30pm
12/2 @ Calvary Day – 7:30pm
12/5 vs Greenbrier – 7:30pm
12/6 vs Effingham County – 6:30pm
12/9 vs St. Andrew's – 7:30pm
12/12 vs Burke County – 8:00pm
12/13 vs First Preparatory Christian Academy – 11:00am
12/16 @ Effingham County – 8:00pm
12/19 @ Swainsboro – 7:30pm
12/20 vs Bryan County – 7:30pm
1/6 vs Statesboro* – 7:30pm
1/10 @ Glynn Academy* – 6:30pm
1/16 @ Bradwell Institute* – 8:00pm
1/17 vs Glynn Academy* – 6:30pm
1/20 vs Brunswick* – 7:30pm
1/23 vs Bradwell Institute* – 8:00pm
1/27 @ Statesboro* – 7:30pm
1/31 @ Brunswick* – 7:30pm
CLASS 4A – REGION 1
BENEDICTINE MILITARY SCHOOL
Coach: Frank Williams
Years as head coach at school: Sixth year
Region: CLASS 4A-REGION 1
Overall and region record in 2024-25 season: 21-6, 9-3 Region 1-4A (including region tournament)
Key returning players: Gage Copeland, PG, jr., 5-10; Ejay Washington, G, jr., 6-6; Ca'Ron Hall, F, jr., 6-6; Liam Dolan, F, so., 6-6.
Key loss: Caleb Jones, G, 6-5 (first-team all-state)
Key additions: Kyree Richards, G, fr., 5-10; Dallas Radabaugh, C, fr., 6-7; Nick Nowell, F, fr., 6-4.
Season outlook: The maturation process has to materialize and we have to play cohesively to be successful this season. – Frank Williams
BENEDICTINE MILITARY SCHOOL — 2025–26 BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
11/19 @ Porter-Gaud – 6:00pm
11/25 @ Hilton Head Island – 7:30pm
11/29 vs TBA (Enmarket Tournament) – TBA
12/6 vs Providence Christian Academy – 2:00pm
12/6 vs Providence Christian – 2:00pm
12/19 vs TBA (Savannah Holiday Classic) – TBA
12/20 vs TBA (Savannah Holiday Classic) – TBA
12/23 @ Beach – 4:30pm
12/29 @ TBA (Bluffton Tournament) – TBA
12/30 @ TBA (Bluffton Tournament) – TBA
12/31 @ TBA (Bluffton Tournament) – TBA
1/6 @ Perry* – 6:00pm
1/9 vs Warner Robins* – 7:30pm
1/10 @ Wayne County* – 3:00pm
1/13 @ New Hampstead* – 6:30pm
1/16 vs Ware County* – 6:00pm
1/17 @ Calvary Day – 5:00pm
1/20 vs Perry* – 6:00pm
1/23 @ Warner Robins* – 7:30pm
1/27 vs New Hampstead* – 6:00pm
1/30 @ Ware County* – 6:00pm
2/3 vs Wayne County* – 7:00pm
NEW HAMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL
Coach: Bakari Bryant
Years as head coach at school: First year
Region: CLASS 4A-REGION 1
Overall and region record in 2024-25 season: 13-16, 4-6 Region 1-4A
Key returning players: “I have up-and-rising guys with low varsity experience seeking to improve and make a difference throughout the season. My team."
Key losses: Antoine Youmans PG, 5-9; Rashawn Truell, SG, 6-2; Kentavious Woodbury, SF, 6-6.
Key additions: None
Season outlook: (Keys to a successful season are) winning the games we are supposed to win, sneaking a few we're not, and surprising some folks they don't give us a chance of beating. This can happen by growing as a team, competing in practice and playing team ball at all costs. – Bakari Bryant
NEW HAMPSTEAD — 2025–26 BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
11/17 vs Windsor Forest – 6:30pm
11/18 vs Portal – 6:30pm
11/21 vs Effingham County – 6:30pm
11/24 vs Johnson – 7:00pm
11/25 vs Bradwell Institute – 7:00pm
11/29 @ Central – 11:00am
12/6 @ South Gwinnett – 5:00pm
12/10 vs Savannah Christian – 6:00pm
12/18 @ Effingham County – 6:00pm
12/19 vs TBA (Savannah Holiday Classic) – TBA
12/20 vs TBA (Savannah Holiday Classic) – TBA
12/29 vs Mary Persons*** – 1:00pm
12/30 vs TBA (Lee Co Roundball Classic) – TBA
12/31 vs TBA (Lee Co Roundball Classic) – TBA
1/6 vs Ware County* – 6:00pm
1/9 vs Wayne County* – 6:30pm
1/13 vs Benedictine* – 6:30pm
1/14 @ Savannah Christian – 6:00pm
1/16 @ Warner Robins* – 6:00pm
1/17 vs Perry* – 5:00pm
1/20 @ Ware County* – 6:00pm
1/23 @ Wayne County* – 6:30pm
1/27 @ Benedictine* – 6:00pm
1/30 vs Warner Robins* – 6:00pm
2/3 @ Perry* – 6:00pm
CLASS 3A – REGION 3
BEACH HIGH SCHOOL
Coach: Simon Heyward
Years as head coach at school: Eighth year
REGION: CLASS 3A-REGION 3
Overall and region record in 2024-25 season: 14-15, 8-5 Region 3-3A
Key returning players: Kejuan Ferguson, G, sr.; Jordan Newton, F, jr.; Damarein Grant, G, jr.; Jordan Lambert, G, jr.; Marcus Liddell, W, so.
Key losses: Chandler Reid, G, 5-11; Jayden Newton, G; Brandon Castelow, G, 6-0.
Key addition: Bobby Ancrum III, G, fr.
Season outlook: Our key to success this year will be our defense. This group has the potential to be one of the best defensive teams I've had over the years. Offensively, I have multiple guys who can get hot on any given night. As long as we play TEAM basketball every night, we will be fine. My core guys are mainly underclassmen who haven't played a lot of varsity minutes last year but held their own over the summer against some tough competition. Region champs/state championship run are the goals for this group! – Simon Heyward
BEACH HIGH SCHOOL — 2025–26 BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
11/15 vs Southwest – 11:15am
11/21 vs Savannah – 7:30pm
11/24 vs Douglas County*** – 8:30pm
11/25 vs South Effingham*** – 8:30pm
11/29 vs Baldwin – 3:30pm
12/5 vs Liberty County* – 7:30pm
12/9 @ Southeast Bulloch* – 7:30pm
12/12 vs Windsor Forest* – 7:30pm
12/13 vs Screven County – 2:00pm
12/16 @ Long County* – 7:30pm
12/19 vs TBA (Savannah Holiday Classic) – TBA
12/20 vs TBA (Savannah Holiday Classic) – TBA
12/23 vs Benedictine – 4:30pm
1/3 @ Brunswick – 7:30pm
1/6 @ Calvary Day* – 7:30pm
1/9 vs Islands* – 7:30pm
1/13 @ Jenkins* – 7:30pm
1/16 vs Brunswick – 7:30pm
1/19 vs TBA (MLK Invitational Classic @ Cross Creek HS) – TBA
1/23 vs Johnson* – 7:30pm
1/27 vs Calvary Day* – 7:30pm
1/30 @ Islands* – 7:30pm
1/31 vs Jenkins* – 5:30pm
2/3 @ Groves* – 7:30pm
2/6 @ Johnson* – 7:30pm
CALVARY DAY SCHOOL
Coach: Bob Martin
Years as head coach at school: First year
REGION: CLASS 3A-REGION 3
Overall and region record in 2024-25 season: 19-8, 13-0 Region 3-3A
Key returning players: Chol Kiir Chol Deng, F, sr., 6-7; Demetrius “Meechie” Brown, PG, sr., 6-0; Marlon “MJ” Knight, G, jr., 6-3; Evan Blessett, SG, sr., 5-10; Jamari Jenkins, G, so., 6-4.
Key losses: Kuol Deng, F, 6-10; Oliver Fetzner, SF/SG, 6-4.
Key additions: Jamin Martin, G, jr., 5-8; Rainer “Ray” Whipple, SG, so., 5-11.
Season outlook: (The keys to a successful season are) defend as a team, play offense as a team. – Bob Martin
CALVARY DAY SCHOOL — 2025–26 BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
11/21 @ South Effingham – 8:00pm
11/22 vs Hephzibah – 4:40pm
12/2 vs South Effingham – 7:30pm
12/5 vs Groves – 7:30pm
12/6 vs Carrollton*** – 4:00pm
12/9 @ Liberty County* – 7:30pm
12/11 vs Bradwell Institute – 7:30pm
12/12 vs Southeast Bulloch* – 7:30pm
12/16 @ Windsor Forest* – 7:30pm
12/19 vs Effingham County – 5:00pm
12/20 vs St. Pius X Catholic – 5:00pm
12/29 vs Darlington – 7:30pm
12/30 vs Putnam County – 3:30pm
1/6 vs Beach* – 7:30pm
1/9 @ Bradwell Institute – 7:30pm
1/13 @ Johnson* – 7:30pm
1/16 vs Jenkins* – 7:30pm
1/17 vs Benedictine – 5:00pm
1/19 vs Walker – 11:00am
1/23 @ Islands* – 7:30pm
1/27 @ Beach* – 7:30pm
1/30 @ Long County* – 8:00pm
1/31 vs Johnson* – 5:30pm
2/2 @ Jenkins* – 7:30pm
2/6 vs Islands* – 7:30pm
ROBERT W. GROVES HIGH SCHOOL
Coach: Kevin Evans
Years as head coach at school: Sixth year
REGION: CLASS 3A-REGION 3
Overall and region record in 2024-25 season: 4-19, 3-10 Region 3-3A
Key returning players: Jamel Flaggs, G, sr., 5-9; David Harmon, W, sr., 6-2; Kaleb Detty, F, sr., 6-4; Kavalee Godboldte, G, jr., 6-0; Kyje Davis, G, 6-0.
Key losses: Tyrone Chisholm, G, 5-8 (region offensive player of the year); Marcus Thomas, G, 6-0; Cameron Jenkins, G, 6-0; Hezekiah Manning, F, 6-3; Josiah Manning, G, 5-10.
Key additions: Deontrey Barnes, F, sr., 6-3; Shaun Ellison, G, jr., 5-9; Fernando Rodriguez, W/F, 6-5.
Season outlook: Defense will be key to our success. We aren't really big, but we aren't small as well. We have some fast guys, we have some long wings. We want games to be sloppy and low scoring. We want to limit our opponents to one possession and limit them to taking less free throws than we make a game. If we can keep teams under 50 (total points), we will be in great shape. Holding teams under 40, I believe, will win us a lot of games.
Offensively, we are guard-heavy and have a lot of guys who can create for themselves and others. Unlike in the past, I believe we have some guys that can hit the outside shot and stretch the defense. If our guards come ready to play every night, I see us being hard to stop. – Kevin Evans
GROVES HIGH SCHOOL — 2025–26 BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
11/18 @ Woodville-Tompkins – 7:30pm
11/24 vs Effingham County – 11:30am
11/25 vs Savannah – 5:30pm
12/5 @ Calvary Day – 7:30pm
12/6 @ Bradwell Institute – 5:00pm
12/9 vs Johnson* – 7:30pm
12/12 @ Jenkins* – 7:30pm
12/13 @ Ware County – 3:30pm
12/16 vs Islands* – 7:30pm
12/18 @ Savannah Christian – 6:00pm
12/19 vs TBA (Savannah Holiday Classic) – TBA
12/20 vs TBA (Savannah Holiday Classic) – TBA
12/29 vs Putnam County*** – 3:00pm
12/30 vs Darlington – 2:00pm
1/6 @ Long County* – 7:30pm
1/9 vs Liberty County* – 7:30pm
1/13 @ Southeast Bulloch* – 7:30pm
1/16 @ McIntosh County Academy – 7:30pm
1/23 vs Windsor Forest* – 7:30pm
1/27 vs Long County* – 7:30pm
1/30 @ Liberty County* – 7:30pm
1/31 vs Southeast Bulloch* – 5:30pm
2/3 vs Beach* – 7:30pm
2/7 @ Windsor Forest* – 7:30pm
ISLANDS HIGH SCHOOL
Coach: Jacob Inness
Years as head coach at school: Third year
REGION: CLASS 3A-REGION 3
Overall and region record in 2024-25 season: 7-19, 1-12 Region 3-3A
Key returning players: DJ Hills, PG, sr., 5-8; Junior Mike Cooler, C, jr., 6-7; Jordan Walls, SF, so., 6-7.
Key additions: Andrew Harrison, PG, so.; Josh South, W, jr.
Season outlook: We return 13 of 14 players from last year’s very young varsity team. We have a lot of height and length this season with three players 6-7 or taller. This gives us a huge amount of versatility on defense and an advantage on the boards. Last year, we were very young and inexperienced; this season we expect to compete for a top-four spot in the region with a goal to earn a playoff spot at the end of the year. The keys for a successful season are to take care of the basketball and win the rebounding battle each night. We must embrace playing with toughness and physicality on every single possession against a very competitive and difficult region schedule. – Jacob Inness
ISLANDS HIGH SCHOOL — 2025–26 BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
11/21 @ First Preparatory Christian Academy – 7:00pm
11/22 @ Savannah Classical Academy – 2:30pm
11/24 vs Portal – 5:00pm
11/25 vs Screven County – 6:00pm
12/2 vs The Habersham School – 6:00pm
12/5 vs Southeast Bulloch* – 7:30pm
12/6 vs Memorial Day – 2:30pm
12/9 @ Windsor Forest* – 7:30pm
12/16 @ Groves* – 7:30pm
12/19 vs TBA (SCCPSS Holiday Classic)
12/20 vs TBA (SCCPSS Holiday Classic)
12/29 @ TBA (Bluffton Bobcat Classic)
12/30 @ TBA (Bluffton Bobcat Classic)
12/31 @ TBA (Bluffton Bobcat Classic)
1/6 vs Jenkins – 7:30pm
1/9 @ Beach* – 7:30pm
1/13 vs Savannah Country Day – 6:00pm
1/16 @ Johnson* – 7:30pm
1/20 vs Long County* – 7:30pm
1/23 vs Calvary Day* – 7:30pm
1/27 @ Jenkins* – 7:30pm
1/30 vs Beach* – 7:30pm
1/31 @ Liberty County* – 7:30pm
2/3 vs Johnson* – 7:30pm
2/6 @ Calvary Day* – 7:30pm
H.V. JENKINS HIGH SCHOOL
Coach: Terry Hines
Years as head coach at school: Sixth year
REGION: CLASS 3A-REGION 3
Overall and region record in 2024-25 season: 14-13, 7-6 Region 3-3A
Key returning players: Domonique Johnson, G, sr., 5-10; Jordan Massey, G, sr., 6-2; Troy Graham Jr., F, jr., 6-5; Demetrius Holloway, G, sr., 6-0; Zhire Sanders, F, sr., 6-6 (injured and missed last season); Kavahn Crawford, G, sr., 5-9.
Key additions: Ryan Scott, G, sr., 5-9 (injured last season, did not compete); Barnari Mells-Williams, G, fr., 5-9.
Season outlook: Keys to a successful season are leadership from our seniors, a commitment to defensive intensity, trusting the brotherhood on and off the court, player development and depth in every position, discipline in the classroom, practice and games. Together, we’re building something bigger than basketball. “Brothers first. Warriors always.” – Terry Hines
JENKINS HIGH SCHOOL — 2025–26 BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
11/24 vs Pathways – 3:30pm
11/25 vs Eau Gallie – 5:00pm
12/5 vs Windsor Forest* – 7:30pm
12/6 @ Swainsboro – 5:30pm
12/9 @ Long County* – 7:30pm
12/12 vs Groves* – 7:30pm
12/13 vs Richmond Hill – 5:30pm
12/16 @ Liberty County* – 7:30pm
12/19 vs TBA (SCCPSS Holiday Classic) – TBA
12/20 vs TBA (SCCPSS Holiday Classic) – TBA
12/27 vs Luella – 11:30am
12/29 vs TBA (McDonalds Shootout) – TBA
12/30 vs TBA (McDonalds Shootout) – TBA
1/6 @ Islands – 7:30pm
1/9 vs Johnson* – 7:30pm
1/13 vs Beach* – 7:30pm
1/16 @ Calvary Day* – 7:30pm
1/17 vs TBA (MLK Showcase @ Bethune-Bowman) – TBA
1/19 vs Seminole – TBA
1/27 vs Islands* – 7:30pm
1/30 @ Johnson* – 7:30pm
1/31 @ Beach* – 5:30pm
2/2 vs Calvary Day* – 7:30pm
2/6 @ Southeast Bulloch* – 7:30pm
SOL C. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL
Coach: Derrick (Chuck) Campbell
Years as head coach at school: Sixth year
REGION: CLASS 3A-REGION 3
Overall and region record in 2024-25 season: 11-16, 6-7 Region 3-3A
Key returning players: Quentin James, combo G, sr., 5-11; Thomas Williams, SF/W, jr., 6-6; Maurice Knight Jr., SG, jr., 6-1.
Key loss: Favion Kirkwood, combo G, 6-2.
Key additions: Javontre Smalls, PG, jr., 6-0; Justice Crowell, SF/W, jr., 6-6.
Season outlook: The keys to a successful season will be consistency and everyone playing their roles. I think last season taught us about adversity and how to overcome it. As usual, I put together a tough non-region schedule to prepare us for our region. – Chuck Campbell
JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL — 2025–26 BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
11/15 vs Hancock Central – 3:00pm
11/22 @ Effingham County – 6:30pm
11/24 vs New Hampstead – 7:00pm
11/25 vs Douglas County – 2:30pm
11/29 vs Peach County – 2:00pm
12/5 vs Long County* – 7:30pm
12/6 vs Richmond Hill – 5:30pm
12/9 @ Groves* – 7:30pm
12/12 vs Liberty County* – 7:30pm
12/13 vs St. Andrew's – 3:30pm
12/16 @ Southeast Bulloch* – 7:30pm
12/19 vs TBA (SCCPSS Holiday Showcase) – TBA
12/20 vs TBA (SCCPSS Holiday Showcase) – TBA
1/6 @ Brunswick – 7:30pm
1/9 @ Jenkins* – 7:30pm
1/10 vs Wilkinson County – 5:00pm
1/13 vs Calvary Day* – 7:30pm
1/16 vs Islands* – 7:30pm
1/23 @ Beach* – 7:30pm
1/24 @ Richmond Hill – 5:30pm
1/27 @ Windsor Forest* – 7:30pm
1/30 vs Jenkins* – 7:30pm
1/31 @ Calvary Day* – 5:30pm
2/3 @ Islands* – 7:30pm
2/6 vs Beach* – 7:30pm
WINDSOR FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
Coach: Dancial Jackson
Years as head coach at school: First year
Region: Class 3A-Region 3
Overall and region records in 2024-25 season: 25-6, 11-2 Region 3-3A
Key returning players: Jermaine Baker, G, sr., 6-4; Rysuan Braxton, F, sr., 6-3.
Key losses: 10 graduated seniors, including five starters -- Ahkee Mack, G, 6-2; Landon Page, G, 6-1; Troy Smith, G, 6-1; Sean Cabellero, G, 6-3; Raheim Manning, G/F, 6-6.
Key additions: Klyn Pitts, G, so., 6-3; Daniel Blige, G, sr., 5-11; Cory Ward, G, sr., 6-1.
Season outlook: We want to be one of the final teams representing our region in the state playoffs. To do that, we must grow quickly and mature fast to overcome the inexperience of our young guys. Just a few keys for us will be our team cohesiveness, our effort and consistency, and our ability to execute under pressure. Through all “fires,” my desire for us is to emerge battle-tested, always resilient and relentless from start to finish! – Dancial Jackson
WINDSOR FOREST HIGH SCHOOL — 2025–26 BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
11/14 @ Bradwell Institute – 7:30pm
11/17 @ New Hampstead – 6:30pm
11/24 vs Bradwell Institute – 5:30pm
11/25 vs Effingham County – 11:30am
12/5 @ Jenkins* – 7:30pm
12/9 vs Islands* – 7:30pm
12/12 @ Beach* – 7:30pm
12/16 vs Calvary Day* – 7:30pm
1/9 @ Southeast Bulloch* – 7:30pm
1/13 vs Long County* – 7:30pm
1/23 @ Groves* – 7:30pm
1/27 vs Johnson* – 7:30pm
1/30 vs Southeast Bulloch* – 7:30pm
1/31 @ Long County* – 5:30pm
2/3 @ Liberty County* – 7:30pm
2/7 vs Groves* – 7:30pm
CLASS A – DIVISION I – REGION 3
SAVANNAH CHRISTIAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Coach: Zach Darling
Years as head coach at school: Fourth year
Region: CLASS A-DI REGION 3
Overall and region record in 2024-25 season: 13-13, 5-6 Region 3-A, Division 1
Key returning players: Ty Byrd, PF, sr., 6-5 (team captain, first-team all-region last season); Cam Yeldell, G/SF, jr., 6-2; Aden Johnson, G/SF, jr., 6-0; Ethan Schmucker, PG/W, so., 6-2.
Key loss: Dalton Bunch, PG, 6-0.
Key additions: Aidan Darling, G, fr., 6-2; Andrew Goodman, F, jr., 6-1.
Season outlook: We return some key players that will allow us to compete and continue to build on the foundation laid in the last couple years. We will be a team which is disciplined and really gets after it on the defensive end; playing unselfish basketball, sharing the ball and flourishing in our system.
(Keys to a successful season are) I think really continuing to be one of the teams which leads in holding opponents well below their average PPG. Playing team ball on the offensive end and establishing Ty Byrd in the post will lead to success. Utilizing the slashing ability of Aden Johnson and Cam Yeldell. Relying on Ethan Schmucker and Aidan Darling shooting ability from behind the arc. Incorporating Andrew Goodman’s blue-collar mentality with the hustle and strong aggressive defense. – Zach Darling
SAVANNAH CHRISTIAN — 2025–26 BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
11/14 @ The Habersham School – 6:00pm
12/2 vs Hardeeville – 6:30pm
12/3 vs The Habersham School – 7:30pm
12/5 @ Calvary Baptist – 6:00pm
12/5 @ Bolles – 7:30pm
12/6 @ Episcopal School of Jacksonville – 2:30pm
12/9 @ Hardeeville – 6:30pm
12/10 @ New Hampstead – 6:00pm
12/11 @ Thomas Heyward Academy – 7:00pm
12/16 vs Vidalia* – 7:30pm
12/18 vs Groves – 6:00pm
12/19 vs Cristo Rey Atlanta – 8:00pm
12/29 vs Coastal Christian*** – 3:00pm
12/30 @ Wilmington Christian Academy*** – 7:00pm
1/6 vs Savannah Country Day* – 7:30pm
1/9 @ Woodville-Tompkins* – 7:30pm
1/13 @ Swainsboro* – 6:30pm
1/14 vs New Hampstead – 6:00pm
1/19 vs Galloway – TBA
1/20 @ Toombs County* – 7:30pm
1/22 vs Thomas Heyward Academy – 7:30pm
1/27 @ Vidalia* – 7:30pm
1/30 vs Savannah Country Day* – 7:30pm
1/31 @ Calvary Baptist – 5:30pm
2/3 vs Woodville-Tompkins* – 7:30pm
2/6 vs Swainsboro* – 7:30pm
2/13 vs Toombs County* – 7:30pm
SAVANNAH COUNTRY DAY
Coach: Sean Sweeney
Years as head coach at school: Second year
Region: CLASS A-DI REGION 3
Overall and region records in 2024-25 season: 14-12, 3-7 Region 3-A, Division 1
Key returning players: Stone Wells, G, 6-2; Chris Wynn, G, 6-2; Peyton Bean, G, 6-0.
Key losses: Andrew Nicholson, C; Brooks Kleinpeter, F.
Season outlook: We have four returning starters and a very deep squad. We are very excited about the upcoming basketball season. We are fortunate to have so many guys that play multiple sports. We have five varsity basketball players that are in the state playoffs for football. – Sean Sweeney
Additional notes: Wells averaged 12 ppg and was first-team all-region last season; Wynn (9 ppg) and Bean (12 ppg) were honorable mention all-region.
SAVANNAH COUNTRY DAY — 2025–26 BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
11/24 @ Pinewood Christian – 3:00pm
11/25 @ Bulloch Academy – 1:30pm
12/2 vs Hilton Head Christian Academy – 7:30pm
12/6 vs Hilton Head Island – 4:00pm
12/12 @ Toombs County* – 7:30pm
12/19 @ Mount de Sales Academy – 7:30pm
12/20 @ Academy for Classical Education – 2:30pm
12/29 vs TBA – TBA
12/30 vs TBA (Colleton Prep Christmas Tournament) – TBA
12/31 vs TBA (Colleton Prep Christmas Tournament) – TBA
1/3 @ Hilton Head Christian Academy – 1:30pm
1/6 @ Savannah Christian* – 7:30pm
1/9 vs Swainsboro* – 7:30pm
1/10 vs Pinewood Christian – 3:00pm
1/13 @ Islands – 6:00pm
1/16 vs Woodville-Tompkins* – 6:00pm
1/17 @ Bethesda Academy – 2:30pm
1/20 @ Vidalia* – 7:30pm
1/23 vs Toombs County* – 7:30pm
1/24 vs Bulloch Academy – 3:30pm
1/30 @ Savannah Christian* – 7:30pm
2/3 @ Swainsboro* – 7:00pm
2/6 @ Effingham County – 7:00pm
2/10 @ Woodville-Tompkins* – 7:30pm
2/13 vs Vidalia* – 7:30pm
WOODVILLE-TOMPKINS
Coach: Travis Priddy
Years as head coach at school: Third year
Region: Class A-DI Region 3
Overall and region record in 2024-25 season: 14-12 (GHSA Sweet 16), 5-5
Key returning players: Nehmir Gullap, F, sr., 6-5; Jesiah Harris, G, sr., 5-10; Zhamir Glover, G, jr., 6-0.
Key losses: Jonathan Pickering, G, 6-2 and seven other seniors
Key additions: None
Season outlook: Our outlook for the 2025–26 season is simple -- we’ve got to get back to playing team basketball on both ends of the floor. That’s the foundation of who we are and who we need to be again. Defensively, it’s got to be five guys versus the basketball every possession. We have to be connected -- talking, rotating, contesting every shot and then finishing the play by securing the rebound. Defense is where our identity starts. If we can be the tougher, more-disciplined team on that end, we’ll give ourselves a chance every single night.
On offense, we want to play with pace. We’re going to push the ball in transition, move it side to side, and make the extra pass -- not just settle for a good shot, but work until we get a great shot for our team. When we share the ball and play unselfishly, that’s when we’re at our best.
We know we’ll have to overcome some inexperience and we don’t have great size, but we can make up for that with effort, toughness and execution. If we defend relentlessly, rebound with purpose and take care of the basketball, we’ll be in position to win some games.
Our goal is steady growth -- to be a better basketball team in February than we are in November. If we stay committed to that process every day, keep buying into our system, and keep playing for each other, we’ll like where we end up when it matters most. – Travis Priddy
WOODVILLE-TOMPKINS — 2025–26 BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
11/11 vs The Habersham School – 6:00pm
11/14 vs South Effingham – 8:00pm
11/18 vs Groves – 7:30pm
11/21 @ Glynn Academy – 7:30pm
11/25 vs Liberty County – 3:30pm
12/2 vs Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence – 7:30pm
12/6 @ Hardeeville – 2:30pm
12/11 vs First Preparatory Christian Academy – 6:30pm
12/13 @ Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence – 1:00pm
12/16 @ Toombs County* – 7:30pm
12/19 vs TBA (Savannah Holiday Classic) – TBA
12/20 vs TBA (Savannah Holiday Classic) – TBA
1/3 vs Glynn Academy – 5:30pm
1/9 vs Savannah Christian* – 7:30pm
1/13 @ Vidalia* – 7:30pm
1/16 @ Savannah Country Day* – 6:00pm
1/20 vs Swainsboro* – 6:30pm
1/24 @ Liberty County – 5:30pm
1/27 vs Toombs County* – 7:30pm
1/31 vs Hardeeville – 3:30pm
2/3 @ Savannah Christian* – 7:30pm
2/6 vs Vidalia* – 7:30pm
2/10 vs Savannah Country Day* – 7:30pm
2/13 @ Swainsboro* – 6:30pm
CLASS A – DIVISION II – REGION 3
BRYAN COUNTY
Coach: Jason Napier
Years as head coach at school: Second year
Region: CLASS A DII REGION 3
Overall and region record in 2024-25 season: 22-9 (reached Elite 8), 10-6 Region 3-A Division 2
Key returning players: Darius Edwards, G, sr., 6-1; Gerbravion Collins, G, sr., 5-11; Aaden Frederick, G, jr., 6-2; Cayden Rawls, G, sr., 6-3.
Key losses: Elijah Mincey, G, 5-9; Michael Smith, G, 6-3; Chris Winfree, F, 6-3; Jayden Odum, 5, 6-2.
Key additions: Jordan Carlos, F, so., 6-2; Braylen Wright, F, so., 6-1; Braeden Sharpe, G, so., 5-10; Mauri Green, F, so., 5-11; Anthony King, G, fr., 5-11.
Season outlook: The key for us this season will be answering two questions: 1. Who is going to step up as leaders? 2. Who is going to step up and provide the depth we need? We lost some size but have some good athleticism returning and moving up. We have four returning players who played big roles for us last year in our Elite 8 run, losing to Green County by three. Our returners must play well and our young guys must grow up quickly. – Jason Napier
BRYAN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL — 2025–26 BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
11/14 vs Wayne County – 7:30pm
11/22 vs South Effingham – 7:30pm
11/25 vs Veterans*** – 5:30pm
12/2 vs McIntosh County Academy* – 7:30pm
12/5 @ Portal* – 7:30pm
12/6 @ Liberty County – 3:00pm
12/9 vs Metter* – 7:30pm
12/12 @ Savannah* – 7:30pm
12/16 vs Screven County* – 7:30pm
12/19 @ Wheeler County – 7:30pm
12/20 @ South Effingham – 7:30pm
1/2 vs Emanuel County Institute* – 7:30pm
1/6 vs Jenkins County* – 7:30pm
1/9 @ Claxton* – 7:30pm
1/13 @ McIntosh County Academy* – 7:30pm
1/14 vs Savannah Classical Academy – 6:00pm
1/16 vs Portal* – 7:30pm
1/17 vs Montgomery County – 6:30pm
1/20 @ Metter* – 7:30pm
1/23 vs Savannah* – 7:30pm
1/27 @ Screven County* – 7:30pm
1/30 @ Emanuel County Institute* – 7:30pm
2/3 @ Jenkins County* – 7:30pm
2/6 vs Claxton* – 7:30pm
SAVANNAH HIGH
Coach: George Brown
Years as head coach at school: Third year
Region: CLASS A-DII REGION 3
Overall and region record in 2024-25 season: 27-4, 9-1 Region 3-A, Division 2 (GHSA Class A Division 2 state championship)
Key returning players: Caden Wright, sr., 5-9; Renard Jackson, so., 6-2; Chubb Rice, jr., 6-4.
Key losses: Whole 2025 class of 12 seniors
Key addition: Jaden Williams, fr., 6-5.
Season outlook: I think that we are going to have a successful season -- region championship, Sweet 16 playoffs at least. Keys to success are going to be playing up tempo and (applying) defensive pressure. – George Brown
SAVANNAH HIGH SCHOOL — 2025–26 BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
11/14 vs Pinewood Prep* – 8:00pm
11/15 @ Northside – 7:30pm
11/21 @ Beach – 7:30pm
11/22 vs Butler – 4:40pm
11/24 vs South Effingham – 2:30pm
11/25 vs Groves – 5:30pm
12/9 @ Screven County* – 7:30pm
12/12 vs Bryan County* – 7:30pm
1/6 vs McIntosh County Academy* – 7:30pm
1/9 @ Portal* – 7:30pm
1/10 @ St. Andrew's – 3:15pm
1/16 @ Emanuel County Institute* – 7:30pm
1/20 vs Screven County* – 7:30pm
1/23 @ Bryan County* – 7:30pm
1/30 vs Jenkins County* – 7:30pm
1/31 vs Claxton* – 7:30pm
2/3 @ McIntosh County Academy* – 7:30pm
2/6 vs Portal* – 7:30pm
2/13 @ Jenkins County* – 7:30pm
2/14 @ Claxton* – 4:30pm
SAVANNAH CLASSICAL ACADEMY
Coach: Blaine Loveless
Years as head coach at school: First year
Region: CLASS A-DII REGION 3
Overall record in 2024-25 season: 9-12
Key returning players: Trey Lamar, PG, sr., 5-10; David Wilson, F, sr.; George Orgill, F, sr.; La’Troy Seabrough, G, so.
Key loss: Jabril Simmons, SG, 6-1.
Key addition: Not quite an addition, but co-captain Elijah Rivers (SG, 5-9) is primed to make a big jump in production.
Season outlook: The key to a successful season is our team being able to control the tempo in games. We like to speed teams up and force them to make mistakes while trying to keep up with us. We need David Wilson and George Orgill to make their presence felt on defense. La’Troy Seabrough is starting to show some promise on the defensive end as well, by getting into passing lanes. – Blaine Loveless
SAVANNAH CLASSICAL ACADEMY — 2025–26 BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
11/10 @ Veritas Academy – 6:00pm
11/12 vs Memorial Day – 6:00pm
11/20 vs Veritas Academy – 7:00pm
11/22 vs Islands – 2:30pm
12/4 @ Cross – 7:30pm
12/6 vs Bethesda Academy – TBA
12/9 @ First Preparatory Christian Academy – 6:00pm
12/13 @ Bethesda Academy – TBA
12/15 vs Cross – 7:00pm
1/9 vs First Preparatory Christian Academy – 7:00pm
1/14 @ Bryan County – 6:00pm
1/15 @ The Habersham School – 6:30pm
1/16 @ Memorial Day – 6:00pm
2/2 vs The Habersham School – 7:00pm
2/3 vs Bible Baptist Christian – 6:00pm
2/9 vs Bible Baptist Christian – 6:00pm
Note: All schedules from MaxPreps, school coaches, and the SCCPSS Athletics Department.
Part 2 of our preview — Georgia Independent Athletic Association (GIAA), Georgia Association of Parochial and Private School (GAPP) and South Carolina independent schools Association Programs (SCISA) — releases tomorrow on the PrepSportsReport.com
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