The 2026 high school baseball season is officially underway across the Coastal Empire. Region games have not started yet, but are beginning to form, and programs throughout GHSA classifications are working to position themselves for postseason play.
Below is information submitted by head coaches through the preseason questionnaire. Stay locked in with Prep Sports Report all season long — and if you want to follow each team, game by game, schedules are included. Just click the link from MaxPreps.com, and we’ll see you at the ballpark.
2026 High School Team Previews:
AE BEACH HIGH SCHOOL
Head Coach: Robert Carter
Classification: GHSA Class 3
Region: 3
2025 Record: 1-7/1-5
2026 Schedule link: Beach Bulldogs 2026 Baseball Schedule
COACH’S STATEMENT —TEAM STRENGTHS – BIGGEST AREA OF GROWTH: "We should have a good offense; our team has a lot of new parts that are showing chemistry."
TOP RETURNING PLAYERS
Braylin Davenport, RHPP SS catcher, junior
Jason Litten, RHPP 2B, junior
Ricardo García, RHP RF 1B, Junior
TOP UNDERCLASSMEN / NEWCOMERS
Braylin Long, SS RHP, Freshman
Elby Duchain, LHP, Junior
Jeremiah Barrett, CF C, Freshman
COACH'S COMMENTS:
"We're focused on playing hard every game and we want to move to the next level. We will play any team, anywhere, anytime."
Bryan County High School
Head Coach: Kyle Farmer
Classification: GHSA A D2
Region: 3
2025 Record: 13-17/10-6
2026 Schedule link: Bryan County Redskin 2026 Baseball Schedule
COACH’S STATEMENT — TEAM STRENGTHS – BIGGEST AREA OF GROWTH: “Chemistry is built on trust, accountability, and a genuine love for your teammates and the team.”
TOP RETURNING PLAYERS
Ethan Williams - SS/RHP - Senior
Eli Koskela - C/RHP - Junior
Gunner Ennis - 3rd/RHP - Sophomore
Ashton Martin - OF/RHP - Senior
Keller Groover - 2b/OF - Senior
Jordan Fabin - RHP/OF/DH - Junior
Harrison Adams - OF/RHP - Senior
Gunner McClelland - 1b/RHP - Junior
TOP UNDERCLASSMEN / NEWCOMERS
TJ McBrayer - Util - Freshman
Braylin Deloach- OF/RHP/SS *transfer - Sophomore
Walker Summerford - P/OF - Sophomore
COACH'S COMMENTS:
“Our outlook is simple, keep chopping. Trust the work, trust each other, and let consistency win.”
Effingham County High School
Head Coach: Eric McCombie
Classification: GHSA 5A
Region: 1
2025 Record: 30-7/15-1 (Region Champions, Elite Eight)
2026 Schedule link: Effingham County Rebels 2026 Baseball
COACH’S STATEMENT — TEAM STRENGTHS – BIGGEST AREA OF GROWTH: “Our pitching depth is a strength, with guys who bring strikeout ability, velocity, and command. We also have team speed throughout the lineup, one through nine, and our 11 seniors give us experience and leadership.”
TOP RETURNING PLAYERS
Kaleb Pendley - OF/LHP - 2026 - 2025 2nd Team All-State/1st Team All Region - Committed to South Georgia State College
Kyle Thomas - RHP/UTL - 2026 - 2025 Honorable Mention All-State/1st Team All Region - Committed to Central Alabama Community College
Ayden Roeser - RHP/1B - 2026 - 2025 1st Team All Region - Committed to South Georgia State College.
Karson Thompson - C - 2026
Travis LaFontaine - LHP - 2026 - Committed to Gordon State College
Ayden Smith - LHP - 2026
Sean Etzle - RHP - 2026
Lance Graham - RHP - 2026 - Committed to Brewton-Parker University
Nick King - 3B - 2026
Kris Swinney - CF - 2027
TOP UNDERCLASSMEN / NEWCOMERS
Hunter Tuten - SS/RHP - 2027
Jamie Pittman - RF/RHP - 2027
Brody Mallard - 2B - 2027
Tucker Wingate - C/1B - 2028
Parker Nelson - 1B - 2028
Jaxon Reed - C - 2028
COACH'S COMMENTS:
“We graduated seven starters and four pitchers from a team that won 30 games last season. We return a lot of talented but unproven players that have a huge chip on their shoulders with something to prove.”
Islands High School
Head Coach: Brandon Collins
Classification: GHSA AAA
Region: 3
2025 Record: 11-18/4-8
2026 Schedule link: Islands Sharks 2026 Baseball Schedule
COACH’S STATEMENT — TEAM STRENGTHS – BIGGEST AREA OF GROWTH: “Our team chemistry will be a strength this year. These guys enjoy being around each other, and when you go out every day, have fun, and compete together, that gives you a chance to be at your best.”
TOP RETURNING PLAYERS
Dylan Stewart - RHP/INF - Senior
Andrew Harris - RHP/INF - Senior
Peyton Williams - RHP/OF - Senior
Logan Balsamo - RHP/OF - Senior
Cameron Brown - 3B/C - Senior
Chet Bachman - 1B - Senior
TOP UNDERCLASSMEN / NEWCOMERS
Whit Perry - C/RHP - Junior
Jackson Tripp - INF - Junior
Michael Cooler - INF - Junior
Ian Perry - LHP - Junior
Mason McLaughlin - LHP/OF - Junior
Gray Herb - 1B/LHP - Sophomore
Andrew Harrison - RHP/INF - Sophomore
Marlon Zaragoza - RHP/OF - Sophomore
Harrison Roelle - RHP/1B - Sophomore
Kamden Louis - INF/C - Freshman
COACH'S COMMENTS:
“We are focused on going out and having fun on the field this year. Focused on fundamentals and competing every day.”
HV Jenkins High School
Head Coach: Seth Gaspin
Classification: GHSA 3A
Region: 3
2025 Record: 14-6/ 6-0
2026 Schedule link: Jenkins Warriors 2026 Baseball Schedule
COACH’S STATEMENT — TEAM STRENGTHS – BIGGEST AREA OF GROWTH: “Our team chemistry and our speed on the bases will be strengths for us."
TOP RETURNING PLAYERS
Ronald Dunham- Pitcher-SS-Jr
Charlie Stewart -C-1B-C-Sr.
Brian Swinton -OF-Sr
Pedro Fabian -C-OF-P-So
Jackson McKenzie MIF-P-Sr
Jaiden Ellison OF Sr.
TOP UNDERCLASSMEN / NEWCOMERS
Kevin Jacome -3rd Base-P-So
Logan Adams -MIF- jr.
Hayden Lego P-fr
Coach’s Comment:
"We will try to win every inning," and be Family
New Hampstead High School
Head Coach: Noah Winstead
Classification: GHSA 4A
Region: 1
2025 Record: 6-16/0-15
2026 Schedule link: New Hampstead Phoenix 2025 baseball Schedule
COACH’S STATEMENT — TEAM STRENGTHS – BIGGEST AREA OF GROWTH: “I think our team has grown a lot from last year. I have a large group of seniors who are hungry to be great, leading the charge, asking for extra reps, and having a say in their final season of high school baseball. Now, in our second year in the culture that we have built as a team, I think our seniors can take us to new heights.”
TOP RETURNING PLAYERS
Gage Foskey - C, P, 3rd - Senior
Caleb Devries - 1st, 3rd, Pitcher - Senior
Daniel Rico - CF, SS, P - Senior
Cameron Hunt - INF, OF, P - Senior
Briar Miller - INF, OF, C, P - Junior
Reed Miller - 1st, P - Junior
Ryder Lane - SS, 3rd, P - Sophomore
Camden Gates - 3rd, OF, P - Sophomore
Jacob Jackson - OF, SS - Sophomore
TOP UNDERCLASSMEN / NEWCOMERS
Maurice Owens - 2nd, P - Sophomore
Antonio Benton - OF, P - Freshman
Elijah Crumbly - OF, P - Freshman
Cayden Goldwire - OF, P - Freshman
COACH'S COMMENTS:
“Our mindset this season is to be a team that shows people that our improvement from last season was just a building block and we can go to the next level in the 2026 season.”
Savannah Christian Preparatory School
Head Coach: Matt Oglesby
Classification: GHSA A D1
Region: 3
2025 Record: 26-15/9-3
2026 Schedule link: Savannah Christian Raiders 2026 Schedule
COACH’S STATEMENT — TEAM STRENGTHS – BIGGEST AREA OF GROWTH: “Experience, speed, hitting, and defense will be strengths for us, and our pitching depth gives us confidence on the mound.”
TOP RETURNING PLAYERS
Chase Boyer- SS-RHP-Senior
Brody Schuman-INF/P-Senior
Jackson Farkas-RHP-Senior
Griffin Graham-RHP-Senior
Brian Hong-CINF/RHP-Senior
Athen Hudspeth-UTL/RHP-Senior
Weston Hughes-OF-Senior
Mason Omohundro-CF-Senior
Cardin Patrick-C-Senior
Britton Yount-C/RHP-Senior
Brayden Austin-RHP/UTL-Junior
Will White-RHP/1B-Junior
Ethan Jones-P-Junior
TOP UNDERCLASSMEN / NEWCOMERS
James Larroude-INF-Junior
Harrison Stone-OF-Junior
Brantley Bilenski-OF-Sophomore
Dane Eckhart-OF-Sophomore
Caden Godbee-LHP/UTL- Sophomore
Colt Harper-INF- Freshman
Trey Gibbs-INF-Freshman
Jackson Selph-C/RHP-Freshman
Ryan Shawl-OF/RHP-Freshman
COACH'S COMMENTS:
“One Pitch at a Time”
South Effingham High School
Head Coach: Jesse Osborne
Classification: GHSA 5A
Region: 1
2025 Record: 15-10/7-8
2026 Schedule link: South Effingham 2026 Baseball Schedule
COACH’S STATEMENT — TEAM STRENGTHS – BIGGEST AREA OF GROWTH: “We returned all of our starting pitching, which gives us confidence going into the season. Also, many returning guys in our lineup have been in the spotlight last year.”
TOP RETURNING PLAYERS
JT Barkley - C/1B - 2026
Lance Cantaline - P/OF - 2026
Bryce Hodges - P/OF - 2026
Nico Ellwood - P/OF - 2026
TOP UNDERCLASSMEN / NEWCOMERS
Cade Womack - Sophomore - 1B/P - 2028
Liam Coburn - Freshman - P/2B
COACH'S COMMENTS:
“Win the day. One day at a time.”
Stay with Prep Sports Report all season as these teams battle through region play and chase the postseason — and if you want to follow every pitch, just click the MaxPreps schedule link for each school. We’ll be there covering it — see you at the ballpark.
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