The 2026 high school baseball season is underway across the Coastal Empire, and programs throughout the Savannah area are preparing for region play and the push toward the postseason. Who will have a breakthrough season?
Below is information submitted directly by head coaches. Schedules for each team are available through their MaxPreps links.
BENEDICTINE MILITARY SCHOOL
Head Coach: Jason Pascual
Classification: GHSA 4A
Region: 1
2025 Record: 15-17
Schedule: https://www.maxpreps.com/ga/savannah/benedictine-cadets/baseball/schedule/
TEAM STRENGTHS — BIGGEST AREA OF GROWTH:
Team chemistry and leadership
TOP RETURNING PLAYERS:
Mason Diamond — C — Senior
Mason O'Neil — LHP/1B — Senior
Colvin Proto — RHP — Senior
Ike Ross — OF — Senior
Jadon Muller — OF — Senior
Kai Hernandez-Gambill — LHP/1B — Junior
Omari Burse — IF — Junior
Joiner Uhrich — OF — Junior
Karson Wheeles — IF — Junior
TOP UNDERCLASSMEN / NEWCOMERS:
Landen Harris — OF/RHP — Sophomore
Noah Harris — IF/RHP — Sophomore
Elliott Zeigler — C/IF — Sophomore
Ben Kleinpeter — OF/RHP — Junior
COACH’S COMMENTS:
"The players are working and playing for one another. Teammates have a genuine respect for one another, and it's a powerful intangible that will yield positive results."
CALVARY DAY SCHOOL
Head Coach: Jakob Gross
Classification: GHSA Private
Region: 3
2025 Record: 29-7
Schedule: https://www.maxpreps.com/ga/savannah/calvary-day-cavaliers/baseball/
TEAM STRENGTHS — BIGGEST AREA OF GROWTH:
The team's biggest strength is its senior leadership. They lead from the top down and hold everyone accountable.
TOP RETURNING PLAYERS:
Quinn Johns — LHP/1B — Senior
Dalton Kelley — SS — Senior
Carter Hampton — RHP/1B/3B — Senior
Noah Bauer — RHP/OF — Senior
Waylan Heidik — C — Senior
James Mobley — LHP/OF — Junior
TOP UNDERCLASSMEN / NEWCOMERS:
Andrew Wallace — 2B/RHP — Freshman
Will Bauer — 3B/RHP — Sophomore
COACH’S COMMENTS:
"Our mindset this season is to go to work every day. If each person takes care of their job, we will be successful."
RICHMOND HILL HIGH SCHOOL
Head Coach: Thomas Hill
Classification: GHSA 6A
Region: 1
2025 Record: 17-14
Schedule: https://www.maxpreps.com/ga/richmond-hill/richmond-hill-wildcats/baseball/
TEAM STRENGTHS — BIGGEST AREA OF GROWTH:
Tough, resilient, connected. Consistent defense and speed.
TOP RETURNING PLAYERS:
Grant Wagner — 1B/C — Senior
Noah Stone — P/OF — Senior
Bryce Smith — C — Senior
Landon Walker — P — Senior
Braxton Helsel — OF — Senior
Joey Succi — OF — Senior
Tyler Price — 3B — Senior
TOP UNDERCLASSMEN / NEWCOMERS:
Bryson Helsel — SS — Sophomore
Jax Pursley — 2B — Junior
Shane Tucker — 3B — Sophomore
Jack McGrath — P/1B — Senior
Gage Witham — OF — Freshman
David Willis — P — Sophomore
Kallen Gordan — P — Sophomore
COACH’S COMMENTS:
"Looking to build off last year. We want to honor last year's senior class and the job they did in filling in the cracks to our foundation. This year's group is motivated, their love for each other is something special. We know the schedule is hard, and it's that way on purpose because we believe in developing toughness and becoming comfortable with the uncomfortable."
SAVANNAH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Head Coach: Elias Macias
Classification: Tri-State Independent
Region: Coastal Division
2025 Record: First-year program
Schedule: https://www.maxpreps.com/ga/bloomingdale/savannah-athletic-association-jaguars/baseball/
TEAM STRENGTHS — BIGGEST AREA OF GROWTH:
Aggressive baserunning and pitching
TOP RETURNING PLAYERS:
JW Castongia — RF/P — Senior
Troy DeVoe — SS/RHP — Junior
Gabe Smith — RHP/INF — Junior
Saul Issa — LF — Senior
Carson Little — RHP — Junior
TOP UNDERCLASSMEN / NEWCOMERS:
Owen Arden — UTIL — Sophomore
Abraham Contreras — C — Freshman
COACH’S COMMENTS:
"Our team is led by Jesus Christ. We strive to play a fearless, exciting brand of baseball."
ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL
Head Coach: Stephen Vaughn
Classification: GIAA AAA/AAAA
2025 Record: 3-16
Schedule: https://www.maxpreps.com/ga/savannah/st-andrews-lions/baseball/
TEAM STRENGTHS — BIGGEST AREA OF GROWTH:
Pitching development and defensive consistency
TOP RETURNING PLAYERS:
Jack Kelley — C — Junior
Wells Searcy — 3B — Senior
Isaac Wrieden — P/INF — Sophomore
River Reeves — P/UTIL — Sophomore
Jacob Navare — P/1B — Senior
TOP UNDERCLASSMEN / NEWCOMERS:
Ellis Kelley — P/SS — Freshman
Xavier Wilcox — P/UTIL — Senior
Ja’Cari Glover — P/OF — Senior
Patton Martin — OF — Freshman
COACH’S COMMENTS:
"This season, our focus is clear: developing pitching depth, defending with consistency, and competing in every at-bat while becoming more dynamic offensively."
Closing — Prep Sports Report
Stay with Prep Sports Report all season as these Coastal Empire teams compete for region titles and playoff spots. To follow each team, click their MaxPreps schedule link.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Calvary Day School Athletic Department
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