The fifth annual Savannah Football Media Day, hosted by Optim Orthopedics and Prep Sports Report on Aug. 2, was an opportunity for Coastal Empire teams to talk about their prospects for the 2025 season.
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Coaches and players gave their opinions on football-related questions posed by local media members. Prep Sports Report surveyed representatives of the 12 programs in attendance with the same questions and shared their responses in a series of articles.
The order of responses is based on the randomly chosen lineup at the event.
Today: Question 4: Which game on your 2025 schedule are you looking forward to most?
From traditional rivals to new matchups, players didn’t hesitate to name the game they’re most excited to play in 2025. Read below.
Savannah Christian players:
JT Howell, senior, C/OL: Blessed Trinity (Sept. 26)
Athen Hudspeth, senior, RB/SS: Toombs County (Oct. 31 at Toombs County)
Weston Hughes, senior, WR/CB: Whitfield Academy (Aug. 15 at Whitfield)
PHOTO (L-R): Savannah Christian Prep head coach Baker Woodward with players JT Howell, Athen Hudspeth, and Weston Hughes at the 2025 Optim Orthopedics/Prep Sports Report Media Day. Courtesy of Optim Orthopedics Marketing Department.
Bethesda Academy players:
Raleigh Wesley, senior WB/DB: Pee Dee Academy (Oct. 24)
Jordan Cheever, senior RB/LB: Hilton Head Christian (Aug. 29) and Pee Dee
Isaiah Redmond, senior, DL/LB: Pee Dee
PHOTO (L-R): Bethesda Academy Blazers players Isiah Redmond, Jordan Cheever, Raleigh Wesley, and head coach Antwain Turner at the 2025 Optim Orthopedics/Prep Sports Report Media Day. Courtesy of Optim Orthopedics Marketing Department.
St. Andrew’s School players:
Jack Kelley, junior OL/DL: Hilton Head Prep (Aug. 22 at Hilton Head Prep)
Landen Buchmann, senior OL/LB, Hilton Head Prep
Joe Frazar, senior OL/MLB: Hilton Head Prep
PHOTO (L-R): St. Andrew’s School Lions players Joe Frazar, Landen Buchmann, Jack Kelly, and head coach Wes Worthington at the 2025 Optim Orthopedics/Prep Sports Report Media Day. Courtesy of Optim Orthopedics Marketing Department.
Bradwell Institute players:
Carlito Savea, junior WR/DB/QB: Effingham County (Sept. 12 at ECHS)
Kahmari Griffin, junior CB/S: Effingham County
Danyzion Cobb, sophomore CB/FS: Brunswick (Oct. 3 at Brunswick)
PHOTO (L-R): Bradwell Institute Tigers players Khamari Griffin, Carlito Savea, Wade Cobb, Danyzion Cobb, and head coach Deshon Brock at the 2025 Optim Orthopedics/Prep Sports Report Media Day. Courtesy of Optim Orthopedics Marketing Department.
Liberty County players:
Elijah Brown, senior RB: Calvary Day (Oct. 31 at CDS), Southeast Bulloch (Sept. 26)
Zorrion Green, senior DL: Jenkins (Sept. 5 at Jenkins)
Christian Hines, senior DT: Long County (Sept. 12)
PHOTO (L-R): Liberty County High School Panthers players Elijah Brown, Zorrion Green, Christian Hines, and head coach Tony Glazer at the 2025 Optim Orthopedics/Prep Sports Report Media Day. Courtesy of Optim Orthopedics Marketing Department.
Benedictine players:
Stephen Cannon, senior QB: Ware County (Sept. 26 at WCHS)
Bubba Frazier, senior WR: Buford (Aug. 22)
Larson Little, senior LB: Buford
PHOTO (L-R): Benedictine Military Players Larson Little, Stephen Cannon, Bubba Frazier, and head coach Danny Britt at the 2025 Optim Orthopedics/Prep Sports Report Media Day. Courtesy of Optim Orthopedics Marketing Department.
Calvary Day players:
James Mobley IV, junior QB: Oceanside Collegiate Academy (Aug. 29)
Jay Varner, senior OL/DL: Jenkins (Sept. 19 at Jenkins)
John Swindell, senior OL/DL: Oceanside
PHOTO (L-R): Calvary Day School Players John Swindell, James Mobley, head coach Jason Cameron, and Jay Verner at the 2025 Optim Orthopedics/Prep Sports Report Media Day. Courtesy of Optim Orthopedics Marketing Department.
Bryan County players:
Anddreas McKinney, senior RB/LB: Metter (Oct. 31 at Metter)
Zane Renteria, senior, OG/MLB: Metter
Corey Collier, junior, OG/LB: Metter
PHOTO (L-R): Bryan County High School Players Zane Renteria, Corey Collier, Anddreas McKinny, and offensive coordinator Chad Roberts at the 2025 Optim Orthopedics/Prep Sports Report Media Day. Courtesy of Optim Orthopedics Marketing Department.
Effingham County players:
Daimir Hicks, senior DB: Houston County (Aug. 22)
Tucker Perkins, senior QB: Houston County
Taumafai Quarterman, senior OL: Brunswick (Sept. 5 at Brunswick)
PHOTO (L-R): Effingham County High School head coach John Ford with players Taumafai Quarterman, Tucker Perkins, and Daimar Hicks at the 2025 Optim Orthopedics/Prep Sports Report Media Day. Courtesy of Optim Orthopedics Marketing Department.
Richmond Hill players:
Walter Pugh, senior FS/P: Gainesville (Fla.) Buchholz (Sept. 19 at Buchholz)
Amire Miller, senior RB: Camden County (Oct. 3)
Connor Peltier, senior OG: Camden County
PHOTO (L-R): Richmond Hill High School head coach Matt LeZotte with players Walter Pugh, Amire Miller, and Connor Peltier at the 2025 Optim Orthopedics/Prep Sports Report Media Day. Courtesy of Optim Orthopedics Marketing Department.
Savannah Country Day players:
Hayes Beaver, senior FB/ILB: Savannah Christian (Oct. 3 at SCPS)
Boone Wiesner, senior TE/LB: SCPS
Thomas Holland, junior RB/LB: SCPS
PHOTO (L-R): Savannah Country Day School Players Thomas Holland, Boone Wiesner, Hayes Beaver, and head Coach Joey Blackmore at the 2025 Optim Orthopedics/Prep Sports Report Media Day. Courtesy of Optim Orthopedics Marketing Department.
South Effingham players:
Hayden Still, senior WR/SS: Effingham County (Sept. 19)
Khyran White, junior RB/DL: ECHS
Corey Woods, senior TE/LB: ECHS
PHOTO (L-R): South Effingham High School Players Khyran White, Corey Woods, Haydin Still, and head Coach Loren Purvis at the 2025 Optim Orthopedics/Prep Sports Report Media Day. Courtesy of Optim Orthopedics Marketing Department.
Photos: Courtesy Optim Orthopedics Marketing Department
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From the gridiron to the hardwood, Optim Orthopedics stands tall as a dedicated supporter of high school athletes across Savannah. They're not just sponsors—they're game-changers, delivering top-notch medical care to nine standout schools:
- Dr. Don Aaron: Bryan County Middle/High School
- Dr. David Sedory: Benedictine Military, Bradwell Institute, Liberty County
- Dr. David Palmer: Calvary Day, Richmond Hill, South Effingham
- Dr. Thomas Alexander: Savannah Country Day, St. Vincent's
As Southeast leaders in fellowship-trained orthopedic care, Optim Orthopedics fuels Prep Sports Report's basketball and football coverage. Because when the game's on the line, Optim Orthopedics gets you back in it!
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