Another year in the books……
Another reminder that the Savannah area has some really outstanding athletes and coaches.
Great coaches.
Great teams.
And a great person behind the scene helping make it all happen.
The 2025-26 Coastal Empire High School Sports Awards brought many of the top athletes in the 912 together at the Savannah Convention Center on Friday, June 5, 2026, for a night recognizing hard work, big moments, and great seasons.
From state champions…
to comeback stories…
to future college athletes…
This night once again showed how special high school sports are around Savannah and the Coastal Empire.
And remember, athletes have already been named to the Savannah Morning News all-area teams.
Every sport, which included all 14 Savannah-area teams, was also recognized. Many athletes and teams had outstanding seasons and were recognized for their accomplishments this year.
Congratulations to all the winners and nominees on a great year.
And trust me, it takes a lot of time and hard work to put the final touches on all area teams. A night like this does not happen without a lot of hard work behind the scenes.
Special credit to Sports Reporter Dennis Knight of the Savannah Morning News, not only for his original reporting and coverage during the seasons, but also for his time and dedication in putting together another great event recognizing student-athletes from around the Coastal Empire the right way, as he does every year.
To read more about the winners and why they earned the awards, click the article link below.
You gotta love it, and here are the winners.
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PREMIER AWARDS
• Boys Athlete of the Year — Ralo Wesley, Bethesda Academy
• Girls Athlete of the Year — A’Niyah Browner, Jenkins
• Courage Award — Jalen Hicks, Calvary Day
• Lifetime Achievement Award — Mark Stroud, Calvary Day
• Overall Football Player of the Year — Stephen Cannon, Benedictine
• Most Versatile Male Athlete — Marlon Knight Jr., Calvary Day
• Most Versatile Female Athlete — Sarah Armstrong, Woodville-Tompkins
• Boys Overall Coach of the Year — Antwain Turner, Bethesda Academy
• Girls Overall Coach of the Year — Brianna Brooker, Jenkins
• Boys Team of the Year — Islands Boys Soccer
• Girls Team of the Year — Jenkins Flag Football
FALL SPORTS
Football Defensive Player of the Year
• Kam Cody, Benedictine
Football Offensive Player of the Year
• Blaise Thomas, Savannah Christian
Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year
• Myles Head, Richmond Hill
Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year
• Chloe Miller, Richmond Hill
Flag Football Player of the Year
• A’Niyah Browner, Jenkins
Softball Player of the Year
• Danni Lynn, South Effingham
Volleyball Player of the Year
• Clara Vorel, South Effingham
WINTER SPORTS
Boys Basketball Player of the Year
• Demetrius Brown, Calvary Day
Girls Basketball Player of the Year
• Janiyah Blevins, Bradwell Institute
Boys Wrestling Player of the Year
• Adam Hardeman, South Effingham
Girls Wrestling Player of the Year
• Brooklyn Hughes, South Effingham
Boys Swimming Player of the Year
• Victor Cintron Rosario, Jenkins
Girls Swimming Player of the Year
• Alexandra Mackowiak, Savannah Arts Academy
SPRING SPORTS
Baseball Player of the Year
• Omari Burse, Benedictine
Boys Track and Field Athletes of the Year
• Kendrick Joshua, Richmond Hill
• Jacobi Pasley, Bradwell Institute
Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year
• Blessed Diogo, Jenkins
Boys Golf Player of the Year
• Bear Dollander, Benedictine
Girls Golf Player of the Year
• Alexa Mohler, Richmond Hill
Boys Soccer Player of the Year
• JJ Stein, Islands
Girls Soccer Player of the Year
• Ella Peterson, Richmond Hill
Lacrosse Player of the Year
• Joe Joe Mahfet, Benedictine
Boys Tennis Player of the Year
• Eli Berwitz, St. Andrew’s
Girls Tennis Player of the Year
• Helen Culver, Savannah Country Day
Read the full article from Dennis Knight and the Savannah Morning News to learn more about each winner and why they earned the honor.
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