Savannah, GA: Some of the best high school basketball talent in South Georgia and the Lowcountry will be displayed as Calvary Day School hosts the 2025 Swish Beachfront Battle Invitational on Tuesday, June 10, and Wednesday, June 11.
The two-day event features 12 varsity boys teams, including several local programs, competing in a summer showcase to give athletes a platform for college exposure, competition, and scouting.
Teams are split into four groups and will compete in pool play on Tuesday before being seeded into Gold, Silver, and Bronze brackets for Wednesday’s championship round. Each team is guaranteed four games, with a fifth game possible for those advancing to the finals.
“It’s a great opportunity for kids in South Georgia to get exposure,” said Savannah High head coach George Brown, who has seven players signed to play college basketball. “There’s so much talent down here that gets overlooked. We want to stop always traveling to Atlanta and bring the attention to Savannah.”
Participating Teams:
- Group A: Calvary Day, Groves, New Hampstead
- Group B: Beach, Glynn Academy, Savannah
- Group C: Liberty County, Hilton Head Christian Academy, Brunswick
- Group D: Johnson, Richmond Hill, St. Andrews
Swish Scouting, a respected organization followed by hundreds of college coaches, will cover all games. Every game will be evaluated, and player write-ups will be shared with college programs and featured in the Georgia Basketball Yearbook and on MADE Hoops.
“People don’t realize it, but the state championship runs through Savannah—not Atlanta,” Brown said. “This is about creating opportunities for our kids without having to leave home.”
Tip-off for Day 1 games begins at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, with final matchups and championships on Wednesday afternoon. Admission is expected on both days, and the event is open to the public and college coaches.
Day 1: Pool Play — Tuesday, June 10
Teams were divided into four groups (A–D), each with three teams. Every team plays two games on Tuesday to determine seeding for the championship brackets on Day 2.
Day 2: Championship Bracket — Wednesday, June 11
Teams will be seeded 1 through 12 based on Day 1 results and placed into Gold, Silver, and Bronze divisions:
Gold Bracket (Seeds 1–4)
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Competing for the overall tournament championship
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Semifinals: 12:40 PM (Ct. 1 & Ct. 2)
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Finals: 3:10 PM (Ct. 1)
Silver Bracket (Seeds 5–8)
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Competitive mid-tier bracket
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Semifinals: 11:50 AM (Ct. 1 & Ct. 2)
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Finals: 2:20 PM (Ct. 1)
Bronze Bracket (Seeds 9–12)
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Developmental bracket for teams to finish strong
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Semifinals: 11:00 AM (Ct. 1 & Ct. 2)
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Finals: 1:30 PM (Ct. 1 & Ct. 2)
Remember, don’t miss your opportunity to catch future stars in action! Support local teams, enjoy exciting games, and witness outstanding talent at the 2025 Swish Beachfront Battle Invitational on Tuesday, June 10, and Wednesday, June 11, at Calvary Day School in Savannah!
More info about Swish Scouting can be found at SwishScouting.com
Photo Credits: Courtesy of Swish Scouting on "X" (formally Twitter) @swish_scout
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