The 2024-25 Coastal Empire High School Sports Awards show took place at the Johnny Mercer Theatre, recognizing over 300 athletes from the Savannah area across various sports and categories.
Key Highlights
- Players of the Year: Awards were given in 23 sports.
- Overall Winners:
- Boys Athlete of the Year: Ra’Shawn Truell (New Hampstead)
- Achievements: Region 1-4A Player of the Year in football with 3,322 yards and 32 touchdowns in nine games.
- Girls Athlete of the Year: Gianna Brown (New Hampstead)
- Achievements: Notable performance in four sports; won the Hollis Stacy Award for most versatile female athlete in Savannah for the second consecutive season.
- Most Outstanding Football Player: Elijah Griffin (Savannah Christian Prep)
- Achievements: Top-ranked defensive lineman nationally with 53 tackles, including eight-and-a-half sacks; will attend Georgia next fall.
- Courage Award: Harding Dennis (Savannah Christian Prep)
- Achievements: Overcame seven facial bone fractures during a flag football game; will attend UGA on a full scholarship starting August 1.
- Quote: "I want people to know that no matter what happens you can get through anything."
- Boys Athlete of the Year: Ra’Shawn Truell (New Hampstead)
Team Awards
- Boys Team of the Year: Benedictine Military School
- Girls Team of the Year: New Hampstead
- Boys Coach of the Year: John Head (Savannah Country Day)
- Girls Coach of the Year: Tonya Johnson (Jenkins)
Additional Awards
- Benedictine Military School:
- Boys Team and Overall Team Honors (Soccer)
- Boys Track & Field and Overall Track & Field Honors
- Islands:
- Girls Soccer Team and Overall Honors
- Girls Track & Field and Overall Track & Field Honors
- New Hampstead:
- Baseball and Softball awards
- Swimming:
- Female Swimmer: Emily Smith (Islands)
- Male Swimmer: Andrew Kline (Islands)
- Golf:
- Female Golfer: Rachel Lee (Savannah Arts Academy)
- Male Golfer: Tyler Jones (South Effingham)
The event celebrated the outstanding achievements of athletes and teams, highlighting their dedication and excellence in sports.
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