What Local Prep Schools are Still Kicking the Soccer Ball?

What Local Prep Schools are Still Kicking the Soccer Ball?

This year was a tremendous season for the Savannah Area Georgia High School Association (GHSA) soccer teams. Nineteen teams, boys and girls, entered the first round and an astounding sixteen teams won and have kicked onto the GHSA Sweet Sixteen.

The girls will take to the pitch on Tuesday May 2, 2017. The following five girls teams will host at various sites in Savannah, Georgia. They are Savannah Country Day, Savannah Christian, St. Vincent's Academy, Savannah Arts Academy and Richmond Hill. The boys take to the field on Wednesday May 3, 2017. There are four boys teams that will host state playoff games, Savannah Country Day, Windsor Forest, South Effingham, and Richmond Hill.

Please double check with the respective schools on times and sites. On the other hand, if the game time or site is incorrect please notify Karl DeMasi @ kdemasi@hotmail.com to make appropriate changes. Good luck to all the teams and go out and support our local teams and remember Goaaaaaaaal!

GIRLS SOCCER Tuesday MAY 2, 2017

GHSA  Class A

Mt. Pisgah @ Sav. Country Day 7 PM

Pinecrest @ Savannah Christian 4:30 PM

Calvary @ The Walker School 5:30 PM

Class AA

Oglethorpe Co.  @ St. Vincent’s Morris Field 5 PM

Class AAA

Pace @ Sav.  Arts Academy Morris Field 3 PM

Islands @ Westminster 5:30 PM

Class AAAAAA

Allatoona @ Richmond Hill 5 PM

Effingham @ Harrison 5:30 PM

BOYS SOCCER Wednesday MAY 3^, 2017

GHSA Class A

Fellowship Christian @ Sav. Country Day 7 PM

Class AA

Benedictine @ South Atlanta

Class AAA

Pace @ Windsor Forest Morris Field 5 PM

Islands @ Westminster 5:30 PM

Sav. Arts Academy @ Great Atlanta Christian 4 PM

Pace @ Windsor Forest Morris Field 5 PM

Class AAAAA

Burford @ South Effingham 4:30 PM

Class AAAAAA

Apalachee High School @ Richmond Hill 7 PM

Effingham @ Dalton Co. 5 PM

Who's Up First in the Local State Baseball Playoffs?

Who's Up First in the Local State Baseball Playoffs?

Round One of the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) State Baseball Playoffs are in the books. The Georgia Independent Schools Association (GISA), South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) the South Carolina Homeschool League (SCHL) championships start this week.

The only GHSA team to play home will be Savannah Christian. The Raiders had a bye in the first round being seeded as the #1 seed. Memorial Day School will host a GISA first round playoff game and St. Andrew's School will host on Tuesday. The Coastal Homeschool Hurricanes who have been playing baseball since 2010 will enter their  first ever playoff competition.

Local High School Baseball Playoff schedule for the week of 5.01.2017

SCISA

Monday 5.1.17

St. Andrews @ Calhoun Academy (Orangeburg SC) 6:30 PM

Tuesday 5.2.17 If Game 5.3.17

Calhoun @ St. Andrews 6:30 pm

GHSA

Thursday 5.4.17 DH If Game 5.5.17

Class A Private

North Cobb Christian @ Savannah Christian Times TBA

Calvary Day @ Holy Innocents Times DH 2 PM & 5 PM

Class AA

Benedictine @ Elbert Co Times TBA

Class AAAAAA

Effingham Co. @ Allatoona Times TBA

Richmond Hill @ Winder Barrow

GISA Friday 5.5.17 if Game 5.6.14

Brandon Hall @ Memorial Day at Sonny Dixon Field DH 4 PM & 7 PM

South Carolina Home School League Baseball Championships

Sat. 5.06.17    Coastal Homeschool  Hurricanes in  Charleston SC 1:30 p.m.

The Wetherington Chiropractic Clinic Athlete of the Week – Calvary Day School Volleyball Player & Cheerleader Southern Britt 4.22.2017

The Wetherington Chiropractic Clinic Athlete of the Week – Calvary Day School Volleyball Player & Cheer Savannah Cheerleader Southern Britt 4.22.2017

Southern Britt, a senior at Calvary Day School, was a volleyball player, and she also cheered for Cheer Savannah. Britt has had a great volleyball career for the Cavaliers. Britt graduates with some prestigious honors. As a junior and senior, Britt was selected a 1st and 2nd team member of the Greater Savannah Morning News All-City teams and won back to back GHSA Class " Volleyball Championships. This year Britt applied and was accepted as a student at the University of Georgia and what a way to end your high school career.



Well, Southern didn't waste anytime. She set her sights to use her Cheer Savannah cheer skills to be a college cheerleader. Britt applied to try out to be a Bulldog cheerleader and was accepted. As Southern's high school career ends her dream came true, and she made the University of Georgia Cheerleader squad. You can listen to Britt's interview at the Karl DeMasi Sports Report Podcast page. 

The Wetherington Chiropractic Clinic Athlete of the Week – Effingham County High School Football/Soccer Player Mackenzie Stewart 4.15.2017

The Wetherington Chiropractic Clinic Athlete of the Week – Effingham County High School Football/Soccer Player Mackenzie Stewart 4.15.2017

Mackenzie Stewart, senior, a 4' 9" placekicker in football/middle defender in soccer, has

turned peoples' heads on the football and soccer field. 

As a placekicker on the Effingham County High School Football team, she converted 25 of 30 extra points, and booted a 29-yard field goal to win a game against Richmond Hill. On the soccer field, she anchors one of the top defenses in girl's soccer in the area. Stewart has also scored a goal and assisted on five. An article written in the Savannah Morning news on March 2, 2017 by Donald Heath had a quote from Head Coach Blake Kessler had this to say, “She’s immensely passionate about winning, very driven,” he said. “She takes everything seriously. She’s a leader in practice, a leader on the field, and she’s very good at keeping others motivated.” The Lady Rebels have advanced to the sweet sixteen of, the GHSA 2017 state soccer playoffs as of this post. You can listen to Mackenzie's podcast at The Karl DeMasi Sports Report podcast page. 

The Wetherington Chiropractic Clinic Athlete of the Week – Windsor Forest junior Soccer Player Erik Ullola 4.08.2017

The Wetherington Chiropractic Clinic Athlete of the Week – Windsor Forest junior Soccer Player Erik Ullola 4.08.2017


Erik Ullola, junior soccer player and captain at Windsor Forest High School, scored twelve goals and ten assist from his middle defensive position.

"He is one of the reasons we are so successful this season so far," stated Head Coach Cam Turner. "Erik is the probably the best player in Savannah. He sacrifices his skills to play defense for us. He is an all-around player and could be our best midfielder if he played there." Only a junior, Erik also plays on an elite travel soccer team and is one of the top soccer players in the area. Windsor Forest has one back to back region titles, last year in 3-AAAA and this year in Region 3-AAA. Listen to Erik's interview at the  Karl DeMasi Sports Report podcast page.

Shamrocks Rugby Club Seeks Fourth Consecutive GRU Championship

The Savannah Shamrocks seek their fourth consecutive Georgia Region Union Championship at home against the Atlanta Renegades 1 pm at Daffin Park. Last week in Atlanta, the Shamrocks beat High Country 41-24 to advance. 

This is sure to be a huge match up with the Shamrocks hoping to avenge their only loss a 53-17 defeat on February 11th. The Shamrocks are 10-1 on the season. So, come out this Saturday to support the Savannah Shamrock Rugby Club.

Help! Coaches for Curing Cancer Needs Walkers or Runners

Help! Coaches for Curing Cancer needs walkers or runners to help support CHILDHOOD CANCER RESEARCH. Only 4% of the $4.9 billion 2014 National Cancer Institute budget, went to research around childhood cancer, according to the Coalition Against Childhood Cancer.  

So, if you can find the time to walk or run at the Coaches for Curing Cancer 5K on May13th to help the Coach, The Karl DeMasi Sports Report, raise money for Coaches for Curing Cancer it would be greatly appreciated. If you can't make the event you can also donate to the cause. Furthermore, all money collected or donated goes to childhood cancer research. Click on the link for more info.http://bit.ly/Coaches5K

Bananas Coming Back to Savannah in Bunches

SAVANNAH BANANAS ADD THREE MORE 2016 STANDOUTS TO THE BUNCH

Christian Hollie

SAVANNAH, GA. – The Savannah Bananas are excited to announce the return of three additional players from the team’s inaugural season roster. Christian Hollie of the University of Texas at Arlington, Garrett Nelson of Long Beach State, and Braden Shewmake of Texas A&M will all be making Savannah their home for the summer once again.
Christian Hollie (Jr. INF) is hitting .310 with a double, a triple, and two homers in 45 plate appearances so far this Spring. He spent the beginning of the season recovering from a wrist injury, but is now a consistent part of UT Arlington’s lineup, usually as the Mavericks’ designated hitter. He is expected to play a large role in the Bananas’ success after being named one of the Coastal Plain League’s top prospects.
“Christian is another guy that I have had the privilege of coaching for the past two summer, both in Savannah and Martinsville,” says head coach Sean West. “His athleticism enables him to play anywhere on the field. I project Hollie to be amongst the league leaders in stolen bases this year. This will be a huge summer for Christian and his future in baseball at the next level.”

Garrett Nelson (RS-So. OF/1B boasted the Bananas’ highest slugging percentage last summer with .602. He was also tied for the most home runs, with five on the season. He was a regular fixture at first base for the Bananas, but has also covered center field, left field, and right field at Long Beach.
Coach West says, “Garrett is another athletic body who has returned to the Bananas line up for the 2017 summer. Another very athletic player, which allows him to play both in the outfield and at first base. He is a left-handed hitter which allows us to play match ups against our opponent’s starting arm. I believe Garrett is going to have a break out summer in 2017, and help guide our Bananas back to the championship.”

Braden Shewmake

Braden Shewmake (Fr. INF) played for the Bananas briefly in 2016, with 7 RBI in only 31 at-bats. He is hitting .348 in his first season at Texas A&M and was projected by Perfect Game to be the 2017 SEC freshman of the year.
“Braden is a true freshman from A&M. Many of the Savannah Bananas fans might not remember Braden, but he was one of only a few high school seniors that was allowed to play in last year’s summer season before having to report for second semester summer school at A&M,” says West. “Braden is starting at second base and hitting in the three-hole for the Aggies, and having a tremendous freshman campaign. Braden will play shortstop for us, but his 6’4” frame, 6.6/60 speed, and the fact that he is a left-handed hitter will allow him to play anywhere on the field as well. I project Braden to be one of the top prospects in our league this coming summer.”
The Bananas second season begins on Thursday, June 1st. All reserved seating has sold out, and limited All-You-Can-Eat five-game plans are available. More information can be found at www.thesavannahbananas.com or by calling (912)712-2482.

Moody Brothers Coming Back to the Savannah Bananas

SAVANNAH BANANAS ANNOUNCE RETURN OF GEORGIA BROTHERS

Logan Moody

SAVANNAH, GA.  – The Savannah Bananas are excited to announce the return of Logan Moody and Drew Moody of the University of Georgia for the 2017 season. The brothers were stand-outs both on and off the field during the Bananas inaugural season.
The younger of the two brothers, Logan Moody (SO OF/1B) returns to the Coastal Plain League after being named an all-star during the 2016 season. He was a regular fixture in the Bananas’ starting lineup, with a .351 batting average and 17 RBI over 97 plate appearances.
“Logan has a great baseball frame. He’s a very athletic young man who can play multiple positions. His versatility and athleticism make him another tremendous asset to our club,” says returning Bananas head coach, Sean West.

Drew Moody

In addition to being an asset to the Bananas pitching staff, Drew Moody (RS-JR RHP) was a leader in the locker room. Moody was 2-1 with a 2.90 ERA in 31 innings pitched, including two complete games.
“Drew is another returner who brings much more than baseball talent to our club. Drew has an un-orthodox delivery which is very deceptive to hitters. Drew is successful against wood bats because he pounds the strike zone and trust his defense behind him,” says West. “We are very excited to have Drew back this coming summer.”
The Bananas second season begins on Thursday, June 1st. All reserved seating has sold out, and limited All-You-Can-Eat five-game plans are available. More information can be found at www.thesavannahbananas.com or by calling (912)712-2482.

Local Savannah Area MLB Players Start Off Season with Success

Four local former Prep Savannah baseball players have started the 2017 on positive notes. South Effingham High School alumni Josh Reddick enters his eighth year in Major League Baseball with the Houston Astros. In the first seven games, Josh is batting .278.

In the minor leagues, three former Calvary Day School Cavaliers had success on the mound. Two notching the win. In A ball, Ryan Lawlor (1-0) pitching for the Rome Braves, got the win with 1 1/3 innings of scoreless, two-hit relief and striking out three.


On the High A level, for the St. Lucie Mets, relief pitcher, Tyler Bashlor (1-0) got the win with two innings of scoreless relief while striking out four batters. In a loss for the Lynchburg Hillcats (Cleveland Indians) Dom DeMasi pitched two innings striking out two and holding the 1-0 lead. The Hillcats went on and lost the game 2-1.