The Coastal Empire High School Sports Awards Banquet, hosted by The Savannah Morning News and the Georgia Ports, is a prestigious annual event honoring the top high school athletes across the area. This celebration recognizes first-team selections in a wide variety of sports, highlighting the skill, dedication, and achievements of student-athletes throughout the Coastal Empire.
This year’s banquet will take place on May 27, starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Johnny Mercer Theatre. The guest speaker is Pro Football Hall of Famer Dwight Freeney. During the event, the highly anticipated Players of the Year will be announced, along with the recipients of the premier honors, which include: Boys' and Girls' Athletes of the Year, Boys' and Girls' Teams of the Year, Coach of the Year and the Courage Award recipient. This evening stands as a tribute to the hard work and excellence of our student-athletes, coaches, and teams.
Benedictine Sports First Team Selections considered for Player of the Year:
Fall: Cross Country: John Dodson, Asher Herrin, Cole Minnich.
Football Offense: Connor Ferguson, Chris "Bubba" Frazier, Jacobe Ward
Football Defensive: Kam Cody, Herbert "Third" Scroggins, Micah Williams
Winter: Basketball: Caleb Jones
Swimming: Ethan Dibkey
Wrestling: Zachary Krauss, AJ West
Spring: Baseball: Mason Diamond
Golf: Bear Dollander, Hamp Threlkeld, Jack Weeks
Lacrosse: Avery Allen, Wyatt Estabrook, Walker Groves, Tyler Redmond, Carter Young, Mason Young
Soccer: Asher Herrin, Parker Lewis, Ben Weisel
Tennis: Liam Hegarty
Track & Field: Stephen Cannon, Chris "Bubba" Frazier, Meyer Hagin, Eron Mallard, Cole Minnich, Stanley Smart