High-level high school baseball is coming to South Georgia in a big way as Coffee High School hosts the First Annual Georgia–Florida Invitational February 19–21.
The three-day event will feature six programs — three from Georgia and three from Florida — all of whom made their respective regional playoffs last season. With postseason-caliber teams throughout the field, fans can expect competitive, high-energy baseball from first pitch to final out.
Participating Georgia Teams
• Coffee High School (19–14 in 2024, Regional Appearance) — Head Coach Scott Grove
• Mountain View High School (15–17, Class AAAAAA Regional Appearance)
• Peachtree Ridge High School (16–16, Class AAAAAA Regional Appearance) — Head Coach Jamie Suggs
Participating Florida Teams
• Foundation Academy (19–10, Class 2A Regional Appearance) — Head Coach Dakoda Grove
• Timber Creek High School (19–11, Class 7A Regional Appearance) — Head Coach Spencer Angelis
• University Christian (21–11, Class 1A Regional Final Appearance) — Head Coach Calvin Orth
All games will be played at Coffee High School’s Charles Wilson Field in Douglas.
Opening Night Headliner: Father vs. Son
The tournament begins with a marquee matchup on Thursday night at 6:30 PM when Coffee High School takes on Foundation Academy. The storyline adds even more excitement: Coffee Head Coach Scott Grove will face his son, Foundation Academy Head Coach Dakoda Grove.
The two have split previous matchups 1–1:
• In 2023, Scott Grove’s squad defeated Dakoda Grove’s team 4–0.
• In 2024, Dakoda Grove’s Foundation Academy defeated Scott Grove’s nationally ranked team 4–3, powered by back-to-back-to-back home runs in the fifth inning. Thursday’s contest provides another chapter in the family rivalry — with bragging rights on the line.
Tournament Schedule
Thursday, February 19
• 3:30 PM — Mountain View (GA) vs Timber Creek (FL)
• 6:30 PM — Coffee (GA) vs Foundation Academy (FL)
Friday, February 20
• 3:30 PM — Peachtree Ridge (GA) vs University Christian (FL)
• 6:30 PM — Coffee (GA) vs Timber Creek (FL)
Saturday, February 21
• 9:00 AM — Peachtree Ridge vs Timber Creek
• 11:30 AM — Peachtree Ridge vs Foundation Academy
• 2:00 PM — Mountain View vs Foundation Academy
• 4:30 PM — Mountain View vs University Christian
• 7:00 PM — Coffee vs University Christian
A Showcase of Regional Talent
With all six teams coming off regional appearances — including one regional finalist — the Georgia–Florida Invitational promises elite competition early in the season. The event aims to build interstate competition, community engagement, and showcase top-tier high school baseball talent. Fans are encouraged to attend and support what is expected to become an annual premier baseball event in South Georgia.
