04/12/2026
WOW — What an unbelievable Opening Day
Celebration for Starr Athletic Association! ⚾🎉
Today exceeded every expectation, and we are incredibly grateful for the amazing turnout and support shown by our community.
A special THANK YOU goes to our 2026 Complex Sponsor, Big Air, and especially owner Jakeh Cooper, for believing in Starr Athletic Association and helping make this day truly special.
Jakeh and the Big Air team showed up in a huge way—bringing inflatables, games, free merch, and free jump passes for our players and families. When asked why he chose to sponsor a local sports league like Starr, Jakeh kept it simple:
“I believe in giving back to the communities that support my businesses.”
That speaks volumes about the kind of person and business leader he is.
Jakeh took a chance on us, and we will be forever grateful for his support, generosity, and commitment to our community. Be sure to support their locations in Anderson, Laurens, and soon Greenwood!
We also want to thank the visiting organizations who participated and helped make today special:
Westminster
Pelzer
Powdersville
Anderson YMCA
Huge appreciation to our outstanding vendors who came out and added to the atmosphere:
Palmetto Fizzery
Carnival Cravens
Poor Girls Peanuts
Jackie Harrell with Big Jacks Snowballs
And finally—thank you to the countless coaches, volunteers, board members, parents, and supporters behind the scenes who helped make this event possible. Events like today do not happen without a dedicated team working tirelessly to serve these kids and this community.
Today was proof that Starr is growing, Starr is strong, and the future is bright.
Thank you all for making Opening Day 2026 one to remember. ❤️🖤💛