Mike Doe of North Augusta rushes for a touchdown against Thomson in North Augusta on August 22, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News
Mike Doe of North Augusta rushes for a touchdown against Thomson in North Augusta on August 22, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News

In pictures: North Augusta stings Thomson in 2025 season opener

NORTH AUGUSTA – For the second straight year, North Augusta has defeated Thomson in the Yellow Jackets’ season opener.

This year, the Jackets used their homefield advantage to defeat the Bulldogs 33-7. The Yellow Jackets won the 2024 season opener 25-18.  It was Thomson’s second game of the season. The Bulldogs beat the Evans Knights 7-0 on Aug. 15.

The Yellow Jackets will travel to Lexington on Aug. 29 while the Bulldogs host the Academy of Richmond Academy next Friday.

Jayden Hatcher of North Augusta (20) tries to bring down a Thomson receiver after a catch in North Augusta on August 22, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News
Jaris Sinkfield of Thomson rushes upfield against North Augusta defenders in North Augusta on August 22, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
The North Augusta High School Band performed at halftime in North Augusta on August 22, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
North Augusta’s Mike Doe celebrates a touchdown against Thomson in the third quarter in North Augusta on August 22, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News

Mike Adams is a veteran photographer who has won multiple South Carolina and Georgia Press Association Awards in his career including eight in 2024 for Augusta Good News. During his career, he’s photographed for several news outlets including The Augusta Chronicle and the Aiken Standard.

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