Jordan Rouse of North Augusta, left, attempts a shot against Hartsville during the first round of the AAAA SCHS basketball playoffs at North Augusta High School on Feb. 17. 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News
Jordan Rouse of North Augusta, left, attempts a shot against Hartsville during the first round of the AAAA SCHS basketball playoffs at North Augusta High School on Feb. 17. 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News

In pictures: North Augusta beats Hartsville in the first round of the 2026 playoffs

February 17, 2026·Mike Adams·No Comments

NORTH AUGUSTA – North Augusta opened the playoffs with a big win Tuesday over Hartsville on the Yellow Jackets’ home court.

The Jackets are 23-3 overall and sit in second place in Region 4-AAAA behind Gray Collegiate who has a perfect 14-0 region record.

The Yellow Jackets and Red Foxes scramble for the ball during the first round of the AAAA SCHS basketball playoffs at North Augusta High School on Feb. 17. 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Tioan Nabriat of North Augusta attempts a shot against Hartsville in the second half during the first round of the AAAA SCHS basketball playoffs at North Augusta High School on Feb. 17. 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Rayan Bahria of North Augusta, right, attempts a shot against Hartsville during the first round of the AAAA SCHS basketball playoffs at North Augusta High School on Feb. 17. 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Tristan Anderson of North Augusta, left, drives as Tristian Spann of Hartsville defends during the first round of the AAAA SCHS basketball playoffs at North Augusta High School on Feb. 17. 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Click on advertisements for more information.

Mike Adams is a veteran photographer who has won multiple South Carolina and Georgia Press Association Awards in his career including 11 in 2025 for Augusta Good News. During his career, he’s photographed for several news outlets including The Augusta Chronicle and the Aiken Standard.

Add Augusta Good News as a Preferred Source on Google

Support Local Journalism

Local stories on local people, organizations and events. That's the focus of Augusta Good News, a member of the Georgia Press Association. And you don't have to go through a paywall to find these stories. An independent voice in Augusta, Ga., Augusta Good News is not funded by a billionaire or a large corporation; it doesn't have celebrity reporters who have agents. It's local people who are invested in the community and want to tell its stories. You can support local journalism and help us expand our coverage by becoming a supporter. Through Ko-Fi, you can give once or set up a monthly gift.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related Articles

GreenJackets announce coaching staff for 2026 season; Brad Stoll new manager

15 Feb 2026

Jaguars outpace Pacers for Valentine’s Day victory

14 Feb 2026

Lady Jags beat cross river rival on Valentine’s Day

14 Feb 2026

Butler grabs second straight region title Feb. 13

14 Feb 2026