Sports

Jags fall in tight game at Christenberry Jan. 28

By Special To Augusta Good News · 28 Jan 2026 · 0

USC Beaufort escaped Christenberry Fieldhouse with a 91-90 Peach Belt Conference win in front of 1,684 fans on Greek Night Jan. 28.

Lady Jags drop OT battle against conference foe on Jan. 28

By Special To Augusta Good News · 28 Jan 2026 · 0

Augusta University’s women fell 82-70 to USC Beaufort in overtime Wednesday night at Christenberry Fieldhouse.

Lady Jags beat Flagler 68–52 Jan. 24

By Special To Augusta Good News · 24 Jan 2026 · 0

Augusta women’s basketball pulled away for a 68–52 Peach Belt Conference road win at Flagler on Saturday morning inside Flagler Gym.

Champion coach emphasizes hard work as he takes new role

By Christopher Rickerson · 24 Jan 2026 · 0

Former Westside basketball coach Jerry Hunter has four state titles under his belt and eyes more as he now leads Grovetown High School.

Josey girls win 10th straight, edging Thomson 47-44 Jan. 16

By Christopher Rickerson · 16 Jan 2026 · 0

Josey’s girls’ basketball team defeated Thomson 47-44 on Friday, Jan. 16.

Rivalries heat up at Christenberry Fieldhouse Jan. 14

By Christopher Rickerson · 15 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Rivalries heat up at Christenberry Fieldhouse Jan. 14

Rivals Augusta University and USC Aiken clashed on Jan. 14, 2026.

Augusta women fall to Lander by one Jan. 10

By Special To Augusta Good News · 10 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta women fall to Lander by one Jan. 10

After leading by as many as 17 points midway through the third quarter, the Augusta University women scored just four points in the final quarter and fell to Lander 66-65.

Jaguars drop overtime thriller to Lander on Jan. 10

By Special To Augusta Good News · 10 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Jaguars drop overtime thriller to Lander on Jan. 10

Lander knocked off Augusta 82-80 in overtime Saturday afternoon at Horne Arena in Greenwood..

In pictures: Border Bowl XIII

By Mike Adams · 10 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: Border Bowl XIII

Team South Carolina scored the go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter against Team Georgia to pick up the 20-17 at Harlem High School on Jan 10, 2026.

Augusta University women defeat Clayton State Jan. 7

By Special To Augusta Good News · 07 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta University women defeat Clayton State Jan. 7

Augusta University’s women steamrolled over Clayton State 65-45 at Christenberry Fieldhouse Wednesday night.

Middle Georgia defeats Augusta University Jan. 3

By Special To Augusta Good News · 03 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Middle Georgia defeats Augusta University Jan. 3

Middle Georgia overcomes a halftime deficit to defeat Augusta University.

Augusta University women knock off Middle Georgia on Jan. 3

By Special To Augusta Good News · 03 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta University women knock off Middle Georgia on Jan. 3

The Augusta University women knocked off Middle Georgia 53-47 in the first ever meeting between the two teams on Jan. 3.

Augusta University’s women’s basketball ends 2025 on high note

By Special To Augusta Good News · 31 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta University’s women’s basketball ends 2025 on high note

Augusta women’s basketball capped 2025 with a 91–69 home win over Converse on New Year’s Eve afternoon at Christenberry Fieldhouse.

In pictures: Wildcat Shootout basketball tournament

By Christopher Rickerson · 28 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Wildcat Shootout basketball tournament

Laney High School is hosting its annual Wildcat Shootout basketball tournament at Norman Bonner Gymnasium this weekend.