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GreenJackets complete once in a lifetime comeback in 2026 home finale

By Special To Augusta Good News · 30 Aug 2026 · 0

The Augusta GreenJackets scored nine runs in the eighth to defeat the Myrtle Beach Pelicans in the final homestand of the year.

Aquinas beat Washington-Wilkes Aug. 28

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Aug 2026 · 0

Aquinas beat Washington-Wilkes Friday.

ARC battles back to stun Thomson 41-40

By Christopher Rickerson · 29 Aug 2026 · 0

Richmond Academy beat Thomson Aug. 28 on the Bulldogs’ home turf.

Windsor Academy routs Augusta Prep Aug. 28

By William Reyes · 29 Aug 2026 · 0

Windsor Academy defeated Augusta Prep 41-7 on Friday night, Aug. 28, at Richards Stadium.

Wolfpack beats Knights for first time in 15 years in barnburner Aug. 28

By Cooper Brady · 29 Aug 2026 · 0

The Greenbrier Wolfpack took down the Evans Knights for the first time in 15 years with a score of 42-35 at Evans High School on Friday, Aug. 28.

Geter-led Mustangs score 42-7 road victory over Lakeside Aug. 28

By Anna Biondolillo · 29 Aug 2026 · 0

Behind senior quarterback Xavier Geter, Midland Valley gained a 42-7 win over Lakeside at the Panthers’ stadium on Aug. 28.

In pictures: Westside pushes past Lincoln County Aug. 28

By Mike Adams · 28 Aug 2026 · 0

Westside beat Lincoln County 48-41 Friday.

McMurray powers Augusta offense in breakout win on Aug. 27

By Special To Augusta Good News · 27 Aug 2026 · 0

Cooper McMurray brought home the first two and last two runs of the game, bookending a strong day for the Augusta GreenJackets (31-25, 66-56) with four RBIs as the Jackets knocked off the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (19-37, 46-74) 8-4 Aug. 27.

Jackets falter with runners in scoring position on Aug. 25

By Special To Augusta Good News · 25 Aug 2026 · 0

In the start of the final homestand of the year, the Augusta GreenJackets (29-25, 64-56) left ten men on base, including seven in the final four frames, to fall to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (19-35, 46-72) 5-4 Tuesday night.

Adams takes medalist honors as AU women’s golf is Tiger Classic co-champ

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

The Augusta women’s golf team started the season in style and were co-champions of the Tiger Classic in Clemson, SC. The Jaguars shared the title with the host Tigers at 3-over-par. Senior Sara Adams was medalist for the event as she posted rounds of even-par and 5-under-par to take the title by a single shot. 

Pitching shines as GreenJackets steal series finale from Fireflies Aug. 23

By Special To Augusta Good News · 23 Aug 2026 · 0

In the 23rd and final meeting of the year between the Augusta GreenJackets (29-24, 64-55) and the Columbia Fireflies (25-28, 59-60), Brody Fowler tossed his best start as a pro, holding Columbia to just one run in six innings as the Jackets stole the series with a 3-1 win Sunday.

ARC notches a narrow win over Laney in season opener

By William Reyes · 22 Aug 2026 · 0

The Academy of Richmond County Musketeers opened their season with a 14-12 victory over the Laney Wildcats on Friday night, Aug. 21.

In pictures: Strom Thurmond hands North Augusta season opening loss Aug. 21

By Mike Adams · 22 Aug 2026 · 0

Strom Thurmond wins its season opener against North Augusta.

Gault leads Evans past Harlem 37-20 in season opener Aug. 21

By Cooper Brady · 22 Aug 2026 · 0

Running back Brycen Gault had 320 all-purpose yards to lead Evans past Harlem High School 37-20 on Friday, Aug. 21, in the two teams’ season-opener.