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Cannon Ballers steamroll GreenJackets May 2

By Special To Augusta Good News · 03 May 2025 · Comments Off on Cannon Ballers steamroll GreenJackets May 2

The Augusta GreenJackets’ woes at Atrium Health Ballpark continued Friday night, as Augusta lost 9-1 its fourth straight game of the series in Kannapolis.

Harlem passes Whitewater to advance to Elite Eight  

By Christopher Rickerson · 03 May 2025 · Comments Off on Harlem passes Whitewater to advance to Elite Eight  

The Bulldogs defeated the Wildcats 5-2 in the final game of a three-game series to advance to the third round of the Georgia High School Baseball State Playoffs on May 2.

In pictures: Wesleyan squashes Aquinas soccer playoff dream

By Christopher Rickerson · 03 May 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Wesleyan squashes Aquinas soccer playoff dream

Aquinas boys’ high school soccer team lost 5-1 against Wesleyan in the second round of the
Private Georgia High School State Playoffs on Friday, May 2.

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May 5 golf tournament helps at-risk young men

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 May 2025 · Comments Off on May 5 golf tournament helps at-risk young men

The 32nd Annual Paul Anderson Golf Classic will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday at North Augusta’s River Golf Club.

Holder aims to boost Harlem baseball to third state title

By Christopher Rickerson · 29 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Holder aims to boost Harlem baseball to third state title

Will Holder, a Harlem High School senior, hopes for a third straight baseball state title.

Strong relief pitching pushes ‘Jackets past Shorebirds on April 27

By Special To Augusta Good News · 27 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Strong relief pitching pushes ‘Jackets past Shorebirds on April 27

The Augusta GreenJackets won their series over the Delmarva Shorebirds.

Harlem’s baseball and girls’ soccer teams extend winning streaks on journeys for state titles

By Christopher Rickerson · 26 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Harlem’s baseball and girls’ soccer teams extend winning streaks on journeys for state titles

Harlem High School girls’ soccer team and boys’ baseball team extended their winning streaks with round one playoff wins on Thursday and Friday. 

Young pitchers lead GreenJackets April 25

By Special To Augusta Good News · 26 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Young pitchers lead GreenJackets April 25

A pair of young right-handers combined to go 8.2 scoreless innings as Delmarva’s bats once again were held quiet, enabling the GreenJackets to procure a 4-1 win on Friday night.

AU men’s golf wins third straight Southland Championship

By Staff Report · 24 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on AU men’s golf wins third straight Southland Championship

For the third consecutive year, the Augusta University men’s golf team has captured the Southland Conference Championship, securing the title by 10 strokes over Incarnate Word.

Young golfers can plays rounds at discount through new program

By Staff Report · 24 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Young golfers can plays rounds at discount through new program

Children ages 6-18 in the Augusta area are encouraged to enroll in a free, one-year membership to Youth on Course courtesy of Bank of America.

Pinillos to compete in NCAA women’s golf regional May 5-7

By Staff Report · 23 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Pinillos to compete in NCAA women’s golf regional May 5-7

Augusta University’s Zoe Pinillos is seeded sixth at the NCAA Regional in Norman, Oklahoma.

Carey’s first pro homer lifts GreenJackets to April 22 win

By Special To Augusta Good News · 22 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Carey’s first pro homer lifts GreenJackets to April 22 win

Augusta open series with third straight win in first Maryland trip in two years.

GreenJackets take no-hitter into ninth April 20

By Special To Augusta Good News · 20 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on GreenJackets take no-hitter into ninth April 20

The Myrtle Beach Pelicans did not muster a hit until the ninth inning, as a trio of GreenJacket pitchers held the offense completely at bay en route to a 4-1 win on Easter Sunday at SRP Park.

Offense in full bloom as Azaleas beat Myrtle Beach 9-1

By Special To Augusta Good News · 19 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Offense in full bloom as Azaleas beat Myrtle Beach 9-1

The Augusta Azaleas received a fitting sendoff in their debut weekend, as the home team clubbed a pair of huge home runs that highlighted a 9-1 victory over Myrtle Beach at SRP Park.