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In pictures: Columbia County Special Olympics 2025

By Special To Augusta Good News · 22 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Columbia County Special Olympics 2025

Scenes from Columbia County’s Special Olympics at Lakeside High School March 21.

Harlem posts win on newly named field

By Christopher Rickerson · 22 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Harlem posts win on newly named field

Harlem High School made it official with the naming of Jimmie Lewis Field after defeating Westside 15-0 on Friday, March 21

USC Aiken falls to Lenoir-Rhyne March 16 in NCAA Tournament

By Staff Report · 16 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on USC Aiken falls to Lenoir-Rhyne March 16 in NCAA Tournament

USC Aiken ends its season with a loss in the second round of the NCAA playoffs.

Second-seeded USC Aiken advances in NCAA playoffs

By Special To Augusta Good News · 15 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Second-seeded USC Aiken advances in NCAA playoffs

The No. 24 and second-seeded USCA men’s basketball team picked up its seventh consecutive victory, besting seventh-seeded Catawba 80-71 March 15.

Jags fall to No. 10 Lenoir-Rhyne in NCAA Tournament

By Staff Report · 15 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Jags fall to No. 10 Lenoir-Rhyne in NCAA Tournament

Augusta University’s men’s basketball team concluded its season with a 94-79 loss to No. 10 Lenoir-Rhyne in the NCAA Tournament March 15.

College baseball games lead up to GreenJackets’ 2025 season opener

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on College baseball games lead up to GreenJackets’ 2025 season opener

Area college baseball teams are heading to SRP Park for special games in March, ramping up to the Augusta GreenJackets’ season opener.

Abercrombie named the Peach Belt Conference Freshman of the Year

By Staff Report · 11 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Abercrombie named the Peach Belt Conference Freshman of the Year

Augusta University women’s basketball standout Quinasia Abercrombie has been named the Peach Belt Conference Freshman of the Year

Augusta GreenJackets’ 2025 season opens April 4; promotions announced

By Staff Report · 10 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta GreenJackets’ 2025 season opens April 4; promotions announced

Season ticket packages go on sale March 12 and individual tickets will be available beginning March 15.

USC Aiken, Augusta University to head to NCAA Southeast Region Tournament

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on USC Aiken, Augusta University to head to NCAA Southeast Region Tournament

The University of South Carolina Aiken and Augusta University men’s basketball teams are heading to the upcoming NCAA Southeast Region Tournament; the NCAA announced Sunday.

Fourth annual Run the Runway to benefit BreatheStrong CF

By Staff Report · 07 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Fourth annual Run the Runway to benefit BreatheStrong CF

The fourth annual Run the Runway event is March 15 at Augusta Regional Airport.

Butler wins first state title in almost 60 years

By Christopher Rickerson · 06 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Butler wins first state title in almost 60 years

The Bulldogs defeated Union County 57-49 to win the Georgia High School Basketball 2A State Championship on Thursday, March 6 at the Macon Coliseum.

In pictures: Augusta University falls in Peach Belt quarterfinals March 5

By Mike Adams · 05 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Augusta University falls in Peach Belt quarterfinals March 5

Augusta University fell to North Georgia 77-68 in the Peach Belt quarterfinals.

In pictures: Lander women defeat AU in Peach Belt quarterfinals

By Mike Adams · 05 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Lander women defeat AU in Peach Belt quarterfinals

Lander defeated Augusta 63-61 in OT in the Peach Belt Conference quarterfinals.

In pictures: North Augusta girls advance to Lower State championship

By Mike Adams · 26 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: North Augusta girls advance to Lower State championship

North Augusta’s girls win over Gray Collegiate Academy Wednesday.