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Abercrombie’s career-high 33 lifts Augusta past Middle Georgia March 4

By Special To Augusta Good News · 05 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Abercrombie’s career-high 33 lifts Augusta past Middle Georgia March 4

Augusta opened Peach Belt Conference Tournament play with a win Wednesday, outlasting Middle Georgia 74-70 in the PBC quarterfinals at Christenberry Fieldhouse.

Aiken Trials features horses, tailgates and family fun on March 14

By Staff Report · 05 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Aiken Trials features horses, tailgates and family fun on March 14

The 83rd running of the historic Aiken Trials horse races is set for Saturday, March 14, at the Aiken Training Track.

Augusta University women’s golf takes third at More Than Golf Invitational

By Staff Report · 04 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta University women’s golf takes third at More Than Golf Invitational

For the third tournament in a row, the Augusta women’s golf team posted a top five finish. This time, the Jaguars came in third place at the More Than Golf Invitational at Old Barnwell on March 3.

Josey girls head to sixth straight Final Four after March 3 win

By Christopher Rickerson · 03 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Josey girls head to sixth straight Final Four after March 3 win

Josey High School girls basketball team is headed to the final four for the sixth straight time after defeating Hart County 73-54 in the quarterfinals of the Georgia High School AA State Playoffs on Tuesday, March 3.

No. 4 seed Augusta University women to host Middle Georgia March 4

By Staff Report · 02 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on No. 4 seed Augusta University women to host Middle Georgia March 4

The Augusta women’s basketball team has earned the No. 4 seed in the 2025-26 Peach Belt Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament and will host No. 5 seed Middle Georgia Knights on Wednesday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Christenberry Fieldhouse.

Cross Creek defeats Westover Feb. 28 to advance to Elite Eight

By Christopher Rickerson · 01 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Cross Creek defeats Westover Feb. 28 to advance to Elite Eight

The Cross Creek Razorbacks their ticket to the Elite Eight as they defeated Westover 59-52 in the second round of the Georgia High School AAA State Playoffs on Saturday, Feb. 28.

In pictures: 2026 Augusta Half/10K/5K

By Mike Adams · 28 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: 2026 Augusta Half/10K/5K

Scenes from the 2026 Augusta Half/10K/5K Feb. 28.

Jenkins leads Eagles with 26 points to advance Josey to quarterfinals 

By Christopher Rickerson · 28 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Jenkins leads Eagles with 26 points to advance Josey to quarterfinals 

Josey’s girls defeated Sonoraville 64-41, advancing to the quarterfinals of the AA Georgia High School girls basketball AA state playoffs.

Augusta Half expected to impact traffic Feb. 28

By Staff Report · 27 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta Half expected to impact traffic Feb. 28

The 2026 Augusta Half Marathon, 10K & 5K  will be Saturday, Feb. 28 with traffic impacts in and around Augusta, the Augusta Canal, Summerville, and the Lakemont/Lake Olmstead area. 

Tate leads Laney with 24 points in playoff win over Sumter County Feb. 24

By Christopher Rickerson · 25 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Tate leads Laney with 24 points in playoff win over Sumter County Feb. 24

Laney defeated Sumter County 55-47 in the first round of the Georgia High School Girls AA Basketball State Playoffs Feb. 24.

Augusta University men’s golf team wins Gulf Coast Collegiate Feb. 24

By Special To Augusta Good News · 24 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta University men’s golf team wins Gulf Coast Collegiate Feb. 24

Augusta University men’s golf team won the Gulf Coast Collegiate.

Jaguar women finish fourth at the UNF Collegiate

By Special To Augusta Good News · 24 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Jaguar women finish fourth at the UNF Collegiate

The Augusta University women’s golf team finished in a tie for fourth place at the Momentum Transportation UNF Intercollegiate on Feb. 24.

In pictures: Lady Jackets head to lower state playoffs after Feb. 23 win

By Mike Adams · 24 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: Lady Jackets head to lower state playoffs after Feb. 23 win

North Augusta’s Lady Yellow Jackets defeated Gray Collegiate 62-28 Monday to secure a spot in the Lower State final Friday in Florence.

In pictures: North Augusta defeats Crestwood Feb. 21

By Mike Adams · 21 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: North Augusta defeats Crestwood Feb. 21

North Augusta defeated Crestwood 71-61. the second round of the AAAA SCHSL State Championship at North Augusta High School Feb. 21, 2026.