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Burke County Bears maul Cross Creek Aug. 22

By Christopher Rickerson · 23 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Burke County Bears maul Cross Creek Aug. 22

The Bears have defeated Cross Creek handily each season they have matched up since 2005, and on Friday, they shut out the Razorbacks once again 44-0 on the Razorbacks’ home turf.

In pictures: North Augusta stings Thomson in 2025 season opener

By Mike Adams · 23 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: North Augusta stings Thomson in 2025 season opener

This year, the Jackets used their homefield advantage to defeat the Bulldogs 33-7.

Reyes remarkable in GreenJackets’ win Aug. 22

By Special To Augusta Good News · 22 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Reyes remarkable in GreenJackets’ win Aug. 22

Starter Jeremy Reyes turned in his second straight stellar start, spinning seven strong frames to silence the sturdy sticks of the Fireflies after a shower-soaked start on Aug. 22 at SRP Park

Augusta hockey team to debut in 2027-2028 ECHL season

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta hockey team to debut in 2027-2028 ECHL season

After 12 years, hockey is coming back to Augusta.

GreenJackets pick up first sweep in three years at Kannapolis

By Special To Augusta Good News · 17 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on GreenJackets pick up first sweep in three years at Kannapolis

The Augusta GreenJackets swept the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers this week, winning 5-4 on Sunday.

GreenJacket bats wake up in seventh to bring victory over Cannon Ballers Aug.16

By Special To Augusta Good News · 16 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on GreenJacket bats wake up in seventh to bring victory over Cannon Ballers Aug.16

The Augusta GreenJackets took a 3-2 victory in Kannapolis Saturday night.

Grovetown’s run game storms past Lakeside before rain ends season opener

By Rodrigo Burgos Avila · 16 Aug 2025 · 1

Behind a monster night from Derrick Lane, Grovetown lashed Lakeside 42-17 in the season opener for both teams at Panther Stadium on Friday, Aug. 15.

Harlem wins in weather-shortened match

By Christopher Rickerson · 15 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Harlem wins in weather-shortened match

The Harlem High Bulldogs shutout the Greenbrier Wolfpack 26-0 after one half of football on Friday, Aug. 15. 

In pictures: Aquinas opens season with big win

By Mike Adams · 15 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Aquinas opens season with big win

Aquinas opened its 2025 season at home against Athens Academy with a 52-34 victory Aug. 15.

Lakeside faces 2025 season with new head coach, young team

By Christopher Rickerson · 13 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Lakeside faces 2025 season with new head coach, young team

After an offseason full of changes, the Lakeside High School Panthers believe they can still contend at a high level.

Augusta bats come back late in Aug. 12 win

By Special To Augusta Good News · 12 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta bats come back late in Aug. 12 win

Samuel Mejia and Albert Rivas combined to retire all twelve batters they faced in relief, allowing the GreenJacket offense to steal the lead back late for a 5-4 win to open the series against the Cannon Ballers Tuesday.

Bullpen shines in Augusta’s Aug. 8 victory over Charleston

By Special To Augusta Good News · 09 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Bullpen shines in Augusta’s Aug. 8 victory over Charleston

Jackson Dannelley, Seth Keller, and Trent Buchanan combined for five hitless innings of relief, while Augusta’s bats used a strong fifth inning to steal a 4-3 win from the RiverDogs Friday night.

Augusta University golfer named youth mental health and athletic inclusion spokesperson

By Staff Report · 08 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta University golfer named youth mental health and athletic inclusion spokesperson

An Augusta University golfer will serve as a mental health and athletic inclusion spokesperson.

Column: Top 10 picks for the best high school gridiron action in 2025

By Christopher Rickerson · 08 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Column: Top 10 picks for the best high school gridiron action in 2025

Augusta Good News sportswriter Christopher Rickerson gives his top 10 must-see games this high school football season.