Elijah Hutchinson of Aquinas, tries to break a tackle against TW Josey on Nov. 6, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Elijah Hutchinson of Aquinas, tries to break a tackle against TW Josey on Nov. 6, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

In pictures: Aquinas secures region title after rout of TW Josey

It was a battle of the green and golds Friday at TW Josey High School Stadium on Nov. 6 as Aquinas rolled to a region title and defeated Josey 48-7.

The Fightin’ Irish finished the season 8-2 overall and 6-1 in Region 4AA. The Irish had to win Friday’s game to win the title outright as Jasper County and Social Circle finished right behind Aquinas both with 5-2 region records. Josey only won one game on the season.

Playoff matchups begin in Georgia Nov. 13. Aquinas has a bye for the first week.

QB Turner Stevenson of Aquinas, right, gets a pass blocked by a Josey defender in the first half on Nov. 6, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Carlin Garett of Aquinas, right, tries to bring down a Josey player on Nov. 6, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Mason Nixon of Aquinas catches a touchdown pass against Josey on Nov. 6, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
TW Josey QB Zavion Hearst throws a pass against Aquinas on Nov. 6, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Julius Moretta-Snell tries to bring down a Josey player on Nov. 6, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News
Mason Nixon of Aquinas fights off a Josey defender and score a touchdown in the first half on Nov. 6, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Jaiden Hosey of Josey, right gains yards as Jaelan Gibson of Aquinas closed in on Nov. 6, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News
The Irish take the field against TW Josey on Nov. 6, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
The coin toss between TW Josey and Aquinas on Nov. 6, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
The Sonic Boom of the South once again entertained the crowd on Nov. 6, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
The Sonic Boom of the South once again entertained the crowd on Nov. 6, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Faithful TW Josey fans watch the season ender for the Eagles. It was a rough year for the team ending in a 1-9 overall record. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News

Mike Adams is a veteran photographer who has won multiple South Carolina and Georgia Press Association Awards in his career including nine in 2026 for Augusta Good News. During his career, he’s photographed for several  news outlets including The Augusta Chronicle and the Aiken Standard.Sign up for the Augusta Good News weekly newsletter here.

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