North Augusta's Jamison McKenzie, right, battles with South Aiken defender Javarse Houston at North Augusta High School on Jan. 9, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
NORTH AUGUSTA – North Augusta’s boys’ and girls’ basketball teams took games from South Aiken Thursday to maintain perfect region records.
Originally scheduled for Friday night, the games were moved to Thursday because of the threat of winter weather.
The girls took the court for the first game and dominated Lady Thoroughbreds 42-20. The Lady Yellow Jackets are now 13-1 and 4-0 in the region. They will take on Airport (9-6, 2-2) on Tuesday.
In the boys’ game, it was all Yellow Jackets with the undefeated squad defeating the Thoroughbreds 62-21. They are scheduled to play Marion on Jan. 11 and Airport on Jan.14.
Celena Grant of North Augusta, center, looks to shoot as South Aiken’s Myracle Culbreath, left, and Lakota Fluharty, right, defends at North Augusta High School on Jan. 9, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News. North Augusta defeats South Aiken 42-20.Taylor Boney of North Augusta, left, attempts a shot as Myracle Culbreath of South Aiken defends at North Augusta High School on Jan. 9, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News. North Augusta defeats South Aiken 42-20.Messiah Williams of North Augusta, center, attempts a shot between South Aiken defenders at North Augusta High School on Jan. 9, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News. North Augusta defeats South Aiken 42-20.Taylor Boney of North Augusta, right, drives towards at the basket as Tekinia Dixon of South defends at North Augusta High School on Jan. 9, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good NewsAndrew Robinson of South Aiken, rear, looks to block the shot of Jordan Rouse of North Augusta at North Augusta High School on Jan. 9, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News. North Augusta defeats South Aiken 62-21. Jamison McKenzie of North Augusta, left, battles with Jamaal Wilson of South Aiken, right, for a rebound at North Augusta High School on Jan. 9, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.Daron Dunbar of North Augusta dunks the ball in the first half against South Aiken at North Augusta High School on Jan. 9, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.North Augusta student Taveon Smith, left, celebrates with Jonah Alling after making a 70-foot putt during half-time of the North Augusta vs South Aiken basketball game to claim a $70 Chick Fil A gift card at North Augusta High School on Jan. 9, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good NewsClick on advertisements for more information.
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