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No. 1 basketball recruits show off their talent at Peach Jam
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Kids from all over is still balling out at Peach Jam. We stopped by the North Augusta Activities Center to catch a glimpse of some of the top ranked players in the nation. It’s not often the best of the best are in the same...
State champion softball teams set to compete in Diamond Youth World Series on July 18
Two area softball teams are heading to Tennessee to compete in the Diamond Youth World Series. The Hephzibah girls’ softball 12U and 15U all-star teams both won the inaugural Diamond Youth Softball State Championship and now will represent Georgia in the program’s World Series in Fairview, Tennessee, on July 18-22.
With reopened golf course on hold, Columbia County neighborhood proposes new private pool
A Columbia County golf community, with its 18-hole golf course closed, is pivoting toward transforming its pool area into its No. 1 amenity. The Jones Creek Homeowners Association in Evans is asking Columbia County to grant new buffer and setback standards when it demolishes and rebuilds a pool house that residents say has become too small and isn’t up to code.
Former Indiana basketball player Troy Williams: "I'm super happy with my decision going to Indiana."
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC — Sitting behind the Boo Williams bench at the Peach Jam was a very familiar face: Troy Williams. The former Indiana player and nephew of legendary coach Boo Williams was supporting his uncle and his uncle's team as he prepared to head to Indiana for The Basketball Tournament.
Augusta Golf Show: Dave Loggins
We lost Dave Loggins over the weekend. I moved here on the Saturday of the final round of the 1984 Masters. I was lucky enough to secure a ticket to the final round that year. But it wasn’t until the 1985 Masters that I became aware of a song written about the tournament. A song written by Dave Loggins. Dave was best known for the song “Please Come To Boston”. Dave was also the second cousin of Kenny Loggins. But to Augustans, he will forever be known as the fellow that wrote “Augusta”.
Jake Peacock goes back-to-back at Georgia Amateur Championship
AUGUSTA – Jake Peacock of Milton captured his second-straight Georgia Amateur Championship title in dramatic fashion knocking in a long birdie on the 72nd hole to win by one stroke! The 103rd playing of the championship took place July 11-14 at Augusta Country Club. Peacock (68-70-67-70) began the final round with a three-stroke advantage over Brycen Jones of Thomasville (73-68-67-68) […]
Recruit watching—Tuesday at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam (Jalen Haralson, Darius Adams, Trey McKenney)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.—The 2024 Nike EYBL Peach Jam rolls on today. The organizers gave teams off days during the event since it stretches over nine days. Teams only play one game daily, so it is a spread-out schedule. Jalen Haralson's Indy Heat had the day off on Monday, and most of the 16U schedule was empty. In fact, the Indy Heat 16U group does not play Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday.
July Evaluation Period: Ranking notes, analysis and interview highlights on the top prospects from 2025, 2026
247Sports' full recruiting and scouting staff were on the road at events up and down the East Coast to watch the top prospects in the country and see who college coaching staffs were prioritizing. The July evaluation period is the most important few weeks of the year for prospects and...
Alumni basketball game organizers hope event brings the community together
AIKEN , S.C. (WJBF) – Juice Hoops is an alumni basketball event that will feature athletes from around the CSRA. The event happens on Saturday, July 27th at 9 A.M. at First Baptist Gymnasium at 120 Chesterfield Street in Aiken. You can expect music, vendors, scholarship giveaways, and more. We sat down with one of […]
Syracuse basketball 4-star, 5-star recruits have massive games at EYBL's Peach Jam
The annual Peach Jam tournament on Nike's EYBL circuit runs through this weekend, with various Syracuse basketball targets across three classes putting forth excellent performances during recent encounters. Peach Jam takes place in North Augusta, S.C., through July 21. There was an NCAA live period this past weekend, and there's...
NIKE's EYBL Peach Jam Brings Economic Boost to CSRA Businesses
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WFXG) - Every summer, North Augusta becomes the epicenter of youth basketball as NIKE’s Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) Peach Jam returns to the Central Savannah River Area. This event isn't just about hoops; it’s a major economic boost for local businesses, hotels, and restaurants alike, drawing in visitors from around the country.
Florida Staying In The Mix For ’25 Cameron and Cayden Boozer
As we speak, Nike’s Peach Jam is going on in Augusta, Georgia. For those of you who might not know, the Peach Jam is one of the biggest events on the high school recruiting calendar–a convergence of the best teams on the Nike grassroots circuit. This is a great opportunity for players to showcase their abilities against some of the best competition they will see all year, and a chance for coaches to be visual and put the full court press on the recruits they are hoping to land.
Olsavsky’s Strong Day Leads Jackets Over Woodpeckers
Olsavsky’s Strong Day Leads Jackets Over Woodpeckers. Fayetteville’s Rally Squandered by Eighth Inning Offense. NORTH AUGUSTA, SC: A back and forth ballgame in the final day before the All-Star break ended with a two-run eighth inning proving the difference, as the GreenJackets salvaged a series split with a 5-3 win.
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