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Augusta RiverHawks
2-10 Fayetteville
2-11 @ Knoxville
2-14 @ Fayetteville
2-17 Columbus
2-18 Fayetteville
2-19 Knoxville
2-24 @ Fayetteville

College Basketball
2-8 ASU @ UNC Pembroke
2-8 USC Aiken @ Lander
2-9 Stillman @ Paine
2-11 Tuskegee @ Paine
2-11 Francis Marion @ ASU
2-11 UNC Pembroke @ USC Aiken
2-14 Paine @ Ft Valley St
2-15 USC Aiken @ ASU
2-16 Paine @ Albany St
2-18 Benedict @ Paine
2-18 Lander @ USC Aiken
2-20 LeMoyne Owen @ Paine
2-22 ASU @ Lander
2-22 Francis Marion @ USC Aiken
2-25 Claflin @ Paine
2-25 ASU @ Armstrong Atl
2-25 USC Aiken @ Flagler
2-28 Paine @ SIAC Tournament

News 12 will be keeping track of CSRA athletes' scholarships and signings on this page. Keep checking back for updates.

Football
Aug. Christian- Adonis Roberson Orangeburg Calhoun Prep
Aug. Christian- Jordan Harper - Mercer
Butler- Tayari Thompson- Georgia Military College
Butler- Jeff Menefee -Virginia St
Butler- Rymel Jones- Virginia St
Butler- Christian Garnett- Virginia St
ARC- Montrell Wood- Tennessee St
ARC- Marvin Davis -Mercer
ARC- Diquan Washington-Coffeyville JC
ARC-Anthony Williams Tusculum
Strom Thurmond- Raliegh Yeldell- Newberry
Grovetown- Akila Parks- Georgia Military College
Burke Co-Montres Kitchens- Troy
Burke Co- Orlando Howard- West Georgia
Burke Co- Malcolm Aldridge - West Georgia
Fox Creek- Marty Williams- Clemson
Allendale Fairfax- Ronald Geohaghan - Clemson
Allendale Fairfax- Ronald Bradley- North Greenville
Silver Bluff- Cordrea Tankersley- Clemson
Silver Bluff- Blake Robbins- Charleston Southern
Williston Elko- Kendric Salley- South Carolina
Williston Elko- Rokeem Willaims- Miami (OH)
Barnwell- Phazahn Odom -Fordham
Thomson- John Atkins- Georgia
Thomson- Kentrell Reynolds -Butler CC
No Augusta- Vinnie Miller- The Citadel
No Augusta- Montez McGwire- Georgia Military College
No Augusta- Devontez Rouse- North Greenville
No Augusta- Tyrell Hillary- North Greenville
Lincoln Co- Jetavious Marshall - SC State
Lincoln Co- Dalton Wetherington -Valdosta St
Warren Co- Javoris Wilburn- Albany St
Warren Co- Devarius Davis- Georgia Military College
Laney- Glen Rodriguez Chatahoochee Tech
Glenn Hills- Germain Tait- Fort Valley St
Jefferson Co- Lafayelle Williams- Georgia Military College
Jefferson Co- Derrik Davis-Chattahoochee Tech
Midland Valley- Trey Walker -North Greenville
Jenkins Co- Jonathan Taylor- Georgia
Jenkins Co- James Deloach- Georgia
So Aiken- Josh Brown- Clemson
So Aiken- Tarik Scafe -Benedict
Bamberg Ehrhardt - David DeLeon - Miami (OH)
Bamberg Ehrhardt- Martin Aiken- Clemson
Hephzibah- Terry Robinson- Furman
Hephzibah-Wayne Wingrove -Idaho St
Hephzibah-Lavorius Beasley -Dean College
Lakeside- Mark Weidenaar- Georgia State
Greenbrier- Thomas Brown- Air Force
Wash Wilkes-Da'Quan Heard- Georgia Southern
Warren Co- Javoris Wilburn Albany St

Golf
North Augusta- Matt NeSmith South Carolina
Greenbrier- Evan Usry Mercer
Lakeside- Jack Gibbs Virginia
Westside- Davis Parker Presbyterian
Westside- Toree Gaddy Presbyterian
Westside- Garreth Carpenter Winston Salem St
ARC- Blake Hadden Furman

Baseball
Thomson -Hunter Brinkman Emmanuel College
Westside- Henry Rowland GC&SU
North Augusta- Trevor Hutto Francis Marion
South Aiken- Robert Rezac Anderson
Evans-Tyler Moore USC Aiken
So. Aiken- John Leopard Spartanburg Methodist
So. Aiken- Blue Sanderson Spartanburg Methoidst

Softball
Midland Valley- Haley Zuehlke Winthrop
Fox Creek- Micaela Bell Lipscomb
North Augusta- Sydney Seigler Presbyterian
Greenbrier- Lauren Masters N.C. State
Thomson- Brooke Herkel North Georgia
Greenbrier- Ashlyn Masters NC State
Greenbrier- Lauren Masters NC State
Greenbrier-Mollie Lillis East Georgia
Harlem- Kristen Mills -Augusta St.
Evans- Tiffany Sellers Aiken Tech
Aiken- Dani Reeves USC Sumter
Silver Bluff- Kinsey Parrish Spart. Methodist

Soccer
Westminster- Kerrie Edmondson Wofford
Westminster- Cara Smith- Georgia
Greenbrier-Bay Daniels- South Carolina
Greenbrier- Carly Ray-South Carolina
North Augusta- Arianna Pierner Francis Marion
South Aiken- Emily Graves Furman
Augusta Prep- Jamie Alexander Furman

Men's Basketball

Women's Basketball

Swimming
Greenbrier- Kate Clark Georgia Tech
Aiken-Steve Kekacs Harvard
Lakeside- Katherine Huff Texas A&M

Volleyball
Aiken- Monica Cardona Winthrop
Greenbrier- Alex Powell Coastal Ga.

ASU drop a pair of one point games at UNC Pembroke
Last Updated: 11:01 PM 02/08/12 - Augusta State men and women both lost one point games on the road at UNC Pembroke Wednesday night
USC Aiken split in Lander, women win, men fall to Bearcats
Last Updated: 10:12 PM 02/08/12 - Pacer men fall to Lander, 15th ranked women come up big in win
Greenbrier running back signs with Georgia Southern
Last Updated: 4:44 PM 02/08/12 - He may have been one of the more underrated running backs in the area this year, but now Greenbrier's Jahvon Hardrick has decided on his future and he won't be going far from home.
Pacers to honor fallen officers
Last Updated: 1:23 PM 02/08/12 - The University of South Carolina Aiken announced on Wednesday that the athletic department will be honoring Master Public Safety Officer Scotty Richardson and Master Corporal Sandy Rogers at halftime of the Pacer men’s basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 11.
High School basketball scores (Tuesday, February 7, 2012)
Last Updated: 11:14 PM 02/07/12 - high school basketball scores for Tuesday, February 7, 2012
RiverHawks visit kids at Children's Medical Center
Last Updated: 4:38 PM 02/07/12 - We are so in tune to seeing the Augusta RiverHawks battling it out on the ice that we forget they are a lot like us. We also forget, they can serve as role models and even bring smiles to plenty of folks outside of the hockey rink. Today, one of those reminders.
USC Aiken mens and womens teams climb in polls
Last Updated: 3:10 PM 02/07/12 - USC Aiken men's basketball team is now ranked 20th in the nation while the Lady Pacers are #15
Local teen meets his idol, gains a fan
Last Updated: 10:46 PM 02/06/12 - Justin Salter officially became a NASCAR fan when he went to a race eight years ago. Since that day, he's been a die hard fan of Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
Jags Devon Wright-Nelson PBC player of the week
Last Updated: 3:54 PM 02/06/12 - Augusta State's Devon Wright-Nelson has been named Peach Belt Conference player of the week.
Pair of Pacers on watch list for top D2 baseball player
Last Updated: 1:17 PM 02/06/12 - University of South Carolina Aiken baseball seniors Nick Aranas and Stephen Carmon have been tabbed to the 2012 Tino Martinez Award Watch List.
Giants beat Patriots to win Super Bowl, 21-17
Last Updated: 10:16 PM 02/05/12 - Eli Manning and the Giants one-upped Tom Brady and the Patriots again, coming back with a last-minute touchdown to beat New England 21-17 Sunday night for New York's fourth Super Bowl title.
Augusta is home to Giant's 'biggest fan'
Last Updated: 8:16 PM 02/05/12 - Darryl Leech will never forget being at the Superbowl in 2008 as the Giants denied the Patriots an undefeated season. That history puts a lot of pressure on tonight's game.
Pacers scorch Pirates by 26
Last Updated: 11:17 PM 02/04/12 - The nationally 24th-ranked University of South Carolina Aiken men’s basketball team picked up a dominating 85-59 road victory over Armstrong Atlantic State
HS experience fuels Deon Grant against Patriots
Last Updated: 8:42 PM 02/04/12 - It was eight years ago when the New England Patriots got a Super Bowl win against Carolina, and in that Panthers defensive backfield was Josey's Deon Grant.
16th ranked Lady Pacers beat Armstrong, 65-55
Last Updated: 8:09 PM 02/04/12 - The nationally 16th-ranked University of South Carolina Aiken women’s basketball team got a 65-55 road victory over Armstrong Atlantic State
Jags dominate Flagler, 82-50
Last Updated: 8:05 PM 02/04/12 - Augusta State sprinted out to a 26-4 lead in the first five minutes Saturday afternoon and never looked back, rolling to an 82-50 Peach Belt Conference win over Flagler
Complete effort carries Lady Jags over Flagler
Last Updated: 8:04 PM 02/04/12 - Augusta State began on a 16-4 run and never let Flagler back in Saturday afternoon, cruising to a 63-35 Peach Belt Conference win
HS basketball scores (Friday, February 3, 2012)
Last Updated: 10:44 PM 02/03/12 - high school basketball scores for Friday, February 3, 2012
Georgia kicks three off the team
Last Updated: 10:28 AM 02/03/12 - Three University of Georgia freshman football players have been dismissed from the team for violation of team rules according to an announcement by Bulldog head coach Mark Richt.
Westminster duo decides on college future
Last Updated: 5:04 PM 02/02/12 - At Westminster it was the Kerrie Edmondson and Cara Smith show as they put pen to paper.
Greenbrier soccer duo headed to South Carolina
Last Updated: 5:00 PM 02/02/12 - While we focused on football signings yesterday, we can't forget there are other sports and other kids getting those coveted college scholarships. Worth the same no matter what the sport. Four area girls have signed on the dotted line to play soccer.
National Signing Day: The stories behind the signatures
Last Updated: 6:46 PM 02/01/12 - When it comes to National Signing Day in the CSRA, it was only right that it start with Thomson's John Atkins.
Signing Day 2012, who's going where
Last Updated: 5:09 PM 02/02/12 - Here's a list of signings for football from Wednesday February 1st
Lady Pacers now ranked 16th in the nation
Last Updated: 5:29 PM 01/31/12 - The University of South Carolina Aiken women’s basketball team is ranked 16th in the latest USA Today/ESPN Division II Top 25 Coaches' Poll.
Lakeside's star swimmer using state meet for Olympic Trials
Last Updated: 4:41 PM 01/31/12 - The high school swimming season is winding down with state meet just around the corner. For Lakeside's Katherine Huff, that certainly won't change her focus
Friend of Deon Grant talks about former Josey star
Last Updated: 9:18 PM 01/31/12 - We are quickly closing in on Super Bowl 46 as both the Patriots and Giants have gone through the dreaded media day where any and all questions become fair game. Of course our local tie to the game, Josey product and current Giants defensive back Deon Grant.
Pacers Aranas named first team All American
Last Updated: 1:50 PM 01/31/12 - University of South Carolina Aiken senior Nick Aranas has been tabbed to the 2012 National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Preseason All-America First-Team.
Augusta State golf team adds another Aussie to the squad
Last Updated: 1:49 PM 01/31/12 - Augusta State head men’s golf coach Kevin McPherson announced Tuesday the addition of Maverick Antcliff to the squad. Antcliff will join the ASU men’s golf program for the Spring, 2012 semester.
Tattoos a way of life for ASU basketball team
Last Updated: 10:20 PM 01/30/12 - If you've been watching the Augusta State basketball team this year, you've been front and center to see not just a young and talented squad but this generation's way of preserving their memories.
Will Avery continues work with young basketball players
Last Updated: 9:03 PM 01/29/12 - Will Avery's still got the itch. He's not on a basketball team right now, but he'd like to be if someone comes calling.
Clayton State upsets No. 24 USC Aiken
Last Updated: 9:12 PM 01/28/12 - Clayton State was able to acquire a 74-71 Peach Belt Conference victory over national No. 24 USC Aiken
Montevallo storms past Jags, 74-66
Last Updated: 9:11 PM 01/28/12 - Montevallo rallied from a double-digit halftime deficit to hand Augusta State a 74-66 Peach Belt Conference road loss Saturday afternoon at BankTrust Arena.
Lady Pacers fall to Clayton State in battle of top 15 teams
Last Updated: 9:10 PM 01/28/12 - In a battle of top 15 teams, No. 2 Clayton State was able to get the better of No. 15 USC Aiken in an 86-76 Peach Belt Conference victory over the Pacers
Lady Jags edge Montevallo, 64-59
Last Updated: 9:06 PM 01/28/12 - Augusta State picked up a key road win Saturday afternoon, downing Montevallo 64-59 in a Peach Belt Conference contest in BankTrust Arena.
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. visits Augusta
Last Updated: 5:58 PM 01/28/12 - Tax season is upon us, and for Augusta's TaxSlayer.com, that meant using their biggest asset to get their name out there.
High school basketball scores Friday January 27th
Last Updated: 10:47 PM 01/27/12 - High school basketball scores Friday January 27th
GreenJackets coaches named, Kline will not be back in Augusta
Last Updated: 5:18 PM 01/27/12 - The 2012 Augusta GreenJackets will look to a proven winner to lead their team. The GreenJackets, in conjunction with the San Francisco Giants, announce that Lipso Nava will return as field manager for the upcoming baseball season.
Freshmen helps lead Paine to the stop of the standings
Last Updated: 4:33 PM 01/27/12 - In the preseason polls, the SIAC coaches picked Paine to finish 8th in the conference. With a month to go in the season, the lions are now on top of the heap sitting in first place by a half game. Sure there are eight teams within two games of the top spot, but the lions are proving they belong.
Pacers picked 7th, Jaguars 9th in preseason baseball poll
Last Updated: 3:42 PM 01/27/12 - The University of South Carolina Aiken baseball team was picked to finish seventh in the Peach Belt Conference Preseason Baseball Coaches Poll released by the league office on Friday, Jan. 27.
Former Laney player accuses college coach of scaming money
Last Updated: 3:12 PM 01/27/12 - Former NFL player Kendrell Bell is accusing his college football coach at the University of Georgia of duping him out of $2 million.
Local divers make a big splash
Last Updated: 4:58 PM 01/26/12 - Once again the area will be well represented in the state swimming meet in the next few weeks. But what might not realize, the diving program in the area has come a long way as well. Matter of fact, there will be 11 area divers going for a state crown as well.
Pacers Nick Aranas named all conference on the diamonds
Last Updated: 3:24 PM 01/26/12 - University of South Carolina Aiken senior Nick Aranas has been chosen to the 2012 Peach Belt Conference Baseball Preseason All-Conference Team.
ASU moves into second place with a win over UNC Pembroke
Last Updated: 11:38 PM 01/25/12 - Augusta State freshman D’Angelo Boyce and senior Tye Beal drained clutch free throws in the final minute Wednesday night to clinch a 76-72 victory over Peach Belt Conference foe UNC Pembroke in Christenberry Fieldhouse.
RiverHawks goalie deals with adversity off the ice
Last Updated: 3:55 PM 01/25/12 - For many traveling half way around the world at the age of 23 to do anything can be intimidating. To find out you have to go home because of a snafu with immigration paper work can really take its toll. Welcome to the world of goalie Peter Skoggard.
Paine takes down Benedict 60-55
Last Updated: 10:20 PM 01/24/12 - For the second straight year, Paine College traveled to Benedict and took down the Tigers winning 60-55 Tuesday night.
High school basketball scores Tuesday January 24
Last Updated: 10:51 PM 01/24/12 - High school basketball scores from Tuesday January 24th
USC Aiken women No. 15 in the nation
Last Updated: 7:54 PM 01/24/12 - The University of South Carolina Aiken women’s basketball team is ranked 15th in the latest USA Today/ESPN Division II Top 25 Coaches' Poll.
Pacers men's basketball team ranked 24th in the nation
Last Updated: 4:07 PM 01/24/12 - The University of South Carolina Aiken men’s basketball team is ranked 24th in the latest NABC/Division II men’s basketball poll.
ASU freshmen pave the way for the Jags
Last Updated: 10:55 PM 01/23/12 - Augusta State Head Coach Dip Metress called his freshman trio 'Triple D’ -- Devonte Thomas, Devon Wright-Nelson, and D'Angelo Boyce -- and they combined for 41 of the Jaguars’ 63 points Monday night in a 63-55 win over the Columbus State.
Pacers get the sweep of the Hurricanes
Last Updated: 10:49 PM 01/23/12 - Rick Alderman led five Pacers in double figures and the nationally 19th-ranked University of South Carolina Aiken men’s basketball team acquired an 81-74 Peach Belt Conference victory over Georgia Southwestern on Monday evening at the Convocation Center.