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Brookwood softball suffers 1st loss in Columbus
COLUMBUS — Brookwood’s journey in the Class AAAAAAA state fastpitch softball tournament got more challenging after an 8-5 loss to Harrison on Thursday. The Broncos (28-4) were tied 2-2 before Harrison (33-2) scored three runs in the fourth inning and three more in the fifth for an 8-2 lead. They rallied back with three runs but couldn’t overcome the deficit. Brookwood must work its way back through the loser’s bracket, beginning Friday at 1:15 p.m. against North Paulding. If it wins that game, it will take on the Buford-Lambert winner in another elimination game at 5:45 p.m. Friday.
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Buford softball opens Elite Eight with win over Richmond Hill, falls to Northgate in high-scoring battle
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Buford High School’s varsity softball team opened the GHSA Class 6A Elite Eight state tournament with a commanding 14-6 victory over Richmond Hill on Wednesday, Oct. 28, before falling to Northgate 18-15 in a high-scoring contest Thursday, Oct. 29, at South Commons Softball Complex in Columbus.
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Does Auburn have a coaching or a talent issue on defense?
Can Auburn's defensive issues be boiled down to one issue?
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Fountain City Classic Announces $33,000 in Scholarships for 29 Students, Invites Community to Close the Gap Golf Classic
Twenty-nine students have received a combined $33,000 through the Fountain City Classic Scholarship Award earlier this year. As the Classic celebrates these scholars, it is inviting golfers, alumni, businesses, and education advocates to help students address the unexpected costs that can arise on the path to a degree. The inaugural...
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Freshman Caleb Williams poised for immediate impact at Auburn
Of all the new additions to Auburn men's basketball's roster for the 2026-27 season, freshman Caleb Williams could make the biggest impact. The 6-5 guard scored 14 points in Auburn's 80-68 win over Samford in an exhibition at Neville Arena on Thursday, following an 11-point effort in last week's game with Alabama in "The Feud." Williams' progress over Auburn's final two preseason games is an encouraging sign for Auburn head coach Steven Pearl, who pointed out after Thursday's game that Williams has gotten more comfortable on the floor since he scored only four points in Auburn's preseason opener against Florida State. Pearl also gave Auburn fans a taste of what to expect from Williams as the season gets underway next Wednesday. "(Williams) doesn’t play like a freshman, which is very encouraging," Pearl said postgame. "He is going to continue to grow and get better. He is incredibly coachable, which it really helps when a freshman is willing to take the coaching the way he does." Williams has also caught his teammates' attention during preseason play. Auburn guard Tahaad Pettiford says Williams listens to the advice he and his teammates share, and is always working to improve. "He started to get
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Harlem walks off Ridgeland in seventh; ECI falls in 1-0 state tournament heartbreaker
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The GHSA softball state finals got underway this week in Columbus, with local contenders Harlem and Emanuel County Institute each fighting to keep their championship hopes alive in elimination bracket action. Harlem rallies in seventh to stun Ridgeland. Facing elimination after an opening-day loss, the Harlem...
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Decided in fifth set, Columbus High falls to Oconee County in volleyball state title match
In a hard-fought battle, the fifth-seeded Columbus Blue Devils lost an epic five-set showdown to second-seeded Oconee County (22-25, 27-25, 18-25, 26-24 and 15-11) in the Georgia High School Association Class 4A volleyball state championship match Thursday at the LakePoint Sports Arena in Emerson. Columbus jumped out to a 20-13 lead in the first set, but Oconee County stormed back and cut the lead to two, but the Blue Devils prevailed and took the first set 25-22. In the second set, it was Oconee County with the early lead, 15-8. But after both teams rallied, Oconee County held on to the lead and extended it by 10 to go up 22-12. Columbus did not give up, however, and scored three straight points, thanks to several aces by senior middle blocker Taylor Myers. But the Warriors prevailed to win the second set 27-25 to tie the match 1-1 in sets. Columbus came out aggressively in the third set and held on to win the set 25-18. The fourth set was a classic contest as the teams exchanged the lead several times. Columbus led 15-13, but the Warriors went on a 5-1 run to take an 18-16 lead. Then the Blue Devils
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Upset Alerts: Josh Pate reveals concern level in notable Week 9 games
Week 9 of the college football season is here, and it’s an important weekend across the sport. While it doesn’t have quite as many big-time ranked matchups as previous weeks, the potential for upsets remains ever present. Josh Pate of Josh Pate’s College Football Show highlights a few with intriguing potential. This weekend is headlined by two ranked-on-ranked matchups and several other compelling contests. Florida–Georgia will be played in Atlanta this year, while Arizona at Texas Tech checks in as the second matchup between two ranked opponents. [ $19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals ...
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Can you stream Auburn basketball vs Samford today? What to know
The Auburn Tigers face the Samford Bulldogs in their final preseason exhibition on Thursday. If you are wondering where to watch the action live, you are in the right place. Neville Arena will see its first action of the season on Thursday when Auburn basketball faces Samford for its final preseason exhibition. Auburn is 0-2 in preseason play after losing to Florida State and Alabama, both in Birmingham, and hopes to build momentum for next week's season opener with a strong showing on Thursday against Samford. Auburn lost its most recent preseason bout to Alabama, 87-85, at Legacy Arena in Birmingham. The event labeled "The Feud" lived up to its name as the Tigers and Crimson Tide played a physical game in front of a nearly sold-out crowd. Kevin Overton led all scorers with 26 points while Adam Olsen scored 12. Tahaad Pettiford and Caleb Williams added 11. Samford is 2-0 in preseason exhibitions with wins over in-state foes Alabama A&M and Jax State. The Bulldogs topped Jax State on Monday, 80-75, behind a 17-point effort by Ty Davis. Cade Norris and Braeden MacVicar also reached double figures in points, and Will Shaver led the team with seven rebounds. Below
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Auburn Women’s Basketball Hosts Columbus State in Free Exhibition
Auburn hosts Columbus State at Neville Arena on Wednesday at 6 p.m. CT for its final preseason exhibition before the regular season. Admission is free; the game will be available on radio and via a Courtside Cam livestream on Auburn women’s basketball’s Facebook page, with no TV coverage.
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Columbus cycling nonprofit gets funding, staff. How it could change bike culture, safety
Getting around Columbus by foot or bike on a sidewalk or bike lane could become easier thanks to funding of nonprofit groups at the state and local level. For years, Dragonfly Trails has spearheaded the growth of trails and a bike network throughout Columbus. But city bike lanes and sidewalks haven’t kept pace, so Bicycle Columbus wants to help solve that problem. Two years ago, Columbus had just six miles of bike lanes. Today, that number has increased to only 7.69 miles. According to the latest numbers provided by Brian Lackey, GIS manager for the Columbus Consolidated Government, the city has 1,223 miles of road. Less than half of 1% of all roads in Columbus have bike lanes. Sidewalks have increased from 381 miles to 516 miles from 2024 to 2026, meaning 42% of Columbus roads have sidewalks. Columbus and most of Georgia has a car-culture geared toward driving because of land use, John Devine, executive director of Go Georgia (formerly known as Georgia Bikes), told the Ledger-Enquirer. “We have land use that doesn’t support bike-ability and walkability, plus low-density development and zoning that’s segregated,” Devine said. “People have further to go when they want to walk and bike somewhere.