Augusta, GA
PBC Announces Women's Basketball Team of Academic Distinction
AUGUSTA, GA — The Peach Belt Conference has released the 2023-24 women’s basketball Team of Academic Distinction, presented by Barnes & Noble College. The team is a part of the PBC’s larger initiative to celebrate the academic achievements of PBC student-athletes.
To be eligible for the team, a student-athlete must 1) participate in at least half of his/her team’s events and be either a starter or significant contributor; 2) achieved a 3.50 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and 3) completed at least one full academic year at his or her current institution and has reached sophomore athletic eligibility. The Peach Belt Conference Sports Information Directors oversee the program.
Barnes & Noble College currently operates more than 1,400 campus bookstores and their school-branded e-commerce sites, serving more than 6 million college students and faculty nationwide. As a strategic partner, Barnes & Noble College is a retail and learning company. The company is headquartered in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
| Name | Institution | Year | Hometown | GPA | Major (Minor) |
| Aaliyah Bell | Lander | Grad. | Pooler, Ga. | 3.87 | Master of Business Administration |
| Beka Benge | Flagler | Sr. | St. Cloud, Fla. | 4.00 | Elementary Education (Criminology) |
| Livi Blackstock | North Georgia | Sr. | Jefferson, Ga. | 3.852 | Elementary & Special Education |
| Jillian Bretz | Columbus State | So. | Cumming, Ga. | 3.80 | General Business |
| Abby Carter | Lander | So. | Eastlake, Ohio | 4.00 | Exercise Science |
| Isabel Davenport | North Georgia | Sr. | Dahlonega, Ga. | 3.522 | BSN Nursing (Generic) |
| Maddie Erickson | Flagler | So. | Cumming, Ga. | 3.66 | Business Administration |
| Carly Fahey | North Georgia | Sr. | Suwanee, Ga. | 3.769 | Management |
| Alexa Geary | Georgia College & State University | Jr. | Calhoun, Ga. | 3.86 | Exercise Science (Business Administration) |
| Carleigh Grimm | Flagler | So. | St. Clairsville, Ohio | 3.85 | Sport Managment (Business Administration) |
| Kristyn Goshay | Columbus State | Jr. | Conyers, Ga. | 3.64 | Kinesiology |
| Ansley Hall | North Georgia | Jr. | Watkinsville, Ga. | 3.716 | Kinesiology/Health & Fitness |
| Maya Jackson | Columbus State | Jr. | Lawrenceville, Ga. | 3.89 | General Business |
| Quadaija Langley | Lander | So. | Travelers Rest, S.C. | 3.75 | Mathematics |
| Simone Lett | Columbus State | So. | Alpharetta, Ga. | 3.63 | Criminal Justice |
| Annalise Malone | USC Aiken | So. | Fayetteville, Tenn. | 3.806 | Business Administration |
| Kennedi Manning | Augusta | Grad. | Stone Mountain, Ga. | 4.00 | Counselor Education |
| Destiny McClendon | Flagler | Jr. | Greensboro, Ga. | 3.52 | Digital Media Production & Journalism |
| Amani Melendez | Lander | So. | Woodbridge, Va. | 3.80 | Business Administration |
| Jakiyah Parker | Lander | Grad. | Hephizibah, Ga. | 3.75 | Mass Communications |
| Mahkayla Premo | USC Beaufort | So. | Savannah, Ga. | 3.833 | Business Administration |
| Aaliyah Reid | Clayton State | Jr. | Fort Lauderdale, Fla. | 3.58 | Health Sciences |
| Shaniya Rose-McDonald | USC Beaufort | Jr. | Nottingham, England | 3.75 | Psychology |
| Zuzanna Rudenko | Columbus State | Jr. | Warszawa, Poland | 3.60 | Chemistry |
| Cory Santoro | Lander | Jr. | Bellevue, Ohio | 3.88 | Early Childhood Education |
| Myra Strickland | Georgia College & State University | Sr. | Duluth, Ga. | 3.69 | Exercise Science |
| Emily Trushel | North Georgia | Grad. | Brentwood, Tenn. | 4.00 | Master of Kinesiology |
| Hailey Unger | USC Aiken | So. | Dayton, Ohio | 3.60 | Business Administration |
| Jadah Waite | Clayton State | Jr. | Brooklyn, N.Y. | 3.52 | Sociology |
| Jada Warren | Georgia College & State University | Jr. | Norcross, Ga. | 3.63 | Exercise Science |
| Amelia Wylly | Georgia College & State University | Jr. | Savannah, Ga. | 3.54 | Marketing (Management) |
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta Museum of History is hosting a series of exhibits tied to America’s 250th anniversary, including a LEGO display featuring notable moments in American and Augusta history.
The LEGO exhibit includes a bald eagle and a replica of Atlanta’s Capitol, among other items. A separate special exhibit is located in another wing of the museum, and smaller exhibits are displayed throughout the building.
Nancy Glaser, executive director of the Augusta Museum of History, said the goal is for visitors to leave with an appreciation for the country and a positive experience.
“How great America is, probably more than anything,” Glaser said. “A big smile on their face that they had a good time. It’s fun. It’s just fun. We want people to enjoy themselves when they’re here. So it’s just not about our train and not just about Augusta history, which is important, but it’s about the bigger picture. And that’s one of the things that we’re able to present right now.”
The America 250 exhibits are free to view this weekend.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WDBJ) – For a second straight game, the Salem Ridgeyaks bats blew up like…well..the fourth of July.
Andrews Opata hit his 5th home run of the season in the first inning, as Salem led wire-to-wire over Augusta, 7-4.
Opata also stole his Carolina League-leading 36th base of the season in the win for Salem (31-47). D’Angelo Ortiz’s 2 RBI double in the 4th pushed the Salem lead to 4-0. Ortiz finished 2-3 with three RBI’s on the night, while Louis Andujar went 3-4, scoring two runs and also plating two runs.
Salem pitcher Christian Foutch (ND, 6.18 ERA) pitched 4.2 strong innings, allowing just one run on three hits while striking out 8. Yermain Ruiz (W, 2-3, 9.87 ERA) picked up his first win since May 29th, going 4.1 innings while striking out another 4 batters.
Salem’s series at Augusta continues through Sunday.
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