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Augusta Volleyball Releases 2024 Schedule – Augusta University

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2 years ago

July 5, 2024

Augusta Volleyball Releases 2024 Schedule – Augusta University

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Augusta University volleyball and head coach Sharon Quarles have announced the full 2024 slate. Coming off a stellar year as the reigning Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Regular Season and Tournament Champions, the Jaguars are set for another deep run into the NCAA Tournament

Season Opener: The Jaguars kick off their season at the Florida Southern Tournament in Lakeland, FL, on September 6, where they will face Palm Beach Atlantic University. The tournament continues with matches against Lewis University and Florida Southern College on September 7.

Key Tournaments:

Florida Southern Tournament: Lakeland, FL (September 6-7)
Pacer Invitational: Aiken, SC (September 13-14)
PBC/Gulf South Crossover: Montevallo, AL (September 20-21)
Augusta Tri-Match: Augusta, GA (October 12-13)

Home Opener: Augusta will host Shorter University (Ga.) on September 17 at 7:00 PM, marking their first home game of the season.

Notable Home Games:

Flagler College: September 27
Lenoir-Rhyne University: September 28
Catawba College: October 5
Georgia College: October 12 (part of Augusta Tri-Match)
USC Aiken: October 16
North Greenville University: October 29
Lander University: November 1
UNC Pembroke: November 5

Final Stretch: The regular season concludes with an away game at Georgia College on November 9. The Jaguars aim to build momentum heading into the postseason. The PBC Tournament is set for Nov. 12-16 before the NCAA Regional Tournament the week of Nov. 18. The NCAA Natonal Championships will be held the week of December 2.

Returning Stars: Augusta is likely to be led by returning All-American setter Janvier Buggs and All-Conference performer Sophia Kruczko. PBC Tournament MVP Madelyn Eden is also a key returning piece.

From Head Coach Sharon Quarles:
     “We are excited to share the release of our 2024 schedule. I think there is something for everyone here, match ups with some great conference foes and non-regional teams coming into the arena creating some great nights of volleyball.
     The opening three weeks will have the Jags traveling to the states of Florida, Alabama and to our backyard neighbor located in South Carolina for tournaments.  Solid volleyball that will not disappoint!
     In the month of October, most every Tuesday along with every weekend, the Jags will be in full swing all with the intent to position ourselves in Regional Conversations.  Come join the fun and support the Jaguars of 2024!  Go Jags!”

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Driver taken into custody after chase, rollover crash in Augusta

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8 hours ago

July 16, 2026

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Driver taken into custody after chase, rollover crash in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A driver is in custody after leading Richmond County deputies on a chase that ended in a rollover crash Thursday evening.

Richmond County Sheriff’s Office deputies say they attempted to stop a black BMW sedan with no registration plate on Tubman Home Road at Gordon Highway around 6:30 p.m.

The driver, Willie Junior Brown, 33, failed to stop and led deputies on a pursuit, according law enforcement.

Deputies say Brown lost control of the vehicle on the 2500 block of Blueberry Drive, striking an unoccupied 1999 Chevrolet Silverado.

Deputies say Brown lost control of the vehicle on the 2500 block of Blueberry Drive, striking an unoccupied 1999 Chevrolet Silverado.(WRDW)

Brown’s vehicle rolled over and he then attempted to flee on foot before being taken into custody.

Deputies say Brown was transported to a hospital for treatment.

Several criminal charges are forthcoming and the investigation is ongoing.

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Augusta, GA Weather Forecast

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20 hours ago

July 16, 2026

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Augusta youth program feels state budget cut heading into new school year

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1 day ago

July 15, 2026

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Augusta youth program feels state budget cut heading into new school year

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A state budget cut is reducing the number of children Mach Academy can serve.

Faith Henderson, a coach at MACH Academy, said the program offers students more than athletic training.

“It’s not just the physical aspect. It’s the mental, it’s the character, the education. We have so much to offer to these kids and they need it,” Henderson said.

Henderson said she works with students individually through an educational enrichment component of the program.

“I come in with our educational enrichment program so I can give attention to individual students one at a time each day to help get to where they need to be” she said.

Funding cuts reduce enrollment

Michael Harden, president and CEO of MACH Academy, said the budget reduction has cut summer enrollment nearly in half.

“We have served in the past 60 to 70 kids. That reduction has limited us to maybe 30 to 40 kids this summer,” Harden said.

Helen Thomas-Pope, operations manager at MACH Academy, said the cuts are also affecting the program’s ability to prepare students for the upcoming school year.

“What we try to do is help them be prepared when they go back to school. We would like to do that as best we can. But I’m not sure that we’ll be able to be as successful as we have been in the past,” Thomas-Pope said.

Thomas-Pope said the four-day-a-week schedule may also need to change.

“Unfortunately, some kids may not have the opportunity to come out. Currently, our program is four days a week. And we may have to do more of a rotation where not all kids are able to come for the four days,” she said.

Staff commitment

Despite the reduced funding, Henderson said staff remain committed to the program’s mission.

“I grew up here. All of the coaches here, we grew up here or we started with MACH Academy and have come back to give back to MACH Academy because we believe in what MACH Academy does,” she said.

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