AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- If you’re looking for some football to watch there is the Augusta Braves.

They are a part of an adult developmental league that brings semi pro back to Augusta.

They not only bring the action but also community involvement.

Saturday was autism awareness at the game and the owner says this is about more than just football.

“To see them, bring them young people out here and watch football and interact with the players and run on the field like before the game. That means a lot to us and the players, because even with the players, we all know it’s bigger than football. It’s a lot bigger than football. With the community awareness and a lot of stuff we do during the off season with the resource challenge, young athletes in the area, as well.” said owner John Hales.

The Augusta Braves next home game will be May 9th for cancer awareness.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Authorities said Friday they found the truck of a Richmond County man who’s been missing for nearly 10 days.

The truck of Alex James Paulos, 74, was found in teh Deepstep area of Edgefield County, accordimng to authoritoies.

Some of his posessions were also found, according to authorities.

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Augusta University softball split a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader with Georgia College on Saturday, falling 5-1 in game one before responding with a 9-4 victory in game two following a 30-minute rain delay. The Jaguars move to 22-25 overall and 10-12 in conference play as they near the end of the regular season.

Game One 

Georgia College struck early in the opener, plating two runs in the first inning before adding single runs in the second and third to build a 4-1 advantage. Augusta’s lone run came in the second inning. After Eden Parker reached on a walk and advanced into scoring position, Chesney Miles drew an RBI walk with the bases loaded to bring home the Jaguars’ only run of the game.The Bobcats extended their lead to 5-1 in the fourth and held Augusta off the board the rest of the way.

Victoria Oropeza led the Jaguars at the plate, going 2-for-3, while Sydney Gilbert added a hit as Augusta totaled three in the contest.

In the circle, Augusta utilized multiple pitchers, with Kristyn Ezzo providing steady innings in relief and working through traffic to help limit further damage over the middle frames.

Game Two 

Following a 30-minute rain delay early in the contest, Augusta responded with a strong offensive performance to secure the split.

Georgia College opened the scoring in the second, but the Jaguars answered immediately with a four-run inning. Ansley Gibson singled to start the rally, and after traffic built on the bases, Nevaeh Ross delivered a two-run single to give Augusta the lead. Chesney Miles followed with an RBI bunt, and Victoria Oropeza added another run-scoring hit to cap the inning and put Augusta ahead 4-1.

Augusta added to its lead in the fifth when Eden Parker launched a solo home run, extending the advantage to 5-1.

The Jaguars added more insurance runs in the sixth, capitalizing on multiple opportunities. Oropeza drove in a run on a fielder’s choice before Kaylynn Scaffe added an RBI single. Gibson then delivered a two-run double to extend the lead to 9-2.

Gibson led the offense with two hits and two RBI, while Nevaeh Ross also recorded two hits and drove in two. Miles finished 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base, and Oropeza added an RBI as part of Augusta’s 11-hit performance.

In the circle, Madalyn Spinks tossed a complete game, working through traffic and allowing four runs, two earned, while keeping Georgia College in check over the later innings to secure the win.

Up Next

The Jaguars go on the road for their final Conference series against North Georgia Saturday, May 2. First pitches of the doubleheader are scheduled for 1 and 3 pm followed by the final regular season game Sunday May 2 at 12 pm.