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Yermish Ties Career Low, Paces U-M in Day 1 of Valspar Augusta – University of Michigan Athletics

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Yermish Ties Career Low, Paces U-M in Day 1 of Valspar Augusta – University of Michigan Athletics


» With a restructured schedule starting the tournament a day earlier, Michigan opened the Valspar Augusta Invitational with a 287 (-1) to position the Wolverines in a tie for seventh.
» Moving directly to the second round, the 17-team field was able to get nine to 12 holes in before play was suspended due to darkness. The field plans to resume Saturday morning (March 9), however, inclement weather is expected. If the round cannot be played, plans are to finish the event Sunday (March 10).
» Sidney Yermish paced U-M in the first round, sitting in a tie for third after tying his career best with a 68 (-4) by recording four birdies, an eagle and a hole-in-one (No. 4, 135 yards).
» Hailey Borja used four birdies of her own to erase four bogeys and close her opening 18 at even par 72. She is tied for 25th.

Site: Augusta, Georgia
Tournament: Valspar Augusta Invitational (Day 1 of 2)
Course: Forest Hills Golf Club (par 72, 6,261 yards)
U-M Team Standing: Tie-7th of 17 Teams (286, -2)
Top U-M Individual: Sidney Yermish, tie-3rd (68, -4)
Next U-M Round: Saturday, March 9 — at Valspar Augusta Invitational, 9 a.m.

Team Standings (After Day 1 of 2)

 1. Ole Miss           276 (-12)
 2. South Carolina     283
 3. Auburn             285
    Georgia            285
 5. Clemson            286
    Georgia Southern   286
 7. MICHIGAN           287
    Augusta            287
    Oklahoma State     287
10. Alabama            289
11. Wake Forest        290
12. Florida State      291
13. Louisville         296
14. Virginia Tech      298
    Furman             298
16. South Florida      299
    Coastal Carolina   299 

Top Individuals

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 1. Natacha Husted, Ole Miss                   66 (-6)
    Sophie Linder, Ole Miss                    66 (-6)
 3. SIDNEY YERMISH, U-M                        68
    Megan Schofill, Auburn                     68
    Maddison Hinson-Tolchard, Oklahoma State   68
    Louise Reau, Georgia Southern              68
    Mirabel Ting, Florida State                68
 8. Napabhach Boon-In, Augusta                 69
    Annabelle Pancake, Clemson                 69
    LoraLie Cowart, Georgia                    69

Michigan Individuals

 T3. Sidney Yermish   68 (-4)
T25. Hailey Borja     72 (E)
T39. Sydney Sung      73 (+1)
T52. Monet Chun       74 (+2)
T52. Lauren Sung      74 (+2)



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AU’s Healthy Grandparents program holds Christmas party

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AU’s Healthy Grandparents program holds Christmas party


AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta University’s Healthy Grandparents program had its Christmas party Sunday.

Santa is continuing his trip across the csra and was at the party to give presents to the kids.

The program was started in 1999 to support grandparents raising their children.

They help with necessary services like food assistance and transportation.

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We spoke with one of the grandparents about the program.

“My grandchildren love it. They do a lot of things going on the year, like summer camp and all that stuff, book bag, getaways,” said Carolyn Thompson.

The program has helped more than 660 families, 900 grandparents, and 1,300 grandchildren.



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Augusta Men Drop Overtime Thriller to Georgia College and State – Augusta University

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Augusta, Ga. – In a game that saw 19 lead changes, Georgia College and State prevailed over Augusta 99-91 in overtime Saturday at Christenberry Fieldhouse. The Jaguars fall to 2-2 in Peach Belt Conference play and 6-7 overall. The Bobcats are now 3-0 in conference play and 6-2 overall.

C.J. Jones of GCSU was the star of this one as he poured in 42 points to lead all scorers and also grabbed eight rebounds in the win.

The Jaguars fell behind midway through the second half, but with just one second left in regulation, T.J. Baker hit a three-pointer to send the game into overtime. But in the extra period, GCSU outscored AU 18-10 for the winning margin. 

Luis Nonfon, who had another double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds, started the scoring in overtime and gave the Jags the 83-81 lead. GCSU then rattled off five straight points to take the lead, one they would not surrender. 

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The Jaguars had five players in double figures led by Elías Pálsson who tallied 22 points while grabbing eight rebounds. T.J. Baker and Tobias Prall each had 18 points while Charlie McBeath scored 13. 

Augusta hit on just 35% of their shots from the field while GCSU hit on 52.5%. The Bobcats outscored Augusta 46-22 in the paint and went 8-18 from three-point range while Augusta finished 10 of 29 from deep. From the foul line, both teams went 29-36. 

Other than Nonfon grabbing double figures in rebounds, Pálsson eight rebounds and was a perfect 12-12 from the foul line. 

Next up for the Jaguars will be a battle with Reinhardt University on Thursday at 11 a.m., part of Columbia County Education Day. 

 

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Richmond County deputies searching for suspect after armed robbery on Wheeler Road

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Richmond County started a search for an armed robbery suspect Saturday evening.

They started the search on the 3700 block of Wheeler Road after an alleged armed robbery at an SRP ATM.

The suspect is described as a 40-year-old black male, wearing all black, a face mask and a camouflage jacket.

The suspect fled the area on foot in an unknown direction.

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The sheriff’s office used K9 Units, along with the drone unit, to search.

This investigation is in its early stages, and no further information is available at this time.



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