Joseph Doehring

Augusta

Sports Anchor and Reporter at WRDW-TV (Augusta, GA)

Sports Anchor/Sports Reporter @WRDW_WAGT | University of Alabama ‘22

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Augusta Boxing Club aims for historical marker after 50 years of service

3 days ago | wrdw.com | Joseph Doehring

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Since its founding, the Augusta Boxing Club has produced multiple titles and championship belts. The recognition they are chasing now — something that will last longer than a trophy. For over 50 years, the Augusta Boxing Club has stood the test of time. “We’ve been around in Georgia, we’re one of the oldest boxing clubs in Georgia,” Rayonta Whitfield, a professional boxer with Augusta Boxing Club, says.
Batesburg-Leesville wins 2A state baseball championship over Philip Simmons

5 days ago | wrdw.com | Joseph Doehring

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC. (WRDW/WAGT) - For the first time in since 1949, Batesburg-Leesville’s baseball team has won a state championship. A gutsy performance in game two on Tuesday night gave Batesburg life, forcing a game three against Philip Simmons. The Panthers and the Iron Horses each hungry for a state championship, but Batesburg-Leesville has waited more than a long time for this moment. In the second inning, Braydon Hallman put the Panthers up (5-2) with a 2RBI double into deep left.
Saluda falls in 2A state softball championship against East Clarendon

5 days ago | wrdw.com | Joseph Doehring

SALUDA, SC. (WRDW/WAGT) - Saluda’s young softball team accomplished a feat that no other team has ever done in program history. Saturday night, Saluda faced East Clarendon in game two of the SCHSL 2A State Championship best-of-three game series. This is the first time in history that Saluda made it to the state title round. The Tigers dropped game one Wednesday night (2-1) to the Wolverines, but had a chance to stay alive with a win in game two.
Batesburg-Leesville Baseball wins 2A State Championship over Philip Simmons

5 days ago | wrdw.com | Joseph Doehring

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC. (WRDW/WAGT) - For the first time in since 1949, Batesburg-Leesville’s baseball team has won a state championship. A gutsy performance in game two on Tuesday night gave Batesburg life, forcing a game three against Philip Simmons. The Panthers and the Iron Horses each hungry for a state championship, but Batesburg-Leesville has waited more than a long time for this moment. In the second inning, Braydon Hallman put the Panthers up (5-2) with a 2RBI double into deep left.
Saluda Softball falls in 2A State Championship against East Clarendon

5 days ago | wrdw.com | Joseph Doehring

SALUDA, SC. (WRDW/WAGT) - Saluda’s young softball team accomplished a feat that no other team has ever done in program history. Saturday night, Saluda faced East Clarendon in game two of the SCHSL 2A State Championship best-of-three game series. This is the first time in history that Saluda made it to the state title round. The Tigers dropped game one Wednesday night (2-1) to the Warriors, but had a chance to stay alive with a win in game two.
Saluda softball looking to stay alive in game 2 of state title series

6 days ago | wrdw.com | Joseph Doehring

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - This is the first time in history that Saluda’s softball team has competed for a state title. The Tigers dropped game one earlier this week, but have a chance to force a game three Saturday night. The pressure of a state championship series is something that the Tigers have never felt before. They need to pick up a win here tonight to stay afloat. The good thing? The Tigers are 14-0 at home this season. Saluda’s 2025 squad is made up of nine 7th and 8th graders.
ARC esports team advances to 2025 National PlayVS Cup Championship

1 week ago | wrdw.com | Joseph Doehring

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Three of the country’s best high school Street Fighter 6 players are heading to compete on the biggest stage. Thursday night, the Academy of Richmond County’s esports team, Musketeer Strike, comprised of William Banks, Isaiah Jackson, and Caleb Walls, advanced to the 2025 National PlayVS Cup Championship. Musketeer Strike took down San Marcos High School out of California (3-2) in a best-of-five semifinal match.
Finish line reached: Thomson’s Eric Reynolds overcomes injury to win state title

1 week ago | wrdw.com | Joseph Doehring

THOMSON, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An ankle injury wasn’t going to stop Eric Reynolds from chasing his dreams of becoming a track and field state champion. Back in September 2023, just weeks into his junior year, Reynolds played the final game of his high school football career. “As I passed the opponent, he tugged on the back of me and horse collar tackled me,” said Reynolds.
AU’s Avery Jaynes completes historic career at NCAA D-II National Championships

1 week ago | wrdw.com | Joseph Doehring

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The most decorated athlete to ever run on Augusta University’s Track and Field team has completed a career to remember. After breaking his own school record in the 10,000 meters race back in March, Avery Jaynes grabbed a pair of top-15 finishes in the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, hosted in Pueblo, Colorado.
Local umpire makes MLB Debut at Truist Park

1 week ago | wrdw.com | Joseph Doehring

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An umpire who’s called years worth of games finally got his first shot in the big leagues. Friday night, Augusta native Dexter Kelley called his first Major League Baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the San Diego Padres. Kelley attended Josey High School and graduated from Savannah State College, where he played baseball from 2008-2011, before seeking a full-time job as an umpire.