Looking back at 50 years of basketball magic at the Augusta Civic Center

Ben Pinette

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Published
February 13, 2023

Looking back at 50 years of basketball magic at the Augusta Civic Center

The Augusta Civic Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and we’re looking back at its history with the high school basketball tournaments. We’ll recap each decade, starting with the 1970s, as we bring to life some of the most memorable moments from the boys and girls tournaments over the last five decades.
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