The No. 1 ranked Georgia Bulldogs were victorious in the gridiron version of its rivalry with the South Carolina Gamecocks with a 24-14 win at Sanford Stadium on Saturday afternoon. But on Friday night at the 30th annual Border Bash, fans of both teams were winners.
A huge crowd converged on SRP Park to celebrate the annual affair that preludes one of the oldest rivalries in college football. Georgia and South Carolina first stepped on the the field in 1894 and played sporadically until 1992 when the Gamecocks joined the SEC. Since then, the two schools have played annually, with a total of 76 meetings between them.
But due to conference expansion which will add Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC for the 2024 season, Georgia-South Carolina will take a hiatus, at least for one season.
As for Friday night, it was all about the live music, vendors, food, bouncy houses and games for kids, along with just the general excitement that’s been a part of this rivalry for the last three decades.
The Augusta Press photographer Teon Scott was on hand to capture photos of the night’s festivities.
The UGA Bulldogs mascot shows up at the Border Bash. Staff photo by Teon Scott.A Georgia fan sporting special Bulldog head gear. Staff photo by Teon Scott.South Carolina Cheerleaders get Gamecock fans in the spirit. Staff photo by Teon Scott.The food and beverages were plenteous at this year’s Border Bash festivities. Staff photo by Teon Scott.A few of Georgia’s cheerleaders appeal to the Bulldog faithful. Staff photo by Teon Scott.A young fan takes a turn at the pitching machine game. Staff photo by Teon Scott.The UGA spirit squad was in full force. Staff photo by Teon Scott.A young Georgia fan getting her cheerleading career started earlier. Staff photo by Teon Scott.The South Carolina rooster mascot, accompanied by Gamecock cheerleaders, get the crowd moving. Staff photo by Teon Scott.J and The Bootleggers perform during the Border Bash festivities. Staff photo by Teon Scott.Some of South Carolina’s youngest enthusiasts pose with a mascot. Staff photo by Teon Scott.Young Georgia fans showing some love for their team. Staff photo by Teon Scott.South Carolina cheerleaders getting the Gamecock fans into a celebratory mood. Staff photo by Teon Scott.Kids enjoy fun in the bouncy house during the 30th annual Border Bash. Staff photo by Teon Scott.
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