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Pat Jordan was among the Greyhounds coaching staff additions last offseason. BRAD HARRISON/File photo

Pat Jordan was among the Greyhounds coaching staff additions last offseason. BRAD HARRISON/File photo

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Four Greyhound coaches recognized as top assistants

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Parker Resources, which provides resources for coaches and athletic directors, has released its statewide coaches of the year honors for the 2023, and four of those recognized include Greyhound football assistant coaches.
Ragins, Stewart sign with Oklahoma and Temple

Ragins, Stewart sign with Oklahoma and Temple

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Ragins, Stewart sign with Oklahoma and Temple

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
When big plays have happened for the Greyhounds the past four years, especially the previous two, the speed of either Zion Ragins or Tyler Stewart has usually been a part of it. Of Jones County’s 36 passing touchdowns this past season, 28 came from either Ragins or Stewart.

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Sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Basketball: Dec. 29, at Houston County, 6 p.m. Wrestling: Dec. 29-30, Knockout Sportwear Duals, Lexington, SC Basketball: Jan. 5, at Dutchtown, (JV TBD) Middle School Wrestling: Jan. 5, at Mount de Sales Tournament Wrestling: Jan.

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Youth Track & Field registration now open

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Online registration is now open for the 2024 Jones County Youth Track & Field season, open to boys and girls ages 7-14, with in-person registration on Jan. 6 and Jan. 20 at the W.E Knox Civic Center. Registration is $120 per child and $100 per additional sibling living in the same household.
Jaden Stanley goes in uncontested for a layup against Eagles Landing. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Jaden Stanley goes in uncontested for a layup against Eagles Landing. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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“That’s been our motto all year, no matter what, to stay together.”

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
“That’s been our motto all year, no matter what, to stay together.” – GREYHOUNDS HEAD COACH BUCK HARRIS Few teams have set as high of a standard the past few years than Eagles Landing. The Eagles are a regular in the state semifinals and have played for a title the last three seasons.
Mya Anderson pulls up to knock down a three pointer against Eagles Landing. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Mya Anderson pulls up to knock down a three pointer against Eagles Landing. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Third quarter keys Lady Hounds past region foe

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Each time that Jones County’s girls go against Eagles Landing on the hardwood, it’s usually a tense back-and-forth seesaw. Both teams usually find themselves contending for the postseason, so there’s usually plenty of parity, magnifying the smallest moments of each matchup.
Greyhounds beat out-of-state foes to place fifth in Asheville

Greyhounds beat out-of-state foes to place fifth in Asheville

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Greyhounds beat out-of-state foes to place fifth in Asheville

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The teams that Jones County faced over the weekend at the Great Smoky Mountain Grapple won’t be ones that they’ll have to overtake in region and state duals, but the level of competition and intensity that comes with it hardly gave the Greyhounds a break heading into the holiday break.
Jones County fed off the home-crowd energy on the way to winning a conference title last week. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Jones County fed off the home-crowd energy on the way to winning a conference title last week. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Middle-schoolers bring home another conference crown

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Winning a conference title is something that Jones County’s middle school wrestlers have gotten used to as of late. Even as grapplers may move up to the high school ranks, the expectation remains to win a conference crown each year.
JC pickleballers place in Candy Cane Classic

JC pickleballers place in Candy Cane Classic

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JC pickleballers place in Candy Cane Classic

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The world’s largest indoor pickleball facility was christened last weekend with the Candy Cane Classic Pickleball Tournament being held at the Rhythm and Rally complex at the site of the Macon Mall.
Gray Station boys hold off Clifton Ridge

Gray Station boys hold off Clifton Ridge

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Gray Station boys hold off Clifton Ridge

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The thrill of hotly contested basketball prior to the Christmas break was robustly delivered last Thursday at Clifton Ridge Middle School.
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