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Britley Johnson coasts in for a second-half layup against Warner Robins. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Britley Johnson coasts in for a second-half layup against Warner Robins. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Lady Hounds comeback falls short against Demons

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
In facing Union Grove and most recently Warner Robins, the Lady Greyhounds have faced the sternest of measuring sticks to see what they do well and need to improve on.
Kamiyah Adams goes up for two points on Friday against Houston County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Kamiyah Adams goes up for two points on Friday against Houston County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Lady Hounds bounce back, win sixth of seven

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The Lady Greyhounds gave Union Grove their best shot in last week’s region opener, hanging with the region front-runner, who is also ranked among the state’s top teams in a 49-39 loss.
Zion Ragins, an Oklahoma commitment, has been named the Region 2-AAAAA Offensive Player of the Year. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Zion Ragins, an Oklahoma commitment, has been named the Region 2-AAAAA Offensive Player of the Year. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Ragins leads Greyhounds’ All-Region selections as Offensive Player Of Year

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
A further measure of the Greyhounds’ success on the football field was shown with last week’s all-region selections. Jones County concluded its season with a record of 8-4. Two of those losses came to teams that will play for a state championship next week – Coffee and Perry.
The Greyhounds won first place at the Yellow Jacket Invitational, beating Effingham County, Pierce County, and Brunswick to close out the overall win. CONTRIBUTED

The Greyhounds won first place at the Yellow Jacket Invitational, beating Effingham County, Pierce County, and Brunswick to close out the overall win. CONTRIBUTED

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Hounds take first at Yellow Jacket Duals; Brown, Lipford win 100th

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
For the past few years, a key weekend on the Greyhounds’ wrestling schedule has been the Yellow Jacket Duals in Hazelhurst, an event that’s viewed as showing where Jones County stands as a team. In a field of 28 teams, the Greyhounds showed that they rate rather well.

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Sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Middle School Basketball: Dec. 7, Gray Station vs. Henderson, 5 p.m. Middle School Basketball: Dec. 7, Clifton Ridge at Jasper County, 4:30 p.m. Pike County Air Rifle: Dec. 7, vs. Social Circle Basketball: Dec. 7, vs. Northside, 6 p.m.
Jones County’s 10U Football All Stars claimed another trophy on Saturday in Carrollton, winning the GRPA North Regional with a 44-0 victory against Calhoun. They’ll now advance to this weekend’s state final in Tifton against Glynn County. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

Jones County’s 10U Football All Stars claimed another trophy on Saturday in Carrollton, winning the GRPA North Regional with a 44-0 victory against Calhoun. They’ll now advance to this weekend’s state final in Tifton against Glynn County. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

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10U All-Stars win regional, advance to state playoffs

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (11) got into the action during the SEC Championship game against Alabama on a 51-yard reception. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (11) got into the action during the SEC Championship game against Alabama on a 51-yard reception. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

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Milroe steers Alabama to SEC title win over Georgia

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe helped the No. 1 Crimson Tide knock off No. 1 Georgia 27-24 in the SEC Championship game, snapping the Bulldogs’ 29-game winning streak Saturday. While his stat line wasn’t great, Milroe shined in the biggest moments, leading Alabama to the win.
Hounds relish chance to wrestle in Downtown Gray

Hounds relish chance to wrestle in Downtown Gray

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Hounds relish chance to wrestle in Downtown Gray

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Jones County had little trouble getting the best of Mary Persons in a dual match on Saturday night, prevailing 42-12 in winning all but two of the 11 matches. That win was not the story of the evening. The headliner? Where the wrestling bout between the teams from neighboring counties took place.
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