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Clifton Ridge, Gray Station match up on hardwood

Clifton Ridge, Gray Station match up on hardwood

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Clifton Ridge, Gray Station match up on hardwood

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Photos by BRAD HARRISON/Staff The first of two middle school basketball grudge matches took place last week with Clifton Ridge paying a visit to Gray Station. The rematch between the two is Dec. 14 at Clifton Ridge. GSMS travels to Monroe County and Jasper County Nov.
The Lady Greyhounds’ next home game is Dec. 1 against Houston County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Lady Greyhounds’ next home game is Dec. 1 against Houston County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Lady Hounds keep step with ranked Veterans in loss

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
There are two ways that teams can approach a non-region schedule – either stockpile wins or get a strong measure of strengths and weaknesses before region play. Jones County is embracing the latter.
Hunter McCleskey and the Greyhounds host the Gauntlet In Gray on Saturday. BRAD HARRISON/File photo

Hunter McCleskey and the Greyhounds host the Gauntlet In Gray on Saturday. BRAD HARRISON/File photo

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Greyhounds corral first place at 2023 Robbins Invitational

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Challenges are not something that the Greyhounds are running from on the wrestling mat. That was shown and rewarded last weekend in Madison when Jones County began the season in the John Robbins Invitational in Morgan County.
Zion Ragins gets free to pick up a big chunk of yardage during Friday’s firstround win. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Zion Ragins gets free to pick up a big chunk of yardage during Friday’s firstround win. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Hounds strike fast to advance past Northside

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
If there was ever a microcosm of the quick-strike and big-play capability of the Greyhounds on offense and speed on defense, it was flaunted in a big way on Friday against Northside Columbus to open the state playoffs.
The Greyhounds will get experience playing multiple games on the road this weekend at the Ricky Moore Invitational in Augusta. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Greyhounds will get experience playing multiple games on the road this weekend at the Ricky Moore Invitational in Augusta. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Hounds drop two-point loss to experienced New Hampstead

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
At the end of a long Saturday, the Greyhounds wrapped up the Hooping In Middle Georgia Tournament as host by taking on New Hampstead. As the final game of the day, tipoff ran later than scheduled due to games earlier in the day being backed up on time as the day went on.

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Sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Middle School Basketball: Nov. 16, Clifton Ridge at Henderson, 4:30 p.m. Boys Basketball: Nov. 17-18, at Ricky Moore Invitational, Augusta Girls Basketball: Nov. 18, vs.
Javious Bond

Javious Bond

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ALUMNI UPDATE

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Javious Bond returned from injury for East Carolina on Saturday, rushing once for two yards as the Pirates got their first conference win of the season against Florida Atlanta. ECU plays Saturday at Navy.
Kimber Kent poses after signing a letter of intent fo play softball for Georgia College & State University. CONTRIBUTED

Kimber Kent poses after signing a letter of intent fo play softball for Georgia College & State University. CONTRIBUTED

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Kent signs to play softball for GCSU

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Since she was a freshman, Kimber Kent has been a standout for the Lady Greyhounds as a two-sport star, helping Jones County to a state and region title in softball and a berth in the girls golf state tournament.
Senior running back Kendall Milton (2) had the breakout game of his career against Ole Miss in Athens, rushing for 127 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries. ZAK ROBINSON PHOTOGRAPHY/Contributed

Senior running back Kendall Milton (2) had the breakout game of his career against Ole Miss in Athens, rushing for 127 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries. ZAK ROBINSON PHOTOGRAPHY/Contributed

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Milton, Bulldogs run away with win over No. 9 Ole Miss

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Georgia put on its best ground game performance of the season last Saturday against No. 9 Ole Miss. The No. 1 Bulldogs (10-0, 7-0 SEC) rushed for a season-high 300 yards and five touchdowns in a 52-17 win over the Rebels (8-2, 5-2). They also averaged a season-high 8.6 yards per rush as a team.
Running back Daijun Edwards (30) is congratulated by teammates after one of his rushing touchdowns. H ZAK ROBINSON PHOTOGRAPHY/Contributed e had two on the night.

Running back Daijun Edwards (30) is congratulated by teammates after one of his rushing touchdowns. H ZAK ROBINSON PHOTOGRAPHY/Contributed e had two on the night.

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UGA seeks to maintain momentum at Tennessee

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Fresh off a dominant win last Saturday over Ole Miss, Georgia (10-0, 7-0 SEC) now prepares to face a third-straight ranked opponent, but this time it will be on the road at Tennessee (7-3, 3-3). The No. 21 Volunteers struggled last week, losing 36-7 to No.
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