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Kimber Kent and the Lady Hounds began super regional play on Monday at Northside Columbus. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Kimber Kent and the Lady Hounds began super regional play on Monday at Northside Columbus. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Injury-riddled Lady Hounds get chance to pull upset in super regionals

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
With ill-timed injuries continuing, the Lady Greyhounds are now in a position to stage a huge upset of one of the state’s top softball teams to begin the GHSA State Softball Super Regionals.
Hounds speed into shot at region title with win over Dutchtown

Hounds speed into shot at region title with win over Dutchtown

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Hounds speed into shot at region title with win over Dutchtown

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Great things happened for the Greyhounds on Friday when the ball got into the hands of Tyler Stewart against Dutchtown. The result was not only a 35-28 win over the Bulldogs but also set up what will amount to a region championship on Oct. 27 at Warner Robins following this week’s open date.

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Sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Cross Country: Oct. 21, Region Championship Meet, at Union Grove Softball: Oct. 25-28, State Elite 8, Columbus Football: Oct. 27, at Warner Robins, 7:30 p.m. Competetion Cheerleading: Oct. 28 at McIntosh Football: Nov. 3, vs.
Jontavis Robertson (1) has contributed significantly as a receiver and kick returner for the Blue Devils. COURTESY OF DUKE ATHLETICS

Jontavis Robertson (1) has contributed significantly as a receiver and kick returner for the Blue Devils. COURTESY OF DUKE ATHLETICS

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ALUMNI UPDATE

Ross Helps Mtsu Snap Losing Streak
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Teldrick Ross helped MTSU snap a threegame losing streak in last week’s 31-23 win against Louisiana Tech. Ross’ five solo tackles led the Blue Raiders with his six overall being third on the team for MTSU, which played this past Tuesday at Liberty.
Torrez Finney remained unbeaten with a second-round win last Tuesday night in the Dana White’s Contender Series event in Las Vegas. FILE PHOTO

Torrez Finney remained unbeaten with a second-round win last Tuesday night in the Dana White’s Contender Series event in Las Vegas. FILE PHOTO

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Finney wins under bright lights of Vegas

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The proverbial lights were brighter, and it was the most adversity that Torrez Finney says that he has faced in his professional MMA career. “I had a really bad first round. It was the worst one I have had in my career, but I made adjustments and turned it around,” Finney said.

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PARKS & RECREATION

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Youth basketball sign ups through Oct. 21 Youth basketball registration through the Jones County Parks & Recreation Department is open through Oct. 21 for $115 per player with a $15 sibling discount also available. For more info, visit JonesCountyGa.
Georgia running back Kendall Milton (2) dives for extra yards as a pair of Vanderbilt defenders try and bring him down. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia running back Kendall Milton (2) dives for extra yards as a pair of Vanderbilt defenders try and bring him down. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

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No. 1 Bulldogs run away from Vanderbilt, improve to 7-0

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
It wasn’t pretty, but a win is a win as top-ranked Georgia defeated Vanderbilt 37-20 to improve to 7-0. The Commodores were 32-point underdogs entering Saturday and gave the heavily favored Bulldogs a run for their money, trailing by 10 points late in the game, but couldn’t pull off the upset.
Georgia defensive lineman Tramel Walthour (90) and inside linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) tackle Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals (8) during Saturday’s TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics game in Nashville.

Georgia defensive lineman Tramel Walthour (90) and inside linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) tackle Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals (8) during Saturday’s TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics game in Nashville.

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Bulldogs enter bye week banged up but making no excuses

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Top-ranked Georgia (7-0, 4-0 SEC) enters its bye week at a great time in the season, with hopes of improving as a team and getting some injured players back before facing rival Florida on Oct.
Kimber Kent (14) applies the tag as a Union Grove runner tries to steal second during last week’s regular-season finale against Union Grove. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Kimber Kent (14) applies the tag as a Union Grove runner tries to steal second during last week’s regular-season finale against Union Grove. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Lady Hounds gearing up with eyes on Columbus

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
A matter of one run in a highscoring affair ended up playing a pivotal part in the Lady Greyhounds’ positioning for the postseason. An 8-7 loss in Thursday’s regular-season finale resulted in a third-place finish in the region for Jones County.
Tyler Stewart breaks open deep for one of his four touchdowns against Ola. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Tyler Stewart breaks open deep for one of his four touchdowns against Ola. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Hounds pen Mustangs, remain tied for region lead

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Ola’s clock-eating offense had no answer for repeated salvos by the Greyhounds on Friday. Unbeaten until the week before, the Mustangs were run out into the pasture early and often by Jones County and its barrage of big offensive plays in a 48-17 win.
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