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Mekhi Mews (87) breaks away from Ball State defenders during a 69-yard punt return, which sparked the Bulldogs to score 45 unanswered points. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Mekhi Mews (87) breaks away from Ball State defenders during a 69-yard punt return, which sparked the Bulldogs to score 45 unanswered points. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

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Mews sparks Georgia win over Ball State

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Lance McCurley lance@msgrnews.com After a scoreless first quarter, top-ranked Georgia got the spark it needed Saturday afternoon when wide receiver Mekhi Mews returned a Ball State punt 69 yards to the end zone. The Bulldogs never looked back.
Dillon Bell (86) rushes around the edge for a touchdown run against the Cardinals this past Saturday. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Dillon Bell (86) rushes around the edge for a touchdown run against the Cardinals this past Saturday. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

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Bulldogs open SEC play with Gamecocks

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Top-ranked Georgia (2-0) opens up its SEC slate as it hosts division rival South Carolina (1-1) on Saturday. The Bulldogs are looking forward to extending their home winning streak of 20 games against the Gamecocks, who are coming off a 41-21 victory over Furman this past Saturday.
Cheer Hounds finish third in hotly contested meet

Cheer Hounds finish third in hotly contested meet

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Cheer Hounds finish third in hotly contested meet

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Competition season officially began for the Cheer Hounds on Saturday at Morgan County. Facing intense competition that included seven teams from the AAAAA classification, Jones County was third. The Cheer Hounds entire region competed at the event, and Jones County placed second out of that group.
Kamryn Hardwick serves the ball up and over the net against Eagles Landing. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Kamryn Hardwick serves the ball up and over the net against Eagles Landing. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Volley Hounds show plenty of grit in region opener

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
WARNER ROBINS - There was no shortage of grit and moxie last Tuesday when the Volley Hounds took on Eagles Landing and Warner Robins.
Tranasia Parker blasts a homer over the fence during the Lady Hounds’ ten-run fourth inning. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Tranasia Parker blasts a homer over the fence during the Lady Hounds’ ten-run fourth inning. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds come alive, run-rule Warner Robins

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
For three innings, Warner Robins gave Jones County all that it could handle last Thursday with the Lady Hounds holding onto a 2-0 lead through three innings. Then, in more ways than one, Jones County’s fortunes turned around in a large way as a 10-run inning ended the game early on the mercy rule.
Greyhounds starting quarterback Devin Edmonds rolls out of the pocket to look downfield for a receiver in the first quarter against Perry. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds starting quarterback Devin Edmonds rolls out of the pocket to look downfield for a receiver in the first quarter against Perry. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Perry too much for shorthanded Hounds

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Even before taking a snap against Perry on Friday, the Greyhounds’ hands were full against a Perry team and its arsenal of skill players and their ability to break a big play.

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Middle school boys first, girls second in Peake Invitational

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Middle school runners from Jones County showed themselves to be among the best in middle Georgia last week at the Peake Invitational in Macon. With multiple season bests being set, the boys won first with the girls finishing second overall.
Javious Bond

Javious Bond

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ALUMNI UPDATE

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Bond debuts for ECU, leads Pirates in receiving Former Greyhound star Javious Bond had a sizeable part of the offense for East Carolina as it fell 30-3 to second-ranked Michigan at Michigan Stadium.

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Sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Softball: Sept. 7, vs. Locust Grove, 6 p.m. (JV at 4:30 p.m.) B Team Football: Sept. 7, vs. Houston County C Team Football: Sept. 7, at Houston County Football: Sept. 8, vs. Peach County, 7:30 p.m.
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