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The Lady Greyhounds are transitioning to region play following this past Tuesday’s region opener. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Lady Greyhounds are transitioning to region play following this past Tuesday’s region opener. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Volley Hounds get sweep leading into region play

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Since the Volley Hounds began the season in early August, one of the major tasks at hand has been to continue growth and be rolling along when region matches begin.
Georgia wide receiver Mehki Mews (87) breaks away from defenders on a 54-yard touchdown during Saturday’s win over UTMartin. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Georgia wide receiver Mehki Mews (87) breaks away from defenders on a 54-yard touchdown during Saturday’s win over UTMartin. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

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Bulldogs bounce back from slow start to beat UT-Martin

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Top-ranked Georgia’s seasonopening 48-7 victory over UT-Martin on Saturday had its highs and lows. The Bulldogs struggled out of the gate offensively but overcame the slow start to put up 41 points, with their final touchdown coming from the defense on a pick-six late in the fourth quarter.
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) easily finds the end zone on a 4-yard touchdown scramble against the Skyhawks. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) easily finds the end zone on a 4-yard touchdown scramble against the Skyhawks. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

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Georgia prepares for Ball State

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Georgia (1-0) will host Ball State (0-1) for its second game of the 2023 season on Saturday.The Bulldogs come off a 48-7 win over UT-Martin while the Cardinals lost to Kentucky 44-14 in the opening weekend of the season.
Jaivon Solomon (4) eludes the grasp of a Dacula defender. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Jaivon Solomon (4) eludes the grasp of a Dacula defender. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Greyhounds answer the call, overpower Dacula

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
With strong execution in multiple phases of the game, the Greyhounds took care of Dacula in Friday’s home opener at Greyhound Field, winning 44-19. Two areas where Jones County was unable to get much traction in the season opener against Northside were very present against Dacula.
Kamryn Hardwick’s late serve helped the Volley Hounds win the first game of last week’s match against FPD. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Kamryn Hardwick’s late serve helped the Volley Hounds win the first game of last week’s match against FPD. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Volley Hounds earn gritty win over FPD

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
In the tri-match format of volleyball, three teams compete at one venue, meaning that stamina and resilience come into play as a team has to play the second of a back-to-back match, sometimes later in the evening. The Volley Hounds dug deep in that setting last Tuesday against FPD and Northside.
Ansley Pegg (21) rips a pitch toward the plate against Ola. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Ansley Pegg (21) rips a pitch toward the plate against Ola. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Lady Hounds bounce back, maintain foothold near top of region

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
With the first half of the region schedule closing in, the Lady Greyhounds are again closing in as one of the region’s top teams. As this week began, Jones County was third in the region standings with a 3-1 region record, behind Ola and Union Grove.
Luke Thornton set another personal best on Saturday, finishing 12th overall. CONTRIBUTED

Luke Thornton set another personal best on Saturday, finishing 12th overall. CONTRIBUTED

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Personal records set as Hounds, Lady Hounds finish in top five

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
There were few things for the Jones County cross country runners to be disappointed about coming away from Saturday morning’s Bob Blastow Invitational in Whitesburg in a field featuring multiple schools from larger classifications.

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Sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Softball: Aug. 31, vs. Warner Robins, 5:30 p.m. B Team Football: Aug. 31, vs. Warner Robins C Team Football: Aug. 31, at Warner Robins Middle School Softball: Aug. 31, Clifton Ridge at Jasper County, 5 p.m. Football: Sept.
Gray Station’s offense was able to move the ball against Upson Lee, scoring 20 points. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Gray Station’s offense was able to move the ball against Upson Lee, scoring 20 points. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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MIDDLE SCHOOL ROUNDUP

Gray Station Puts Up Points In Loss
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Gray Station puts up points in loss Gray Station Middle School came up just short last Wednesday against Upson Lee, losing 28-20. GSMS got a pair of early scores thanks to its opportunistic defense with a pair of touchdowns being set up by forced turnovers.
Jones County’s middle school runners pose after finishing near the front as both a team and individuals at the Clash of the Classes at Bleckley County. CONTRIBUTED

Jones County’s middle school runners pose after finishing near the front as both a team and individuals at the Clash of the Classes at Bleckley County. CONTRIBUTED

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Middle school runners claim top finishes at Clash of the Classes

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
The future of Jones County’s cross-country program was reinforced at Saturday’s Clash of the Classes meet in Bleckley County.
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