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News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Middle School Softball: Aug. 17, Clifton Ridge at Henderson, 5 p.m. Middle School Softball: Aug. 17, Gray Station vs. Upson-Lee, 5 p.m. Softball: Aug. 17 at Eagles Landing, 5:30 p.m. Volleyball: Aug. 17 at Jackson JV Softball: Aug.

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UFC contract to be on the line in Finney’s next fight

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The door of opportunity has arrived for Torrez Finney. Now, the Jones County native has the chance to smash it in. Days after improving his professional record in the MMA ranks to 6-0, Finney got the call he had been waiting on. He’s on the card to fight in Dana White’s Contender Series Oct.
Strong play at the net was one of many reasons for the Lady Hounds sweep last Thursday. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Strong play at the net was one of many reasons for the Lady Hounds sweep last Thursday. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Volley Hounds win three of four to begin season

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Volley Hounds’ schedule is backloaded with region matches that begin Sept. 5, so the path between now and then is centered on building up momentum between now and when the most critical matches arrive.

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SPORTS BRIEFS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Greyhounds cheerleading program will host a future cheerleading clinic Sept. 5 from 6-8 p.m. for ages pre-k to fifth grade. The cost is $35 and includes a shirt and cheerleading bow for each participant.
Jones County head coach Mike Chastain shares his thoughts on the Northside game during Monday’s gathering of media and other guests at Mercer University. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Jones County head coach Mike Chastain shares his thoughts on the Northside game during Monday’s gathering of media and other guests at Mercer University. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Greyhounds, Eagles excited about return to kickoff classic

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
It won’t be hard to find common threads on Saturday, when Jones County and Northside tee it up Saturday to begin the Macon Touchdown Club Middle Georgia Kickoff Classic.
Tranasia Parker was among those from the softball team at the podium on Monday night. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Tranasia Parker was among those from the softball team at the podium on Monday night. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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JCHS hosts fall sports media day

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The season openers begin this week for two JCHS sports with others to follow soon. Ahead of that, the full breadth of Greyhound athletics was on display Monday night as the inaugural fall sports media day event was hosted at the high school.
The Volley Hounds open the season at home on Thursday in a scheduled trimatch against Piedmont Academy and Putnam County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Volley Hounds open the season at home on Thursday in a scheduled trimatch against Piedmont Academy and Putnam County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Experienced Volley Hounds aiming for another milestone

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Lady Greyhounds make their home debut on Thursday in a tri-match against both Piedmont Academy and Putnam County. That match comes two days after this past Tuesday’s season opener at Putnam County.

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Sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Softball: Aug. 10 at Dodge County, 6 p.m. (JV at 4 p.m.) Volleyball: Aug. 10 vs. Putnam County and Piedmont Academy, 5 p.m. Football: Aug. 11 at Buford, 7:30 p.m. (scrimmage) Middle School Softball: Aug.

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Ravens playing at home Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Georgia Ravens will return home for their second home game of the season on Saturday against the Ducks. They’ll be looking to bounce back from a highscoring loss on Saturday to the Cherokee County Bruins, 42-24.
Washed Up won the nine-team Grayberry Women’s Softball league title with a pair of wins the semifinal and championship rounds. CONTRIBUTED

Washed Up won the nine-team Grayberry Women’s Softball league title with a pair of wins the semifinal and championship rounds. CONTRIBUTED

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PARKS & RECREATION ROUNDUP

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Washed Up Wins Grayberry League Title A summer of softball at the parks and recreation fields ended recently with the conclusion of the Grayberry Women’s Softball League. The championship game saw Washed Up prevail over the Bad Pitches 15-3 after an 11-3 semifinal victory to advance.
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