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The Greyhounds recent summer work included a session with Omi Ocosta, head wrestling coach at Life University. CONTRIBUTED

The Greyhounds recent summer work included a session with Omi Ocosta, head wrestling coach at Life University. CONTRIBUTED

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Greyhounds build on success with enthusiastic offseason

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Coming off a season in which the Greyhounds were consistently one of the top teams in the region and a strong contender for a spot in the state team duals championships, building on that success has continued during the summer.
Greyhounds assistant coach Alexus Humphries gives instructions during one of last week’s practices at Greyhound Field. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds assistant coach Alexus Humphries gives instructions during one of last week’s practices at Greyhound Field. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Hounds wrap up first month of offseason workouts

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The Greyhounds first month of summer voluntary workouts came to a close last week with weather forcing the adjustment of previously-set activity. JCHS, now in the midst of a two-week break, will resume work in July following the GHSA’s second dead week from July 3-9.
Jones County’s Jordy Nipper turned in another strong finish on Saturday night at Senoia Raceway, finishing third in the limited late model feature after qualifying second. That starting spot came after Nipper charged from 12th to first to win his qualifying race, having a fast time of 14.896. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Jones County’s Jordy Nipper turned in another strong finish on Saturday night at Senoia Raceway, finishing third in the limited late model feature after qualifying second. That starting spot came after Nipper charged from 12th to first to win his qualifying race, having a fast time of 14.896. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Strong qualifying run helps Nipper to third-place finish at Senioa

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
With a first-place trophy in hand, the Greyhounds celebrate Between The Hedges after winning last week’s 7-on-7 tournament at UGA. CONTRIBUTED

With a first-place trophy in hand, the Greyhounds celebrate Between The Hedges after winning last week’s 7-on-7 tournament at UGA. CONTRIBUTED

HOUNDS ON TOP: JCHS wins UGA 7-on-7 tournament

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
A mixture of activity fills any summer of offseason football workouts, and one of those is 7-on-7 passing tournament competitions among different teams.
Prodigy, a 10U all-star baseball baseball team, poses after winning the Perfect Game Gulf Coast World Series. CONTRIBUTED

Prodigy, a 10U all-star baseball baseball team, poses after winning the Perfect Game Gulf Coast World Series. CONTRIBUTED

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10U Prodigy wins Perfect Game Gulf Coast World Series

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
A local 10U all-star team returned from Florida earlier this month with the first-place trophy in the Perfect Game Gulf Coast World Series. The team, Prodigy, went 6-2 in the tournament held in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., rallying from a slow start in pool play.
Enthusiasm aplenty for JCHS tennis camp

Enthusiasm aplenty for JCHS tennis camp

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Enthusiasm aplenty for JCHS tennis camp

Recap By Brad Harrison |
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Although inclement weather shortened things, there was no shortage of enthusiasm around the nets last week during the annual JCHS tennis camp. Taking advantage of great conditions for the sport of tennis, campers were introduced to the basics of the game throughout the camp’s duration.

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SPORTS BRIEFS

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Rookie softball all-stars battle to final day of state tourney; 8-10 district play underway in Macon Jones County’s Rookie Softball All Stars rallied back in the weekend’s state tournament in Warner Robins, battling back to the tournament’s final day of play on Sunday.
Church League Championship round set for Friday

Church League Championship round set for Friday

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Church League Championship round set for Friday

Story And Photos By Brad Harrison
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Seeding for the championship round of the Jones County Parks & Recreation Open Church Softball Leagues came down to the wire recently at the Highway 18 Complex. That sets the table for this week’s championship round, scheduled for Friday.
Jones County’s coach pitch all star team won their final two games over the weekend to claim a state championship. CONTRIBUTED

Jones County’s coach pitch all star team won their final two games over the weekend to claim a state championship. CONTRIBUTED

Coach Pitch All-Stars win state

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Another state title now calls Jones County home. After claiming a Little League district coach pitch title last weekend, Jones County’s team of all stars headed to the Atlanta area this past weekend and came home as state little league coach pitch champions.
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