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Greyhounds are Final Four bound

Greyhounds are Final Four bound

Greyhounds are Final Four bound

Brad Harrison
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
The Greyhounds are bound for the final four.  Jones County came up with defensive stops down the stretch, including in the final seconds to beat Hiram 56-53 on Tuesday. It was the Hornets first loss at home this season.  Jones County plays Eagles Landing at 4 p.m.
The Greyhounds dominated Tucker in a 64-50 win.

The Greyhounds dominated Tucker in a 64-50 win.

Greyhounds advance to Elite Eight

Brad Harrison
Saturday, February 25, 2023
The Greyhounds are elite.  Jones County pulled off another postseason road win Saturday afternoon, dominating Tucker in a 64-50 win.  Jones County advances to the Elite 8 of the state tournament against Hiram. That game will be on the road Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
BASKETBALL PLAYOFF UPDATE

BASKETBALL PLAYOFF UPDATE

Times set for next playoff games

Brad Harrison
Friday, February 24, 2023
The dates and times are now set for the Greyhounds and Lady Greyhounds in the second round of the GHSA state basketball tournament. The Lady Greyhounds will play at 6 p.m. Friday at Arabia Mountain, and the Greyhounds play at 4 p.m. Saturday on the road against Tucker.
Greyhounds advance in state tourney following upset win

Greyhounds advance in state tourney following upset win

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Greyhounds advance in state tourney following upset win

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
On Tuesday night, the Lady Greyhounds staged a road upset in the first round of the state tournament. On Wednesday, it was the Greyhounds' turn to take down a region champion.   Jones County overpowered Bradwell Institute 65-44 on Wednesday, taking down the first-seeded Tigers.
Amaris Ridgeway has been a leader this season for the Lady Greyhounds.

Amaris Ridgeway has been a leader this season for the Lady Greyhounds.

Lady Hounds stun No. 1 seed, advance in state tourney

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Following an upset win on the road Tuesday night, the Lady Greyhounds are heading to the second round of the GHSA state tournament. Jones County stunned No. 1 seed and fifth-ranked Ware County 44-36 on the road in Waycross, advancing to the second round.
The Greyhounds matched Ace Charter 1-1 in the second half on Thursday. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Greyhounds matched Ace Charter 1-1 in the second half on Thursday. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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‘Better before our very eyes’

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Greyhounds showing progress despite record The results may not be tangible in the win/loss column, but Greyhounds head coach Will Cowart is still seeing signs of growth for Jones County, even in the face of defeat. Last week against Ace Charter was a prime example.
Kaylee Pippin runs the ball down from behind on Thursday against Ace Charter. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Kaylee Pippin runs the ball down from behind on Thursday against Ace Charter. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Quest for chemistry, lineup continues for Lady Hounds

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The meshing and continuing to work to find the right combinations continue for the Lady Greyhounds, who fell 9-1 last Thursday to an Ace Charter team that regularly makes a deep postseason push.

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Youth-laden tennis teams swept by Ace

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Having graduated a sizeable group of seniors last season, new faces are stepping into larger roles this season for the Greyhounds and the Lady Greyhounds tennis teams. Both fell 4-1 last Wednesday to Ace Charter in a match held at Macon’s John Drew Smith Tennis Center.
Georgia pitcher Destin Howard (30) during Georgia’s game against St. John's during the 20th annual Red & Black Showcase at Jack Turner Stadium at Turner Sports Complex in Athens on Feb. 18. KAYLA RENIE/UGA Athletics

Georgia pitcher Destin Howard (30) during Georgia’s game against St. John's during the 20th annual Red & Black Showcase at Jack Turner Stadium at Turner Sports Complex in Athens on Feb. 18. KAYLA RENIE/UGA Athletics

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ALUMNI UPDATE

Howard Picks Up Win For Lady Dogs
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Destin Howard picked up a win for the Lady Bulldogs during Saturday’s Red & Black Showcase, a 9-7 victory for Georgia. Howard pitched an inning and a third in relief, holding St. Johns without a run and one hit in that span.
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