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sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Basketball: Feb. 3, at Dutchtown, 6 p.m. Girls Soccer: Feb. 3, at Pike County (7 p.m. JV girls at 5:30 p.m.) Wrestling: Feb. 4, region traditional tournament, hosted by JCHS JV Soccer: Feb. 6, at Luella, 5:30 p.m. Soccer: Feb. 7, vs.
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Purple squad takes first two intrasquad games

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
The Greyhounds kicked off their series of intrasquad scrimmages last Friday and Saturday with the roster broken up into purple and gold teams of competition.

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James Comes Off Bench To Help Sgtc
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
South Georgia Tech faced its toughest test of the season so far Saturday against East Georgia but still prevailed to win 74-60. JCHS product Camryn James came off the bench to help the cause, draining all four tries from the free-throw line.
Hunter McCleskey gets the upper hand against his opponent in last week’s match against Perry. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Hunter McCleskey gets the upper hand against his opponent in last week’s match against Perry. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Greyhounds hosting region traditionals

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Competing for team scores is out the window for the Greyhound wrestlers. Now, it’s all about one-on-one competition. The quest to be among the best in an individual weight class kicks up this weekend with the region traditional tournament, and Jones County will serve as the host.
The Greyhounds head into this year’s campaign looking to replace eight seniors. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Greyhounds head into this year’s campaign looking to replace eight seniors. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Youth, experience stepping up in place of graduated seniors

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
The goal is two-fold for the Greyhounds on the soccer field as the season begins. On one hand, there’s a desire to build up early-season momentum, a path that began with Tuesday’s season-opener against Northside that will continue with a Feb.
Daethan Harris, center, was among the basketball seniors honored during Friday’s Senior Night festivities at the JCHS Gymnasium. SEE FULL COVERAGE IN SPORTS >> PAGE C1 CONTRIBUTED

Daethan Harris, center, was among the basketball seniors honored during Friday’s Senior Night festivities at the JCHS Gymnasium. SEE FULL COVERAGE IN SPORTS >> PAGE C1 CONTRIBUTED

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Basketball seniors honored

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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Lady Hounds bounce back from loss with two dominant wins

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Way back in December, after the Lady Greyhounds dropped a pair of close games to Union Grove and Warner Robins in region play, the proverbial finger was pointed to late-season rematches.
The Greyhounds pose after winning first over the weekend at Smith’s Station, Ala. CONTRIBUTED

The Greyhounds pose after winning first over the weekend at Smith’s Station, Ala. CONTRIBUTED

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Hounds prove point, come home with first place

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Heading to Smith’s Station, Ala., the Greyhound wrestlers had a point to prove on Saturday. After not being able to advance to the state dual championships and seeing teams that they had beaten make it there, it was not hard to find additional motivation.

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Jefferson wins title

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
A week after ousting Jones County from the postseason at the state dual prelims, Jefferson captured a state title on Saturday in the Greyhounds home gym, edging Cass 37-33 in the final to cap off a day that began with wrestling on four mats spread across the gymnasium.
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