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A total of 15 wrestlers placed in the top three on Saturday from Jones County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

A total of 15 wrestlers placed in the top three on Saturday from Jones County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Middle schoolers repeat as champions

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
With wins in both the dual and traditional formats, Jones County’s middle school wrestlers captured the Lake Country Region Tournament title last week, capping the coronation off with a win Saturday in the tournament held at Gray Station Middle School.
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NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Back-to-Back: Bennett leads Bulldogs in rout of TCU Georgia head coach Kirby Smart called a timeout with 13 minutes left in the fourth quarter to let quarterback Stetson Bennett soak in the moment.

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sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Basketball: Jan. 13, at Union Grove, 6 p.m. Middle School Wrestling: Jan. 13, Middle Georgia Middle School Athletic League tournament at Upson Lee Middle School Wrestling: Jan. 14, Lake Country Traditional Tournament Wrestling: Jan.

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SPORTS BRIEFS

News Staff
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
James’ play in paint helps SGTC keep winning Camryn James pulled down seven rebounds on Saturday as South Georgia Tech ran its record to 18-1 overall with a 79-46 win against Georgia Highlands. The Jets, winners of 18 in a row, play Saturday at Andrew College.
Amaris Ridgeway brings the ball up the floor to set the offense against Dutchtown. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Amaris Ridgeway brings the ball up the floor to set the offense against Dutchtown. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Lady Hounds take control late, remain in hunt for region title

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Both the Lady Greyhounds and Dutchtown had a clear goal entering Friday’s region contest – to keep pace with the region leaders and stay in position to make a late run at a region title.
Daethan Harris drains a jump shot in the second half against Dutchtown. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Daethan Harris drains a jump shot in the second half against Dutchtown. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Greyhounds come up short late against Dutchtown

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
The parity of the Greyhounds boys basketball region makes nearly every opponent one that presents a stern challenge.
Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) was resilient after a tough start against Ohio State. On Georgia’s last two drives of the game, Bennett completed 5-of-5 passes for 148 yards and two TDs. He also passed for 190 yards in the fourth quarter. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) was resilient after a tough start against Ohio State. On Georgia’s last two drives of the game, Bennett completed 5-of-5 passes for 148 yards and two TDs. He also passed for 190 yards in the fourth quarter. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

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42–41

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
No. 1 Georgia overcame two double-digit deficits to defeat No. 4 Ohio State 42-41 in the Chickfil- A Peach Bowl on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Bulldogs trailed by 14 points in the second quarter and at the conclusion of the third.

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Greyhounds heading into region duals this weekend

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
The wait finally ends this weekend for the Greyhound wrestlers. Since the season began, the overall goal has been to improve, get better and fine-tune as a team as individuals to be at an apex when matches matter most. That time begins Saturday at the region duals, hosted by Ola.
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