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As he did in his previous bout, Torrez Finney will aim to remain unbeaten at a fight held in Savannah. CONTRIBUTED

As he did in his previous bout, Torrez Finney will aim to remain unbeaten at a fight held in Savannah. CONTRIBUTED

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Finney putting unbeaten record on the line again

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Torrez Finney’s professional record in the mixed martial arts (MMA) ranks remains undefeated. He’ll put that unblemished 3-0 record on the line again later this month in a return to the IKON Fighting Championship ranks when he faces Ivan Batinich on Oct. 14.
Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) and wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) will be looked upon to get the offense back on track after three sluggish starts. ADAM WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) and wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) will be looked upon to get the offense back on track after three sluggish starts. ADAM WALSH/UGA Athletics

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Smart: ‘We did not play well’

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Top-ranked Georgia got a taste of reality Saturday on Faurot Field at Mizzou’s Memorial Stadium. The Bulldogs competed in a four-quarter clash with Missouri and came out on top with a 26-22 victory. But the Tigers led Georgia until late in the contest.
Jones County dominated at last week’s two-mile event in Bleckley County, putting five runners among the top seven finishers. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Jones County dominated at last week’s two-mile event in Bleckley County, putting five runners among the top seven finishers. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Greyhounds win third meet in a row

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Make that three wins in a row for the Greyhounds boys cross country team. The distance may have been different than some meets, but the result was similar last Thursday afternoon in Bleckley County in the invitational event held on a two-mile course.

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Robertson, Blue Devils 4-1 ahead of Georgia Tech game

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Duke’s hot start on the gridiron continued on Saturday with help from Jones County’s Jontavis Robertson. The JCHS product had a catch for three yards as part of an offense that rolled up 38 points in a 38-17 win over Virginia, Duke’s first win against the Cavaliers since 2014.
Jones County its arsenal of three starting pitchers wraps up the regular season Thursday at Union Grove. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Jones County its arsenal of three starting pitchers wraps up the regular season Thursday at Union Grove. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Lady Hounds in final stretch of season

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
The Lady Hounds officially sealed their postseason fate last Wednesday, ripping Dutchtown. That wrapped up the past week with a big win over a top-10 foe.

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sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Softball: Oct. 6 at Union Grove, 6 p.m. (JV at 4 p.m.) Volleyball: Oct. 6, at Locust Grove JV Football: Oct. 6, at Warner Robins Ninth Grade Football: Oct. 6 vs. Warner Robins Cross Country: Oct.
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