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Former JCHS two-sport standout Torrez Finney makes his return to the MMA ring on June 11. CONTRIBUTED

Former JCHS two-sport standout Torrez Finney makes his return to the MMA ring on June 11. CONTRIBUTED

Finney moving up to take on next opponent

Brad Harrison
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Ever since winning his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) debut in February in Macon, Torrez Finney has been looking for his next chance to step back into the arena of competition. After weeks of searching, that time has arrived.

Five JCHS storylines to watch next season

Brad Harrison
Thursday, June 2, 2022
With the golf and baseball seasons having wrapped up statewide, teams in Georgia are now officially moving ahead toward next season. In Jones County, things are no different. Following the first of the summer’s two dead weeks from May 30 to June 5, summer workouts can resume.
High school Gym Hounds Kennedie Dyer, Chloe Clark, Mary Michael Bunn, Kiersten Foreman, and Maleya Burden pose for a photo following the recent awards presentation. CONTRIBUTED

High school Gym Hounds Kennedie Dyer, Chloe Clark, Mary Michael Bunn, Kiersten Foreman, and Maleya Burden pose for a photo following the recent awards presentation. CONTRIBUTED

Gym Hounds recognize award winners

Brad Harrison
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Following a season in which the Gym Hounds saw record participation, they recently honored and celebrated the past season with the presentation of awards.
Lady Greyhounds coach Mikayla Greene celebrates during the softball team’s state championship ring ceremony in the spring of 2021. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Greyhounds coach Mikayla Greene celebrates during the softball team’s state championship ring ceremony in the spring of 2021. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

“I love each and every one of them.”

Brad Harrison
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Whenever any group of seniors graduates, they move on having left an indelible mark on the program that they have been a part of. Sure, left behind are memories of the thrill of victories, agony of defeats and all the other moments in between.
Matt Wold is joined by his teammates following his scholarship signing with Denmark Tech. CONTRIBUTED

Matt Wold is joined by his teammates following his scholarship signing with Denmark Tech. CONTRIBUTED

Wold signs on with Denmark Tech

Brad Harrison
Thursday, May 26, 2022
As the basketball season went on, Matthew Wold went from usually being the first player off the bench and sparking the Greyhounds to stepping up in a greater role when needed. Coaches on the collegiate level appeared to take notice.

Lady Hounds place seventh in state tourney

Brad Harrison
Thursday, May 26, 2022
The Lady Greyhounds ended their season as one of the top teams in the state. After previously earning a berth in the GHSA Class AAAAA Girls State Tournament, Jones County powered its way to an overall finish of seventh at Okefenokee Country Club near Waycross.

SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS

News Staff
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Boys Basketball June 6-9, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Ages 6-14 Ages 6-14 Registration: $100 by June 1, $115 afterwards Softball June 6-9, 9 a.m - Noon Ages 5-14 Registration: $90 by May 27, $100 afterwards and $10 for siblings Soccer June 6-9, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Hounds, Lady Hounds spring toward success

Brad Harrison
Thursday, May 26, 2022
This past spring, as the seasons changed, it also harkened forward the Greyhounds spring sports season. In that setting, various teams strived to take a next step forward in multiple ways. Baseball All season long, the Greyhounds carved themselves out to be a major factor in the region race.
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