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Chauncey Bowens

Chauncey Bowens

Bowens sparks Dawgs’ win over Florida

Chauncey Bowens provided a spark for Georgia late in the fourth quarter against Florida last week.Bowens, who was once committed to play for the Gators but flipped to the Bulldogs, scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 36-yard run to help No.
The Cheer Hounds turned in a top finish just before the most important stretch of the season over the weekend. Jones County’s competition cheerleaders claimed first-place honors at Saturday’s Fear To Cheer meet in Loganville. Jones County takes the floor again in the region meet on Nov. 8 at Walnut Grove, an event that will serve as the qualifying event for the Nov. 14 GHSA Class AAAA state cheerleading championships at the Macon Coliseum. CONTRIBUTED

The Cheer Hounds turned in a top finish just before the most important stretch of the season over the weekend. Jones County’s competition cheerleaders claimed first-place honors at Saturday’s Fear To Cheer meet in Loganville. Jones County takes the floor again in the region meet on Nov. 8 at Walnut Grove, an event that will serve as the qualifying event for the Nov. 14 GHSA Class AAAA state cheerleading championships at the Macon Coliseum. CONTRIBUTED

Cheer Hounds take first at Fear To Cheer meet

Cheer Hounds take first at Fear To Cheer meet
After a season of hard work, Jones County’s middle school competition cheerleaders concluded their season on Oct. 15 at Union Grove, completing a campaign of growth as both a team and individuals. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

After a season of hard work, Jones County’s middle school competition cheerleaders concluded their season on Oct. 15 at Union Grove, completing a campaign of growth as both a team and individuals. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Middle school cheer concludes season

Middle school cheer concludes season

sporting events

Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Football: Oct. 31 vs. Locust Grove, (senior night), 7:30 p.m.Basketball: Nov. 1, Purple & White Alumni Game, 6 p.m.Cross Country: Nov. 1, GHSA Sectionals, Greyhound Park Cross Country: Nov.

Alumni basketball game on Nov. 1

Greyhound basketball alumni are invited to take part in the second-annual alumni game on Nov. 1. Set for 6 p.m., the event will be followed by the varsity boys and girls purple and white game. Alumni game entry fee is $30 per player with participation in the 3-point contest being $20.
Friday’s Pre- Game Timeline

Friday’s Pre- Game Timeline

Friday’s Pre- Game Timeline

4:30 p.m. Parking lot opens 5:45 p.m. Trunk or treat begins 6:15 p.m. Hound Walk 6:45 p.m. Trunk or Treat ends7:05 p.m. Senior Night 7:30 p.m. Kickoff

Region Standings

• LocustGrove7-1• Stockbridge6-2• Ola6-2• JonesCounty5-3• EaglesLanding4-4• McDonough3-5• ELCA2-6• Woodland2-6• UnionGrove2-6
Beauty and the Beast Night

Beauty and the Beast Night

Beauty and the Beast Night

Competition cheerleading, wrestling showcased for communityThe sports of wrestling and competition cheerleading may be different, but they combined under one roof last Thursday for Beauty and the Beast Night at the JCHS gymnasium.