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Cate Downey is one of three graduating seniors for the Lady Greyhounds, who conclude their season with 19 wins. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Cate Downey is one of three graduating seniors for the Lady Greyhounds, who conclude their season with 19 wins. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds eliminated by Bears

The Lady Greyhounds softball season came to an end in the Atlanta area on Monday, as Cambridge swept Jones County to advance to the second round of the GHSA Class AAAA state tournament. JCHS dropped the first game 4-2 before the Bears clinched the best-of-three series with a 14-1 win.
Isabella Bodnarchuk (9) and the Volley Hounds fire one another up during player introductions prior to Thursday’s match. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Isabella Bodnarchuk (9) and the Volley Hounds fire one another up during player introductions prior to Thursday’s match. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Volley Hounds complete record-setting campaign

Hugs and embraces abounded Thursday night in the JCHS gymnasium. In one sense, it was the end of an era with the Volley Hounds claiming the sweep in a tri-match against Putnam County and Hampton, sending the team’s six seniors out with a win.

Middle school girls win title; boys take second

League supremacy was at stake last Tuesday when Jones County hosted the Middle Georgia Middle School Athletic League (MGMSAL) meet on its home course. And both middle school teams delivered, with the girls’ team claiming a region title and the boys’ team taking second.
Greyhounds players and coaches make their way through the Hound Walk earlier this season against Stockbridge. BRAD HARRISON/File photo

Greyhounds players and coaches make their way through the Hound Walk earlier this season against Stockbridge. BRAD HARRISON/File photo

Hound Walk to be held before Friday’s home game

Jones County fans can once again cheer on the Greyhounds before Friday’s game as another Hound Walk will take place in the parking lot between the gymnasium and the field house.Buses will transport players from the dressing room to the upper end of the park lot near the gym at approximately 6:15 p.
JR Clark

JR Clark

Clark, Holloway collect Macon TD Club honors

A pair of Greyhounds have been recently recognized with Player of the Week honors from the Macon Touchdown Club.Junior Holloway was named the Special Teams Player of the Week for his role in Friday’s 27-24 win against McDonough.

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The Volley Hounds host Putnam County and Hampton on Thursday in their final home match of the season. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Volley Hounds host Putnam County and Hampton on Thursday in their final home match of the season. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Volley Hounds pick up trio of wins

With the region tournament coming up this weekend, the Volley Hounds are doing all that they can to head there with strong momentum.