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The Lady Hounds continued their forward progression at Saturday’s Coach Wood Invitational, placing third in the varsity race. CONTRIBUTED

The Lady Hounds continued their forward progression at Saturday’s Coach Wood Invitational, placing third in the varsity race. CONTRIBUTED

Greyhounds post another top-five amid state’s best

Almost a season’s worth of building momentum is nearly over for the Greyhounds on the cross country course.Meet after meet, they have proven to be among the state’s best, and that was backed up at Saturday’s Coach Wood Invitational that welcomed the state’s top competitors.
The Greyhounds charge back into action on Friday at Eagles Landing. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Greyhounds charge back into action on Friday at Eagles Landing. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds embracing postseason mentality ahead of final two games

Across the state, every team gets an open date on the first Friday of November before the GHSA state football playoffs begin.By the time that day crosses over the calendar, Jones County’s postseason fate will be decided.

Jones County at Eagles Landing

• 7:30p.m.,Friday• EaglesLandingHigh School• SeriesHistory:Jones County leads 11-0• PreviousMeeting:Jones County won 42-0 in 2024• Broadcast:SportsMic
UGA quarterback Gunner Stockton went 26 of 31 passing for 289 yards and four touchdowns. He added 59 yards rushing on 10 attempts and another score. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

UGA quarterback Gunner Stockton went 26 of 31 passing for 289 yards and four touchdowns. He added 59 yards rushing on 10 attempts and another score. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Luckie, Stockton lead UGA offense over Rebels

Gunner Stockton and Lawson Luckie delivered strong performances for Georgia in its 43-35 win over Ole Miss. The two Bulldogs played a key role in the team’s offensive success, totaling a season-high 510 yards against the Rebels on Saturday.
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.