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Thad Smith (34), Anthiny Seabrooks (30), and Machai Bellamy lead a gang tackle of a Woodland ball carrier during Friday’s game. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Thad Smith (34), Anthiny Seabrooks (30), and Machai Bellamy lead a gang tackle of a Woodland ball carrier during Friday’s game. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds ready to bounce back after loss

STOCKBRIDGE — After a wet and soggy night that dampened the start to the season, the Greyhounds are looking ahead to an opportunity to bounce back.
Rally falls short for Hounds at Woodland

Rally falls short for Hounds at Woodland

Rally falls short for Hounds at Woodland

A late rally by the Greyhounds fell short on Friday at Woodland as the Wolfpack handed Jones County its first loss of the season, 20-16. Friday's contest, the region opener for both teams, was marked by inclement weather that interrupted play for approximately 90 minutes.
Clifton Ridge edges Gray Station

Clifton Ridge edges Gray Station

Clifton Ridge edges Gray Station

Clifton Ridge and Gray Station matched up on the large stage last Wednesday in softball, taking on one another at the JCHS softball field as CRMS prevailed in a 3-2 win.Last week was the first of two meetings between the teams, who also play Sept. 17.
Burt wins 100th game as Lady Hounds’ head coach

Burt wins 100th game as Lady Hounds’ head coach

Burt wins 100th game as Lady Hounds’ head coach

Lady Greyhounds head softball coach Tripp Burt won his 100th game with last Tuesday’s win against Locust Grove, and a brief celebration was held among players and family shortly after the victory.

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Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Volleyball: Aug. 21 vs. Tattnall Square, 5 p.m. Middle School Softball: Aug. 21, Gray Station vs. Jasper County, 5 p.m.Middle School Softball: Aug. 21, Clifton Ridge vs. Putnam County, 5 p.m.Football: Aug. 22, at Woodland, 7:30 p.m.
Marissa Moore gets ready to lay down an infield bunt against Locust Grove. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Marissa Moore gets ready to lay down an infield bunt against Locust Grove. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds remain unbeaten as pace picks up

Whether it was against region or other opponents last week, the result was still the same on the softball diamond for the Lady Greyhounds — they remain undefeated so far to begin the season.
The Volleyball version of the JCHS Barking Lot cheers on the Lady Greyhounds from above during last Thursday’s match. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Volleyball version of the JCHS Barking Lot cheers on the Lady Greyhounds from above during last Thursday’s match. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Volley Hounds christen renovated gym with split

The lights were brighter in the renovated JCHS Gymnasium last Thursday. The crowd was larger than years past with fans likely enjoying the facility’s upgraded air conditioning.