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4-H shotgun team excels

The State 4-H Modified Trap Shotgun Match was held at Rock Eagle May 10, with all in attendance having to endure wet, cold and very muddy conditions. The event had 930 participants from 65 counties, with Jones County fielding around 52.Jones County had the No.
Georgia pitcher Destin Howard (30) during Georgia’s game against Texas A&M at Jack Turner Stadium in Athens April 5. Madison Keel/UGAAA

Georgia pitcher Destin Howard (30) during Georgia’s game against Texas A&M at Jack Turner Stadium in Athens April 5. Madison Keel/UGAAA

ALUMNI UPDATES

Destin Howard saw time in the pitcher’s circle for Georgia over the weekend as the Lady Bulldogs won the Durham regional at Duke to advance to this weekend’s super regional at Florida.The winner of that regional will move on to the Women’s College World Series.
Robinson powers to pair of top-10 finishes in state meet

Robinson powers to pair of top-10 finishes in state meet

Robinson powers to pair of top-10 finishes in state meet

NICHOLSON — In a classification top-heavy with private schools from the Atlanta area, it would be accurate to say that schools like Jones County go into the state meet feeling a bit like going to a gunfight armed with a pocketknife.
Spring practice has allowed the Greyhound coaches to get a strong look at both new and returning players on both sides of the ball. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Spring practice has allowed the Greyhound coaches to get a strong look at both new and returning players on both sides of the ball. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds pleased with growth, buy-in ahead of spring game

The Greyhounds will wrap up spring practice on Saturday morning for their J-Day Intrasquad Scrimmage, allowing the community to come together to both see and support Jones County football.
Georgia pitcher Destin Howard (30) during Georgia’s game against Missouri at Mizzou Softball Stadium on Saturday, May 3. Conor Dillon/UGAAA

Georgia pitcher Destin Howard (30) during Georgia’s game against Missouri at Mizzou Softball Stadium on Saturday, May 3. Conor Dillon/UGAAA

Howard, Lady Dawgs advance

Destin Howard and the Lady Bulldogs are bound for the regionals again.Georgia, which is 31-20, will play in the regional hosted by Duke this weekend, playing Coastal Carolina on Friday to begin the double-elimination format.
Adam Gillhouse gives instructions during one of the Greyhounds’ early-morning spring practice sessions.

Adam Gillhouse gives instructions during one of the Greyhounds’ early-morning spring practice sessions.

Gillhouse to help behind scenes in new director of football ops role

Brad Harrisonsports@jcnews.comWhen football season kicks off in August, Adam Gillhouse won’t be signaling in plays, reviewing film in between series or giving detailed instructions to players during timeouts.But that’s not to say he won’t be heavily involved.

Perry qualifies for state tourney

Jones County’s Cooper Perry is moving on to compete against the state’s best.A round of 78 at last week’s sectional round ranked Perry as among the event’s top finishers.