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A most exciting day

A most exciting day

A most exciting day

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
There has always been something electrifying about the Kentucky Derby, which trumpets its mile-and-a-quarter race as, “The most exciting two minutes in sports.
Dupree named boys basketball coach

Dupree named boys basketball coach

Dupree named boys basketball coach

Brad Harrison
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Jones County didn't have to look far it all to land its new head boys basketball coach. Not even outside its own gymnasium, as a matter of fact.Dylan Dupree, a 2011 JCHS graduate, was announced as the school's new head coach on Tuesday night.
Good morning, football

Good morning, football

Good morning, football

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Greyhounds christen Montgomery’s first spring practice in pre-dawnThe stillness of the early-morning serenity was pierced during the middle of last week, as the Greyhounds took the turf around 5:30 a.m. at Greyhound Field to begin spring practice under first-year head coach Justin Montgomery.
Chance Banks poses after signing a letter-of-intent Monday to play basketball at Thomas University, which is located in Thomasville. CONTRIBUTED

Chance Banks poses after signing a letter-of-intent Monday to play basketball at Thomas University, which is located in Thomasville. CONTRIBUTED

Anderson, Banks sign on to play in college

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
When it came to the success of the Greyhounds and Lady Greyhounds on the basketball court last season, Mya Anderson and Chance Banks were big reasons for it.
Greyhounds defensive line coach Alexus Humphries gives instructions during one of last week’s spring practice sessions. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds defensive line coach Alexus Humphries gives instructions during one of last week’s spring practice sessions. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Humphries bringing continuity on new-look coaching staff

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
For the most part, the Greyhounds staff of football coaching is new as spring practice is now underway.There are a few outliers, and one of them is Alexus Humphries, who along with tight ends coach David Denson are the two holdovers from the previous coaching staff.
SPORTS BRIEFS

SPORTS BRIEFS

SPORTS BRIEFS

Tennis Camp Registration Open
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Registration is now open for the JCHS summer tennis camp for May 29-30 at the JCHS tennis courts from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., it is open to grades 3-12 for $50 per person.Participants should bring water and a tennis racquet. Sign ups are open through May 20 on GoFan.

Boys golf advances to sectionals

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The Greyhounds are off to the next round of postseason.Jones County’s boys golf team came through in the clutch in last week’s area tournament, posting an overall score of 333. That was one lower than Ola, advancing JCHS to the sectional round, which took place earlier this week.
Jonathan Scarbary and the Greyhounds started Thursday’s second game strong, pushing five runs across in the first inning. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Jonathan Scarbary and the Greyhounds started Thursday’s second game strong, pushing five runs across in the first inning. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Falcons’ late rally sweeps Greyhounds from postseason

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Through most of Thursday’s second game of its best-of-three first-round state playoff series, things were aligning for Jones County to extend the series to a decisive third game.
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