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Cason Taylor and the Greyhounds ran into this week’s state playoffs as the third seed out of Region 2-AAAA. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Cason Taylor and the Greyhounds ran into this week’s state playoffs as the third seed out of Region 2-AAAA. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Hounds aim for better postseason odds as No. 3 seed

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
When the past four state tournaments began, the Greyhounds faced a steep climb as their region’s four seed, being saddled with a first-round road series at another region’s first-place team.Each time out, partly due to that draw, Jones County lost each best-of-three series 2-0.This year?
The Lady Greyhounds capped the regular season with 11 wins, their most in four seasons. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Lady Greyhounds capped the regular season with 11 wins, their most in four seasons. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds close out regular season ahead of postseason return

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The final week ahead of the postseason was anything but going through the motions for the Lady Greyhounds.With region play and spring break complete, Jones County had a buffer prior to the state tournament, which began this past Tuesday in a firstround match at Walnut Grove.
Addison Robinson ran to a region title in the 1600 and 3200 meters. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Addison Robinson ran to a region title in the 1600 and 3200 meters. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Robinson, Solomon claim region track titles

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The GHSA state track meet may await during the second weekend of May, but two steps are up first order to qualify for this year’s state GHSA Class AAAA meet at East Jackson in Commerce.

Golf splits with Lamar County

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Jones County split a home match last Thursday against Lamar County as the Lady Hounds’ 113 score was seven lower than that of the Trojans, with the Greyhounds’ round of 165 being eight above that of Lamar County.
Future Hounds welcomed at rising-ninth-grade combine

Future Hounds welcomed at rising-ninth-grade combine

Future Hounds welcomed at rising-ninth-grade combine

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Story and photos by BRAD HARRISON/StaffThe Greyhounds football coaching staff, comprised of mostly new coaches under head coach Justin Montgomery, got an early look this week at next year’s incoming freshman class.
Former JCHS two-sport star Torrez Finney remains unbeaten in his fighting career. VIA FACEBOOK

Former JCHS two-sport star Torrez Finney remains unbeaten in his fighting career. VIA FACEBOOK

Finney’s UFC path moving forward after debut victory

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Before he stepped into the ring earlier this month in his UFC debut, Torrez Finney pointed out that he was glad to be able to zero in on winning.Finney has now done that, following a split-decision victory against Robert Valentin for the former JCHS two-sport standout.
Ryan Puglisi attempted a combined 49 passes during Saturday’s G-Day scrimmage. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Ryan Puglisi attempted a combined 49 passes during Saturday’s G-Day scrimmage. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Quarterbacks compete at G-Day

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Georgia wrapped up spring practice this past Saturday with its annual G-Day scrimmage, showcasing the competition for the starting quarterback job between Gunner Stockton and Ryan Puglisi.Both Bulldog quarterbacks struggled at times, but each also made some nice plays while under center.
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