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

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

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

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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

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

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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

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Howard, Lady Dawgs advance

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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.

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J-Day Spring Scrimmage

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
• 10a.m.,Saturday• GreyhoundField• Admission:Freewithsnack or laundry supply donation
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.

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

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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.

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Perry qualifies for state tourney

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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.
A most exciting day

A most exciting day

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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

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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.
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