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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

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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

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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.
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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.

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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

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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.
Lyndsie Hanner returns a serve during Monday’s secondround state tournament match. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lyndsie Hanner returns a serve during Monday’s secondround state tournament match. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Lady Greyhounds’ historic season ends in second round

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
The Lady Greyhounds season was one of memories on the tennis court. Over the course of the campaign, Jones County captured a region title and advanced to the state tournament’s round of 16, two feats not accomplished for at least 10 years.
A trio of Lady Greyhounds embrace after last week’s postseason loss. It was the Lady Hounds’ best record in four seasons. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

A trio of Lady Greyhounds embrace after last week’s postseason loss. It was the Lady Hounds’ best record in four seasons. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Walnut Grove’s offense too much for young group of Lady Hounds

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
LOGANVILLE — The Lady Greyhounds showed plenty of moxie in early going on their return to the state tournament at Walnut Grove, fighting back to tie the game in the first half.

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Sign-ups open for Junior Hounds Youth Football

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Sign ups are now open for the Junior Hounds Youth Football Program following Jones County Youth Football having been accepted into the Central Georgia Youth Football League.This format will replace the previous Jones County Youth Football league alignment.
Javion Clark celebrates the Greyhounds coming up with a turnover early in the 2020 game against Stockbridge. BRAD HARRISON/File photo

Javion Clark celebrates the Greyhounds coming up with a turnover early in the 2020 game against Stockbridge. BRAD HARRISON/File photo

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Clark entering transfer portal

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
After two seasons at East Carolina, former JCHS defensive standout Javion “Pinball” Clark is entering the transfer portal. The safety made the announcement last week on his personal social media and within his post included, “THANK YOU ECU.
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