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Diamond Hounds begin region slate with pair of blowouts

Diamond Hounds begin region slate with pair of blowouts

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Diamond Hounds begin region slate with pair of blowouts

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The best way to control one’s own fate over the course of a season?Take charge of as much as is possible.Needless to say, the Greyhounds did that in Friday’s region opener at Cecil Patterson Field against Eagles Landing.
Holden Nipper tees off toward to end of Thursday’s match. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Holden Nipper tees off toward to end of Thursday’s match. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Golf Hounds, Lady Hounds claim home-course win

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
An early-season win on their home course came the way for the Greyhounds and Lady Greyhounds last Thursday at Lake Jonesco Golf Course with both teams picking up a win against Ace Charter.“We feel really good overall; we had some good things happen,” said Greyhounds head golf coach Lance Pittman.

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Sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Middle School Baseball: March 6, Clifton Ridge at Monroe County (DH), 4:30 p.m.Middle School Baseball: March 6, Gray Station vs. Lamar County, 4:30 p.m.Golf: March 6 at Ace Charter JV Soccer: March 6 vs. ACE, 5 p.m.

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Lady Hounds sweep; Hounds split

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Region matches began last week on the tennis court for Jones County, and both teams found measures of success. The Lady Greyhounds won against Locust Grove and Ola with the Greyhounds splitting.
Aniya Canty (Courtesy of Florida A&M Athletics)

Aniya Canty (Courtesy of Florida A&M Athletics)

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ALUMNI UPDATE

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Aniya Canty’s sophomore campaign at Florida A&M is off to a strong start as she is one of the Rattlers’ offensive leaders. In addition to leading the team in total bases, she is second in batting average, doubles and RBIs. FAMU opens conference play this weekend against Alabama State.
Thompson, Gillhouse lead local showing in club tournaments

Thompson, Gillhouse lead local showing in club tournaments

Thompson, Gillhouse lead local showing in club tournaments

Brad H
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Current and future wrestlers from Jones County headed to the club circuit over the weekend in search of medals and an opportunity to face high-level competition.By the time it was all over, multiple local wrestlers came home with top finishes, including two first-place finishes.
Caroline Rickman and the Lady Hounds have posted shutouts in all five of their wins to begin the season. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Caroline Rickman and the Lady Hounds have posted shutouts in all five of their wins to begin the season. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds start region play with another shutout

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
In a 10-team region, one single loss can loom large when it comes to chasing down one of four state tournament berths.For that reason, a strong start within region play is important for the Lady Greyhounds, who host perennial region frontrunner Union Grove next Tuesday.
CRMS tops Henderson, falls to ACE

CRMS tops Henderson, falls to ACE

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CRMS tops Henderson, falls to ACE

Story And Photos By Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
It was a busy week on the diamond last week for Clifton Ridge Middle, whose results included a 12-9 win against Henderson before capping off the week in hosting Ace Charter. The Cougars play Thursday at Monroe County and host Upson Lee March 11.
Kaylob Harris tries to avoid being hit by a pitch during the Greyhounds’ 22-run first inning on Monday against Howard. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Kaylob Harris tries to avoid being hit by a pitch during the Greyhounds’ 22-run first inning on Monday against Howard. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds steamroll Howard 33-3

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The Greyhounds spotted Howard three runs in the top of the first inning in their home opener on Monday night at Cecil Patterson Field.Then, Jones County came to bat.
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