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Mike Chastain posted a record of 56-20 as the Greyhounds head coach, the winningest record in program history. BRAD HARRISON/File photo

Mike Chastain posted a record of 56-20 as the Greyhounds head coach, the winningest record in program history. BRAD HARRISON/File photo

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ATHLETICS SHAKEUP

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Chastain resigns as head football coach; AD Alligood also moving onMike Chastain, the most successful head football coach in the history of the Greyhounds football program, has resigned, along with Jones County School System Athletic Director Chad Alligood.
Mya Anderson drives hard to the basket against ELCA on her way to scoring 18 points for the Greyhounds. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Mya Anderson drives hard to the basket against ELCA on her way to scoring 18 points for the Greyhounds. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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No. 6 Lady Hounds stay sharp ahead of playoffs

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
If there was any looking ahead toward the horizon by the Lady Greyhounds last week, it didn’t snow.
Rudy Bowden slams the ball in for a dunk against the Chargers. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Rudy Bowden slams the ball in for a dunk against the Chargers. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Hounds win three of four with region tourney in sight

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
In a 10-team region, momentum is king for those teams seeking to be one of the four teams making their way to the state tournament.The past week showed that the Greyhounds may indeed have a nice slice of it at the perfect time.
Greyhounds head coach Noble Coley addresses his team following one of last week’s early-season practices. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds head coach Noble Coley addresses his team following one of last week’s early-season practices. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Diamond Hounds get up to speed ahead of season

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
The tight window of time isn’t doing much for the Greyhounds in the way of favors.Last Monday was the first official day for Jones County to be on the field for practice, and after a few days of tryouts, the field of players was thinned out.
Little wins 100th match

Little wins 100th match

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Little wins 100th match

News Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Greyhounds wrestler David Little hit the century mark on Saturday, capturing the 100th win of his JCHS career during the region traditional tournament at Union Grove.

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sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Gymnastics: Feb. 6 at Ola Soccer: Feb. 6 at Jackson (scrimmage), 5:30 p.m. Baseball: Feb. 7 vs. Putnam County (scrimmage), 5:30 p.m.Wrestling: Feb. 8, sectionals at Cambridge Middle School Soccer: Tournament of Roses, girls vs. GMC, 9 a.m.
Mike Chastain (left) and Chad Alligood

Mike Chastain (left) and Chad Alligood

Chastain, Alligood resign from JCHS

Brad Harrison
Monday, February 3, 2025
Mike Chastain, the most successful head football coach in the history of the Greyhounds football program, has resigned, along with Jones County School System Athletic Director Chad Alligood.  Both confirmed their resignations to The Jones County News on Monday.
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