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Wrestlers poised to raise standard again

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Spend much time around the Greyhounds wrestling program, either in the wrestling room, practice or other workouts, and you’ll hear the phrase, “raise the standard” mentioned.On the heels of a fifth-place finish in last year’s state duals, the goal is straightforward for Jones County.
Greyhounds to open playoffs at home

Greyhounds to open playoffs at home

Greyhounds to open playoffs at home

Brad Harrison
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
The Greyhounds will begin next week's GHSA Class AAAA state playoffs at home. Jones County will enter the postseason with a 9-1 record and the second seed from Region 2-AAAA. This comes after Stockbridge was made to forfeit nine wins by the GHSA.
The Greyhounds host Houston County for a scrimmage on Nov. 12. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Greyhounds host Houston County for a scrimmage on Nov. 12. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Young Hounds getting up to speed under Reese

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
With practice a week into the season ahead of the Nov. 15 season opener, the time window is slim for the Greyhounds and new head coach Willie Reese.As with any new coaching staff, there’s bound to be an adjustment phase.
The Lady Greyhounds (pictured) and their Greyhounds counterparts will race for a region crown and berth in the state meet in Saturday’s GHSA sectionals on their home course. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Lady Greyhounds (pictured) and their Greyhounds counterparts will race for a region crown and berth in the state meet in Saturday’s GHSA sectionals on their home course. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Home-course advantage: Cross county teams eager to host GHSA sectionals

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The bright spotlight of the state’s cross-country community will zero in on Gray Saturday for what may arguably be the largest gathering for a sporting event in the history of Jones County with the hosting of the GHSA cross country sectionals for the AAA and AAAA classifications.

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GHSA AAA & AAAA Cross Country Sectionals

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
• Nov.2,GreyhoundPark• Courseaddress:297HowardRoberts Road• MeetSchedule:• 9a.m.AAAABoys• 9:45a.m.AAAAGirls• 11a.m.AAABoys• 11:45a.m.AAAGirls• Tickets:$8,availableonGoFan• Parking:DamesFerryElementary School (shuttle service from school to course)
The Greyhounds defense forces a first-quarter fumble that was recovered by Tyrese Dean. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Greyhounds defense forces a first-quarter fumble that was recovered by Tyrese Dean. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Greyhounds score quickly on Eagles Landing in shutout win

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Jones County stuck to a tried-and-true formula on Friday against Eagles Landing.A 42-0 shutout win on senior night over the Eagles came as they leaned heavily on the screen pass and made it work very well, piling up 394 offensive yards in a contest that ended with the running clock in place.

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JV boys take runner-up at Bleckley, girls third

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The depth, not to mention the future of Jones County’s cross country program, was put forward Saturday in Bleckley County with the JV boys placing second as a team and the Lady Greyhounds finishing third.

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Youth football champions crowned in Super Bowl event

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Champions were crowned on Saturday at Jones County Youth Football’s annual Super Bowl event, with top teams competing at Greyhound Field.The Wildcats won the rookie division with the bantam division title going to the Wildcats.
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