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Jones County’s middle school runners pose after taking finishes of first and second overall at the Peake Invitational in Macon. CONTRIBUTED

Jones County’s middle school runners pose after taking finishes of first and second overall at the Peake Invitational in Macon. CONTRIBUTED

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Middle school boys first, girls second at Peake Invitational

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Jones County’s middle school runners were among the best in the field at last week’s Peake Invitational in Macon. The team of boys runners won first with the girls coming in second in addition to scores of season-best performances also being set.
Greyhounds defensive back Andre Hall runs back an interception during the second half of Friday’s win. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds defensive back Andre Hall runs back an interception during the second half of Friday’s win. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds turn back Hampton

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
After fighting off a pesky opponent and battling through adversity, a battle of unbeatens awaits the Greyhounds.Jones County put a late score on the board Friday in pulling away from Hampton to win 28-9.
The Lady Hounds start the second half of their region schedule on Thursday against McDonough. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Lady Hounds start the second half of their region schedule on Thursday against McDonough. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Lady Hounds back on track following two big wins

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The first half of the Greyhounds region schedule wrapped up Wednesday at first-place Ola, leading right into Thursday’s home game against McDonough that will begin the second side of the region schedule.

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Region play underway for Lady Hounds

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The time of the season with results of matches meaning more began for the Volley Hounds last week with the start of contests that’ll count within region standings.

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Eighth grade football overwhelms Upson Lee

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Jones County’s eighth grade football team cranked up the offense in last week’s win against Upson Lee, winning 47-30. Laquon Pendleton and Amarion Ussery each rushed for three touchdowns, and Chandlon Stone ran back an interception for a touchdown.

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sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com JV & Middle School Cross Country: Sept. 5, at GMC Prep Volleyball: Sept. 5, at Lake Oconee Academy, 5 p.m.Middle School Softball: Sept. 5, Clifton Ridge at Monroe, 5 p.m.C Team Football: Sept. 5, at Houston County, 5 p.m.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with his players following a 34-3 win over Clemson. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with his players following a 34-3 win over Clemson. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Georgia offense explodes on Clemson in second half

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
It was a tale of two halves for top-ranked Georgia against No. 14 Clemson in its 34-3 win last Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.The Bulldogs couldn’t find the end zone in the first half, leading the Tigers 6-0 at the end of the second quarter.
New-look Hounds put away Woodland for 2-0 start

New-look Hounds put away Woodland for 2-0 start

New-look Hounds put away Woodland for 2-0 start

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
It’s been a different way of doing things for the Greyhounds this season in terms of individuals playing on both sides of the ball and how they rotate into play.In the midst of that change, Jones County is 2-0 after Friday’s 48-19 win against Woodland in the region opener.
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