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Marissa Moore (1) centers the ball during last week’s match against Eastside. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Marissa Moore (1) centers the ball during last week’s match against Eastside. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds bounce back to roll over GMC

Given the fact that both of the Lady Greyhounds’ region losses last year came outside of regulation, one possible version of a response to last Tuesday’s shootout loss to Eastside would be one of wallow and despair.But that’s not the case for this Jones County team.“We fell short.
Hounds, Lady Hounds churning toward region play

Hounds, Lady Hounds churning toward region play

Hounds, Lady Hounds churning toward region play

Both the Greyhounds and Lady Greyhounds began the season with a handful of matches to prep for the start of region play, which began this past Tuesday. One of those matches was last Thursday as JCHS welcomed Taylor County to town for a non-region matchup.
Lady Hounds dominate Westminster, advance to Sweet 16

Lady Hounds dominate Westminster, advance to Sweet 16

Lady Hounds dominate Westminster, advance to Sweet 16

The Lady Greyhounds made quick work of Westminster on Tuesday in the opening round of the GHSA Class AAAA state tournament, routing the Wildcats 53-29 to advance to the second round. The Lady Hounds will host Starr's Mill on Friday in the tournament's round of 16. The Panthers beat St.

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Jacob Skinner holds his opponent down, going on to win his _fth-place match. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Jacob Skinner holds his opponent down, going on to win his _fth-place match. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds finish fourth in state

MORROW — When Jones County lasted just three matches into last month’s GHSA state duals, a feeling of emptiness set in for the Greyhounds.
Trent Paulk scoops up a grounder and makes the throw to first during the second inning of Saturday’s game against Wayne County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Trent Paulk scoops up a grounder and makes the throw to first during the second inning of Saturday’s game against Wayne County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Diamond Hounds begin season with two wins

The Greyhounds began the season with a Saturday sweep over a pair of teams used to deep postseason runs.And there was at least one common thread in both victories — strong starting pitching.