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Greyhounds linebacker DJ Ingram looks on in between plays during spring practice. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds linebacker DJ Ingram looks on in between plays during spring practice. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Greyhounds embracing two-way football

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Greyhounds head coach Mike Chastain and former JCHS head football coach Bubba Williams have at least one common thread between the two of them.Going into the summer, both are tied for the most wins in program history with 46.
Rec softball leagues in full swing

Rec softball leagues in full swing

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Rec softball leagues in full swing

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Although the summertime may represent a time of respite and taking a break, the recreation facilities across Jones County are an example of an outlier.
Jones County native Shareez Hamm won an NCAA Division II national title in the 400-meter hurdles on Saturday. CONTRIBUTED

Jones County native Shareez Hamm won an NCAA Division II national title in the 400-meter hurdles on Saturday. CONTRIBUTED

Hamm runs to D-II national title

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Jones County is now home to an NCAA national champion.Shareez Hamm, formerly a two-sport standout athlete for Jones County, ran to NCAA Division II National Title in the 400-meter hurdles for Academy of Art University at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Nationals on Saturday in Emporia, Kansas.

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JCHS SUMMER CAMPS

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Softball Camp Soccer Camp Tennis CampCompetition Cheer Kiddie Camp• June3-6,9a.m.tonoon• Ages:5torising8thgraders• Cost:$110or$100beforeMay24• Info:E-mailaburt@jones.k12.ga.us or JCHS softball on Facebook• June3-6,6-8p.m.• Ages:5-14• Cost:$60and$50persibling• Info:E-mailMikayla.Coley@jones. k12.ga.
Georgia pitcher Destin Howard (30) during Georgia’s game against Florida at Jack Turner Softball Complex in Athens. Cassie Baker/UGAAA

Georgia pitcher Destin Howard (30) during Georgia’s game against Florida at Jack Turner Softball Complex in Athens. Cassie Baker/UGAAA

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ALUMNI UPDATES

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Destin Howard and the Georgia Lady Bulldogs saw their season end in the super regionals over the weekend in 6-1 and 8-0 losses to UCLA.Georgia ended its season with a 43-19 record after earning the 13th super regional berth in program history.
Greyhounds backup quarterback Cason Taylor is also stepping up to aid Jones County’s offense in a tight end / receiving role. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds backup quarterback Cason Taylor is also stepping up to aid Jones County’s offense in a tight end / receiving role. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Mix of experienced, upstart receivers eager to step up

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Experience at the quarterback position isn’t an issue of concern for the Greyhounds entering the summer with rising senior Devin Edmonds firmly entrenched as Jones County’s signal caller.

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PARKS & REC BRIEFS

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Summer Sizzler pickleball leagues begin June 3Jones County Pickleball’s summer sizzler leagues return June 3 and go through Aug. 22. Open to all skill levels at ages 14 and above, women’s leagues will be hosted on Monday and Wednesday nights and men’s leagues on Tuesday and Thursday.
Noble Coley comes to Jones County after leading Bacon County to a pair of sweet 16 appearances and one Elite 8 in the past six years. BACON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Noble Coley comes to Jones County after leading Bacon County to a pair of sweet 16 appearances and one Elite 8 in the past six years. BACON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Coley hired as new baseball coach

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
A graduate of Hawkinsville High School, Noble Coley has led Bacon County to a pair of sweet 16 appearances and one elite 8 in the past six years.
Greyhounds host football and fun at annual camp

Greyhounds host football and fun at annual camp

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Greyhounds host football and fun at annual camp

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Nearly 50 youngsters experienced and fun and joy of football and outside physical activity last week as the Greyhounds football program hosted its annual youth football skills camp.
Former Greyhounds football and wrestling standout Torrez Finney will fight again in Dana White’s Contender Series on Aug. 20. Courtesy of Combat Night MMA

Former Greyhounds football and wrestling standout Torrez Finney will fight again in Dana White’s Contender Series on Aug. 20. Courtesy of Combat Night MMA

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Another Contender Series bout awaits Finney

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
For Torrez Finney, the time between fights has its ebbs and flows. But less than two weeks after a walk-off knockout, Finney knows where his next bout will be. And it’ll be in a very familiar setting.Finney will head to Las Vegas on Aug. 20 for his second fight in the Dana White Contender Series.
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