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Robert Scott, Kaden Douglas and Jaleel Jordan pose after signing national letters of intent last week. CONTRIBUTED

Robert Scott, Kaden Douglas and Jaleel Jordan pose after signing national letters of intent last week. CONTRIBUTED

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Douglas, Jordan and Scott sign scholarships

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Kaden Douglas, Jaleel Jordan and Robert Scott have one thing in common through having been part of the Greyhounds’ recent pushes into the postseason.They now have another common thread following last week as all three signed national lettersof- intent to continue their athletic careers.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Softball Camp• June3-6,9a.m.-Noon• Ages:5torising8thgraders• Cost:$110or$100beforeMay24• Info:E-mail aburt@jones.k12.ga.usor JCHS softball on FacebookSoccer Camp• June3-6,6p.m.-8p.m.• Ages:5-14• Cost:$60and$50persibling• Info:E-mail Mikayla.Coley@jones. k12.ga.usTennis Camp• June5-7,6p.m.-8p.m.
Defensive coordinator Will Conner directs the Greyhounds defense during the spring game earlier this month. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Defensive coordinator Will Conner directs the Greyhounds defense during the spring game earlier this month. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Greyhounds defense enjoying flattened learning curve

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Last spring was nothing short of a transition for the Greyhounds with a basically all new defensive coaching staff. Now, a year later, the weight of having to learn a whole new scheme is gone.As expected, there’s more ease, defensive coordinator Will Conner said.“Culturally, they’ve bought in.
Destin Howard (30) during Georgia’s game against Florida April 28 in Athens. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Destin Howard (30) during Georgia’s game against Florida April 28 in Athens. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

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Three former JCHS standouts heading to super regionals

Brad Harrison |
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
In the postseason level of college baseball and softball, the super regional round is the one thing standing between a chance to play among the sport’s best in the world series.A combined three former JCHS standouts find themselves in that position after last weekend.

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Volley Hounds see lots of enthusiasm via tryouts

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
This August will mark the fifth season of volleyball for the Lady Greyhounds as a program. Although the opening of that season may be a few months away, an important first step was taken last week with the Volley Hounds spanning across the JCHS gymnasium for three days of tryouts.
Greyhounds quarterback Devin Edmonds (2) celebrates after JCHS got into the end zone during the first half of Friday’s scrimmage against Perry. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds quarterback Devin Edmonds (2) celebrates after JCHS got into the end zone during the first half of Friday’s scrimmage against Perry. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Greyhounds show plenty to build from in spring game against Panthers

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Spring football games are hardly a full-course meal when it comes to looking ahead to the fall. They do, however, provide an appetizer of sorts, a glance at what key elements will be the focal point as the calendar leads into the summer of workouts and other team activities.
The Lady Greyhounds celebrate after their 4x800 relay team finished third in the state on Saturday. The relay team was comprised of Isabella Sanchez, Addison Robinson, Camryn Wommack, and Lilly Palmer. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Lady Greyhounds celebrate after their 4x800 relay team finished third in the state on Saturday. The relay team was comprised of Isabella Sanchez, Addison Robinson, Camryn Wommack, and Lilly Palmer. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Runner-Up by Hanks, third place by girls 4x800 relay lead at state

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
CARROLLTON Continued bad luck, this time by way of an injury, derailed Jones County from going for the win in the boys 100-meter relay and 4x100 relay at last week’s GHSA Class AAAAA state track championships in Carrollton.
Kimber Kent will wrap up her Lady Greyhound career by playing in next week’s GHSA Class AAAAA state tournament. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Kimber Kent will wrap up her Lady Greyhound career by playing in next week’s GHSA Class AAAAA state tournament. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Kent qualifies for state

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The multi-sport Lady Greyhound career of Kimber Kent will last a bit longer.By way of her round of 84 in last week’s GHSA golf sectionals, the senior will advance as an individual to the GHSA Class AAAAA state tournament, set for Monday and Tuesday in Waycross.
Ben Ridley poses after signing on to play for Fisk University last week. CONTRIBUTED

Ben Ridley poses after signing on to play for Fisk University last week. CONTRIBUTED

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Ridley to continue golf career at Fisk

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Over the past few seasons, one constant leader for the Greyhounds golf program has been that of Ben Ridley. His impact was enough to gain the eye of Fisk University.

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Softball Camp• June3-6,9a.m.-Noon• Ages:5torising8thgraders• Cost:$110or$100beforeMay24• Info:E-mailaburt@jones.k12.ga.us or JCHS softball on FacebookSoccer Camp• June3-6,6p.m.-8p.m.• Ages:5-14• Cost:$60and$50persibling• Info:E-mailMikayla.Coley@jones. k12.ga.
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