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ChoRhonda Harris, who coached Amaris Ridgeway during her Lady Greyhound career, shares comments on the Lady Greyhounds standout as she signs a national letter-of-intent with Allen University. CONTRIBUTED

ChoRhonda Harris, who coached Amaris Ridgeway during her Lady Greyhound career, shares comments on the Lady Greyhounds standout as she signs a national letter-of-intent with Allen University. CONTRIBUTED

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Ridgeway signs on to continue career at Allen

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
With her determined play on both ends of the floor, Amaris Ridgeway was a focal point of what made the Lady Greyhounds successful during her career at JCHS.
Greyhounds quarterback Devin Edmonds zings a pass during last week’s on-field work. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds quarterback Devin Edmonds zings a pass during last week’s on-field work. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Strong leadership already evident for Greyhounds

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Any turning of the football calendar to spring practice brings its own wind of change. It’s no different for the Greyhounds, who officially began spring practice last Wednesday afternoon.

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SPORTS BRIEFS

Hamm Helps Relay Team To Another Record-breaking
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Jones County native Shareez Hamm wasn’t just part of another conference- title winning 4x100 relay team at Saturday’s Pacific West Conference Championships for the Academy of Art University. He and his relay mates did so in style.With a time of 40.

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JCHS sets two records, captures 11 titles at region

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Short distance, longer distance, relay and field events. Regardless of event type, the Greyhounds and Lady Greyhounds went to Saturday’s GHSA Region 2-AAAAA region meet and returned with 11 overall region titles in various events.

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sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.comTrack & Field: May 4, sectionals at Union GroveTrack & Field: May 9-11, state meet at CarrolltonFootball: May 10, spring game vs. Perry, 7:30 p.m.Golf: May 20-21, state tournament*SCHEDULE AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Anderson Whiting and Travis MIller captured state titles at Saturday’s GRPA state championships. CONTRIBUTED

Anderson Whiting and Travis MIller captured state titles at Saturday’s GRPA state championships. CONTRIBUTED

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Two win GRPA track & field state titles

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Two runners from Jones County’s Park & Recreation track program came back from the weekend’s GRPA state meet as state champions.Anderson Whiting won the javelin in the boys 13/14 age group with Travis Miller winning the 100-meter dash in the boys 13/14 age group.
Smith, Vinson and Logue sign scholarships

Smith, Vinson and Logue sign scholarships

Smith, Vinson and Logue sign scholarships

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Before a crowded JCHS cafeteria last Wednesday, Jones County High School principal Dennis Woolfolk could not help but notice how much bigger the moment was compared to when he signed a scholarship to play sports in college.

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Track teams finish strong ahead of region meet

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Last week provided the final chance for JCHS track and field athletes to get in strong showings before the region meet April 30 to May 2 at Ola. Top finishers there will advance to sections, which will qualify for the state meet May 9-11 in Carrollton.
Greyhounds announce change in baseball leadership

Greyhounds announce change in baseball leadership

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Greyhounds announce change in baseball leadership

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The Greyhounds began the state tournament earlier this week with a first-round series at McIntosh. When next season arrives, Jones County’s baseball program will have its third head coach in four seasons.
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