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Starting pitcher Cason Taylor delivers a pitch last Tuesday against Ola. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Starting pitcher Cason Taylor delivers a pitch last Tuesday against Ola. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Dutchtown series to loom large for postseason hopes

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
A trio of three-game series against region teams remain for the Greyhounds to end the regular season. The first of them wraps up in a Friday doubleheader against Dutchtown, a matchup that could shape Jones County’s chances of making it into the state playoffs.
Brendan Waters keeps possession of the ball near midfield against Locust Grove. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Brendan Waters keeps possession of the ball near midfield against Locust Grove. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Greyhounds show plenty of grit as end of season nears

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
With the postseason no longer a factor for the Greyhounds, the final few contests of the season are a test of how much pride and resolve they have. The past week showed that they have plenty of it.

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Sporting Events

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Soccer: March 28 vs. Ola, 5:30 p.m. Track & Field: March 28, at Trojan Invitational (boys only)B Team Baseball: Match 30, at Washington County (DH), 11 a.m.Baseball: March 29 vs. Dutchtown (DH), 5 p.m.B Team Baseball: April 1 vs.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Cougars sail toward postseason with three big winsClifton Ridge kept the ball rolling in a big way last week, notching three more wins in a blowout fashion.The Cougars won two games by 10 runs or more, routing Jasper County 13-2 and Upson-Lee 20-2 prior to a 12-3 win against Henderson Middle.
Abigail Norris chases down a loose ball on the Locust Grove end of the field on Monday. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Abigail Norris chases down a loose ball on the Locust Grove end of the field on Monday. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Luck unkind to Lady Hounds

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
In terms of bad hands from 'old lady luck,' the Lady Greyhounds have had more of their fill in the past week.Coming off Friday's shootout loss to Warner Robins, the postseason hopes of the Lady Greyhounds were very much alive.
The Lady Hounds narrowly missed another win last Thursday, losing by stroke to Ace Charter. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Lady Hounds narrowly missed another win last Thursday, losing by stroke to Ace Charter. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Lady Hounds win Bear Invitational; Hounds take second

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
As any spring sport begins, more time within the field of competition allows players to show what they can do as they either step into something new or aim to build on previous success.Jones County’s golf teams are appearing to do just that so far.
Tennis teams wrap up regular season, look ahead to region tourney

Tennis teams wrap up regular season, look ahead to region tourney

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Tennis teams wrap up regular season, look ahead to region tourney

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The regular season wrapped up last week for the Greyhounds and Lady Greyhounds with both dropping matches to Union Grove on Tuesday and Eagles Landing on Thursday.After some time off, the focus for Jones County turns to the region tournament April 9-10 at Richard Craig Park in McDonough.
Hoops coaches heading to Northside-Warner Robins

Hoops coaches heading to Northside-Warner Robins

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Hoops coaches heading to Northside-Warner Robins

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
For multiple reasons, JCHS athletic director Chad Alligood’s phone began to ring in the latter half of last week.One part of those inquiries had to do with those from Alligood’s former school, Northside, seeking to find out more about their newly announced girls and boys basketball head coaches.
Coaches ChoRhonda Gwaltney-Harris and Buck Harris

Coaches ChoRhonda Gwaltney-Harris and Buck Harris

Basketball coaches moving on

Brad Harrison
Thursday, March 21, 2024
With Buck Harris and ChoRhonda Gwaltney-Harris at the helm, both the Greyhounds and Lady Greyhounds have forged into the state tournament and past at least the first round for the past two seasons. Now, both coaches will be aiming to take their squads into the postseason elsewhere.
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