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Micah Howard makes contact during the late innings on Thursday. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Micah Howard makes contact during the late innings on Thursday. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds rally past West Laurens in extra innings

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Even outside region play last week, the Greyhounds found some late-inning magic. Trailing by a run through five innings, Jones County rallied to beat West Laurens Thursday at Cecil Patterson field on Davis Upshaw’s single in the eighth inning to cement the extra-inning victory.
Gym Hounds finish fifth at Colquitt County

Gym Hounds finish fifth at Colquitt County

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Gym Hounds finish fifth at Colquitt County

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The venue was far from home on Friday for the Gym Hounds as they traveled deep into south Georgia to take part in a meet hosted by Colquitt County.By the time it all ended, Jones County came away with an overall finish of fifth leading into Saturday’s home meet at Elite Gymnastics in Milledgeville.
Tyler Stewart, left, and Zion Ragins are at the top of the heap in Georgia with two of the state’s fastest times 100-meter run times after last weekend’s showing at the Rollerson Relays. CONTRIBUTED

Tyler Stewart, left, and Zion Ragins are at the top of the heap in Georgia with two of the state’s fastest times 100-meter run times after last weekend’s showing at the Rollerson Relays. CONTRIBUTED

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High marks set, broken at Rollerson Relays

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
It’s well-known that Zion Ragins and Tyler Stewart are among the fastest runners in the State of Georgia. That became more of a cemented fact at Saturday’s James Rollerson Relays in Jackson.
The Lady Greyhounds as well as the Greyhounds picked up wins on Thursday against Warner Robins. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Lady Greyhounds as well as the Greyhounds picked up wins on Thursday against Warner Robins. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Netters sweep Warner Robins

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
In more ways than one, playing well to close out a season is important.

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Sporting Events

News Staff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Track: March 21, at Putnam County InvitationalGolf: March 21 vs. Ace Charter, 4:00 p.m. Tennis: March 21 vs. Eagles Landing Soccer: March 22 vs. Warner Robins, 5:30 p.m.Baseball: March 22, at Ola (DH), 5:00 p.m.

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Soccer Schedule Impacted By Weather, Again
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Soccer schedule impacted by weather, againThanks to mother nature, Jones County’s soccer schedule has even more weight on the back end. Before the season began, this Friday’s match against Warner Robins was set to be the end of the region schedule.
Lady Hounds, Hounds take the pitch against Monroe County

Lady Hounds, Hounds take the pitch against Monroe County

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Lady Hounds, Hounds take the pitch against Monroe County

News Staff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Jones County’s middle school soccer squads played host to Monroe County last week at Greyhound Field. The Lady Greyhounds led early before goal by Monroe County forced what would be a 1-1 tie with Monroe County going on to prevail.
Jones County native Shareez Hamm was named a West Region Athlete of the Year last week. CONTRIBUTED

Jones County native Shareez Hamm was named a West Region Athlete of the Year last week. CONTRIBUTED

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Hamm named West Region Athlete of the Year

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Jones County native Shareez Hamm’s storied track and field career for the Academy of Art gained another accolade last week with him being named a West Region Indoor Track Athlete of the Year by the USTFCCA (U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association).
The Lady Greyhounds continue region play on Friday, hosting Ola. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Lady Greyhounds continue region play on Friday, hosting Ola. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Lady Hounds open region play with shutout

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
A postponement from the week before forced the Lady Greyhounds to wait a bit longer before kicking off region play. The wait ended up being worth Jones County’s while.
The Greyhounds spring into position to take the throw on a stolen-base attempt by Eagles Landing on Thursday. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Greyhounds spring into position to take the throw on a stolen-base attempt by Eagles Landing on Thursday. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Hounds rally to collect first region win

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The Greyhounds began this season showing a penchant for being able to battle back after falling behind. Last Thursday against Eagles Landing, that tenacity enabled Jones County to pull itself off the mat for its first region win of the season.
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