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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

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

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

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

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.

JCHS SUMMER CAMPS

News Staff
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.
Noble Coley

Noble Coley

The Greyhounds baseball program has its next head coach

Brad Harrison
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Noble Coley was announced as the Greyhounds' head coach on Tuesday evening. An alumnus of Hawkinsville High School, he comes to Gray following six years as Bacon County's head coach, leading the Raiders to a pair of sweet 16 appearances and one trip to the Elite 8.
Finney stays unbeaten with walk-off TKO

Finney stays unbeaten with walk-off TKO

Finney stays unbeaten with walk-off TKO

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
90 seconds.That’s how long Torrez Finney needed to run his record to 8-0 on Saturday night in Jacksonville.After starting his Combat Night event against Tyson Jeffries with a bit of back and forth between the two, Finney put a quick end to the bout as it moved toward the center of the cage.
Greyhounds eager to measure team against defending champ Perry

Greyhounds eager to measure team against defending champ Perry

Greyhounds eager to measure team against defending champ Perry

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
During on-field spring practice sessions since April 24, the Greyhounds have lined up against only each other. But after a total of nine practices, Jones County finally gets to go against someone else and measure itself on Friday in its spring game against Perry.“It’s gone well.
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