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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

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

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

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.
Nate Kimsey boots the ball downfield against Eagles Landing amid steady rain on Friday. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Nate Kimsey boots the ball downfield against Eagles Landing amid steady rain on Friday. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds don’t roll over easily in loss to Eagles Landing

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The string of region matches officially started for the Greyhounds on Friday as Eagles Landing came to town. Facing a team averaging five goals per game, Jones County dug its heels in even after the Golden Eagles got on the board within a few minutes and led 3-0 at halftime.
The Gym Hounds finished second among AAAAA teams on Friday at Ola. CONTRIBUTED

The Gym Hounds finished second among AAAAA teams on Friday at Ola. CONTRIBUTED

Gym Hounds setting table for strong finish in home stretch

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The Gym Hounds posted strong overall and individual finishes on Friday at Ola, coming in second among teams in AAAAA and fifth among teams between AAAAA and AAAAAAA, thanks to six finishes by JCHS gymnasts of third or better.

Sporting Events

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Middle School Soccer: March 14 vs. Monroe CountyMiddle School Baseball: March 14, Clifton Ridge vs. Monroe CountyB Team Baseball: March 14, at West Laurens, 4 p.m.Soccer: March 15 vs. Ola, 5:30 p.m.

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Crms Belts Four Homers In Win
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
CRMS belts four homers in winThe long ball was very good to the Clifton Ridge Cougars last Friday in an 8-7 win against Pike County. The Cougars hit a total of four homers with the round-trippers coming from Ethan Jones, Ryder Crumbley, Caleb Gooden and Cruz Hasty.
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