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A 15-2 run blew things wide open for Jones County on Tuesday night.

A 15-2 run blew things wide open for Jones County on Tuesday night.

Lady Hounds Bound For Sweet 16

Brad Harrison
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Another date in the Sweet 16 round awaits the Lady Greyhounds.  A 15-2 run blew things wide open for Jones County on Tuesday night in the first round of the GHSA Class AAAAA state tournament against McIntosh as the Lady Hounds toppled the Chiefs 62-32.
Kaden Douglas lets loose a three pointer over the reach of a Dutchtown defender. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Kaden Douglas lets loose a three pointer over the reach of a Dutchtown defender. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

State-bound Hounds in familiar spot

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
HAMPTON - One could forgive Greyhounds head coach Buck Harris for not thinking that his team is in the midst of “deja vu all over again.
Carlie Skinner’s 21 points led the Lady Greyhounds in Thursday’s region tournament win over Warner Robins. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Carlie Skinner’s 21 points led the Lady Greyhounds in Thursday’s region tournament win over Warner Robins. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds finish second in region

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
If the goal for the Lady Greyhounds is to be clicking on all cylinders just in time for the postseason, then last week’s region tournament showed that Jones County may be doing just that.
The Lady Hounds took control against Central early last Thursday with a pair of first-half goals. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Lady Hounds took control against Central early last Thursday with a pair of first-half goals. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds overwhelm Central in shutout victory

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Repeated pressure paid off over time for the Lady Greyhounds last Thursday. As a result, they evened their record at 1-1 with a 6-0 win against Central Macon. Jones County was able to put together multiple quality scoring chances out of its offensive sets in the first half.
From left, Aiden Lipford, Jaylen Dekle, Rod Freeman, Zion Ragins, Tyler Stewart, and Nya Warren pose after signing their letters of intent last Wednesday at JCHS. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

From left, Aiden Lipford, Jaylen Dekle, Rod Freeman, Zion Ragins, Tyler Stewart, and Nya Warren pose after signing their letters of intent last Wednesday at JCHS. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Six athletes from three sports sign letters of intent

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
A combined six student-athletes from Jones County had one common cause for celebration last Wednesday in the JCHS cafeteria.

Sporting Events

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Wrestling: State Traditional Tournament, Feb. 15-17, Macon Coliseum JV Soccer: Feb. 15 vs. Jackson, 5 p.m. Middle School Baseball: Feb. 15, Clifton Ridge at Lamar County, 4:30 p.m. Baseball: Feb. 16, vs. Mary Persons, 6 pm Soccer: Feb.

Ridgeway, Stanley lead basketball all-region selections

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Greyhounds and Lady Greyhounds were both represented on the GHSA Region 2-AAAAA all-region teams, which were released at the conclusion of last week’s region tournament. The Lady Greyhounds’ Amaris Ridgeway was a first-team selection with Carlie Skinner being named to the second team.

Greyhounds qualify nine for state tournament

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The GHSA state traditional wrestling tournament rolls off Thursday at the Macon Coliseum with the three days of wrestling wrapping up individual champions being crowned on Saturday. Within the event’s AAAAA classification, it won’t be hard to find the purple and gold of Jones County.

Hounds score most goals in game since 2019 for first win

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
If the first few matches of a soccer season are for finding out who can score goals, then the Greyhounds learned a great deal in last Friday’s home opener against Central Macon. Led by a soccer version of the hat trick by Brendan Waters, Jones County easily topped the visiting Chargers 9-2.
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