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Lady Greyhounds one win from region title

Lady Greyhounds one win from region title

Lady Greyhounds one win from region title

Brad Harrison
Friday, February 9, 2024
The Lady Greyhounds are one win away from a region title. Jones County took down Warner Robins 68-45 in the Region 2-AAAAA tournament Thursday night at Dutchtown to advance to Friday’s girls tournament championship game against top-ranked and no. 1 seed Union Grove. Tip off is set for 7 p.m.
Amaris Ridgeway takes the ball up the floor against Ola. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Amaris Ridgeway takes the ball up the floor against Ola. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds laser-focused heading into postseason

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Last week had absolutely no bearing on the region tournament for the Lady Greyhounds. Win or lose against Ola and Dutchtown, Jones County’s seed for the region tourney, which began Tuesday at Dutchtown, was already set.
Chloe Clark’s performance on Saturday included a score of 8.5 on the beam, one of three scores needed to qualify for the state meet later this season. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Chloe Clark’s performance on Saturday included a score of 8.5 on the beam, one of three scores needed to qualify for the state meet later this season. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Clark takes big step toward state, Gym Hounds open with win

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Gym Hounds began their season with a nice start on Saturday at Elite Gymnastics. Not only did Jones County finish first among the schools in its size grouping, but another gymnast also took a major step toward qualifying for the state meet.
Jaleel Jordan and the Greyhounds got a third shot at Dutchtown in the region tournament semifinals on Thursday. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Jaleel Jordan and the Greyhounds got a third shot at Dutchtown in the region tournament semifinals on Thursday. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Hounds rally past Union Grove in OT, advance to state tourney again

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Ask most boys basketball coaches in the Greyhounds’ region, and they’ll likely assert that Region 2-AAAAA is among the state’s toughest. If a team can be among those advancing to the state tournament, it has a chance to make some noise.

Sporting Events

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Middle School Baseball: Feb. 8, Clifton Ridge at Henderson, 4:30 p.m. Baseball: Feb. 8, scrimmage at West Laurens, 5:30 p.m. Soccer: Feb. 8, vs. Central Macon, 5:30 p.m. Tennis: Feb. 12 vs. Mary Persons JV Soccer: Feb. 12 vs.

Free pickleball basics class set Feb. 10

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Jones County Pickleball will host a free Pickleball Basics class on Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Morris Bank Recreation Complex. The event is open to everyone wishing to learn the basics of pickleball. Jones County Pickleball leagues begin March 4 and run through May 9.
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