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Jaden Stanley goes in uncontested for a layup against Eagles Landing. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Jaden Stanley goes in uncontested for a layup against Eagles Landing. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

“That’s been our motto all year, no matter what, to stay together.”

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
“That’s been our motto all year, no matter what, to stay together.” – GREYHOUNDS HEAD COACH BUCK HARRIS Few teams have set as high of a standard the past few years than Eagles Landing. The Eagles are a regular in the state semifinals and have played for a title the last three seasons.
Mya Anderson pulls up to knock down a three pointer against Eagles Landing. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Mya Anderson pulls up to knock down a three pointer against Eagles Landing. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Third quarter keys Lady Hounds past region foe

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Each time that Jones County’s girls go against Eagles Landing on the hardwood, it’s usually a tense back-and-forth seesaw. Both teams usually find themselves contending for the postseason, so there’s usually plenty of parity, magnifying the smallest moments of each matchup.
Greyhounds beat out-of-state foes to place fifth in Asheville

Greyhounds beat out-of-state foes to place fifth in Asheville

Greyhounds beat out-of-state foes to place fifth in Asheville

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The teams that Jones County faced over the weekend at the Great Smoky Mountain Grapple won’t be ones that they’ll have to overtake in region and state duals, but the level of competition and intensity that comes with it hardly gave the Greyhounds a break heading into the holiday break.
Jones County fed off the home-crowd energy on the way to winning a conference title last week. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Jones County fed off the home-crowd energy on the way to winning a conference title last week. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Middle-schoolers bring home another conference crown

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Winning a conference title is something that Jones County’s middle school wrestlers have gotten used to as of late. Even as grapplers may move up to the high school ranks, the expectation remains to win a conference crown each year.
JC pickleballers place in Candy Cane Classic

JC pickleballers place in Candy Cane Classic

JC pickleballers place in Candy Cane Classic

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The world’s largest indoor pickleball facility was christened last weekend with the Candy Cane Classic Pickleball Tournament being held at the Rhythm and Rally complex at the site of the Macon Mall.
Mark Richt joins the Hall of Fame

Mark Richt joins the Hall of Fame

Mark Richt joins the Hall of Fame

Loran Smith
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Not sure how many halls of fame Mark Richt will become a member of, but there are a few which have not yet been established such as “The nice guy Hall of Fame,” and the “Gentlemen’s Hall of Fame.
Jaden Stanley goes up and over Warner Robins to sink the game-winning shot against the Demons. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Jaden Stanley goes up and over Warner Robins to sink the game-winning shot against the Demons. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds battle from 14-point deficit to stun Warner Robins

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
When preseason rankings were unfurled two months ago, four other teams from the Greyhounds’ region were placed in the top 10 with Jones County missing. Jones County is proving that it belongs in that select company.
Saturday’s benefit event for Coach Blake Lyons raised an excess of $13,000. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Saturday’s benefit event for Coach Blake Lyons raised an excess of $13,000. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Stepping up to the plate

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Benefit event for Lyons raises more than $13,000 Blake Lyons currently calls Tennessee home. And his coaching career has included stops other than just Jones County.
Britley Johnson coasts in for a second-half layup against Warner Robins. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Britley Johnson coasts in for a second-half layup against Warner Robins. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds comeback falls short against Demons

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
In facing Union Grove and most recently Warner Robins, the Lady Greyhounds have faced the sternest of measuring sticks to see what they do well and need to improve on.
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