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The Greyhounds won first place at the Yellow Jacket Invitational, beating Effingham County, Pierce County, and Brunswick to close out the overall win. CONTRIBUTED

The Greyhounds won first place at the Yellow Jacket Invitational, beating Effingham County, Pierce County, and Brunswick to close out the overall win. CONTRIBUTED

Hounds take first at Yellow Jacket Duals; Brown, Lipford win 100th

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
For the past few years, a key weekend on the Greyhounds’ wrestling schedule has been the Yellow Jacket Duals in Hazelhurst, an event that’s viewed as showing where Jones County stands as a team. In a field of 28 teams, the Greyhounds showed that they rate rather well.

Sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Middle School Basketball: Dec. 7, Gray Station vs. Henderson, 5 p.m. Middle School Basketball: Dec. 7, Clifton Ridge at Jasper County, 4:30 p.m. Pike County Air Rifle: Dec. 7, vs. Social Circle Basketball: Dec. 7, vs. Northside, 6 p.m.
Jones County’s 10U Football All Stars claimed another trophy on Saturday in Carrollton, winning the GRPA North Regional with a 44-0 victory against Calhoun. They’ll now advance to this weekend’s state final in Tifton against Glynn County. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

Jones County’s 10U Football All Stars claimed another trophy on Saturday in Carrollton, winning the GRPA North Regional with a 44-0 victory against Calhoun. They’ll now advance to this weekend’s state final in Tifton against Glynn County. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

10U All-Stars win regional, advance to state playoffs

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (11) got into the action during the SEC Championship game against Alabama on a 51-yard reception. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (11) got into the action during the SEC Championship game against Alabama on a 51-yard reception. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Milroe steers Alabama to SEC title win over Georgia

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe helped the No. 1 Crimson Tide knock off No. 1 Georgia 27-24 in the SEC Championship game, snapping the Bulldogs’ 29-game winning streak Saturday. While his stat line wasn’t great, Milroe shined in the biggest moments, leading Alabama to the win.
Hounds relish chance to wrestle in Downtown Gray

Hounds relish chance to wrestle in Downtown Gray

Hounds relish chance to wrestle in Downtown Gray

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Jones County had little trouble getting the best of Mary Persons in a dual match on Saturday night, prevailing 42-12 in winning all but two of the 11 matches. That win was not the story of the evening. The headliner? Where the wrestling bout between the teams from neighboring counties took place.
Two all-star teams to play in regionals this weekend

Two all-star teams to play in regionals this weekend

Two all-star teams to play in regionals this weekend

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
A pair of local all-star football teams will represent Jones County in Saturday’s GRPA State Regionals in Carrollton. One will be the 10U All Stars, who beat Peach County 27-0 on Nov. 18. It’s the first time in six years that Jones County will send a 10U team to regionals.
Senior running back Kendall Milton led the Bulldogs in rushing against the Yellow Jackets on 18 caries for 156 yards and two touchdowns. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Senior running back Kendall Milton led the Bulldogs in rushing against the Yellow Jackets on 18 caries for 156 yards and two touchdowns. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Georgia swats Yellow Jackets, finish season 12-0

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Georgia finished its third-straight season with a 12-0 record after defeating Georgia Tech 31-22 at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday in Atlanta. Georgia’s active winning streak is now at 29 games. Dating back to the 2020 season, the Bulldogs have won 45 of their last 46 contests.

Breadth of roster helps Lady Hounds stay on winning track

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Lady Greyhounds see their depth and ability to outlast the opposition as a strength. That asset’s importance was reinforced in last week’s Wade Classic at Clarke Central in Athens. “Being in shape, that gets us further,” Lady Greyhounds head coach ChoRhonda Gwaltney- Harris said.
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