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Jingle Ball Pickleball Tourney set Dec. 2 to benefit DFACS

Jingle Ball Pickleball Tourney set Dec. 2 to benefit DFACS

Jingle Ball Pickleball Tourney set Dec. 2 to benefit DFACS

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Jones County Pickleball will host a Jingle Ball Tournament Dec. 2 at 9 a.m. The tournament is a mixed doubles format, and the entry fee is $40 per person. Those participating are asked to bring an unwrapped sports ball of their choice at the tournament and to wear their jingle bells as well.

Sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Boys Basketball: Nov. 25, at HypeSouth Invitational, in Warner Robins Wrestling: Nov. 25, Main Street Gray Dual Basketball: Nov. 28, at Union Grove, 6 p.m. (JV boys at 4:30 p.m.) Middle School Basketball: Nov. 28, Clifton Ridge vs.

ALUMNI UPDATE

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
MTSU forced four turnovers in a 30-27 win against UTEP, and Teldrick Ross played a key role with three tackles and two pass breakups. The Blue Raiders conclude the season Saturday at Sam Houston State. Jontavis Robertson had a catch for 12 yards in the Blue Devils’ 30-27 loss to Virginia.
Amaris Ridgeway led the Lady Greyhounds in scoring during both of last week’s wins. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Amaris Ridgeway led the Lady Greyhounds in scoring during both of last week’s wins. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds wear down opposition for two victories

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
A pair of early-game takeovers helped the Lady Greyhounds win a pair of games last week to improve their record to 2-1. A tight back-and-forth game against Peach County last Tuesday turned into a blowout with the Lady Greyhounds going on to win 60-42. The big margins of victory did not cease there.
Sophomore wide receiver Dillon Bell threw a touchdown pass, caught five passes for 90 yards and a score while also recording one rush against Tennessee in Knoxville Saturday. Head coach Kirby Smart looks on with a smile during Bell’s post-game interview. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Sophomore wide receiver Dillon Bell threw a touchdown pass, caught five passes for 90 yards and a score while also recording one rush against Tennessee in Knoxville Saturday. Head coach Kirby Smart looks on with a smile during Bell’s post-game interview. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Bell helps lead Bulldogs past Volunteers Saturday

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Georgia’s Dillon Bell had himself a game against Tennessee in a 38-10 win on Saturday. Bell, a sophomore offensive weapon for the Bulldogs, completed one pass for an 18-yard touchdown. He also had a rush for four yards while adding five receptions for 90 yards and a score. “Great competitor.
Clifton Ridge, Gray Station match up on hardwood

Clifton Ridge, Gray Station match up on hardwood

Clifton Ridge, Gray Station match up on hardwood

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Photos by BRAD HARRISON/Staff The first of two middle school basketball grudge matches took place last week with Clifton Ridge paying a visit to Gray Station. The rematch between the two is Dec. 14 at Clifton Ridge. GSMS travels to Monroe County and Jasper County Nov.
The Lady Greyhounds’ next home game is Dec. 1 against Houston County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Lady Greyhounds’ next home game is Dec. 1 against Houston County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds keep step with ranked Veterans in loss

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
There are two ways that teams can approach a non-region schedule – either stockpile wins or get a strong measure of strengths and weaknesses before region play. Jones County is embracing the latter.
Hunter McCleskey and the Greyhounds host the Gauntlet In Gray on Saturday. BRAD HARRISON/File photo

Hunter McCleskey and the Greyhounds host the Gauntlet In Gray on Saturday. BRAD HARRISON/File photo

Greyhounds corral first place at 2023 Robbins Invitational

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Challenges are not something that the Greyhounds are running from on the wrestling mat. That was shown and rewarded last weekend in Madison when Jones County began the season in the John Robbins Invitational in Morgan County.
Zion Ragins gets free to pick up a big chunk of yardage during Friday’s firstround win. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Zion Ragins gets free to pick up a big chunk of yardage during Friday’s firstround win. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Hounds strike fast to advance past Northside

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
If there was ever a microcosm of the quick-strike and big-play capability of the Greyhounds on offense and speed on defense, it was flaunted in a big way on Friday against Northside Columbus to open the state playoffs.
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