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Cate Downey went the full distance during last week’s game against Bleckley County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Cate Downey went the full distance during last week’s game against Bleckley County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds zeroing in on postseason positioning

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
The Lady Greyhounds already know that they’ll be in one of the state playoff super regionals. Their seeding for that stage of the season will be set by how the region tournament shakes out, and all of that will be determined this week.

Sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Volleyball: Oct. 5 & 7, region tournament at Union Grove Softball: Oct. 5 vs. Union Grove, 6 p.m. (JV at 4 p.m.) Cross Country: Oct. 5, at Bleckley County Invite B Team & C Team Football: Oct. 5 vs. Peach County Football: Oct.
Kentucky running back Ray Davis has faced the Bulldogs before when he was on Vanderbilt’s team, before transferring to become a Wildcat. He ran for 280 yards in last Saturday’s win over Florida. COURTESY OF UK ATHLETICS

Kentucky running back Ray Davis has faced the Bulldogs before when he was on Vanderbilt’s team, before transferring to become a Wildcat. He ran for 280 yards in last Saturday’s win over Florida. COURTESY OF UK ATHLETICS

Kentucky’s Ray Davis has Georgia’s attention

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Kentucky running back Ray Davis had a career day against Florida this past Saturday, rushing for a career-high 280 yards and three touchdowns while also hauling in a catch for a score.
Georgia tight end Brock Bowers put the offense on his back against Auburn with 14 catches for 157 yards and a touchdown. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers put the offense on his back against Auburn with 14 catches for 157 yards and a touchdown. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Beck, Bowers boost Bulldogs past Auburn

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Georgia entered the fourth quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium against Auburn tied 17-17 with the Tigers. By the end of it, the No. 1 Bulldogs came out on top 27-20 after senior quarterback Carson Beck and junior tight end Brock Bowers shined together in the fourth quarter. “Bowers did what he does.
Javious Bond contributed to the box score with seven carries and three kickoff returns. COURTESY OF ECU ATHLETICS

Javious Bond contributed to the box score with seven carries and three kickoff returns. COURTESY OF ECU ATHLETICS

ALUMNI UPDATE

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Bond leads Pirates in rushing again in loss Despite Javious Bond’s teamleading 72 yards on seven carries, East Carolina dropped its conference opener to Rice 24-17 on Saturday.
GSMS, CRMS Middle School teams showcased at Greyhound Field

GSMS, CRMS Middle School teams showcased at Greyhound Field

GSMS, CRMS Middle School teams showcased at Greyhound Field

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
The younger players from Jones County’s middle school ranks got their turn in the limelight last Tuesday with the JV/7th grade squads from Clifton Ridge and Gray Station Middle Schools taking on each other at Greyhound Field. Clifton Ridge took the win by a score of 38-6. – Photos by Brad Harrison
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