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Jaivon Solomon (4) eludes the grasp of a Dacula defender. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Jaivon Solomon (4) eludes the grasp of a Dacula defender. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds answer the call, overpower Dacula

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
With strong execution in multiple phases of the game, the Greyhounds took care of Dacula in Friday’s home opener at Greyhound Field, winning 44-19. Two areas where Jones County was unable to get much traction in the season opener against Northside were very present against Dacula.
Kamryn Hardwick’s late serve helped the Volley Hounds win the first game of last week’s match against FPD. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Kamryn Hardwick’s late serve helped the Volley Hounds win the first game of last week’s match against FPD. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Volley Hounds earn gritty win over FPD

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
In the tri-match format of volleyball, three teams compete at one venue, meaning that stamina and resilience come into play as a team has to play the second of a back-to-back match, sometimes later in the evening. The Volley Hounds dug deep in that setting last Tuesday against FPD and Northside.
Ansley Pegg (21) rips a pitch toward the plate against Ola. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Ansley Pegg (21) rips a pitch toward the plate against Ola. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds bounce back, maintain foothold near top of region

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
With the first half of the region schedule closing in, the Lady Greyhounds are again closing in as one of the region’s top teams. As this week began, Jones County was third in the region standings with a 3-1 region record, behind Ola and Union Grove.
Luke Thornton set another personal best on Saturday, finishing 12th overall. CONTRIBUTED

Luke Thornton set another personal best on Saturday, finishing 12th overall. CONTRIBUTED

Personal records set as Hounds, Lady Hounds finish in top five

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
There were few things for the Jones County cross country runners to be disappointed about coming away from Saturday morning’s Bob Blastow Invitational in Whitesburg in a field featuring multiple schools from larger classifications.

Sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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Gray Station’s offense was able to move the ball against Upson Lee, scoring 20 points. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Gray Station’s offense was able to move the ball against Upson Lee, scoring 20 points. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

MIDDLE SCHOOL ROUNDUP

Gray Station Puts Up Points In Loss
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Gray Station puts up points in loss Gray Station Middle School came up just short last Wednesday against Upson Lee, losing 28-20. GSMS got a pair of early scores thanks to its opportunistic defense with a pair of touchdowns being set up by forced turnovers.
Jones County’s middle school runners pose after finishing near the front as both a team and individuals at the Clash of the Classes at Bleckley County. CONTRIBUTED

Jones County’s middle school runners pose after finishing near the front as both a team and individuals at the Clash of the Classes at Bleckley County. CONTRIBUTED

Middle school runners claim top finishes at Clash of the Classes

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
The future of Jones County’s cross-country program was reinforced at Saturday’s Clash of the Classes meet in Bleckley County.
The Greyhounds cash in early to register a tackle behind the line of scrimmage against Northside. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Greyhounds cash in early to register a tackle behind the line of scrimmage against Northside. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Eagles rally past Greyhounds in Kickoff Classic

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Early in the second half on a sultry Saturday afternoon at Mercer University’s Five Star Stadium, history appeared to be repeating itself in the Macon Touchdown Club Middle Georgia Kickoff Classic.
Kamryn Hardwick goes up to spike the ball against Mary Persons. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Kamryn Hardwick goes up to spike the ball against Mary Persons. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Another First

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Volley Hounds get historic win against Mary Persons A few weeks ago during Jones County’s media day, a stated goal for the Volley Hounds seniors was to do something they had not yet done since playing their first match in 2020 – beat Mary Persons.
Kimber Kent (14) settles under a pop fly to get the out against Ace. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Kimber Kent (14) settles under a pop fly to get the out against Ace. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds even record with two blowouts and a thriller

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
After three games in as many days to begin the season, the Lady Greyhounds had a few days of practice to make adjustments and tweak some things. To say that it paid off is an understatement.
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