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The Greyhounds will have the luxury of another quarterback on the roster, Devin Edmonds, who has seen game experience. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Greyhounds will have the luxury of another quarterback on the roster, Devin Edmonds, who has seen game experience. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds anchored by enormous senior class

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
It’s not hard for Greyhounds head coach Mike Chastain to point to what should be a strength of this year’s team. Coming off an early postseason exit than has been the custom in recent years, the Greyhounds will look to a group heavy of experience to lead on and off the field. How many seniors?
Tyler Stewart led the Greyhounds in receiving touchdowns last year. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Tyler Stewart led the Greyhounds in receiving touchdowns last year. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds have plenty of options at receiver

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
There’s a strong assumption that throwing the football will be plentiful for the Greyhounds this fall. Three seasons in a row of more than 2,100 passing yards backs that expectation up.

Sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Softball: Aug. 24, at Dutchtown 5:30 p.m. Volleyball: Aug. 24, vs. Perry and Veterans, at Perry, 5 p.m. Middle School Softball: Aug. 24, Clifton Ridge vs. Lamar County, 5 p.m. B Team Football: Aug. 24, at Northside C Team Football: Aug.

SPORTS BRIEFS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Clifton Ridge Middle beats Pike County; Gray Station falls short The football season is underway for both Gray Station Middle School and Clifton Ridge Middle School. Clifton Ridge Middle took a win last week against Pike County, winning 28-8.
The Greyhounds celebrate after outrunning the competetion at Saturday’s Into The Trail Invitational at Locust Grove. CONTRIBUTED

The Greyhounds celebrate after outrunning the competetion at Saturday’s Into The Trail Invitational at Locust Grove. CONTRIBUTED

Thornton sets record as Hounds dominate

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Lady Hounds finish second If there was any doubt about how Jones County would begin the season following arguably the best overall season in program history, that was answered in force at Saturday’s Into The Trail Invitational at Locust Grove.
Allie Miller applies the tag to get the out at home against the Bears. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Allie Miller applies the tag to get the out at home against the Bears. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds embracing challenge of tough schedule

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Lady Greyhounds earlyseason opponents have at least a common thread in that each of them figures to either contend for or make it to Columbus in October for a spot in the Elite Eight.
Strengths, weaknesses tested against Buford

Strengths, weaknesses tested against Buford

Strengths, weaknesses tested against Buford

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
BUFORD – Eyes of football observers across the state, especially with rooting interest in the University of Georgia, were probably trained on Friday’s scrimmage between the Greyhounds and Buford.

Sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Middle School Softball: Aug. 17, Clifton Ridge at Henderson, 5 p.m. Middle School Softball: Aug. 17, Gray Station vs. Upson-Lee, 5 p.m. Softball: Aug. 17 at Eagles Landing, 5:30 p.m. Volleyball: Aug. 17 at Jackson JV Softball: Aug.

UFC contract to be on the line in Finney’s next fight

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The door of opportunity has arrived for Torrez Finney. Now, the Jones County native has the chance to smash it in. Days after improving his professional record in the MMA ranks to 6-0, Finney got the call he had been waiting on. He’s on the card to fight in Dana White’s Contender Series Oct.
Strong play at the net was one of many reasons for the Lady Hounds sweep last Thursday. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Strong play at the net was one of many reasons for the Lady Hounds sweep last Thursday. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Volley Hounds win three of four to begin season

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Volley Hounds’ schedule is backloaded with region matches that begin Sept. 5, so the path between now and then is centered on building up momentum between now and when the most critical matches arrive.
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