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Daethan Harris addresses those gathered during last week’s scholarship signing. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Daethan Harris addresses those gathered during last week’s scholarship signing. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Harris, Sanford continue legacy, sign to play in college

Daethan Harris and Jaylen Sanford wrapped up their Greyhound careers on the hardwood earlier this year as they led Jones County to one of the best seasons in school history by way of a trip to the state semifinals.
Greyhounds defensive coordinator Will Conner gives instructions to the defense during the spring game earlier this month. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds defensive coordinator Will Conner gives instructions to the defense during the spring game earlier this month. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

New DC Conner settling in with Greyhounds, new staff

There’s plenty of new to go around when it comes to the Greyhounds coaching staff going into the summer and coming away from the spring. The defensive side of the ball is no exception with a good part of the coaching staff being new. Leading that newly minted staff?
Lady Hounds begin state tourney in top 10

Lady Hounds begin state tourney in top 10

Lady Hounds begin state tourney in top 10

The Lady Greyhounds found themselves in the top 10 following the first day of the GHSA Girls Class AAAAA state tournament earlier this week. This year’s event, which concluded on Tuesday, was held at Fields Ferry Country Club in Calhoun on the par-74 course.

CAMP SIGN-UPS

Coach Buck’s Greyhound Basketball Camp will be held June 5-8, and sign ups are now open. Each day of the camp will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The camp is open to ages 6-14 and is $125 per person. For more info, email CoachBuckHarris@gmail.
Anna Grace Hinson, a key part of the Lady Greyhounds success this past season, will continue her cross country career at Middle Georgia State University. CONTRIBUTED

Anna Grace Hinson, a key part of the Lady Greyhounds success this past season, will continue her cross country career at Middle Georgia State University. CONTRIBUTED

Hinson signs with Middle Georgia State

Another sign of the success of the Greyhounds cross country program was underscored last week with yet another runner signing a scholarship to run on the collegiate level.
Zion Ragins, center lane, speeds to the front of the pack during Saturday’s 100-meter event at the GHSA State Track Championships. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Zion Ragins, center lane, speeds to the front of the pack during Saturday’s 100-meter event at the GHSA State Track Championships. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Ragins claims pair of runner-up finishes at state meet

COLUMBUS - Before last week’s GHSA Class AAAAA state track meet began in Columbus, common knowledge was that Jones County’s Zion Ragins would once again be among the fastest runners to hit the track.
The Volley Hounds began last week’s tryouts with an excess of 60 hopeful players looking to make next season’s teams. Photos by BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Volley Hounds began last week’s tryouts with an excess of 60 hopeful players looking to make next season’s teams. Photos by BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Enthusiasm aplenty for Volley Hounds heading into summer

The Lady Greyhounds volleyball program is not short on momentum. This summer will lead into their fourth year competing.

CAMP SIGN-UPS

Coach Buck’s Greyhound Basketball Camp Coach Buck’s Greyhound Basketball Camp will be held June 5-8, and sign ups are now open. Each day of the camp will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The camp is open to ages 6-14 and is $125 per person. For more info, email CoachBuckHarris@gmail.