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Track teams fire off strong showings at region tune-up

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Ahead of the region meet, set for this past Tuesday, the Greyhounds and Lady Greyhounds made last week’s region tune-up meet every sense of the event’s title, taking home nine first-place spots, including a sweep of both the boys and girls 100 meter events.
Marlin Mills and the Greyhounds blew Monday’s game open with a six-run third inning.

Marlin Mills and the Greyhounds blew Monday’s game open with a six-run third inning.

Hounds Bound for postseason

Brad Harrison
Thursday, April 20, 2023
The Greyhounds will officially head toward Augusta to begin the postseason on Monday. Jones County, which wraps up the regular season Friday at home against Warner Robins, will travel to face perennial powerhouse Greenbrier on Monday. The teams will play in a doubleheader at 4 p.m.
Marlin Mills and the Greyhounds blew Monday’s game open with a six-run third inning. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Marlin Mills and the Greyhounds blew Monday’s game open with a six-run third inning. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Hounds exorcise Demons for state playoff berth

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Monday's game against Warner Robins carried its share of gravity before it began, with the Greyhounds seniors being recognized. It took on more weight by the time it was over, as a 14-0 win over the Demons in five innings clinched a spot in the state playoffs for Jones County.

Sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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Jacob Thompson pitched five innings to get the win for the Tornadoes on Saturday. COURTESY OF BREVARD COLLEGE ATHLETICS

Jacob Thompson pitched five innings to get the win for the Tornadoes on Saturday. COURTESY OF BREVARD COLLEGE ATHLETICS

ALUMNI UPDATES

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Thompson pitches four-hitter in win for Brevard JCHS product Jacob Thompson helped Brevard College get back on track over the weekend, getting the win in Saturday’s 6-4 win against Mary Baldwin.
Flanked on both sides by teammates, the Greyhounds seniors were recognized before Monday’s game. Photos by BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Flanked on both sides by teammates, the Greyhounds seniors were recognized before Monday’s game. Photos by BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Baseball seniors honored

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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Kimber Kent’s round of 46 helped the Lady Hounds past Ola last week. FILE PHOTO

Kimber Kent’s round of 46 helped the Lady Hounds past Ola last week. FILE PHOTO

Lady Hounds edge Ola, Greyhounds continue to show improvement

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
According to Greyhounds golf coach Lance Pittman, the closest competitor to Jones County in the region is Ola. The Lady Hounds rose to the occasion in last week’s match between the two teams, getting a pair of sub-50 rounds from Keegan Goins and Kimber Kent to win by two strokes overall.
The Greyhounds placed third in last week’s region tourney, earning a trip to the state tournament. FILE PHOTO

The Greyhounds placed third in last week’s region tourney, earning a trip to the state tournament. FILE PHOTO

Tennis teams qualify for state

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
After fighting through the region tournament, the state level of competition is next for Jones County’s tennis teams as both placed third last week. The Greyhounds began the week in the state tournament at Greenbrier on Monday with the Lady Hounds road swing taking them south play Coffee.
The Greyhounds used last week to get younger players experience ahead of the stretch run to end the regular season. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Greyhounds used last week to get younger players experience ahead of the stretch run to end the regular season. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Hounds head into home stretch following non-region gauntlet

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
It was hardly a week at the beach for the Greyhounds during spring break last week. With a break in the region schedule, the Greyhounds stayed sharp, going head-on against prime competition. The stretch had a method to the madness.
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