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Taylor Nipper fights for position on the ball against Dutchtown. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Taylor Nipper fights for position on the ball against Dutchtown. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds take down Warner Robins

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Lady Greyhounds may not be bound for the postseason, but they’re still determined to finish out the season strong. That desire was put into proof last Friday at Warner Robins, where a 3-2 win snapped a six-game losing streak.
Brody Gordon, left, celebrates with his teammates after getting three strikeouts to close out Friday’s win. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Brody Gordon, left, celebrates with his teammates after getting three strikeouts to close out Friday’s win. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The comeback kids: Greyhounds rally from six-run deficit to get past Ola

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
In recent weeks, Greyhounds head coach Mike Paulk has talked of a youth-laden team showing progress. On Friday, that growth was backed up with a thrilling win full of grit against one of the region’s top teams.
Zion Ragins was named to the Macon Touchdown Club’s Super Seven. CONTRIBUTED

Zion Ragins was named to the Macon Touchdown Club’s Super Seven. CONTRIBUTED

Ragins, Jones honored by Macon TD Club

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Last week’s annual Macon Touchdown Club Spring Jamboree brought accolades for a pair of Greyhounds. The event, which recognizes top players and coaches from middle Georgia and beyond, features Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart as guest speaker.
The Greyhounds fell 5-1 to Warner Robins on Friday. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Greyhounds fell 5-1 to Warner Robins on Friday. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Hounds ‘fight to the end’ in loss to Dutchtown

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Greyhounds postseason hopes officially ended with Tuesday’s 5-1 loss to Dutchtown. But Jones County, even in defeat, fired a shot across the bow all the way to the finish, showing that despite its postseason prospects, it’s a team that will still play hard to the finish.

Hounds, Lady Hounds dominate Jackson meet

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Long distance, short distance or field events. Regardless of the type of discipline that last Thursday’s meet at Jackson called for, the Greyhounds and Lady Greyhounds found themselves near the front, posting a combined 20 finishes of either first or second.
The Greyhounds now look toward the latter part of the season with matchups with Houston County and Stratford Academy among the scheduled opponents. CONTRIBUTED

The Greyhounds now look toward the latter part of the season with matchups with Houston County and Stratford Academy among the scheduled opponents. CONTRIBUTED

Golfers’ mettle tested at GSGA events

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
When it comes to the time for the region tournament, the Greyhounds should be well tested following Saturday’s trek to the GSGA Boys Invitational in Carrollton.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ROUNDUP

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Distance Hounds set high marks at Jackson The strength of Jones County’s distance-running pipeline was shown last Thursday at Jackson, with middle school runners being among the top performers.

Sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Golf: March 30, at Upson Lee Tennis: March 30, at Locust Grove Soccer: March 30, vs. Houston County JV Baseball: March 30, at Dodge County Ninth Grade Baseball: March 30, vs.

ALUMNI UPDATE

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
James, SGTC fall in national quarterfinals Camryn James and South Georgia Tech tasted defeat for just the second time all year on Saturday, as a 72-61 loss to Northwest Florida State in the NJCAA Tournament Quarterfinals ended the Jets season with a record of 33-2.
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