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Daisy Blanton dribbles away from a Mary Persons defender to get the ball toward the Bulldogs’ end of the field. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Daisy Blanton dribbles away from a Mary Persons defender to get the ball toward the Bulldogs’ end of the field. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds battling injuries, youth

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Youth was a hurdle that the Lady Greyhounds knew that they’d be facing coming into the season, one that began with an 8-0 setback to Locust Grove in last week’s region opener. More hurdles have been thrown the way of Jones County recently by way of injuries.
Ben Ridley tees o_ against Alcovy. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Ben Ridley tees o_ against Alcovy. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Golfers storm to personal bests against Alcovy

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Despite rain that was heavy at times, Jones County’s golfers set several personal bests last Thursday in a home match against Alcovy. As a team, the Greyhounds team score of 171 was their lowest of the season with Cameron Page’s 43 and Barrett Beasly’s 38 being personal bests.

Tennis drops pair to Ola

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Region play is well underway for both the Greyhounds and Lady Greyhounds tennis teams, who dropped matches to Ola last week. JCHS dropped the boys match 3-2 and 4-1 on the girls’ side of things.

Sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Tennis: March 16, at Warner Robins, 4:30 p.m. JV/Ninth Grade Baseball: March 16, vs. Veterans Middle School Baseball: March 16, Clifton Ridge at Byron, 4:30 p.m. Middle School Baseball: March 16.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ROUNDUP

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
CRMS splits two Clifton Ridge split a pair of baseball games last week, falling 8-6 to Upson Lee and beating Pike County 13-5. Chase Hasty gave up four runs over three and two-thirds of an inning, getting the win with Avery Horne coming along in relief in the final two and one-third of inning.
The return of Mike Bobo

The return of Mike Bobo

The return of Mike Bobo

Loran Smith
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
While I prefer never to begin any essay or treatise with anything negative, I realize that images sometimes become entrenched and often are inaccurate. Dean Martin, for example, was not an alcoholic. The glass you often saw in his hand contained apple juice.
Georgia pitcher Destin Howard (30) during a game against Georgia State University at Turner Sports Complex March 8 in Athens. KAYLA RENIE/UGA Athletics

Georgia pitcher Destin Howard (30) during a game against Georgia State University at Turner Sports Complex March 8 in Athens. KAYLA RENIE/UGA Athletics

ALUMNI UPDATE

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
James, SGTC moving on to nationals Camryn James and the South Georgia Tech Lady Jets are moving on to the NJCAA Tournament following Saturday’s 99-57 win against Spartanburg Methodist.
Robert Braucht was announced as the head football coach of North Springs last week. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Robert Braucht was announced as the head football coach of North Springs last week. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Braucht departs for head coach job, replaced by Conner

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Greyhounds will have at least two new assistant coaches on the sidelines next football season following the departure of defensive coordinator Robert Braucht, who was officially announced as the head coach of North Springs High School, located in Fulton County.
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