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Jones County’s competition cheer squad performs its routine during Saturday’s GHSA State Cheerleading Championships at the Macon Coliseum. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Jones County’s competition cheer squad performs its routine during Saturday’s GHSA State Cheerleading Championships at the Macon Coliseum. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Competition Cheer finishes ninth in state

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
MACON - In any sport, the goal is usually to improve as the season goes on and have maximum performance at the most important part of the season.
Greyhounds quarterback Judd Anderson heaves a pass downfield during Saturday’s game at Ware County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds quarterback Judd Anderson heaves a pass downfield during Saturday’s game at Ware County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Top-ranked Ware County too much for Hounds

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
WAYCROSS – The climb is usually uphill for a fourthseeded team in the opening round of the state playoffs against a region champion.
Georgia defensive linemen Jalen Carter (88) sacks Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers during Saturday’s game in Starkville, Miss. ROB DAVIS/UGA Athletics

Georgia defensive linemen Jalen Carter (88) sacks Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers during Saturday’s game in Starkville, Miss. ROB DAVIS/UGA Athletics

Bulldogs clinch SEC East with W over Miss State

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Top-ranked Georgia checked off another box Saturday on its list of goals this season: clinch the SEC East. The Bulldogs traveled to Starkville to take on Mississippi State and came away with a 45-19 win.
Quarterback Stetson Bennett went 14-20 passing in 2021 against Kentucky for 250 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions for an average of 12.5 yards per play. He also rushed three times for 22 yards. MACKENZIE MILES/ UGA Athletics

Quarterback Stetson Bennett went 14-20 passing in 2021 against Kentucky for 250 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions for an average of 12.5 yards per play. He also rushed three times for 22 yards. MACKENZIE MILES/ UGA Athletics

Bulldogs prepare for second consecutive road game

Brendan Koerner
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
After traveling to Starkville to defeat Mississippi State 45-19 last Saturday, the Georgia Bulldogs (10-0, 7-0) will have to head back on the road to take on the Kentucky Wildcats (6-4, 3-4).
The Greyhounds and head coach Buck Harris host Houston County on Friday. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Greyhounds and head coach Buck Harris host Houston County on Friday. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds off to 2-0 start despite challenges

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Going into the season, the Greyhounds knew that they would be tested straight out of the gate against proven and tradition-rich programs. But it’s one thing to be tested. It’s another to find success in that environment. Jones County did both last Friday and Saturday.
Grehyhounds head coach Adam Gillhouse, left, gives instructions during a preseason practice. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Grehyhounds head coach Adam Gillhouse, left, gives instructions during a preseason practice. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Youth and experience help Hounds post strong opening showing

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
With experienced wrestlers such as James Rackley, Chi Anderson, Carson Lumley and Jackson Brown, the Greyhounds already have a handful of wrestlers with plenty of mat time in the high school ranks.

Sporting Events

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Middle School Basketball: Nov. 17, Gray Station at Clifton Ridge, 4:30 p.m. Basketball: Nov. 18, vs. Houston County, 7 p.m. (JV at 4 p.m.) Basketball: Nov. 19, vs.

ALUMNI UPDATE

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Robertson snags first collegiate TD in Duke’s win Jontavis Robertson hit paydirt on Saturday for Duke, scoring his first collegiate touchdown for Duke.
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