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Lady Hounds season underway

Lady Hounds season underway

Lady Hounds season underway

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The official start of the Lady Greyhounds softball season was pushed back by at least one day, with weather on Monday pushing a matchup against Houston County to Tuesday. The postponed contest began a two-game sprint of non-region games with Thursday calling for the home opener against Dodge County.

sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Softball: Aug. 11 vs. Dodge County, 5:30 p.m. Volleyball: Aug. 11 vs. Lamar County and Howard, at Lamar County Football: Aug 12: Football, scrimmage vs. Buford, 7:30 p.m. Cross Country: Aug. 13, at Midstate Classic, Perry Volleyball: Aug.
Another Knockdown: TKO gives Finney another punishing win

Another Knockdown: TKO gives Finney another punishing win

Another Knockdown: TKO gives Finney another punishing win

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The venue was different, but the result was the same for Torrez Finney. With another first-round knockout, this one on Friday at the Savannah Convention Center, the former JCHS athletic standout remained unbeaten in the MMA fighting arena.
Carr tapped as Davidson wrestling head coach

Carr tapped as Davidson wrestling head coach

Carr tapped as Davidson wrestling head coach

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Former Jones County wrestling standout Nate Carr Jr. has another name to go by: head coach at Davidson College. Carr was announced as the head coach of the Wildcats, a Division I program, on Friday as the 13th head coach in program history.

SPORTS BRIEFS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Tickets for Northside game on sale Tickets for Jones County’s season opener on Aug. 20 against Northside in the Macon Touchdown Club Kickoff Classic at Mercer University are now on sale and may be purchased from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the front office. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the gate.
Pickleball court renovations completed

Pickleball court renovations completed

Pickleball court renovations completed

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The new home to land dink balls, double hits and drop ball volleys is now complete in Jones County following the renovation of the pickleball courts at the Morris Bank Recreation Complex.

Locking in and locking out

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
ATHENS – Georgia hit the practice fields last week and started fall camp. The Bulldogs suited up in full pads and started hitting on Thursday, Aug. 4 in Athens.
Seniors with play of experience to play big role this season

Seniors with play of experience to play big role this season

Seniors with play of experience to play big role this season

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The legacy of the Greyhounds senior class on the softball program is already pretty significant. Already part of a state title team in 2020, they’ve also been part of three trips in a row to the Elite Eight in Columbus. The next goal?
The Lady Greyhounds’ MIdnight Madness included players being broken up into groups for a teambuilding exercise. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Lady Greyhounds’ MIdnight Madness included players being broken up into groups for a teambuilding exercise. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Softball team jumps on schedule with Midnight Madness

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Gray was mostly quiet and in a slumber late Sunday night. The exception was the softball field at Jones County High School, where the Lady Greyhounds broke through the darkness, making their way to the field for their annual Midnight Madness event. Monday, Aug.
The Greyhounds wrapped up their acclimation period of practice last week. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Greyhounds wrapped up their acclimation period of practice last week. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds forge ahead to practicing in full pads

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
School started this week for students in Jones County, and so did football practice, officially. The Greyhounds did just that, taking the field early Monday morning. Following last week’s acclimation period, teams were green-lighted to practice in full pads per the GHSA rules on Monday.
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