Sports

Fundamentals were among the focuses for the Volley Hounds as they took the court on Monday morning. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Fundamentals were among the focuses for the Volley Hounds as they took the court on Monday morning. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Volley Hounds wasting no time working toward season

The GHSA’s second dead week ended on Monday, and the Volley Hounds wasted no time making their way to the JCHS Gymnasium for the next step of their offseason work.

JCYFL sign ups underway

Sign ups for Jones County Youth Football (JCYFL) are underway with a deadline of Aug. 1. Opening day is Sept. 17 with picture day on Sept. 18. Mandatory tryouts will take place Aug. 7 at 2 p.m. for the rookie/mite division and 4 p.m. for bantam/ junior.
Summer Camp: cheerleading

Summer Camp: cheerleading

Summer Camp: cheerleading

The final JCHS sports camp took place last week with the annual Cheer Camp being hosted at the Cheer Factory. Activities including cheering activities and arts and crafts. See more photos at photos.jcnews.com Photos by BRAD HARRISON/Staff
The Jones County 12U All Stars rallied back to claim a third-place finish in last week’s District Tournament. CONTRIBUTED

The Jones County 12U All Stars rallied back to claim a third-place finish in last week’s District Tournament. CONTRIBUTED

Lady Hounds enter dead week on high note

This week marks the second of the GHSA’s two dead weeks, a time of which no optional summer team activities are permitted. The dead period ends July 10, giving teams the green light to resume workouts across multiple sports after that.
The Lady Greyhounds pose after wrapping up play in Georgia Southwestern’s tournament where they went 2-1. CONTRIBUTED

The Lady Greyhounds pose after wrapping up play in Georgia Southwestern’s tournament where they went 2-1. CONTRIBUTED

12U All Stars finish third in district

Jones County’s 12U All Stars finished third in last week’s district tournament held at Dudley, completing a fight back through the loser’s bracket to win three games in a row before ultimately suffering their second loss in the double-elimination tournament to Warner Robins American, 8-3.
The posse

The posse

The posse

It has recently occurred to me that in the era of lists, internet blogs, the incessant social media barrage of what you’ve seen, been to, etc. that we probably need to set the bar for great SOUTHERN movies.
Taking advantage of a full lineup, Jones County went 4-0 earlier this month in their tournament at Lakepoint Sports, winning their bracket. CONTRIBUTED

Taking advantage of a full lineup, Jones County went 4-0 earlier this month in their tournament at Lakepoint Sports, winning their bracket. CONTRIBUTED

Greyhounds win at summer league tourney

The summertime has a handful of phases for basketball teams in the state of Georgia, with June being mostly comprised of team camps and tournaments. In this setting, coaches can get a strong look at their roster from the top to bottom.
A Greyhounds football player takes a break to hydrate during practice earlier this year. Drinking plenty of water is among the keys to staying cool in the midst of high temperatures. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

A Greyhounds football player takes a break to hydrate during practice earlier this year. Drinking plenty of water is among the keys to staying cool in the midst of high temperatures. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Summer workouts not immune to heat wave

A veteran of the athletic training field, Jones County High School athletic trainer Brad Miles pauses when thinking about how hot this summer has been compared to those in the past. “I can’t remember it being this bad for this long,” Miles said.