Sports

A new discovery

A new discovery

A new discovery

James K. Pressley
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Every once in a while you find something you just need to share. Back in the winter my son, Beau, and I went to a fishing show hosted by Jimbo on Lanier in Cumming, GA. Truly an awesome event that we really enjoyed. Of course, any day spent with friends is just great.

JCYFL sign ups underway

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Sign-ups are now underway for Jones County Youth Football through Aug. 1. Mandatory uniform fitting, which will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Morris Bank Football Board Room, is scheduled for July 26, July 28, July 30, Aug. 2, Aug. 4 and Aug. 6.
Summer Camp: wrestling

Summer Camp: wrestling

Summer Camp: wrestling

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The Greyhounds wrestling program played host to their wrestling camp last week, exposing budding wrestlers to the sport as they were the recipients of instruction and activities led by Greyhounds coaches and wrestlers. Photos by BRAD HARRISON/Staff SEE PHOTO GALLERIES FROM LOCAL SPORTS >> PHOTOS.
Todd Hartley instructs Bulldogs as the now-highest-paid tight ends coach in college football.

Todd Hartley instructs Bulldogs as the now-highest-paid tight ends coach in college football.

Jones County native gets extension at UGA

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Jones County native Todd Hartley has picked up accolades for his work with the current college football national champion Georgia Bulldogs as the tight ends coach.
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Summer Camp: baseball

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Photos by BRAD HARRISON/Staff Budding baseball players spent last week working on fundamentals of the game such as fielding, hitting, and pitching during the annual camp hosted by Greyhounds coaches and players. SEE PHOTO GALLERIES FROM LOCAL SPORTS >> PHOTOS.JCNEWS.COM
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Summer Camp: basketball

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Photos by BRAD HARRISON/Staff Within the confines of the JCHS Gymnasium, the Lady Greyhounds basketball program played host to its annual camp last week, breaking campers up into multiple age groups to improve and fine-tune their basketball skills.
The Jones County 8U All Stars claimed a runner-up finish at last weekend’s Rookie Softball State Tournament in Warner Robins, taking down Hart County on Sunday to advance to the title game. CONTRIBUTED

The Jones County 8U All Stars claimed a runner-up finish at last weekend’s Rookie Softball State Tournament in Warner Robins, taking down Hart County on Sunday to advance to the title game. CONTRIBUTED

8U All Stars finish second in state tourney

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Jones County’s 8U softball all stars, who a week ago battled back for a district title, showed that very same fight this past weekend at the state tournament in Warner Robins, clawing their way to the tournament championship before ultimately losing to Oconee County.
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Summer Camp: tennis

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Photos by BRAD HARRISON/Staff The heat didn’t deter the enthusiasm of young tennis players last week, as camp participants took to the JCHS tennis courts for a few days of instruction as part of the annual JCHS tennis camp. SEE PHOTO GALLERIES FROM LOCAL SPORTS >> PHOTOS.JCNEWS.COM

Pickleball community excited about addition of new courts

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
The growth of the sport of pickleball continues to take place in central Georgia. Local enthusiasts of the sport that’s open to all skills, abilities and ages are excited about what’s next in Jones County for the sport that’s described as a cross between tennis and table tennis.
A patient approach at the plate last Tuesday helped Jones County rally back for a 21-20 win. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

A patient approach at the plate last Tuesday helped Jones County rally back for a 21-20 win. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Rookie Softball All Stars win district title

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
LIZELLA - With one squeeze of the glove late last Tuesday, Jones County’s Rookie Softball All Stars captured a district title.
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