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Greyhounds take first at invitational

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Next week is one of the busiest ones of the early part of the Greyhound wrestling season with one dual tournament followed by the annual outdoor match in downtown Gray on Saturday.
Middle School Wrestlers Win Turkey Takedown

Middle School Wrestlers Win Turkey Takedown

Middle School Wrestlers Win Turkey Takedown

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Jones County’s Middle School Wrestlers claimed a big early-season win on the road Saturday, taking first in the Turkey Takedown Tournament in LaGrange. 
Rudy Bowden brings experience as a scorer and ball-handler for the Greyhounds. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Rudy Bowden brings experience as a scorer and ball-handler for the Greyhounds. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds leaning to trio of seniors

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
With their third head coach in three seasons, the Greyhounds find themselves in a mode of transition. That load is made much easier for new head coach Dylan Dupree with three seniors aboard that have a wealth of experience in Rudy Bowden, Sheldon Jackson and Justin Ray.
Kamiyah Adams steals the ball away at midcourt during a preseason scrimmage against Westside. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Kamiyah Adams steals the ball away at midcourt during a preseason scrimmage against Westside. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds ready to ‘carry the torch’

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
As sweet as last year’s unbeaten run through the region on the way to a region title was for the Lady Greyhounds, the end of the season had its taste of bitterness, as well.
Georgia linebacker Gabe Harris (0) recorded a sack and 1.5 tackles for loss as part of a swarming defense against the Texas Longhorns. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia linebacker Gabe Harris (0) recorded a sack and 1.5 tackles for loss as part of a swarming defense against the Texas Longhorns. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia defense gets ‘down and dirty’ against Texas

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Georgia delivered its best defensive performance of the season against Texas this past Saturday in a 35-10 win.The Longhorns struggled to get anything going offensively, as the Bulldogs’ defense was dominant.
Desirae Dumas takes the ball upcourt against Westside. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Desirae Dumas takes the ball upcourt against Westside. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds top Westside in scrimmage

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The Lady Greyhounds controlled the pace throughout last Thursday’s preseason scrimmage against Westside Macon, winning 55-48.Jones County led 44-26 through three quarters before the Lady Hounds worked their reserves into the game, allowing the Seminoles to close the margin.
The Greyhounds host Kendrick on Saturday afternoon.

The Greyhounds host Kendrick on Saturday afternoon.

Greyhounds overpower Westside for scrimmage win

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
From a record standpoint, Thursday night’s win for the Greyhounds against Westside Macon won’t be documented in a formal win-loss column. But from an emotional standpoint for a team led by three seniors and a bevy of underclassmen? It mattered an awful lot.
Georgia running back Cash Jones (32) successfully recovers an onside kick against Texas. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia running back Cash Jones (32) successfully recovers an onside kick against Texas. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

HORNS DOWN! Dawgs’ dominate 4th quarter in win over Texas

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Georgia put on a masterful display of domination Saturday night at home, especially in the fourth quarter of its 35-10 victory over Texas.The Bulldogs (9-1, 7-1), who led 14-10 going into the final quarter, performed better than the Longhorns when it mattered most.
The Greyhounds will take the mat for the second weekend in a row on Saturday at McIntosh. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Greyhounds will take the mat for the second weekend in a row on Saturday at McIntosh. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds start season on strong note at Harlem

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Offseason mode came to a close on Saturday for the Greyhounds on the wrestling mat, as a handful of early-season tournaments began with the Kickoff Classic Tournament in Harlem.Jones County went 4-1 overall, winning the event’s bronze bracket.
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