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New Greyhounds head basketball coach Dylan Dupree greeted players and parents during Monday night’s meet-and-greet event at the JCHS cafeteria. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

New Greyhounds head basketball coach Dylan Dupree greeted players and parents during Monday night’s meet-and-greet event at the JCHS cafeteria. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

‘This is my dream job’

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Dupree named Greyhounds head basketball coachThere are times when a newly hired head coach needs a bit of an on-ramp and time to learn about their players and the culture of the school where they are taking over.
Leah Bodnarchuk will lead the Volley Hounds as head coach this fall. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Leah Bodnarchuk will lead the Volley Hounds as head coach this fall. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Bodnarchuk to lead Volley Hounds

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
One of Jones County High School’s own has taken the reins of the Lady Greyhounds volleyball program.
Brandon Jones (40) gets loose for a run down the sidelines during Saturday morning’s J-Day game. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Brandon Jones (40) gets loose for a run down the sidelines during Saturday morning’s J-Day game. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Forward through the elements

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Greyhounds offer glimpse at future in J-Day SrimmageA few minutes around anyone associated with the Greyhound football program these days is likely to reveal apparel with the team’s current mantra of TOUGH.

SPORTS SUMMER CAMPS

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Softball• June2-5,9a.m.toNoon• JCHSSoftballField• Cost:$110plus$6processingfee(sign up by June 5)• PaymentonGoFan• Pointofcontact:TrippBurtataburt@jones.k12.ga.usBaseball• June16-19,8:30a.m.to12:30p.m.

4-H shotgun team excels

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The State 4-H Modified Trap Shotgun Match was held at Rock Eagle May 10, with all in attendance having to endure wet, cold and very muddy conditions. The event had 930 participants from 65 counties, with Jones County fielding around 52.Jones County had the No.
Georgia pitcher Destin Howard (30) during Georgia’s game against Texas A&M at Jack Turner Stadium in Athens April 5. Madison Keel/UGAAA

Georgia pitcher Destin Howard (30) during Georgia’s game against Texas A&M at Jack Turner Stadium in Athens April 5. Madison Keel/UGAAA

ALUMNI UPDATES

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Destin Howard saw time in the pitcher’s circle for Georgia over the weekend as the Lady Bulldogs won the Durham regional at Duke to advance to this weekend’s super regional at Florida.The winner of that regional will move on to the Women’s College World Series.
Robinson powers to pair of top-10 finishes in state meet

Robinson powers to pair of top-10 finishes in state meet

Robinson powers to pair of top-10 finishes in state meet

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
NICHOLSON — In a classification top-heavy with private schools from the Atlanta area, it would be accurate to say that schools like Jones County go into the state meet feeling a bit like going to a gunfight armed with a pocketknife.
Spring practice has allowed the Greyhound coaches to get a strong look at both new and returning players on both sides of the ball. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Spring practice has allowed the Greyhound coaches to get a strong look at both new and returning players on both sides of the ball. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds pleased with growth, buy-in ahead of spring game

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
The Greyhounds will wrap up spring practice on Saturday morning for their J-Day Intrasquad Scrimmage, allowing the community to come together to both see and support Jones County football.
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