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The Lady Greyhounds pose with the region championship trophy and first-place medals after last week’s region tournament title. CONTRIBUTED

The Lady Greyhounds pose with the region championship trophy and first-place medals after last week’s region tournament title. CONTRIBUTED

Crown the Hounds: girls tennis claims region title

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
After finishing the regular season atop the region, the Lady Greyhounds finished the job in last week’s region tournament in McDonough, raising the trophy as region champions for the first time in more than 10 years.With the win, Jones County will enter the upcoming GHSA state tournament as a No.
Noah Robinson waits to put his bat on the ball last Wednesday against McDonough. The Greyhounds beat the Warhawks twice last week by a combined score of 42-5.

Noah Robinson waits to put his bat on the ball last Wednesday against McDonough. The Greyhounds beat the Warhawks twice last week by a combined score of 42-5.

Greyhounds wallop McDonough, tied for second in region

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
In Region 2-AAAA, Jones County represents the haves. Last week’s opponent, McDonough, on the other hand, had the appearance of have-nots as shown by JCHS winning both games by a combined score of 42-5.
The Lady Greyhounds took first in last week’s Ola tournament, winning by five strokes. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Lady Greyhounds took first in last week’s Ola tournament, winning by five strokes. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Golfers top GMC Prep, finish near front at Ola tourney

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
With an eye toward the area tournament, the Greyhounds and Lady Greyhounds worked toward being able to play their best golf when it matters most, going on the road for one tournament and hosting another match last Thursday at Lake Jonesco Golf Course.
The Greyhounds will enter the postseason as a No. 3 seed after winning last week’s third-place match. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Greyhounds will enter the postseason as a No. 3 seed after winning last week’s third-place match. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds rally to finish third in region

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
After a fight to the finish, the Greyhounds will enter the state tennis tournament as its region’s third seed.Jones County rallied after a loss to Eagles Landing in last week’s region tournament in McDonough, beating Hampton 3-2 in the thirdplace match.

sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.comBaseball: April 14 vs. ELCA, 6 p.m. Golf: April 15 at Ola Soccer: April 15 at Upson Lee, 5 p.m. Baseball: April 16 at ELCA, 6 p.m.
Smiles and applause were all around last Friday as a ribbon cutting was held for the additional pickleball courts at the Morris Bank Recreation Complex. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Smiles and applause were all around last Friday as a ribbon cutting was held for the additional pickleball courts at the Morris Bank Recreation Complex. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Ribbon cutting held for new pickleball courts

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Not too long after the pickleball courts at the Morris Bank Recreation Complex opened in 2022, a problem, albeit one that is good to have, presented itself.Last Friday, just down the hill from those six courts, the solution to that was celebrated.
Brian Sorrell put a first-half goal into the back of the net last Tuesday against Ola. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Brian Sorrell put a first-half goal into the back of the net last Tuesday against Ola. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Hounds targeting strong finish

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
With the region schedule complete, the goal for the Greyhounds is straightforward.After this week’s spring break, Jones County wraps the season up next week with two road matchups against Upson Lee and East Laurens next Tuesday and Thursday.“We just want to get the seniors and this team a win.
Air Rifle team concludes season

Air Rifle team concludes season

Air Rifle team concludes season

News Staff
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
The Greyhound Air Rifle Team “Rangers” finished the playoffs with a one-point loss to the Allatoona High School Air Rifle team in the semi-finals. The final score was Allatoona 1,113 and Jones 1,112.
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