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The Bulldogs will face Tennessee with Mykel Williams (13) and C.J. Allen (33, now 3) set to make an impact. Smael Monden (2) is hopeful to return to the starting lineup. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bulldogs hope to rebound against Tennessee

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

After losing to Ole Miss, Georgia hopes to rebound against Tennessee (8-1, 5-1) this Saturday at home in Sanford Stadium.The Volunteers come to Athens on a four-game winning streak, hoping to advance to the SEC Championship and then the College Football Playoff.

Addison Robinson, right, and Isabella Sanchez set an early pace during Saturday’s girls AAAA sectional. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

THREE’S COMPANY

Brad Harrison

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Cross country teams three-peat as region champs, take second in GHSA sectionalsFor the third year in a row, the best of the region’s cross country resides in Jones County.

The Greyhounds stymied Locust Grove’s offense on Friday, stopping them twice in the red zone on fourth down. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Hounds primed for playoffs after toppling Locust Grove

Brad Harrison

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

LOCUST GROVE - The challenge was certainly in front of the Greyhounds defense Friday against Locust Grove and a Wildcats team with a proven record of piling up yards through the air and putting up points to the tune of two games in a row with at least 40 points.

Players from year’s past gave attendees plenty of entertainment during a pair of 20-minute halves of basketball. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Former players take court in alumni game

Brad Harrison

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

With the basketball season quickly approaching, the past was celebrated on Saturday afternoon at the JCHS gymnasium.

Lyndsie Hanner

Hanner, Parks named all-region

News Staff

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Two Lady Greyhound seniors have collected all-region honors becoming the first all-region selections in program history. Lyndsie Hanner and Emily Parks were recently named all-region, as voted on by the region’s volleyball coaches.

Tyler Wold, center, tries to kick the ball outside after grabbing a rebound in Saturday’s scrimmage. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Hoopsters take next step in Purple & Gold Scrimmage

Brad Harrison

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

The time of the basketball season when game results count begins Nov.14 for the home opener against Putnam County, following this Saturday’s home scrimmage against Houston County.

sporting events

News Staff

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Competition Cheerleading: Nov. 9, region meetBasketball: Nov. 9, scrimmage vs.Houston County, 6 p.m.Rifle: Nov. 12, at McDonough Competition Cheerleading: Nov. 15, state meet, Macon Coliseum Basketball: Nov. 15 vs. Putnam County, 6 p.m.

Middle school wrestling underway following Takedown Tourney

News Staff

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

BRAD HARRISON/Staff The middle school wrestling season got off and rolling Saturday with grapplers taking to the mat as part of Jones County’s Middle School Takedown Tournament held at the JCHS gymnasium. Jones County’s middle school wrestlers will take on each other Nov.

Wrestlers poised to raise standard again

Brad Harrison

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Spend much time around the Greyhounds wrestling program, either in the wrestling room, practice or other workouts, and you’ll hear the phrase, “raise the standard” mentioned.On the heels of a fifth-place finish in last year’s state duals, the goal is straightforward for Jones County.

Greyhounds to open playoffs at home

Brad Harrison

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

The Greyhounds will begin next week's GHSA Class AAAA state playoffs at home. Jones County will enter the postseason with a 9-1 record and the second seed from Region 2-AAAA. This comes after Stockbridge was made to forfeit nine wins by the GHSA.

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