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Gray Station finishes as conference runner-up

News Staff

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Gray Station finished as the conference runner-up last week after beating Clifton Ridge in the tournament semifinals. GSMS pulled away late to lock up the win before falling in the title game to Pike County.

Jones County battled through adversity on Saturday to win first place in its division at the Starr’s Mill Invitational. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Cheer Hounds overcome adversity for win at Starr’s Mill

Brad Harrison

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

STARR’S MILL - Late Saturday afternoon, Jones County’s competition cheerleaders returned to Gray with a first-place trophy after winning their division in the Starr’s Mill Invitational.

The Volley Hounds recognized their six seniors prior to Thursday’s match against Piedmont Academy. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Team bids emotional farewell to seniors

Brad Harrison

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

With their season nearing its conclusion, the Volley Hounds dropped a trio of contests last week, falling 25-14 and 25-9 to an Eagles Landing them that has won nearly 30 matches this season as well as to Woodland, followed by Thursday’s 25-16 and 25-8 defeat at the hands of Piedmont.

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (left) shares a moment with head coach Kirby Smart (right) after the Bulldogs’ 31-13 win over Auburn. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Etienne helps Georgia tame Tigers

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Trevor Etienne helped spark Georgia’s offense on Saturday with a win over rival Auburn.The No. 5 Bulldogs (4-1, 2-1 SEC) have struggled on that side of the ball, but Etienne racked up 124 yards of total offense and scored two touchdowns in a 31-13 victory over the Tigers (2-4, 0-3).

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie hauls in a pass and runs for yards after the catch during a win over Auburn. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia ready to ‘cut loose’ against Mississippi State

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

No. 5 Georgia (4-1, 2-1 SEC) will host Mississippi State (1-4, 0-2) on Saturday for a 4:15 p.m. kickoff.The Bulldogs of Starkville have struggled this season in head coach Jeff Lebby’s first season at the helm. However, they got a bye last Saturday to rest and prepare to face the Bulldogs of Athens.

JCHS linebacker Princeton Whitening takes the Tigers’ ball carrier to the ground during Saturday’s game. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds fall short to Tigers’ late rally

Brad Harrison

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

STOCKBRIDGE – A ground game with physical play up front is among the reasons that Stockbridge finished as a state runner-up a season ago.

The Lady Hounds wrap up region play this Thursday against Ola at home. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds outslugged by ELCA, Union Grove

Brad Harrison

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

The Lady Greyhounds got their second shot at two of the region’s top teams with both ELCA and Union Grove coming to the JCHS softball field for a pair of region games on Tuesday and Wednesday.

JCHS hosts Second Annual Raider Meet

News Staff

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

One year after debuting its new Raider course, Jones County High School’s Army JROTC program once again hosted its annual Raider Meet._The meet featured 13 schools. The JCHS male team won third place, Overall Male; first place, Male Raider CCR; and first place, Male Raider Obstacle Course.

sporting events

News Staff

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.comJV Cross Country: Oct. 3, Bleckley County Invitational Softball: Oct. 3 vs. Ola, 5:30 p.m. Volleyball: Oct. 3 vs. Piedmont Academy, 5 p.m. B Team Football: Oct. 3, at Lee County, 5 p.m. C Team Football: Oct. 3 vs. Lee County, 5 p.m.

ALUMNI UPDATE

Lagrange College’s Ched “boogie” Smith’s

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

part in a 40-23 win over Methodist University earned him USA South Conference Defensive Player of the Week and Defensive Rookie of the Week honors. In the win, Smith had eight tackles, 3.5 tackles for a loss, three sacks and a fumble return for a touchdown. LaGrange hosts Maryville on Saturday.

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