Sports
Brad Harrison
The feel was different for Jones County last Wednesday at Bleckley County.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
GSMS shuts out Monroe
News Staff
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Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) runs over Alabama defensive back Keon Sabb (3) on his way to the end zone, giving the Bulldogs a 34-33 lead. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
Dawgs’ comeback falls just short
Lance McCurley
TUSCALOOSA – Georgia’s Carson Beck tossed an interception in the end zone with under a minute left in Saturday’s top 10 matchup against Alabama, signifying the Crimson Tide’s 41-34 win.The Bulldogs quarterback wasn’t sharp against Alabama, turning the ball over four times in the loss.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (11) hauls in a 47-yard pass from quarterback Carson Beck during the fourth quarter of this past week’s game against Alabama. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
Bulldogs putting Bama loss in rearview, prepare for Auburn
Lance McCurley
Georgia looks to rebound after losing to Alabama as it faces rival Auburn this week at home.The Bulldogs, who are now ranked No. 5 nationally, enter the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry with a 3-1 overall record and 1-1 mark in the SEC. The Tigers are 2-3 overall and 0-2 in conference play.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Lady Hounds honor seniors
News Staff
The Lady Greyhounds recognized their four softball seniors prior to Monday's game against Houston County as part of senior night.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Football game postponed until Saturday
Brad Harrison
Jones County's football game at Stockbridge, scheduled for Friday, has been postponed to Saturday at 2 p.m, joining a handful of other games around the state postponed as Hurricane Helene approaches middle Georgia.
Thursday, September 26, 2024
The Lady Greyhounds placed five runners in the top 12 to take first in Saturday’s girls race. CONTRIBUTED
Taste of Hometown Victory: Hounds, Lady Hounds take first in Release The Hounds Invitational
Brad Harrison
The purple and gold carpet of Jones County hospitality was rolled out Saturday morning off of Howard Roberts Road as cross country teams descended upon the Greyhounds’ and Lady Greyhounds’ home course for the Rancher’s Release The Hounds Invitational.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Ansley Pegg delivers a pitch during Saturday’s game at GCSU against North Oconee. BRAD HARRISON/Staff
Lady Hounds edge Perry ahead of home stretch within region
Brad Harrison
Last Wednesday brought two regular postseason mainstays to the softball diamond in Jones County and Perry. After JCHS won a one-run game earlier in the season, the Lady Hounds did the same on the road, scoring three extra-inning runs and holding off a two-run rally by the Panthers to win 10-9.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Volley Hounds sweep Putnam County
Brad Harrison
In front of this week’s region matches, the Volley Hounds stepped out of that regimen last week with a handful of non-region matches.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
ALUMNI UPDATE
News Staff
Zion Ragins got the start for Oklahoma in Saturday’s loss to Tennessee, catching a pass for 10 yards. He has now caught one pass in each game for the Sooners, who play at Auburn on Saturday.Javious Bond had three carries for 26 yards in East Carolina’s 35-24 loss to Liberty. His 8.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024