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News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Nipper, Haskins post strong finishes at CochranA pair of Gray drivers powered to finishes near the front in recent racing action at Cochran Motor Speedway.
SUMMER CAMP

SUMMER CAMP

SUMMER CAMP

Photos By Brad Harrison/staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Whether it was fundamental basics or other advanced points of the game of soccer, it was all part of the fun in store last week at Greyhound Field as the Greyhounds and Lady Greyhounds soccer programs played host to their annual youth soccer camp.
Having won a national title and set multiple school records, Olympic aspirations are next for Shareez Hamm. COURTESY OF ART UNIVERSITY

Having won a national title and set multiple school records, Olympic aspirations are next for Shareez Hamm. COURTESY OF ART UNIVERSITY

BACK ON TRACK

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Hamm eyeing Olympics in next step of journeyIn a journey that’s taken him from Jones County to Kansas and then to Academy of Art University in San Francisco, the list of Shareez Hamm’s accomplishments stretches on and on.
With multiple tee box placements, Lake Jonesco Golf Course is a course for golfers of different levels to take in a round at on the links. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

With multiple tee box placements, Lake Jonesco Golf Course is a course for golfers of different levels to take in a round at on the links. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lake Jonesco offers venue for golfers of all levels

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Open since 1936, Lake Jonesco Golf Course offers golfers of a wide range of skill levels an 18-hole course of 6,544 yards from the longest tee to hit the links. The layout includes Bermuda fairways and greens with a course pro in addition to club and cart rentals.
Greyhounds head wrestling coach Adam Gillhouse says that even with past success, the program’s focus on ‘raising the standard’ continues. BRAD HARRISON/File photo

Greyhounds head wrestling coach Adam Gillhouse says that even with past success, the program’s focus on ‘raising the standard’ continues. BRAD HARRISON/File photo

JCHS wrestlers embrace expectations in summer

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Within recent weeks, GeorgiaGrappler, a website covering wrestling in the state of Georgia, released its preseason rankings and placed the Greyhounds fifth.
Georgia pitcher Leighton Finley celebrates after the final out is recorded against Georgia Tech on Sunday night. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia pitcher Leighton Finley celebrates after the final out is recorded against Georgia Tech on Sunday night. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Feeling Super: Dawgs defeat Georgia Tech

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Nothing is more poetic – and satisfying – than ending a rival’s season to advance in the postseason, and that’s exactly what Georgia baseball did Sunday night in the Athens Regional final against Georgia Tech.
Greyhounds linebacker DJ Ingram looks on in between plays during spring practice. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds linebacker DJ Ingram looks on in between plays during spring practice. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds embracing two-way football

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Greyhounds head coach Mike Chastain and former JCHS head football coach Bubba Williams have at least one common thread between the two of them.Going into the summer, both are tied for the most wins in program history with 46.
Rec softball leagues in full swing

Rec softball leagues in full swing

Rec softball leagues in full swing

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Although the summertime may represent a time of respite and taking a break, the recreation facilities across Jones County are an example of an outlier.
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