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Hounds looking ahead after facing region frontrunners

Dec 11, 2024 | jcnews.com | Brad Harrison

Subhead HOOP HOUNDS The Greyhounds’ draw of the order of their region opponents did them zero favors last week as play within the region began.Jones County began its region slate against arguably the region’s top two teams, Eagles Landing and McDonough, both of which are ranked in the top 10 of GHSA Class AAAA.The Greyhounds’ opposition ended up being as good as advertised with McDonough winnin... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Greyhound Wrestling Club widening door for youth wrestling

Dec 11, 2024 | jcnews.com | Brad Harrison

Subhead GREYHOUND GRAPPLERS In a world of stick and ball recreation sports, wrestling is probably something that is not near top of mind in middle Georgia.But that’s where the newly launched Greyhound Wrestling Club, which held its first workout in the JCHS wrestling room last Tuesday, comes into play.Roughly 20 kids of around elementary school age took part, going over basics and fundamentals of the sport... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Solomon named region offensive player of year, 12 named all-region

Dec 11, 2024 | jcnews.com | Brad Harrison

Led by Region Offensive Player of the Year Jaivon Solomon, the Greyhounds claimed a lion’s share of all-region honors with a total of 12 being recognized, four as first-team selections. Those first-team selections were quarterback Devin Edmonds, linebackers Zacari Thomas and DJ Ingram as well as defensive back Javion Butts.Second-team selections were defensive lineman Corey Williams, d... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Skinner leads Hounds amid stacked out-of-state tourney

Dec 11, 2024 | jcnews.com | Brad Harrison

Subhead GREYHOUND GRAPPLERS The Southern Slam Tournament in Greenville, SC, welcomed nearly 50 teams from six states over the weekend, providing anyone that stepped on the wrestling mat with some of the toughest challenges that they’d face all year.Seven Greyhound wrestlers didn’t shy from that challenge, coming on the same weekend where another group of JCHS wrestlers swept a tri-match against GMC Prep and Was... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Bulldogs top Texas to claim title

Dec 10, 2024 | jcnews.com | Lance McCurley

ATLANTA — Georgia beat Texas on a drama-filled Saturday night to claim the 2024 SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.The Bulldogs won the conference title 22-19 in overtime Dec. 7, as running back Trevor Etienne took a handoff from injured quarterback Carson Beck and followed his blockers to score from four yards out.Etienne didn’t start because of a rib injury but respon... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Be wise and exercise

Dec 10, 2024 | jcnews.com | Bill Crane

As fall-to-winter temperatures dip, and this endemic, former COVID-19 pandemic and flu season again make their presence known, I am reminded of two life maxims for this time of pumpkin spice and the holidays._Get your shots, and for even better yearround counsel,_be wise and exercise.The pandemic perhaps made the most lasting impacts on our youth, now even more tethered to various techno... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Georgia earns CFP berth, bye in first round

Dec 10, 2024 | jcnews.com | Lance McCurley

Georgia is returning to the College Football Playoff after defeating Texas in the 2024 SEC Championship game.In the first season of a new 12-team format, the CFP committee named the Bulldogs the No. 2 seed behind Oregon. Georgia also earned a first-round bye as one of the top-four ranked conference champions this year.Georgia will head to New Orleans for the Allstate Sugar Bowl on... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Word of the year leads to ‘brain rot’

Dec 10, 2024 | jcnews.com | Dick Yarbrough

May I have a word with you, please? Actually, two words. Brain rot. You just never know what kind of surprise awaits you when you check out this space, do you? I have a feeling brain rot wasn’t on your radar. Mine either, until I read that the swells who run the Oxford English Dictionary have chosen it as their 2024 Word of the Year.I think we can all agree that brain rot is two words.... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
ALUMNI UPDATES

Dec 4, 2024 | jcnews.com | Tyler Stewart

took full advantage of being a bigger part of Temple’s offense in a 24-17 loss to North Texas. Stewart hit career highs in the Owls’ season finale, having 106 all-purpose yards. Stewart had three rushes for 28 yards, four catches for 58 yards and a 20-yard kickoff return.Zion Ragins had a catch for eight yards in Oklahoma’s 37-17 loss to LSU. The Sooners are bowl e... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Dawgs swat Yellow Jackets in 8 OT thriller

Dec 3, 2024 | jcnews.com | Lance McCurley

It took a while, but Georgia eventually defeated Georgia Tech 44-42 last Saturday in an instant classic at Sanford Stadium.The No. 7 Bulldogs (10-2) secured the victory as freshman running back Nate Frazier rushed into the end zone untouched for the two-point conversion during the eighth overtime period to defeat the Yellow Jackets (7-5).Georgia head coach Kirby Smart said he was ... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.