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Cooper Jones is a senior at Clarke Central High School in Athens, Georgia and is the Senior Copy Editor for the ODYSSEY Media Group. Jones hopes that he can ensure high-quality coverage of the Athens community and relevant issues, and enjoys spending time with friends in his free time.

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    Match preview: CCHS girls varsity tennis vs. Hart County

    by Cooper Jones February 25, 2026

    In their first home match of the 2025-26 season, the CCHS varsity girls tennis team will play against Hart County High School on Feb. 25.

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    Rebuilding a foundation

    by Cooper Jones February 17, 2026

    After a winless 2024-25 season, the CCHS boys varsity basketball team is looking to build upon a foundation of young players.

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    Meet preview: varsity wrestling state competition

    by Cooper Jones February 12, 2026

    CCHS varsity girls wrestler Lila Sloan is the second-ever girl to qualify for the GHSA Traditional Wrestling State Championships in program history.

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    Game preview: CCHS varsity boys basketball vs. Winder-Barrow High School

    by Cooper Jones February 5, 2026

    The CCHS varsity boys basketball team will play Winder-Barrow High School on Feb. 6 at 8:30 p.m. in the CCHS Competition Gym.

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    Event coverage: ICE Out walkout

    by Cooper Jones January 31, 2026

    Clarke Central High School students participate in ICE Out of Everywhere, a national movement…

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    Gallery: ICE Walkout

    by Cooper Jones January 31, 2026

    CCHS students participate in a walkout protesting against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Jan. 30 in Billy Henderson Stadium.

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    Breaking news: New CCHS head varsity volleyball coach announced

    by Cooper Jones January 30, 2026

    Former Alabama State University volleyball player Logan Horne was named the CCHS head varsity volleyball coach for the 2026-27 season on Jan. 29.

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    Game preview: CCHS vs. OCHS boys varsity basketball

    by Cooper Jones November 17, 2025

    The CCHS boys varsity basketball team will face Oconee County High School for the first time in three years on Nov. 18 at OCHS.

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    Breaking news: CCHS varsity football advances to Sweet 16

    by Cooper Jones November 15, 2025

    The CCHS varsity football team defeated Effingham County High School with a final score of 34-33 on Nov. 14 at ECHS.

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    Anybody’s race

    by Cooper Jones October 7, 2025

    Varsity cross country coaches at CCHS don’t set explicit junior varsity and varsity rosters so that runners can move between levels as they improve.

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    Safe speeds

    by Cooper Jones September 17, 2025

    As the 2025-26 season starts up, the CCHS varsity cross country team is focused on the health and well-being of its runners.

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    Play On

    by Cooper Jones August 26, 2025

    CCHS Class of 2018 alumnus Jack Mangel, who returned to CCHS to teach and coach at the start of the 2024-25 spring semester, built his football career on toughness.

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    CCHS faculty receive FFE awards

    by Cooper Jones August 18, 2025

    The Foundation for Excellence in Public Education recognized Enya Granados and Maurice Williams for their contributions to CCHS on July 31.

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    Journalistic journeys

    by Cooper Jones August 7, 2025

    CCHS alumni reflect on how their experiences in the ODYSSEY Media Group have translated into their current studies and careers.

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    The Overpass

    by Cooper Jones April 17, 2025

    CCHS Class of 2023 alumnus Malachi McNeill has found purpose in life after dealing with depression and suicidal ideation.

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    More than a coach

    by Cooper Jones March 19, 2025

    CCHS head varsity football cheerleading coach Sophia Campbell wears several hats, but her coaching and teaching philosophies are informed by her experiences as a former CCHS student.

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    Meet preview: varsity swim and dive at Morgan County High School

    by Cooper Jones December 6, 2024

    The CCHS varsity swim and dive team will compete at Morgan County High School on Dec. 6.

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    Infographic: Veterans Day

    by Cooper Jones November 11, 2024

    Sports Editor Cooper Jones shares how Veterans Day was created and evolved into what it is today.

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    CCHS vs. Prince Avenue Christian School varsity volleyball

    by Cooper Jones August 28, 2024

    The CCHS varsity volleyball team lost 3-1 to Prince Avenue Christian School in their first home game of the 2024-25 season on Aug. 27.

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  • Game CoverageSliderSports

    Game coverage: CCHS vs. CSHS varsity football

    by Cooper Jones August 16, 2024

    The 58th Classic City Championship resulted in a 42-3 win for the CCHS varsity football team on Aug. 15 in Billy Henderson Stadium.

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  • SliderSports

    Game Preview: 58th Classic City Championship

    by Cooper Jones August 15, 2024

    The CCHS varsity football team is prepared to play Cedar Shoals High School in the 58th Classic City Championship.

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    Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School welcomes new principal

    by Cooper Jones August 1, 2024

    Dr. Annie Turman was announced as the 2024-25 Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School Principal on June 13.

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    Going pre-pro

    by Cooper Jones June 6, 2024

    In the summer of 2024, Athens FC, a pre-professional soccer club, will hold games and practices at CCHS.

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    FFA Spring Plant Sale

    by Cooper Jones March 27, 2024

    Clarke Central High School FFA President Kathleen Dykes, a senior, waters plants at the…

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    Celebrating a family

    by Cooper Jones February 4, 2024

    Clarke Central High School Future Farmers of America Chapter Secretary Max Burnham holds a…

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    Game preview: Clarke Central High School vs. Gainesville High School

    by Cooper Jones September 8, 2023

    The varsity football team will play Gainesville High School at 7:30 p.m. on Sep. 9 at Billy Henderson Stadium.

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  • ReviewsSliderVariety

    Head to Head: Scrooge: A Christmas Carol

    by Cooper Jones December 17, 2022

    Journalism I students Cooper Jones and Abigail Holloway debate the merits of “Scrooge: A Christmas Carol.”

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