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Pope Volleyball Coach Gets 400th Win
Bryan Jones has coached the Lady Greyhounds to three consecutive state titles in his 11 seasons on the job.
Bryan Jones has accomplished something only one other active volleyball coach in the state of Georgia can claim: 400 career victories.
The Pope High School coach is in his 11th season on the job, and recently led the Lady Greyhounds to a milestone win.
That puts him in very esteemed company, joining John Frederick of St. Pius X in the 400+ category, according to this table compiled by Georgia Prep Country, a high school sports website.
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The five coaches above them are all retired. Jones, who is only 37, has coached Pope to three consecutive state championships.
The Lady Greyhounds, currently ranked No. 3 in the Class AAAAA poll with a 22-7 record, play Kell and North Springs in a tri-match on Tuesday.
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More on Jones' career at Pope from The Marietta Daily Journal.
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