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Friday will be the first regular-season meeting between Jones County and Valdosta, who scrimmaged one another in the spring of 2021. BRAD HARRISON/File Photo

Friday will be the first regular-season meeting between Jones County and Valdosta, who scrimmaged one another in the spring of 2021. BRAD HARRISON/File Photo

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‘It’ll be a fun Friday night environment’

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Greyhounds eager to host nation’s winningest program in season openerThey’re the nation’s winningest football team with a staggering 24 state titles, six mythical national titles, and nearly 1,000 victories.On Friday night, the Greyhounds get their shot at the Valdosta Wildcats at Greyhound Field.
Jones County head volleyball coach Leah Bodnarchuk gets lifted in celebration after the Volley Hounds’ tournament win on Saturday. BRAD HARRISON/ Staff

Jones County head volleyball coach Leah Bodnarchuk gets lifted in celebration after the Volley Hounds’ tournament win on Saturday. BRAD HARRISON/ Staff

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Volley Hounds win Middle Georgia Volleyball Classic

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
For the first time in program history, the Volley Hounds raised a tournament championship trophy on Saturday.And it came in their home gym, to boot.
Across the Tracks

Across the Tracks

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Across the Tracks

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The day full of middle school softball pulled into town on Saturday with the annual hosting of the Across The Tracks tournament.

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sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.comVolleyball: Aug. 13, vs. Rutland and Taylor County, at Rutland Volleyball: Aug. 15, Middle Georgia Classic, at JCHS Cross Country: Aug. 15, Peach State Preview, Hazelhurst Middle School Volleyball: Aug.17, at Lamar County Volleyball: Aug.
The Lady Hounds host a tournament for the first time in program history on Saturday at the JCHS Gymnasium. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Lady Hounds host a tournament for the first time in program history on Saturday at the JCHS Gymnasium. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Volley Hounds begin season with road sweep

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Facing off against someone else isn’t new for the Volley Hounds, who in the last half the summer played against other nearby teams in offseason scrimmages.
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