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Jones County pitcher Kaleigh Scarborough rifles a pitch toward the plate in last week’s run-rule win against Warner Robins. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Jones County pitcher Kaleigh Scarborough rifles a pitch toward the plate in last week’s run-rule win against Warner Robins. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds roll over Jackson, Warner Robins

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Having gone through the meat of their region schedule, the Lady Greyhounds biggest challenges of the regular season have come and gone.
Becca Durrett lifts the ball over the net against ACE. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Becca Durrett lifts the ball over the net against ACE. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Volley Hounds bounce back, sweep ACE and Mary Persons

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The Volley Hounds came up with a useful way to bounce back after dropping a pair of region matches last Tuesday.That was to get back on the winning track two days later.After 25-20 and 25-12 losses to Union Grove and a pair of 25-20 defeats to Locust Grove, Jones County got back going on its home...
Middle school cheer takes second at Middle Georgia Classic

Middle school cheer takes second at Middle Georgia Classic

Middle school cheer takes second at Middle Georgia Classic

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Jones County’s Middle School Cheer Hounds went to Saturday’s meet at the Middle Georgia Cheer Classic and carried home a top finish, coming in second in a meet held at Houston County High School. Both high school and middle school squads compete again Saturday at Mary Persons. 
Georgia’s swarming defense made life difficult for Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Georgia’s swarming defense made life difficult for Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Sooners turned over by Georgia defense

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
ATHENS — In terms of total yardage, things shook out close to even on Saturday between Georgia and Oklahoma.
Greyhound placekicker Jacob Watts connects for a 38-yard field goal to clinch the overtime win. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhound placekicker Jacob Watts connects for a 38-yard field goal to clinch the overtime win. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Watts’ OT game-winner boots Greyhounds past Ola

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
MCDONOUGH — If there was ever any doubt about the toughness that exists within the Jones County football program, it was arguably cast aside on Friday night at Ola.After trailing by two scores just out of halftime and nearly going down by three possessions, the Greyhounds held firm onto the rope,...
Makalyn Williams went the distance in last week’s win at Perry. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Makalyn Williams went the distance in last week’s win at Perry. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds rally past Perry, keep up late-season push

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
At this stage of the season, the job is simple for the Lady Greyhounds – to stack wins that will help their placement in the power rankings while also collecting victories against strong opponents to help that cause.The better JCHS finishes the season, the better its odds to host a postseason game...
Greyhounds complete comeback, take down Ola in OT

Greyhounds complete comeback, take down Ola in OT

Greyhounds complete comeback, take down Ola in OT

Brad Harrison |
Saturday, September 26, 2026
And just like that, the Greyhounds are 2-0 in region play.Jones County rallied from a two-touchdown deficit in the second half on Friday at Ola before Jacob Watts drilled the game-winner in overtime for a 17-14 road victory.
The Greyhounds pose after claiming first overall at Saturday’s Rancher’s Release The Hounds Invitational. CONTRIBUTED

The Greyhounds pose after claiming first overall at Saturday’s Rancher’s Release The Hounds Invitational. CONTRIBUTED

Hounds, Lady Hounds sweep Rancher’s Release The Hounds Invitational

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Running on its home course served Jones County cross country very well on Saturday.Pushing off from the starting line at their home course off Howard Roberts Road, both the Greyhounds and Lady Greyhounds turned in their best showing of the season as Jones County swept the Rancher’s Release The...
JCHS runners lead away in JV race

JCHS runners lead away in JV race

JCHS runners lead away in JV race

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Jones County’s dominance at the Rancher’s Release The Hounds Invitational extended to the morning’s JV races with the boys’ and girls’ first-place finishers coming from Jones County.
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