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Asa Varnadoe centers the ball against the Chargers. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Asa Varnadoe centers the ball against the Chargers. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Slow start sinks Greyhounds

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Greyhounds started slow out of the gate last Tuesday against ELCA, and it ended up costing Jones County dearly.The Greyhounds yielded a pair of first-half goals, one in the opening minutes against the Chargers before going on to lose 3-1 as ELCA added a goal in the closing minutes.
Dalton Lowe delivers a pitch last Wednesday against Locust Grove. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Dalton Lowe delivers a pitch last Wednesday against Locust Grove. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Greyhounds answer bell, win two in a row

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
After a pair of losses to regionleading Locust Grove last week, the Greyhounds reached what could be safely classified as a fork in the road for the 2026 season. Jones County’s response? To pick itself up off the mat with gusto.

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SPORTS BRIEFS

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Hounds, Lady Hounds win twiceTwo matches, two pairs of golfing wins for both the Greyhounds and Lady Greyhounds on the links. After both teams took wins last Wednesday against Alcovy and Locust Grove, it was followed up a day later against ELCA.

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sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Baseball: March 18, at Stockbridge JV Soccer: March 18, at GMC Prep Baseball: March 19, vs. Union Grove Middle School Baseball: March 19, Gray Station vs. Clifton Ridge, at JCHS Middle School Golf: March 19, vs.
JC native Smith inducted into GADA Hall of Fame

JC native Smith inducted into GADA Hall of Fame

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JC native Smith inducted into GADA Hall of Fame

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Jones County native Grady Smith, long-time athletic director at Stratford Academy, was inducted into the Georgia Athletic Director’s Hall of Fame last month.
Sophomore pitcher Cooper Rice got the shutout win last week against Woodland. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Sophomore pitcher Cooper Rice got the shutout win last week against Woodland. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Hounds blank Woodland, edged late by unbeaten Locust Grove

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Jones County built on its strong start to region play last week, blanking Woodland 11-0 before Monday’s 7-5 road loss to Locust Grove, who is unbeaten. That span ran the Diamond Hounds’ region record to 3-1 ahead of this Wednesday’s home contest against Locust Grove.
The Lady Geyhounds console one another as time runs off the clock at the end of Saturday’s state semifinal loss against Kell. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Lady Geyhounds console one another as time runs off the clock at the end of Saturday’s state semifinal loss against Kell. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Lady Hounds’ historic season ends in semifi nal loss to Kell

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Lady Hounds’ historic season ends in semifinal loss to KellATHENS — Through the past month, the Lady Greyhounds carried their fans and supporters on an exhilarating ride with highs not seen in 20 years.
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