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Sixth-grader Madison Marshall claimed two podium finishes at last weekend’s state middle school meet. CONTRIBUTED

Sixth-grader Madison Marshall claimed two podium finishes at last weekend’s state middle school meet. CONTRIBUTED

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Marshall claims two podiums at state meet, Palmer sets two PRs

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Within a field of more than 2,600 runners competing at Parkview High School in the Georgia Middle School State Championships, a pair of runners from Jones County shone bright.
A championship trophy and medals in hand, the Lady Greyhounds proudly celebrate being crown region champs after Thursday’s non-region win against Bleckley County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

A championship trophy and medals in hand, the Lady Greyhounds proudly celebrate being crown region champs after Thursday’s non-region win against Bleckley County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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HISTORY MAKERS

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Lady Hounds Soak in region title, eager for more in postseasonDuring spring break, the Lady Greyhounds rested and recharged.Last week they reveled in being part of history with an eye toward even bigger things.
Landen Wilson was among the many Greyhounds stepping up at the plate in Thursday’s pair of wins. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Landen Wilson was among the many Greyhounds stepping up at the plate in Thursday’s pair of wins. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Greyhounds eager to carry late-season burst into postseason

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The Greyhounds closed out region play last Wednesday with an offensive bashing of ELCA, winning 11-1 and 15-0 in a doubleheader sweep of the Chargers.Now, a 17-9 record in hand, the job this week takes on greater weight — carrying that momentum to the state playoffs.
The Greyhounds will return their entire roster aside from one senior next season. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Greyhounds will return their entire roster aside from one senior next season. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Hounds fight to finish, fall to Royals in PKs

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Before Thursday’s night’s season finale began for the Greyhounds on the soccer field, the agenda was clear.That next season begins now for a team that only loses one senior.“What we told them at the beginning of the game was that we start next season (now),” Greyhounds head coach Clark Sweatt said.

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Lady Hounds finish second in region, boys rally to take third

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The season continued at the end of last week for the Greyhounds and Lady Greyhounds on the tennis court.The Greyhounds rallied back to finish third in last week’s region tournament with the Lady Hounds finishing runner-up to Union Grove.The reward for both? Berths in the state tournament.
The area tournament on April 27 is next up for the JCHS golf teams. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The area tournament on April 27 is next up for the JCHS golf teams. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Golfers sweep Ola in home finale

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The final home match of the season was very good to Jones County on the golf course last week as both teams swept Ola on Thursday.The Greyhounds’ overall score of 160 easily beat Ola’s 185 with Hayes Miller firing a 37 and Cash Bearden having a 40.
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