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Jacob Watts battles for the ball against Northside. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Jacob Watts battles for the ball against Northside. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Hounds building on momentum

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The blocks of which to build on continues to be put in place for the Greyhounds on the soccer field. As the final stages of Wednesday’s home match against Northside played out, Jones County got on the board thanks to a goal off the booming foot of Jacob Watts.
The Lady Hounds began the week tied for first in the region. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Lady Hounds began the week tied for first in the region. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Lady Hounds zeroing in on task at hand

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The euphoria still hung over the Lady Greyhounds a week ago. But in the afterglow of the emotional win against Ola from the week before, moving on to the task ahead awaited.

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sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Golf: March 12, at ELCA Tennis: March 12, vs. McDonough Middle School Baseball: March 12, Clifton Ridge vs. Henderson Gymnastics: March 13, at Locust Grove Girls Soccer: March 13, vs.

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Golf teams sweep Vikings

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Both the Greyhounds and Lady Greyhounds claimed a win against FPD last Thursday at River North Country Club. The Greyhounds won with a round of 154 to FPD’s 164 with the Lady Hounds round of 147 besting the 165 of FPD.
Lady Hounds fall in state semifinals

Lady Hounds fall in state semifinals

Lady Hounds fall in state semifinals

Brad Harrison
Sunday, March 8, 2026
The Lady Greyhounds' best season in 20 years came to an end Saturday afternoon at the Akins Ford Arena in Athens as Jones County fell 69-49 to Kell, the state's second-ranked team in the AAAA classification. The Lady Hounds were led by 21 points of Aubrey Norris and 14 by Kamiyah Adams.
Trent Paulk got the win for Jones County in Monday’s first game. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Trent Paulk got the win for Jones County in Monday’s first game. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds open region play with blowout of Eagles Landing

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
On paper, the likes of Union Grove, Locust Grove, and Ola are the teams that Jones County will have to contend with for supremacy in Region 2-AAAA.But no team can be taken lightly, and that approach showed for the Greyhounds on Monday at Cecil Patterson Field as they began region play with ease.
Kamiyah Adams elevates to convert a jump shot during Tuesday’s first-round win against Westminster. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Kamiyah Adams elevates to convert a jump shot during Tuesday’s first-round win against Westminster. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds stand tall, advance to Elite Eight

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Just call the Lady Greyhounds elite.One state tournament ago, Jones County trudged off of its home floor victims of an upset in the second round of the season.On Friday against Starr’s Mill, the Lady Greyhounds ensured that history did not repeat itself.
Marissa Moore and the Lady Hounds are off to a 1-0 start in region play. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Marissa Moore and the Lady Hounds are off to a 1-0 start in region play. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Lady Hounds take down Ola for OT win

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
A season ago, the region came down to a four-way race between Jones County, Locust Grove Ola, and Union Grove. For that reason, gaining an early upper hand in the region standings carries a heavy weight of importance.
Jones County’s 10U Basketball All Stars pose as they’re recognized during Friday’s high school state tournament game at the JCHS Gymnasium. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Jones County’s 10U Basketball All Stars pose as they’re recognized during Friday’s high school state tournament game at the JCHS Gymnasium. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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10U All Stars win district

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Jones County’s Mite League Basketball All Stars are district champions.The 10U all-stars won the district crown with last week’s victory against all-stars from the City of Decatur and will next compete on the state level of play in Carrollton.
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