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Lady Hounds dominate Westminster, advance to Sweet 16

Lady Hounds dominate Westminster, advance to Sweet 16

Lady Hounds dominate Westminster, advance to Sweet 16

Brad Harrison
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The Lady Greyhounds made quick work of Westminster on Tuesday in the opening round of the GHSA Class AAAA state tournament, routing the Wildcats 53-29 to advance to the second round. The Lady Hounds will host Starr's Mill on Friday in the tournament's round of 16. The Panthers beat St.

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News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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Jacob Skinner holds his opponent down, going on to win his _fth-place match. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Jacob Skinner holds his opponent down, going on to win his _fth-place match. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds finish fourth in state

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
MORROW — When Jones County lasted just three matches into last month’s GHSA state duals, a feeling of emptiness set in for the Greyhounds.
Trent Paulk scoops up a grounder and makes the throw to first during the second inning of Saturday’s game against Wayne County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Trent Paulk scoops up a grounder and makes the throw to first during the second inning of Saturday’s game against Wayne County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Diamond Hounds begin season with two wins

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The Greyhounds began the season with a Saturday sweep over a pair of teams used to deep postseason runs.And there was at least one common thread in both victories — strong starting pitching.

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Adams named region player of year; three others selected all-region

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The Lady Greyhounds are the class of the region after repeating as champions. The recently released all-region honorees back that level of accomplishment.A total of four Jones County players have been named all-region selections, led by region player of the year Kamiyah Adams.
Arrie Martin’s hand is raised as the winner after winning a state championship on Saturday afternoon. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Arrie Martin’s hand is raised as the winner after winning a state championship on Saturday afternoon. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Martin wins state wrestling title

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
MORROW — The podium for top finishers was plenty familiar for Arrie Martin. On Saturday, he found himself at the top of the heap.
The Lady Greyhounds celebrate at center court after winning their second region title in a row on Friday in McDonough.

The Lady Greyhounds celebrate at center court after winning their second region title in a row on Friday in McDonough.

BACK-TO-BACK: Lady Hounds repeat as region champions

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
McDONOUGH — As time wound off the clock in the closing minutes Friday night at McDonough High School, the chant emanating from the purple-and-gold clad fans behind the Jones County bench summed it all up. “Back-to-back! Back-to-back!
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