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Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Middle School Basketball: Jan. 15, Clifton Ridge at Jasper County Wrestling: Jan. 16-17, GHSA State AAAA Duals, at Ola Basketball: Jan. 16, at Locust Grove, 6 p.m.Basketball: Jan. 17, vs. Lamar County, 6 p.m.Basketball: Jan. 20, at Ola, 6 p.
Clifton Ridge sweeps Gray Station

Clifton Ridge sweeps Gray Station

Clifton Ridge sweeps Gray Station

Photos by BRAD HARRISON / StaffClifton Ridge and Gray Station Middle Schools once again relished the opportunity to match up in basketball in the midst of the bright lights and larger venue of the JCHS gymnasium.
Jaiden Bond (12) beats Union Grove’s defensive pressure to take the ball towards the hoop. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Jaiden Bond (12) beats Union Grove’s defensive pressure to take the ball towards the hoop. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds seeking consistency amid crowded region race

In a region ripe with parity, every game matters for teams seeking to improve their region standings position going into the second half of the season.Jones County certainly finds itself within that boat, and it’s still a team that is confident it can string a few wins together.

Hungry Hounds

Greyhounds eyeballing state duals after close runner-up region finishIt’s not a stretch to say that the Greyhounds are dealing with a dose of the bittersweet this week.
Kamiyah Adams torched Union Grove with 25 points in Friday’s win. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Kamiyah Adams torched Union Grove with 25 points in Friday’s win. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds steaming forward in second half of region schedule

The Lady Greyhounds are now more than halfway there through the region title race. And their hopes to repeat as region champions are a lot more than living on a prayer.After a 93-21 road flummoxing of McDonough on Saturday, Jones County is 12-4 overall and 9-1 in the region.
New year opens with parks & rec basketball

New year opens with parks & rec basketball

New year opens with parks & rec basketball

The turning of the calendar to 2026 saw play continuing at the Government Center Gymnasium last week for Jones County Parks & Recreation’s youth basketball leagues.Competition last week included the boys instructional league, which hosted three games on Friday night.

RECREATION UPDATE

Baseball and softball registration is underway for both the Highway 18 and Highway 49 complexes.Jones County Little League registration for the 2026 season at Highway 18 ballpark is now open online and extends through Jan. 31. In-person registration will take place at the Knox Civic Center on Jan.

sporting events

Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Basketball: Jan. 9 vs. Union Grove, 6 p.m.Wrestling: Jan. 9, Region 2-AAAA Duals, at Locust Grove Basketball: Jan. 10 at McDonough Basketball: Jan. 13 at Eagles Landing, 6 p.m.
The Lady Hounds suffocated Putnam County in the second quarter on Saturday, holding them to two points. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Lady Hounds suffocated Putnam County in the second quarter on Saturday, holding them to two points. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds topple unbeaten, top-ranked Putnam County

A lot can happen in a matter of 24 hours. Just ask the Jones County Lady Greyhounds.After stumbling into the new year in with a 58-42 road loss to a Josey team rated second in Class AA, Jones County welcomed Putnam County a night later.