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Laquan Pendleton finds a crease to pick up yardage during last week’s scrimmage. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Laquan Pendleton finds a crease to pick up yardage during last week’s scrimmage. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

J-Day Scrimmage gives glimpse into 2026 campaign

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Segment by segment, Greyhounds are building toward August.The latest rung was climbed last week with spring practice concluding, first with Tuesday’s J-Day Scrimmage followed by one more practice to wrap up Jones County’s spring.This year’s edition of the intrasquad game was split down the middle.
Growth of volleyball excitement shows in tryouts

Growth of volleyball excitement shows in tryouts

Growth of volleyball excitement shows in tryouts

Story And Photos By Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The enthusiasm when it comes to volleyball in Jones County is palpable these days. Further proof was shown last week at not just the JCHS gymnasium but even across the way toward Gray Station Middle School.Last week, tryouts for both the high school and middle school teams were held.

CAMPS

Football
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
• Dates:June1-4• Time:4p.m.to6p.m.• Ages:Risingsixthtoeighthgraders• Cost:$20• Forinfo,pleaseemailjustin. montgomery@jones.k12.ga.usSoftball• Dates:June1-4• Time:9a.m.tonoon• Ages:Risingkindergartenthrough eighth grade• Cost:$100• Forinfo,pleaseemailaburt@jones. k12.ga.usSoccer• Dates:June1-4•...
Lady Hounds dominate soccer all-region selections

Lady Hounds dominate soccer all-region selections

Lady Hounds dominate soccer all-region selections

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Lady Greyhounds danced into history this season by winning the first soccer region title in program history.Not surprisingly, Jones County has also dominated the all-region selections from GHSA Region 2-AAAA.In fact, a total of nine Lady Hounds were named all-region.
The Greyhounds’ 4x800 relay team poses after finishing third in the state on Monday. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

The Greyhounds’ 4x800 relay team poses after finishing third in the state on Monday. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Boys 4x800 relay sets county record, finishes third in state

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Norris, Thornton also claim podium finishesJones County’s boys distance runners were not quite finished with their imprints into the school record books on Monday.Competing in the GHSA Class AAAA State Track Championships at The University of Georgia, the boys relay team of Shaun Williams, Armani...
Edmonds pleased after first season, eager to challenge for starting job

Edmonds pleased after first season, eager to challenge for starting job

Edmonds pleased after first season, eager to challenge for starting job

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
After one year of playing collegiately, former Jones County quarterback Devin Edmonds has gotten a taste of success playing for Shorter University.Now, he’s aiming for even bigger things going into his second year with the Hawks after being one of six players to see time under center for Shorter...

JCHS SPORTS CAMPS

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
With the summer approaching, multiple JCHS athletic teams are once again preparing to offer youth sports camps, offering the chance for multiple days of fun and up-close instruction from Greyhounds and Lady Greyhounds players and coaches.Football• Dates:June1-4• Time:4p.m.to6p.m.•...
Greyhounds cap early-morning work with focus on identity

Greyhounds cap early-morning work with focus on identity

Greyhounds cap early-morning work with focus on identity

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
At least for now, the burning of the early-morning oil has concluded for the Greyhounds.Ahead of this past Tuesday’s J-Day Purple and White Scrimmage game, Jones County held all its spring practice sessions in early morning hours, starting at around 5:30 a.m. By the time each session wrapped up,...
The Jones County boys’ golfers have plenty of reasons to smile after winning an area title. CONTRIBUTED

The Jones County boys’ golfers have plenty of reasons to smile after winning an area title. CONTRIBUTED

‘Something they’ll never forget’

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Boys’ golf team wins area championshipEven multiple days later, the elation has not worn off very much for the Jones County boys’ golf team.And they have every bit of reason to be soaking it all in.
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