Martin wins state wrestling title

MORROW — The podium for top finishers was plenty familiar for Arrie Martin. On Saturday, he found himself at the top of the heap.

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

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!

Lady Hounds repeat as region champs

For the second year in a row, the Lady Greyhounds are region champions.Jones County asserted itself in the second half on Friday in McDonough, winning 65-51 against Woodland. The Lady Hounds will open the state tournament at home on Feb. 24.Read next week's edition for full coverage.

Hounds hosting nation’s winningest football program to begin 2026

The 2026 football season will begin with rigor for the Greyhounds, and it’ll kickoff with America’s winningest high school football team coming to Gray.

Sweatt brings familiarity as new head coach

With one senior and at least two freshmen expected to contribute early, in-game varsity experience is something that the Greyhounds are short on in the early throes of the season.

Seven Greyhounds en route to state tourney

The state’s brightest wrestling spotlight arrives later this week, and seven Greyhounds will be part of it.A total of seven Jones County wrestlers will compete in the GHSA State Traditional Wrestling Championships, which begin Thursday at the Clayton County Convocation Center.

sporting events

Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Tennis: Feb. 12 at Mary Persons, 4 p.m. Soccer: Feb. 12 vs. Jasper County, 5 p.m. Wrestling: Feb. 12-14, GHSA State Traditional Tournament at Clayton County Convocation Center Middle School Baseball: Feb. 13, Clifton Ridge vs.

Mayhem win 2 of 3

Mayhem win 2 of 3