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Kamiyah Adams steals the ball away at midcourt during a preseason scrimmage against Westside. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Kamiyah Adams steals the ball away at midcourt during a preseason scrimmage against Westside. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds ready to ‘carry the torch’

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
As sweet as last year’s unbeaten run through the region on the way to a region title was for the Lady Greyhounds, the end of the season had its taste of bitterness, as well.
Georgia linebacker Gabe Harris (0) recorded a sack and 1.5 tackles for loss as part of a swarming defense against the Texas Longhorns. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia linebacker Gabe Harris (0) recorded a sack and 1.5 tackles for loss as part of a swarming defense against the Texas Longhorns. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia defense gets ‘down and dirty’ against Texas

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Georgia delivered its best defensive performance of the season against Texas this past Saturday in a 35-10 win.The Longhorns struggled to get anything going offensively, as the Bulldogs’ defense was dominant.
Desirae Dumas takes the ball upcourt against Westside. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Desirae Dumas takes the ball upcourt against Westside. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds top Westside in scrimmage

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The Lady Greyhounds controlled the pace throughout last Thursday’s preseason scrimmage against Westside Macon, winning 55-48.Jones County led 44-26 through three quarters before the Lady Hounds worked their reserves into the game, allowing the Seminoles to close the margin.
The Greyhounds host Kendrick on Saturday afternoon.

The Greyhounds host Kendrick on Saturday afternoon.

Greyhounds overpower Westside for scrimmage win

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
From a record standpoint, Thursday night’s win for the Greyhounds against Westside Macon won’t be documented in a formal win-loss column. But from an emotional standpoint for a team led by three seniors and a bevy of underclassmen? It mattered an awful lot.
Georgia running back Cash Jones (32) successfully recovers an onside kick against Texas. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia running back Cash Jones (32) successfully recovers an onside kick against Texas. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

HORNS DOWN! Dawgs’ dominate 4th quarter in win over Texas

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Georgia put on a masterful display of domination Saturday night at home, especially in the fourth quarter of its 35-10 victory over Texas.The Bulldogs (9-1, 7-1), who led 14-10 going into the final quarter, performed better than the Longhorns when it mattered most.
The Greyhounds will take the mat for the second weekend in a row on Saturday at McIntosh. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Greyhounds will take the mat for the second weekend in a row on Saturday at McIntosh. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds start season on strong note at Harlem

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Offseason mode came to a close on Saturday for the Greyhounds on the wrestling mat, as a handful of early-season tournaments began with the Kickoff Classic Tournament in Harlem.Jones County went 4-1 overall, winning the event’s bronze bracket.

sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Wrestling: Nov. 15, at McIntosh Basketball: Nov. 18, at Warner Robins, 6 p.m. Boys Basketball: Nov. 22, vs. Kendrick, 4:30 p.m. Boys Basketball: Nov. 22, vs. Kendrick, 4:30 p.m.Girls Basketball: Nov. 22, vs.
Both the Greyhounds and Lady Greyhounds open the regular season next Thursday at Warner Robins. Photos by BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Both the Greyhounds and Lady Greyhounds open the regular season next Thursday at Warner Robins. Photos by BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Hounds, Lady Hounds to test selves in scrimmage against Westside

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Playing within a 10-team region, there are few windows of opportunity for warm-up games for the Greyhounds and Lady Greyhounds. Both teams have just two contests prior to the start of region play on Dec. 2 against McDonough.
The Lady Greyhounds pose after posting a top-15 finish at Friday's state meet. CONTRIBUTED

The Lady Greyhounds pose after posting a top-15 finish at Friday's state meet. CONTRIBUTED

Lady Hounds place 12th at GHSA championships

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Lady Greyhounds lineup may have been laden with youth, but none of that seemed to matter for Jones County at Friday’s state cross country meet in Carrollton.
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