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Marissa Moore (1) centers the ball during last week’s match against Eastside. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Marissa Moore (1) centers the ball during last week’s match against Eastside. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds bounce back to roll over GMC

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Given the fact that both of the Lady Greyhounds’ region losses last year came outside of regulation, one possible version of a response to last Tuesday’s shootout loss to Eastside would be one of wallow and despair.But that’s not the case for this Jones County team.“We fell short.
The Greyhounds’ back line converges to turn away a second-half scoring try by GMC Prep. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Greyhounds’ back line converges to turn away a second-half scoring try by GMC Prep. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Youth-laden Hounds being tested by stern opponents ahead of region play

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
A mostly reworked roster under first-year head coach Clark Sweatt is having no problem being battletested early in the season.Jones County lost a pair of matches last week to unbeaten Eastside by a score of 9-0 and 10-0 to GMC Prep, a team that won the Class D1-A title two years ago and was a...
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.
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

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.Jones County’s hurlers held both Wayne County and Jeff Davis in check Saturday, the starters holding the...
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