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JR Clark breaks an Eagles Landing tackle during the first quarter on Friday. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

JR Clark breaks an Eagles Landing tackle during the first quarter on Friday. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Postseason at stake for Greyhounds against first-place Locust Grove

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
MCDONOUGH — In a region that is full of parity, what happens within close margins makes a gigantic difference. That fact became painfully evident on Friday for the Greyhounds at Eagles Landing, where Jones County lost 30-24 in double overtime.

Jones County vs. Locust Grove

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
• 7:30p.m.,Friday• Records:JonesCounty6-3 overall, 5-3 in region. Locust Grove 8-1 overall, 7-1 in region.• SeriesHistory:JonesCounty leads 9-0• PreviousMeeting:JonesCounty won 48-13 in 2024• Broadcast:Sportsmic
The Greyhounds, along with their Lady Greyhound counterparts, host the GHSA Sectionals on Saturday morning. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Greyhounds, along with their Lady Greyhound counterparts, host the GHSA Sectionals on Saturday morning. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Purple & Gold Welcome: Cross country hosting GHSA sectionals Saturday

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
There won’t be a sectionals trophy handed out to the winner on Saturday when Jones County rolls out the purple and gold carpet to host the GHSA Class AAAA sectionals for the second year in a row.At least, not a physical one.Inwardly?

GHSA Class AAAA Sectionals

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Saturday, Greyhound ParkRace Schedule• 8:45a.m.-BoysVarsity• 9:15a.m.-BoysJV• 9:45a.m.-GirlsVarsity• 10:15a.m.-GirlsJV• Tickets: GoFan• Parking: Dames Ferry Elementary School (shuttle provided)• Courseaddress: 297 Howard Roberts Road

Lagway could present problems for Dawgs

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
No. 5 Georgia (6-1, 4-1) and Florida (3-4, 2-2) will renew their rivalry this Saturday in Jacksonville.The Gators are led by quarterback DJ Lagway, who’s had some shaky performances this season. He’s completed 65.
Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) had 19 carries for 82 yards and a touchdown last year in Jacksonville. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) had 19 carries for 82 yards and a touchdown last year in Jacksonville. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Bulldogs hope offensive strides continue against Gators

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Georgia enters Saturday’s rivalry game against Florida coming off one of its best offensive performances of the season versus Ole Miss.The Bulldogs piled up a season-high 510 yards of total offense and a second-best 43 points in last week’s win over the Rebels.

sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Competition Cheerleading: Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m., Friends & Family Night, JCHS Gym, 6:30 p.m.Football: Oct. 24 at Eagles Landing, 7:30 p.m. Competition Cheerleading: Oct. 25 at Loganville Football: Oct. 31 vs. Locust Grove, 7:30 p.m.
Kaden Canty is averaging 8.3 yards per carry for the Greyhounds. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Kaden Canty is averaging 8.3 yards per carry for the Greyhounds. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds thriving on multi-pronged approach at running back

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
When it comes to running the football, only one running back, except in the case of a trick play, can touch the ball on a single play. Throughout the season, the Greyhounds have leaned on a multi-pronged and balanced approach to the ground game, dividing the workload between multiple running backs.
Lady Greyhounds head coach Tripp Burt confers with Ensley Barnes (26) and Myah Briscoe during a game earlier in the season. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Greyhounds head coach Tripp Burt confers with Ensley Barnes (26) and Myah Briscoe during a game earlier in the season. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Plenty of promise for Lady Hounds ahead of 2026

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The postseason draw did the Lady Greyhounds few favors last week. Even still, Jones County forged its way to Atlanta’s northern suburbs last Monday to begin the GHSA Class AAAA state playoffs on the road against Cambridge.That came as a result of being the region’s No.
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