Sports
Lance McCurley
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.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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
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.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Hounds fall short in double overtime
Brad Harrison
The parity of the Greyhounds' region showed itself again on Friday, as Jones County fell 30-24 at Eagles Landing in two overtimes.
Saturday, October 25, 2025
sporting events
News Staff
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.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Greyhounds thriving on multi-pronged approach at running back
Brad Harrison
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.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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
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.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Greyhounds head wrestling coach Adam Gillhouse addresses the team near the end of Monday afternoon’s first practice of the season. BRAD HARRISON/Staff
Intensity already picking up for Greyhound wrestlers
Brad Harrison
The feel was different on Monday afternoon when the Greyhound wrestlers made their way to the wrestling room for the first official day of practice.Part of that was on a white board on one of the building’s walls that lists the season schedule, one that begins Nov. 8 at Harlem.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Alumni basketball game on Nov. 1
News Staff
Greyhound basketball alumni are invited to take part in the second-annual alumni game on Nov. 1. Set for 4 p.m., the event will be followed by the varsity boys and girls purple and white game. Alumni game entry fee is $30 per player with participation in the 3-point contest being $20.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Greyhounds head coach Dylan Dupree gives instructions during Monday afternoon’s session in the JCHS Gymnasium BRAD HARRISON/Staff
Dupree era underway for Greyhounds
Brad Harrison
A new era of Greyhounds basketball officially began on Monday as Jones County held two days’ worth of tryouts to set the roster.Monday was the first day that teams statewide were allowed to hold practice, and the Greyhounds took full advantage under new head coach Dylan Dupree.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Lady Hounds not shying away from challenges
Brad Harrison
The offseason showcases and team tournaments are in the rear-view mirror for the Lady Greyhounds.Now, as they come off an appearance in the round of 16 a season ago, Jones County’s focus turns to the season ahead, one that will be stocked with challenges before region play starts Dec. 2.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025