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Ensley Barnes was one of three pitchers to see time during Wednesday’s game against Social Circle. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Ensley Barnes was one of three pitchers to see time during Wednesday’s game against Social Circle. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds maintain region co-lead ahead of clash with Mustangs

On one hand, there’s a degree of disappointment for the Lady Greyhounds, who suffered their first loss of the season 12-10 last Wednesday to Social Circle. But there’s also the big picture of the region standings, a place where Jones County took care of business in dominant fashion.

Jones County vs. Ola

• 7:30p.m.,Friday• GreyhoundField• SeriesHistory:JonesCounty leads 9-2• PreviousMeeting:Olawon 7-3, 2024• Broadcast:Sportsmic
Greyhounds shutout Hampton

Greyhounds shutout Hampton

Greyhounds shutout Hampton

The Greyhounds are back on track.Jones County notched its first region win of the season on Friday at Hampton, blanking the previously unbeaten Hornets 27-0 for its first region win of the year.
The Volley Hounds have excelled in non-region competetion, winning three matches in a row last week. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Volley Hounds have excelled in non-region competetion, winning three matches in a row last week. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Volley Hounds win three straight matches

There’s a bit of time for the Volley Hounds before their next scheduled region match on Sept. 2. But that hardly means that this is a time for rest for Jones County.Instead, the Lady Hounds’ schedule is peppered with non-region matches, a span of the season in which the goals are multi-pronged.

sporting events

Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Softball: Aug. 28 at Stockbridge, 6 p.m. (JV at 4 p.m.)Middle School Softball: Aug. 28, Clifton Ridge at Monroe County, 5 p.m.Middle School Softball: Aug. 28, Gray Station at Pike County, 5 p.m.Volleyball: Aug. 28 vs.
Clifton Ridge clips ACE

Clifton Ridge clips ACE

Clifton Ridge clips ACE

Holding the opposition to just one offensive touchdown, Clifton Ridge rolled over ACE Charter last Wednesday, winning 24-12 at Greyhound Field. The Cougars held the Gryphons’ offense scoreless until the game’s closing minutes after a second-half scoring burst put the game away.