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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.

Jones County (1-1) at Hampton (2-0)

• 7:30p.m.,Friday• HamptonHigh School• SeriesHistory:Jones County leads 3-0• PreviousMeeting: Jones County won 28-9 in 2024• Broadcast: Sportsmic
Thad Smith (34), Anthiny Seabrooks (30), and Machai Bellamy lead a gang tackle of a Woodland ball carrier during Friday’s game. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Thad Smith (34), Anthiny Seabrooks (30), and Machai Bellamy lead a gang tackle of a Woodland ball carrier during Friday’s game. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds ready to bounce back after loss

STOCKBRIDGE — After a wet and soggy night that dampened the start to the season, the Greyhounds are looking ahead to an opportunity to bounce back.
Rally falls short for Hounds at Woodland

Rally falls short for Hounds at Woodland

Rally falls short for Hounds at Woodland

A late rally by the Greyhounds fell short on Friday at Woodland as the Wolfpack handed Jones County its first loss of the season, 20-16. Friday's contest, the region opener for both teams, was marked by inclement weather that interrupted play for approximately 90 minutes.
Clifton Ridge edges Gray Station

Clifton Ridge edges Gray Station

Clifton Ridge edges Gray Station

Clifton Ridge and Gray Station matched up on the large stage last Wednesday in softball, taking on one another at the JCHS softball field as CRMS prevailed in a 3-2 win.Last week was the first of two meetings between the teams, who also play Sept. 17.
Burt wins 100th game as Lady Hounds’ head coach

Burt wins 100th game as Lady Hounds’ head coach

Burt wins 100th game as Lady Hounds’ head coach

Lady Greyhounds head softball coach Tripp Burt won his 100th game with last Tuesday’s win against Locust Grove, and a brief celebration was held among players and family shortly after the victory.