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Wayne McCormick glides into the end zone after returning an interception for a touchdown against Houston County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Wayne McCormick glides into the end zone after returning an interception for a touchdown against Houston County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds undaunted despite early-season speed bumps

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
BONAIRE — The unforgiving crucible of the Greyhounds’ daunting non-region schedule didn’t relent very much on Friday at Freedom Field for Jones County.Saddled with early-season adversity, the Greyhounds fought back after the Bears, who play one classification higher than Jones County, jumped ahead...
Middle school cross country claims pair of overall runners-up at Champions of Middle Georgia meet

Middle school cross country claims pair of overall runners-up at Champions of Middle Georgia meet

Middle school cross country claims pair of overall runners-up at Champions of Middle Georgia meet

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Jones County’s middle school cross country runners continue to maintain a steady residence near the top of the leaderboard.With a combined five runners finishing in the top seven of their respective events at last Wednesday’s Champions of Middle Georgia meet, both teams carried home runner-up...
Future of JCHS football shines bright as Gray Station tops Clifton Ridge

Future of JCHS football shines bright as Gray Station tops Clifton Ridge

Future of JCHS football shines bright as Gray Station tops Clifton Ridge

Photos By Brad Harrison/staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
There was plenty to be excited about the future of Jones County football on Wednesday, as Gray Station and Clifton Ridge Middle faced off under the lights at Greyhound Field.In a contest dubbed the “Battle For Gray Highway,” both sides put forth shares of big plays as Gray Station went on to win...
Raylee Harris snags the throw from the middle of the infield in last week’s 19-1 win. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Raylee Harris snags the throw from the middle of the infield in last week’s 19-1 win. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds take two more against Eagles Landing, ACE

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The Lady Greyhounds’ pair of contests last week could not have been more different.But as different as they were, the two added up to Jones County improving to an overall record of 9-2.After a walkover win of 19-1 against Eagles Landing on Tuesday at home, the Lady Hounds turned around and took...
Isabella Bodnarchuk forcefully serves the ball across the net during last Tuesday’s tri-match. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Isabella Bodnarchuk forcefully serves the ball across the net during last Tuesday’s tri-match. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Volley Hounds unsatisfied despite taking three of four

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
With 19 wins on the season, the Volley Hounds have already surpassed last year’s win total of 18.Needless to say, that mark stands to be shattered with the regular season set to wrap up early next month.
Clutch serving from Zakeena Sturgeon helped the Volley Hounds take a big lead in their final set against ACE. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Clutch serving from Zakeena Sturgeon helped the Volley Hounds take a big lead in their final set against ACE. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Grit keys Volley Hounds to split with ACE, Veterans

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
As the PSR rankings go, the Volley Hounds so far are among the top 10 teams in the GHSA’s AAAAA classification.Last Thursday showed why.
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