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Daisy Blanton (17) moves the ball toward the offensive end against Crawford County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Daisy Blanton (17) moves the ball toward the offensive end against Crawford County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Rounded effort helps Lady Hounds to strong start

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
One of the hardest parts of recent soccer matches for Lady Greyhounds head coach Mikayla Coley has come before the first touch of the ball to begin play.With a 4-0 start through the end of last week, Jones County has gotten a wide range of contributions on all parts of the field.
Kamiyah Adams drives the lane to score two points during the Lady Hounds’ first-round win against Cedar Shoals. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Kamiyah Adams drives the lane to score two points during the Lady Hounds’ first-round win against Cedar Shoals. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds’ historic season ends at 27-2

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The Lady Greyhounds season was one of dreams.27 wins.A region tournament title. 26 wins in a row.Rousing community support.

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sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Middle School Baseball: Feb. 27, Clifton Ridge at Lamar County, 4:30 p.m.Middle School Soccer: Feb. 27 at Lamar County, 5 p.m.Tennis: Feb. 27 at Eagles Landing, 4:30 p.m. Middle School Baseball: Feb. 28, Clifton Ridge vs. ACE, 4:30 p.m.

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Hounds, Lady Hounds net early season win over Westside

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Led by a strong senior class, both the Greyhounds and Lady Greyhounds are off to a strong start on the tennis courts.Both teams took big wins against Westside last week with the Lady Hounds winning 4-1 and the Greyhounds prevailing 5-0.

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Five Lady Hounds named all-region, Gray named coach of the year

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Throughout the regular season and to the end of the region tournament, no team in the region got past the Lady Greyhounds.That measure of success was underscored by the recent all-region selections with a total of five players being recognized.
Hounds pick up senior night win against Eagles

Hounds pick up senior night win against Eagles

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Hounds pick up senior night win against Eagles

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Brad Harrison sports@jcnews.comWith a senior class of nine players, the Greyhounds have a wealth of experience from which to draw.That experience netted an early-season win last week for Jones County in a 6-0 senior night win against Crawford County.
A first-place trophy and medals in hand, the Lady Greyhounds celebrate the region tournament championship on Friday at Woodland High School in Stockbridge. CONTRIBUTED

A first-place trophy and medals in hand, the Lady Greyhounds celebrate the region tournament championship on Friday at Woodland High School in Stockbridge. CONTRIBUTED

CROWNING MOMENT: Lady Hounds win region title

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The later things got in last week’s region tournament at Woodland for the Lady Greyhounds, the hotter the spotlight grew.
New Greyhounds head football coach Justin Montgomery and his family beam with excitement following his introduction last Tuesday. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

New Greyhounds head football coach Justin Montgomery and his family beam with excitement following his introduction last Tuesday. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

‘A dream job for me’

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The word ‘dream job’ may be casually thrown around in some settings.But in the case of Justin Montgomery, it could not be more fitting.
Arrie Martin works to pick up points during Friday night’s 4A 150-pound firstplace match. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Arrie Martin works to pick up points during Friday night’s 4A 150-pound firstplace match. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Wrestling: Martin finishes as state runner-up, Pieterick fifth

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The state’s top wrestlers make their way in the middle of each February to the Macon Coliseum for the GHSA state traditional championships.
JCHS returns to the home pitch March 11 against Union Grove. BRAD HARRISON/ Staff

JCHS returns to the home pitch March 11 against Union Grove. BRAD HARRISON/ Staff

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Greyhounds seek best on-field combos ahead of region slate

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The back end of the boys’ soccer season, loaded with matches against region foes, starts Feb. 28 when the Greyhounds play at Hampton and then Woodland on March 4.The time leading into that is key for Jones County, as it works to find the best on-field combinations.
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