Gray Station Middle School reigned supreme against Clifton Ridge last Thursday, building on an early lead to win 7-2 in a game played at Highway 18 Ballpark. Both teams are set to conclude the regular season this week.
Elissa Taylor powers the ball toward the net against ELCA. BRAD HARRISON/Staff
After a lull in the rigor of the schedule, the make-or-break portion of the season has arrived for the Lady Greyhounds.Jones County’s hope of a region title or even a first-round home match in the state tournament hangs in the balance for the Lady Hounds in the current stretch of the season.
Asa Varnadoe centers the ball against the Chargers. BRAD HARRISON/Staff
The Greyhounds started slow out of the gate last Tuesday against ELCA, and it ended up costing Jones County dearly.The Greyhounds yielded a pair of first-half goals, one in the opening minutes against the Chargers before going on to lose 3-1 as ELCA added a goal in the closing minutes.
Dalton Lowe delivers a pitch last Wednesday against Locust Grove. BRAD HARRISON/Staff
After a pair of losses to regionleading Locust Grove last week, the Greyhounds reached what could be safely classified as a fork in the road for the 2026 season. Jones County’s response? To pick itself up off the mat with gusto.
Hounds, Lady Hounds win twiceTwo matches, two pairs of golfing wins for both the Greyhounds and Lady Greyhounds on the links. After both teams took wins last Wednesday against Alcovy and Locust Grove, it was followed up a day later against ELCA.
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Jones County native Grady Smith, long-time athletic director at Stratford Academy, was inducted into the Georgia Athletic Director’s Hall of Fame last month.
The weekend of March 27-28 will present three opportunities to support the Greyhound football program. Following the County Reunion event and Reverse Raffle on March 27, the Go Hounds Golf Tournament will be held on March 28 at Lake Jonesco Golf Club.The County Reunion will take place at 6 p.m.