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Sophomore pitcher Cooper Rice got the shutout win last week against Woodland. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Sophomore pitcher Cooper Rice got the shutout win last week against Woodland. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Hounds blank Woodland, edged late by unbeaten Locust Grove

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Jones County built on its strong start to region play last week, blanking Woodland 11-0 before Monday’s 7-5 road loss to Locust Grove, who is unbeaten. That span ran the Diamond Hounds’ region record to 3-1 ahead of this Wednesday’s home contest against Locust Grove.
The Lady Geyhounds console one another as time runs off the clock at the end of Saturday’s state semifinal loss against Kell. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Lady Geyhounds console one another as time runs off the clock at the end of Saturday’s state semifinal loss against Kell. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds’ historic season ends in semifi nal loss to Kell

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Lady Hounds’ historic season ends in semifinal loss to KellATHENS — Through the past month, the Lady Greyhounds carried their fans and supporters on an exhilarating ride with highs not seen in 20 years.
Jacob Watts battles for the ball against Northside. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Jacob Watts battles for the ball against Northside. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Hounds building on momentum

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The blocks of which to build on continues to be put in place for the Greyhounds on the soccer field. As the final stages of Wednesday’s home match against Northside played out, Jones County got on the board thanks to a goal off the booming foot of Jacob Watts.
The Lady Hounds began the week tied for first in the region. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Lady Hounds began the week tied for first in the region. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds zeroing in on task at hand

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The euphoria still hung over the Lady Greyhounds a week ago. But in the afterglow of the emotional win against Ola from the week before, moving on to the task ahead awaited.

sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Golf: March 12, at ELCA Tennis: March 12, vs. McDonough Middle School Baseball: March 12, Clifton Ridge vs. Henderson Gymnastics: March 13, at Locust Grove Girls Soccer: March 13, vs.

Golf teams sweep Vikings

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Both the Greyhounds and Lady Greyhounds claimed a win against FPD last Thursday at River North Country Club. The Greyhounds won with a round of 154 to FPD’s 164 with the Lady Hounds round of 147 besting the 165 of FPD.
Lady Hounds fall in state semifinals

Lady Hounds fall in state semifinals

Lady Hounds fall in state semifinals

Brad Harrison
Sunday, March 8, 2026
The Lady Greyhounds' best season in 20 years came to an end Saturday afternoon at the Akins Ford Arena in Athens as Jones County fell 69-49 to Kell, the state's second-ranked team in the AAAA classification. The Lady Hounds were led by 21 points of Aubrey Norris and 14 by Kamiyah Adams.
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