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Emory Sanford charges past Tigers defenders and toward the net during Friday’s win. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Emory Sanford charges past Tigers defenders and toward the net during Friday’s win. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds battling for region lead

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Following last week’s first region loss of the season that took away hopes of an unblemished region title, the Lady Greyhounds wasted little time in not just moving forward but aiming to not let history repeat itself.
Luke Thornton, Gavin Robinson, Shaun Williams, and Clay Lacy now own the county record for fastest 4x800 relay time. CONTRIBUTED

Luke Thornton, Gavin Robinson, Shaun Williams, and Clay Lacy now own the county record for fastest 4x800 relay time. CONTRIBUTED

Hounds shatter county record at Fendley relay events

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Running in the Richard Fendley Relays in Warner Robins, Clay Lacy, Luke Thornton Tyler Marshall, and Shaun Williams ran a county record time of 8:11, beating the previous county record time of 8:16.
Jonathan Scarbary had a hit and scored a run against Ola. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Jonathan Scarbary had a hit and scored a run against Ola. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Hounds haunted by missed chances against region leaders

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Early in Monday's contest among teams near the forefront of the region between Jones County and Ola, the Greyhounds had a pair of chances to strike early, only to come up empty as they stranded a combined four runners on base.
Monday’s win against Hampton gave the Lady Hounds two wins in a row. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Monday’s win against Hampton gave the Lady Hounds two wins in a row. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Netters aiming for high finish within region

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
This is the home stretch of the tennis season for the Greyhounds and Lady Greyhounds as both teams jockey for position in advance of next month’s region tournament.Both teams split a pair of matches last week.
Will Utley battles for the ball against Stockbridge. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Will Utley battles for the ball against Stockbridge. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Greyhounds persevering through illness, injury

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Battling recurring injuries and illnesses, the Greyhounds showed plenty of resolve in a pair of losses last week.“Right now, we’re just trying to get everyone healthy,” Greyhounds head coach Clark Sweatt said. “We’ve had multiple players out sick, with stomach bugs and the flu.

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News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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Opening Day at Highway 49

Opening Day at Highway 49

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Opening Day at Highway 49

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The sights, sounds, and sensations of spring took over Highway 49 Ballpark on Saturday morning as play across four fields kicked off the 2026 season. 
Gray Station tops Clifton Ridge

Gray Station tops Clifton Ridge

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Gray Station tops Clifton Ridge

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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

Elissa Taylor powers the ball toward the net against ELCA. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds stay in position to fight for region title

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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.
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