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After persevering at OrthoWest, JCHS eager for home meet

After persevering at OrthoWest, JCHS eager for home meet

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After persevering at OrthoWest, JCHS eager for home meet

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The OrthoWest Invitational in Carrollton, with a field infused with teams that include those from the Atlanta area, is usually one of the toughest races of the season for the Jones County High School cross country runners.

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Ranchers Release The Hounds Invitational

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Saturday• BoysVarsityRace:8:15a.m.• GirlsVarsityRace:8:45a.m.• BoysJVRace:9:15a.m.• GirlsJVRace:9:45a.m.• MiddleSchoolBoysRace:10:15a.m.• GirlsMiddleSchoolRace:10:45a.m.• Tickets:$10onGOFAN• Courselocation:297HowardRobertsRd.• Parking:AtDamesFerryElementary, shuttle transportation provided
Volley Hounds turn back light ... and Putnam to keep rolling

Volley Hounds turn back light ... and Putnam to keep rolling

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Volley Hounds turn back light ... and Putnam to keep rolling

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Momentum is a valued commodity in sports, and the Volley Hounds did all that they could to harness it last week.Facing Putnam County in its only matchup of last week, Jones County picked up another win before region play, which began this past Tuesday.

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sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com JV Football: Sept. 17, vs. Houston County Ninth Grade Football: Sept. 17, at Houston County Volleyball: Sept. 17, vs. Lamar County and Northeast, at Lamar County Football: Sept. 18, at Locust Grove Middle School Softball: Sept.

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Hardwick, Richardson collect TD Club Honors

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Two Greyhounds have recently collected Macon Touchdown Club Player of the Week honors. Linebacker Hunter Hardwick was named Lineman of the Week for his part in this past Friday’s win against Burke County. Hardwick had 19 total tackles and a fumble recovery in the JCHS win.
Georgia defensive back KJ Bolden takes down Western Kentucky’s Ajay Allen on the way to the Bulldogs’ 70-20 win. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Georgia defensive back KJ Bolden takes down Western Kentucky’s Ajay Allen on the way to the Bulldogs’ 70-20 win. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Dawgs unsatisfied despite another lopsided victory

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
ATHENS — For the second game in a row, a quick and efficient start to the game allowed the Georgia Bulldogs to rotate reserves upon reserves into the game. Georgia breezed its way to a 70-20 win against Western Kentucky en route to a 2-0 start to the season.
Hunter Hardwick (0) careens Burke County’s Ranquavious Morris to the ground during Friday’s shutout win. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Hunter Hardwick (0) careens Burke County’s Ranquavious Morris to the ground during Friday’s shutout win. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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‘We’ve got some smiling faces…’

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Greyhounds rout Burke County for first win of seasonWAYNESBORO — Through the first three weeks of the season, Jones County has clung strong to the belief that a bruising span of games to open the season would at some point pay dividends.
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