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• 7:30p.m.,Friday• SeriesHistory: Jones County leads 9-1• PreviousMeeting: Locust Grovewon 19-3 in 2025• Broadcast:Sportsmic
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Raylee Harris (4) is mobbed by her teammates as she cross home plate after ripping a homer last week against Locust Grove. BRAD HARRISON/Staff
Lady Hounds begin second half of region play with shutout
Brad Harrison
The Lady Greyhounds began the second half of region play last week in very much the same fashion as the first — by applying pressure to remain atop the lead pack of the region.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Greyhounds dominate Burke County for first win of season
Brad Harrison |
Jones County went on the road and collected its first win of the season in style on Friday, shutting out Burke County 35-0. The Greyhounds, who generated two-first half scores off of turnovers to lead 21-0 at halftime, also got a fumble return for a touchdown in the second half from Nate Wilson.
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Wayne McCormick glides into the end zone after returning an interception for a touchdown against Houston County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff
Greyhounds undaunted despite early-season speed bumps
Brad Harrison
BONAIRE — The unforgiving crucible of the Greyhounds’ daunting non-region schedule didn’t relent very much on Friday at Freedom Field for Jones County.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Middle school cross country claims pair of overall runners-up at Champions of Middle Georgia meet
Brad Harrison
Jones County’s middle school cross country runners continue to maintain a steady residence near the top of the leaderboard.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
sporting events
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Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Softball: Sept. 9, at Veterans Middle School Football: Sept. 9, Gray Station vs. Putnam County Middle School Football: Sept. 9, Clifton Ridge vs. Jasper County Middle School Volleyball: Sept. 9, vs. Lamar County Middle School Softball: Sept.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Bingo night for JCHS athletics, middle school volleyball on Sept. 12
News Staff
The Jones County community can benefit all JCHS athletic programs as well as middle school volleyball on Sept. 12 by taking part in the JC Athletics Bingo Night at the JCHS Gymnasium.The event will feature bingo, a silent auction, and a 50/50 drawing. The night is set to start at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Future of JCHS football shines bright as Gray Station tops Clifton Ridge
Photos By Brad Harrison/staff
There was plenty to be excited about the future of Jones County football on Wednesday, as Gray Station and Clifton Ridge Middle faced off under the lights at Greyhound Field.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Raylee Harris snags the throw from the middle of the infield in last week’s 19-1 win. BRAD HARRISON/Staff
Lady Hounds take two more against Eagles Landing, ACE
Brad Harrison
The Lady Greyhounds’ pair of contests last week could not have been more different.But as different as they were, the two added up to Jones County improving to an overall record of 9-2.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Isabella Bodnarchuk forcefully serves the ball across the net during last Tuesday’s tri-match. BRAD HARRISON/Staff
Volley Hounds unsatisfied despite taking three of four
Brad Harrison
With 19 wins on the season, the Volley Hounds have already surpassed last year’s win total of 18.Needless to say, that mark stands to be shattered with the regular season set to wrap up early next month. But Jones County is hardly content.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026