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Hounds Academy strengthens roots among middle schoolers, JCHS coaches

Hounds Academy strengthens roots among middle schoolers, JCHS coaches

Hounds Academy strengthens roots among middle schoolers, JCHS coaches

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The time for middle schoolers to suit up for the Greyhounds on Friday nights is yet to come. But last week, strong roots were planted for the course of that journey as the Jones County High School football program hosted its inaugural Hounds Academy.
JCHS offensive coordinator Bradley Hunnicutt says that the Greyhounds offense has made tremendous strides from this time a year ago. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

JCHS offensive coordinator Bradley Hunnicutt says that the Greyhounds offense has made tremendous strides from this time a year ago. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds’ offense ‘light years ahead’ of a year ago

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
One spring ago, there was no other option for the Greyhounds on offense than to get up to speed quickly, albeit in less than preferred circumstances.

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News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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All-star teams take on district play

All-star teams take on district play

All-star teams take on district play

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Two advance to finalsFrom the Morris Bank Recreation Complex all the way over to the west of Macon-Bibb, district tournament all-star play began last week in both baseball and softball.
Ford shifting into new role as Hounds’ DC

Ford shifting into new role as Hounds’ DC

Ford shifting into new role as Hounds’ DC

Reid Ford
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
As the Greyhounds’ defensive backs coach a season ago, Reid Ford had a very prominent and visible role on the defensive side of the ball for Jones County.Now, that status has grown even more.
Hits, runs, and softball fellowship

Hits, runs, and softball fellowship

Hits, runs, and softball fellowship

Story And Photos By Brad Harrison/staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
There’s no summer break when it comes to recreational softball in Jones County.Another season of the fun and fellowship that comes with men’s church league softball began last week at the Morris Bank Recreation Complex with a total of four games on both Monday and Wednesday.
The Greyhounds carded a finish within the state’s top ten last week in Savannah. CONTRIBUTED

The Greyhounds carded a finish within the state’s top ten last week in Savannah. CONTRIBUTED

Hounds place in state’s top 10, eager for what’s ahead

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The Greyhounds concluded the golf season with an overall finish of 10th in last week’s GHSA Class AAAA State Tournament. That placed Jones County among the state’s final top 10.But for the JCHS golf program, it’s not seen as much as an end of a journey but a beginning.
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