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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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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Football• Dates:June1-4• Time:4p.m.to6p.m.• Ages:Risingsixthtoeighthgraders• Cost:$20• Forinfo,pleaseemailjustin. montgomery@jones.k12.ga.usSoftball• Dates:June1-4• Time:9a.m.tonoon• Ages:Risingkindergartenthrough eighth grade• Cost:$100• Forinfo,pleaseemailaburt@jones. k12.ga.

District all-star play underway with two at home

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Late May once again means the start of all-star baseball and softball tournaments, and two teams will be able to play close to home.District tournaments for both coach pitch softball and rookie baseball will be hosted in Jones County.
Autumn Coleman, center, smiles during last week’s ceremony in which she signed with Albany State. CONTRIBUTED

Autumn Coleman, center, smiles during last week’s ceremony in which she signed with Albany State. CONTRIBUTED

Norris signs with Albany State University

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The celebration was two-fold last week for Aubrey Norris. On Friday at Greyhound Field, she joined the rest of the 2026 graduation class of Jones County High School during graduation ceremonies.A few days earlier, Norris’ basketball future was cemented.
Laquan Pendleton finds a crease to pick up yardage during last week’s scrimmage. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Laquan Pendleton finds a crease to pick up yardage during last week’s scrimmage. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

J-Day Scrimmage gives glimpse into 2026 campaign

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Segment by segment, Greyhounds are building toward August.The latest rung was climbed last week with spring practice concluding, first with Tuesday’s J-Day Scrimmage followed by one more practice to wrap up Jones County’s spring.This year’s edition of the intrasquad game was split down the middle.
Growth of volleyball excitement shows in tryouts

Growth of volleyball excitement shows in tryouts

Growth of volleyball excitement shows in tryouts

Story And Photos By Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The enthusiasm when it comes to volleyball in Jones County is palpable these days. Further proof was shown last week at not just the JCHS gymnasium but even across the way toward Gray Station Middle School.Last week, tryouts for both the high school and middle school teams were held.

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Football
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
• Dates:June1-4• Time:4p.m.to6p.m.• Ages:Risingsixthtoeighthgraders• Cost:$20• Forinfo,pleaseemailjustin. montgomery@jones.k12.ga.usSoftball• Dates:June1-4• Time:9a.m.tonoon• Ages:Risingkindergartenthrough eighth grade• Cost:$100• Forinfo,pleaseemailaburt@jones. k12.ga.
Lady Hounds dominate soccer all-region selections

Lady Hounds dominate soccer all-region selections

Lady Hounds dominate soccer all-region selections

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Lady Greyhounds danced into history this season by winning the first soccer region title in program history.Not surprisingly, Jones County has also dominated the all-region selections from GHSA Region 2-AAAA.In fact, a total of nine Lady Hounds were named all-region.
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