Sports

Boys 4x800 relay wins region title

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Total of 14 qualify for sectionalsFor a total of 14 Jones County High School track & field athletes, only one step stands between them and qualifying for the May 11 GHSA State Track & Field Championships in Athens.
The Lady Greyhounds have completed the best two-season run in program history. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Lady Greyhounds have completed the best two-season run in program history. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Seasons conclude with promising future

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Historic tennis season ends in first-round lossAs the Lady Greyhounds’ tennis season ended under the bright sunshine in Wednesday’s 3-0 postseason loss to Centennial, there was on one hand a sense of disappointment to not be moving on to the second round of the GHSA Class AAAA state tournament.
Cooper Rice also ripped a homer in last week’s postseason loss. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Cooper Rice also ripped a homer in last week’s postseason loss. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds swept by defending champ Blessed Trinity

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The deck was stacked against the Greyhounds last Wednesday as they trekked toward the northern arc of the metro Atlanta area to take on defending state champion Blessed Trinity in the first round of the GHSA Class AAAA state tournament.
PLANTING ROOTS

PLANTING ROOTS

PLANTING ROOTS

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Early morning practice begins ground work for next freshmen playersRising-ninth grade camp helps lay foundation for new Hounds When the Greyhounds took the field pre-dawn on Monday morning to begin spring practice, it marked the next step in building toward the Aug.

sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Track & Field: May 2, GHSA Sectionals, at Mundy’s Mill High School Golf: May 5-6, GHSA State Sectionals Track & Field: May 11, Class AAAA State Meet, University of Georgia Football: May 12, Purple & White Spring Game, 4 p.m.
Sixth-grader Madison Marshall claimed two podium finishes at last weekend’s state middle school meet. CONTRIBUTED

Sixth-grader Madison Marshall claimed two podium finishes at last weekend’s state middle school meet. CONTRIBUTED

Marshall claims two podiums at state meet, Palmer sets two PRs

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Within a field of more than 2,600 runners competing at Parkview High School in the Georgia Middle School State Championships, a pair of runners from Jones County shone bright.
A championship trophy and medals in hand, the Lady Greyhounds proudly celebrate being crown region champs after Thursday’s non-region win against Bleckley County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

A championship trophy and medals in hand, the Lady Greyhounds proudly celebrate being crown region champs after Thursday’s non-region win against Bleckley County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

HISTORY MAKERS

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Lady Hounds Soak in region title, eager for more in postseasonDuring spring break, the Lady Greyhounds rested and recharged.Last week they reveled in being part of history with an eye toward even bigger things.
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