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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
 Middle School Soccer: March 5, vs. Pike County Golf: March 5, vs. FPD, at River North Middle School Baseball: March 5, Clifton Ridge vs. Pike County Middle School Baseball: March 5, Gray Station vs.

Distance runners win big in Monticello

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
A reminder was laid out on Saturday in Monticello that Jones County’s distance runners are still among middle Georgia’s best.Competing at the Monticello Distance Meet, Jones County took first in five different high school events while also dominating the front end of multiple finishing orders.
The Lady Greyhounds are final-four bound

The Lady Greyhounds are final-four bound

Lady Greyhounds are final-four bound

Brad Harrison
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Jones County went on the road Tuesday and toppled defending state champion Creekside 48-34, advancing to Saturday’s AAAA semifinals.JCHS will play Kell at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Akins Arena in Downtown Athens.
Lady Hounds advance to Elite 8

Lady Hounds advance to Elite 8

Lady Hounds advance to Elite 8

Brad Harrison
Friday, February 27, 2026
The Lady Hounds are quarterfinal-bound. Feeding off energy from a home-court advantage, Jones County advanced to the Elite 8 for the second time in three years on Tuesday, topping Starr's Mill 51-45 after the game entered the final quarter tied 34-34.
Marissa Moore (1) centers the ball during last week’s match against Eastside. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Marissa Moore (1) centers the ball during last week’s match against Eastside. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds bounce back to roll over GMC

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Given the fact that both of the Lady Greyhounds’ region losses last year came outside of regulation, one possible version of a response to last Tuesday’s shootout loss to Eastside would be one of wallow and despair.But that’s not the case for this Jones County team.“We fell short.
Hounds, Lady Hounds churning toward region play

Hounds, Lady Hounds churning toward region play

Hounds, Lady Hounds churning toward region play

Story And Photos By Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Both the Greyhounds and Lady Greyhounds began the season with a handful of matches to prep for the start of region play, which began this past Tuesday. One of those matches was last Thursday as JCHS welcomed Taylor County to town for a non-region matchup.
Lady Hounds dominate Westminster, advance to Sweet 16

Lady Hounds dominate Westminster, advance to Sweet 16

Lady Hounds dominate Westminster, advance to Sweet 16

Brad Harrison
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The Lady Greyhounds made quick work of Westminster on Tuesday in the opening round of the GHSA Class AAAA state tournament, routing the Wildcats 53-29 to advance to the second round. The Lady Hounds will host Starr's Mill on Friday in the tournament's round of 16. The Panthers beat St.
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