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News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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Jacob Skinner holds his opponent down, going on to win his _fth-place match. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Jacob Skinner holds his opponent down, going on to win his _fth-place match. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds finish fourth in state

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
MORROW — When Jones County lasted just three matches into last month’s GHSA state duals, a feeling of emptiness set in for the Greyhounds.
Trent Paulk scoops up a grounder and makes the throw to first during the second inning of Saturday’s game against Wayne County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Trent Paulk scoops up a grounder and makes the throw to first during the second inning of Saturday’s game against Wayne County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Diamond Hounds begin season with two wins

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The Greyhounds began the season with a Saturday sweep over a pair of teams used to deep postseason runs.And there was at least one common thread in both victories — strong starting pitching.
Arrie Martin’s hand is raised as the winner after winning a state championship on Saturday afternoon. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Arrie Martin’s hand is raised as the winner after winning a state championship on Saturday afternoon. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Martin wins state wrestling title

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
MORROW — The podium for top finishers was plenty familiar for Arrie Martin. On Saturday, he found himself at the top of the heap.
The Lady Greyhounds celebrate at center court after winning their second region title in a row on Friday in McDonough.

The Lady Greyhounds celebrate at center court after winning their second region title in a row on Friday in McDonough.

BACK-TO-BACK: Lady Hounds repeat as region champions

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
McDONOUGH — As time wound off the clock in the closing minutes Friday night at McDonough High School, the chant emanating from the purple-and-gold clad fans behind the Jones County bench summed it all up. “Back-to-back! Back-to-back!
Lady Hounds repeat as region champs

Lady Hounds repeat as region champs

Lady Hounds repeat as region champs

Brad Harrison
Saturday, February 14, 2026
For the second year in a row, the Lady Greyhounds are region champions.Jones County asserted itself in the second half on Friday in McDonough, winning 65-51 against Woodland. The Lady Hounds will open the state tournament at home on Feb. 24.Read next week's edition for full coverage.
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