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News Staff

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Football: Oct. 3, at McDonough, 7:30 p.m. Cross Country: Oct. 3, Alexander/ Asics Invitational, Fairburn Softball: Oct. 6 vs. Mary Persons, 5:30 p.m. Volleyball: Oct. 9 vs. Hampton and Putnam CountyFootball: Oct. 10 vs. ELCA, 7:30 p.m.

Varsity, middle school cheer claim third-place finishes at West Laurens

News Staff

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Varsity, middle school cheer claim third-place finishes at West Laurens

The Marching Greyhounds officially began competition season at Saturday’s Oconee Classic. The end result? The Marching Greyhounds winning the event’s silver grand champion trophy. CONTRIBUTED

Marching Greyhounds win silver grand champion at Oconee Classic

News Staff

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Marching Greyhounds win silver grand champion at Oconee Classic

Thornton, Robinson led JCHS runners at Bleckley meet

Brad Harrison

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

When the cross country season is said and done, chances are good that Bleckley County will be one of the top teams from the lower classifications.

The Greyhounds rush through the run-through sign and the smoke to take the field against Stockbridge. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Trying to go 1-0 every week

Brad Harrison

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

The Greyhounds’ situation was a familiar one on Friday night against Stockbridge. In the closing minutes of the game, Jones County needed to drive the football downfield in order to close things out and get the win.

The Lady Hounds kept the bats going late against Woodland, scoring seven runs in the final two innings. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Postseason home field still in play as Lady Hounds enter home stretch

Brad Harrison

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

A 4-1 loss last week at Union Grove did leave a degree of disappointment for the Lady Greyhounds, as it eliminated hopes of being able to win a region title.

Jones County at McDonough

News Staff

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

• 7:30p.m.,Friday• McDonoughHighSchool• SeriesHistory:JonesCountyleads9-2• PreviousMeeting:JonesCountywon 47-26 in 2024• Broadcast:SportsMic

Hounds score late to down Stockbridge

Brad Harrison

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Big plays on offense, defense, and special teams put the Greyhounds in position to win on Friday night against Stockbridge. A late time-consuming drive by Jones County sealed the win, as a one-yard burst by Jacob Skinner ended up being the go-ahead score with 47 seconds left in a 46-42 win.

Middle school teams power through heat to post second-place finishes in home meet

Brad Harrison

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Running in the midday heat, Jones County’s middle school cross country runners thrived on their home course in Saturday’s Rancher’s Release The Hounds Invitational, combining to win nine individual medals as both teams took second overall.

The Greyhounds will charge back into action on Friday, hosting Stockbridge for homecoming. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Rested Hounds ready for homecoming clash

Brad Harrison

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Last week was the Greyhounds’ first week of the season in which they were not getting ready for a game on Friday night. Despite that, it wasn’t an off week, not in the minds of players and coaches.

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