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News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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The Greyhounds wrapped up the final week of the preseason with some competition in the form of consumption. Thursday night, Jones County players and coaches cheered on four of their own in a wingeating contest of wings from Zaxby’s in Gray. Assistant coach Ryan Stewart, the Greyhounds’ recruiting coordinator, took the honors this year after offensive line coach River Vaughn took the title a year ago. Photos by BRAD HARRISON / Staff

The Greyhounds wrapped up the final week of the preseason with some competition in the form of consumption. Thursday night, Jones County players and coaches cheered on four of their own in a wingeating contest of wings from Zaxby’s in Gray. Assistant coach Ryan Stewart, the Greyhounds’ recruiting coordinator, took the honors this year after offensive line coach River Vaughn took the title a year ago. Photos by BRAD HARRISON / Staff

Competing with wings

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Competing with wings
GREYHOUND PRIDE!

GREYHOUND PRIDE!

GREYHOUND PRIDE!

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Since early last season, a new Greyhound tradition on Friday night has boosted enthusiasm a little more in advance of kickoff.By around 6:15 p.m.

2026 SCHEDULE

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Aug. 21, vs. ValdostaThe Wildcats are America’s winningest high school football program with 24 state titles, 6 mythical national championships, and nearly 1,000 wins.Aug. 28, vs.
Friday will be the first regular-season meeting between Jones County and Valdosta, who scrimmaged one another in the spring of 2021. BRAD HARRISON/File Photo

Friday will be the first regular-season meeting between Jones County and Valdosta, who scrimmaged one another in the spring of 2021. BRAD HARRISON/File Photo

‘It’ll be a fun Friday night environment’

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Greyhounds eager to host nation’s winningest program in season openerThey’re the nation’s winningest football team with a staggering 24 state titles, six mythical national titles, and nearly 1,000 victories.On Friday night, the Greyhounds get their shot at the Valdosta Wildcats at Greyhound Field.
Jones County head volleyball coach Leah Bodnarchuk gets lifted in celebration after the Volley Hounds’ tournament win on Saturday. BRAD HARRISON/ Staff

Jones County head volleyball coach Leah Bodnarchuk gets lifted in celebration after the Volley Hounds’ tournament win on Saturday. BRAD HARRISON/ Staff

Volley Hounds win Middle Georgia Volleyball Classic

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
For the first time in program history, the Volley Hounds raised a tournament championship trophy on Saturday.And it came in their home gym, to boot.
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