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Bruno Hicks (0) is Jones County’s top returning rusher from last season. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Bruno Hicks (0) is Jones County’s top returning rusher from last season. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

SEASON PREVIEW: ‘These guys are TOUGH’

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Not long after taking over as the new head football coach of the Greyhounds, Justin Montgomery laid out his vision for the program’s vision and future with a five-word acronym: TOUGH. That stands for truth, ownership, unity, gratitude, and honor.

KEY STORYLINES TO WATCH

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Rolling up the milesThe Greyhounds will hit the road early on to begin the season, playing their first three games on the road. Overall, Jones County has six away games. The flip side? Two of the Greyhounds’ home games are against Ola and Stockbridge, two frontrunners in the region.
Genna Maki slides home as the Lady Greyhounds tack on runs against McDonough. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Genna Maki slides home as the Lady Greyhounds tack on runs against McDonough. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds begin season with three steamrolling wins

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
For the Lady Greyhounds to be in the running for a region title, one initial step is to take care of business in games they should win on paper.Mission accomplished.
Jones County would go on to upend Mary Persons on Friday, holding them to one second-half touchdown in Friday’s preseason scrimmage. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Jones County would go on to upend Mary Persons on Friday, holding them to one second-half touchdown in Friday’s preseason scrimmage. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhounds show plenty of promise in scrimmage win

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Officially, Friday night at Greyhound Field was a preseason scrimmage for Jones County, a dress rehearsal for this Friday’s season opener at Veterans.
Adam Greene (left) is joined in broadcasting duties this year by Todd Bailey on Sportsmic, once again bringing Greyhound Football games to fans. CONTRIBUTED

Adam Greene (left) is joined in broadcasting duties this year by Todd Bailey on Sportsmic, once again bringing Greyhound Football games to fans. CONTRIBUTED

Sportsmic to host live Greyhound football games again

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
With only four home football games on the Greyhounds’ schedule this season, broadcasts of the games are even more important for Greyhound fans.All JCHS football games, both home and away, will be broadcast by Sportsmic.
Jones County head cross country coach Geoff Moore is confident in the Lady Greyhounds’ young runners being able to embrace the opportunity to step into larger roles this fall. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Jones County head cross country coach Geoff Moore is confident in the Lady Greyhounds’ young runners being able to embrace the opportunity to step into larger roles this fall. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Robinson leads Lady Hounds as others vie to step up

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
As a result of attrition, the Lady Greyhounds head into the cross country season with a handful of opportunities for younger runners to step up. The top spot on their roster, however, is not one of them.
Having run together since their sixth-grade year, the Greyhounds’ seniors have goals of finishing out their careers at the top of the leaderboard. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Having run together since their sixth-grade year, the Greyhounds’ seniors have goals of finishing out their careers at the top of the leaderboard. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

‘Win the last meet’

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Greyhounds’ stellar seniors not shying from lofty goalsIt’s no secret around the Jones County cross country runners.
Georgia veteran defensive back Joenel Aguero attempts to catch a pass while participating in position drills during a practice on Thursday, July 31. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia veteran defensive back Joenel Aguero attempts to catch a pass while participating in position drills during a practice on Thursday, July 31. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Smart preaches clear message at fall camp

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart is known for his ability to prepare and motivate his teams each season.
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