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Across the Tracks

Across the Tracks

Across the Tracks

The day full of middle school softball pulled into town on Saturday with the annual hosting of the Across The Tracks tournament.

sporting events

Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.comVolleyball: Aug. 13, vs. Rutland and Taylor County, at Rutland Volleyball: Aug. 15, Middle Georgia Classic, at JCHS Cross Country: Aug. 15, Peach State Preview, Hazelhurst Middle School Volleyball: Aug.17, at Lamar County Volleyball: Aug.
The Lady Hounds host a tournament for the first time in program history on Saturday at the JCHS Gymnasium. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Lady Hounds host a tournament for the first time in program history on Saturday at the JCHS Gymnasium. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Volley Hounds begin season with road sweep

Facing off against someone else isn’t new for the Volley Hounds, who in the last half the summer played against other nearby teams in offseason scrimmages.
Stockton rushes past Ole Miss defenders for a touchdown last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Stockton rushes past Ole Miss defenders for a touchdown last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Stockton backs Bobo, details preseason growth

Entering his second season as Georgia’s starting quarterback, Gunner Stockton made it clear at SEC Media Days that he has complete confidence in offensive coordinator Mike Bobo. He also said he’s energized by the team’s offseason progress and his own development heading into the 2026 season.

sporting events

Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Volleyball: Aug. 6, vs. Northside and Northeast, at Northside Softball: Aug. 6, at Mary Persons Football: Aug. 7, preseason scrimmage vs. Jasper County Volleyball: Aug. 8, at Southside Classic, Locust Grove Volleyball: Aug. 11, vs.
The Lady Hounds play again at home Aug. 17 against West Laurens. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Lady Hounds play again at home Aug. 17 against West Laurens. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds like what they see in scrimmage

Preseason scrimmages may not count toward official win-loss records. They do, however, show how well-prepped a team is just before results do indeed matter.