Clayton News Sports

11/24/2025

We’re grateful for you. 💛

So this Thanksgiving week, we’re opening the doors: explore all of our content free through Sunday. Catch up, dig in, and thanks for reading!

11/17/2025

CLAYTON FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Season Ends for Teams in State Playoffs

The high school football season ended for teams from Clayton County this week as Jonesboro, Lovejoy, North Clayton and Mt. Zion all took losses in the first round of the

11/15/2025

Jonesboro Football Falls to Southwest DeKalb in State Playoffs

CHAMBLEE — Jonesboro struggled to solve Southwest DeKalb on offense and defense and lost 35-7 in the first round of the Class AAAA state playoffs Friday night at North DeKalb

11/07/2025

Jonesboro's Calvin Goss Named to Atlanta Tipoff Club Watch List

Jonesboro sophomore guard Calvin Goss earned a spot on the Atlanta Tipoff Club’s All-Metro High School Boys Preseason Watch List for the 2025-26 season.

11/03/2025

CLAYTON FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Jonesboro, North Clayton, Riverdale Close with Wins

Clayton County football teams closed out the regular season this past weekend with Jonesboro, North Clayton and Riverdale all getting victories in the 10th game of the season.

11/01/2025

PHOTOS: Mount Zion vs. North Clayton Football

Scenes from Mount Zion vs. North Clayton high school football on Oct. 31, 2025. (Photos: Jay Solomon)

10/31/2025

Jonesboro Races to Victory at Starr's Mill

FAYETTEVILLE — The visiting Jonesboro Cardinals built a 20-0 lead at the half and turned it into a 34-7 victory over Starr's Mill on Thursday to spoil the Panthers’ Senior

10/30/2025

PHOTOS: Clayton County Public Schools Winter Sports Media Day

Scenes from 2025-26 Clayton County Public Schools Winter Sports Media Day. (Photos: Jay Solomon)

10/30/2025

Clayton County Racks Up ASPIRE Awards for Adapted Sports

Clayton County was represented well at the seventh annual ASPIRE Awards, hosted by the American Association of Adapted Sports Programs at Maggiano’s Little Italy on Sunday.

10/26/2025

CLAYTON FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Jonesboro, Lovejoy Notch Wins

Friday was a tough night for football teams from Clayton County, as only Jonesboro and Lovejoy picked up victories.

10/20/2025

CLAYTON FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Rough Week for Local Teams

Several football teams from Clayton County had the week off, including Drew, Forest Park and Mundy’s Mill.

10/13/2025

Atlanta Hawks Sign Jonesboro Grad M.J. Walker

The Atlanta Hawks announced the signing of three guards on Monday, including former Jonesboro standout M.J. Walker.