Greene County had a tough start to the season, going 0-4, but got its first win this past week over Twiggs County.
The Tigers (1-4) defeated the Cobras (0-5) by a score of 52-34, thanks to a strong offensive effort.
“I’m just extremely proud of the resilience and growth of this football team,” Greene County head coach Darius Robinson said. “We were behind in both the first and second halves. A few weeks ago, when things didn’t go our way, everything would quickly spiral out of control. But told the kids the mantra of, ‘good play, bad play, next play.’ No matter what, just play the next play.’ And they kept playing, fighting, and growing up right before my eyes. So I couldn’t be more excited about the direction we’re headed.”
Greene County used a fast tempo on offense to keep Twiggs County’s defensive unit off-balance. The Tigers amassed a season-high 481 yards of total offense, with 295 rushing and 186 passing, against the Cobras.
Quarterback Landon Garretson had his best game of 2025, completing 10 of 13 passes for 186 yards and three touchdowns. He was also Greene County’s second leading rusher with 59 yards on 10 attempts with a score.
Garretson spread the ball around to several different receivers. Dontriel Grable (71 yards, 1 TD), Kalil Dorsey (63 yards, 1 TD), and August Haynes (36 yards, 1 TD) were the Tigers’ biggest downfield deep threats.
Greene County was led in rushing by JaQuez Hull, who totaled team highs in yards (174) and touchdowns (4).
The junior running back was a force to be reckoned with both between the tackles and on the edge.
“We’re big on touches and tempo. We pushed everybody on the field, ran many plays, and increased the tempo a lot,” Robinson said. “There were quite a few times when I looked onto the field that we were snapping the ball before the chains had set. And that’s tough on any team, no matter what classification they’re in. The guys were out there having fun. You want to spark the defense and get them fired up by scoring touchdowns on offense. So they kind of fed off each other, and it was a fun atmosphere to be a part of.”
Robinson gave credit to the Cobras’ offense for moving the ball and scoring, which kept them up in the game.
He expected his defense to play better, but said those mistakes will be addressed in practice this week.
“Twiggs was good and they fought hard all four quarters,” Robinson said. “Their offense was firing on all cylinders.”
For the defense, Greene County’s head coach is using the same mantra he does for the offense. He wants his defensive players to be in the right position, tackle better, and not let a mistake or bad play get them down.
The Tigers return to action against Class 2A’s Miller Grove (4-1) this Friday before region play begins on Oct. 3.
Greene County aims to build on last week’s success against the Wolverines and carry that momentum into region play.
“Not that this game doesn’t matter because every game matters. But in a sense, it doesn’t. Because no matter what happens Friday versus Miller Grove, it’s irrelevant,” Robinson said. “We’re heading into region time. We want to approach region games with a continued growth mindset. We will continue to work on improving each week. Guys are starting to understand themselves better.
Coaches are determining the best positions for players to maximize their success. They’re beginning to come together. We’re really looking forward to seeing this young football team grow, not just in their skills but also in their confidence to perform.”