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The Tigers take the field before their scrimmage against Northeast of Macon on Aug. 8, 2025. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

The Tigers take the field before their scrimmage against Northeast of Macon on Aug. 8, 2025. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

GCHS begins interview process for next head football coach

Greene County hasn’t had much stability in its football program, having fired two head coaches in the past two years.The school parted ways with Terrance Banks at the end of the 2024 season after a three-year run that included a 24–10 record and three playoff appearances.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Raisin’ Cain at ‘The Steg’

Christopher Blue Lonergan Cain, Georgia’s 6-foot-5 guard, functions with cagey stealth, cunning defensive acumen, touch from the three-point line, and competitive embers that seem to burn more intensely as the game goes on.
Morgan County senior Cydney Burke (24) drives the lane past a defender during a road game against Hart County on Dec. 2. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior Cydney Burke (24) drives the lane past a defender during a road game against Hart County on Dec. 2. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Burke scores 1,000th career point for Lady Dogs

Morgan County guard Cydney Burke has been a vital piece of the Lady Dogs’ success this season.The senior, now in her fourth year on the varsity roster, reached a major milestone by scoring her 1,000th career point during a 65–17 road win over Rutland on Jan. 13.
Greene County head coach Steven Hopper praised junior Denver McCommons (5), who is averaging more than 20 points per game over the past five contests. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County head coach Steven Hopper praised junior Denver McCommons (5), who is averaging more than 20 points per game over the past five contests. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady Tigers experience growing pains

The Greene County girls basketball team has endured its share of growing pains this season, but head coach Steven Hopper believes his team is trending in the right direction as the region tournament approaches.The Lady Tigers have leaned heavily on youth.
Greene County guard Qua Williams (21) dribbles past a Towns County defender in transition in a win over the Indians on Jan. 13. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County guard Qua Williams (21) dribbles past a Towns County defender in transition in a win over the Indians on Jan. 13. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene boys look to play more connected

Greene County boys basketball head coach Mark Wright believes his team has the potential for another deep playoff run this year, but hopes his players can come together before the postseason begins next month.
Former Greene County defensive lineman Kevin Wynn recently withdrew his name from the NCAA transfer portal and has decided to stay at Florida State for another season. CONTRIBUTED

Former Greene County defensive lineman Kevin Wynn recently withdrew his name from the NCAA transfer portal and has decided to stay at Florida State for another season. CONTRIBUTED

Former Tiger returns to Florida State for another season

Florida State freshman defensive lineman Kevin Wynn said on Wednesday, January 14, that he will remain with the Seminoles after he announced earlier this month that he planned to enter the transfer portal.The former Greene County standout said on his personal X account that he is returning.
LOA senior Ansleigh Padgett scored a team-high 16 points in the win over Greene County Jan. 17. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

LOA senior Ansleigh Padgett scored a team-high 16 points in the win over Greene County Jan. 17. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

LOA girls defeat Lady Tigers in overtime ‘nailbiter’

The Lake Oconee Academy girls basketball team hasn’t had it easy lately, but got an important win on Saturday, Jan. 17, over crosstown rival Greene County to snap a five-game losing streak.The Lady Titans secured a 59-52 overtime victory over the Lady Tigers.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: The coach

Kirby Smart entered the Sugar Bowl with an 85 percent winning percentage, meaning his teams are likely to win many games and championships. But as everyone understands, you can’t win ‘em all.
Two Morgan County swimmers dive into the water at the start of a race at the team’s home meet on Jan. 16 SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Two Morgan County swimmers dive into the water at the start of a race at the team’s home meet on Jan. 16 SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Swim Dogs host home meet; boys win gold

The Morgan County swimming and diving team hosted its first and only home meet of the season on Jan. 16.The boys brought home the gold, while the combined teams earned a second-place overall finish.
Morgan County sophomore Chloe Thompson (10) pushes the ball up the floor in transition. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County sophomore Chloe Thompson (10) pushes the ball up the floor in transition. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan girls reset for region play

Morgan County kicked off league competition Jan. 9, hosting Westside of Macon.The Lady Dogs fell short, however, losing 51-45 to the Lady Seminoles.