Arkiyus Wright

Greene County’s Henry Mitchell glides over a hurdle at the state meet. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greene County’s Henry Mitchell glides over a hurdle at the state meet. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Multiple Tigers hit personal records at state meet

After a successful track-and-field season for both programs, Greene County sent 15 boys and nine girls to the GHSA Class A Division II state meet last Saturday in Columbus. The Tigers placed high in multiple events throughout the day, but the biggest result came in the 4x100-meter relay.
Greene County football player Arkiyus Wright signs his letter of intent to play at Cumberland University during a ceremony last week held on National Signing Day. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Greene County football player Arkiyus Wright signs his letter of intent to play at Cumberland University during a ceremony last week held on National Signing Day. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Tigers’ Arkiyus Wright commits to Cumberland University

On the first day of February, Greene County’s Arkiyus Wright signed his letter of intent to play football at Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee. Family and friends gathered in the school’s theater around 2:30 p.m.
LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

PHOTOS: Arkiyus Wright signs with Cumberland University

GREENSBORO - Greene County football player Arkiyus Wright signed his letter of intent to play football at Cumberland University on Wednesday.  The 5-foot-10, 165-pound defensive recorded 53 tackles and 3.0 tackles for loss through 10 games this past season.
Through five games, Wright is averaging a little over five yards per reception and is tied for second on the team with five tackles a game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Through five games, Wright is averaging a little over five yards per reception and is tied for second on the team with five tackles a game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: Arkiyus Wright putting in the work for college offers

The Greene County football program has produced multiple star athletes that went on to play the sport for years after high school. Arkiyus Wright is one of the newest Tigers trying to make it to the next level and has been making a great case to do so.
A lot of Greene County players awaiting their turn to step into the “Oklahoma” drill over the summer. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

A lot of Greene County players awaiting their turn to step into the “Oklahoma” drill over the summer. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

FOOTBALL: Banks and the ‘Boro Boyz’ look to bounce back

After missing the playoffs the last three seasons, the Greene County Tigers are ready to get back to winning ways. Since the program began back in 1966, the Tigers have won seven region championships and the state championship once in 1993.
Arkiyus Wright (5, very left) and Malik West (8, very right) we’re two of the team’s captains for their scrimmage game against Putnam County. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Arkiyus Wright (5, very left) and Malik West (8, very right) we’re two of the team’s captains for their scrimmage game against Putnam County. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

FOOTBALL: West, Wright lead Tigers in their fnal season

Greene County High School has seen multiple players advance from its football program to play at the next level, and Arkiyus Wright and Malik West hope to be the next pair of Tigers to do so.