Chris MacFarland

Greene County junior Kaden Cummings (3) rushed for 96 yards on eight carries and scored two touchdowns, including the game-winning score, in the Tigers’ win over Wilkinson County on Aug. 28. MOMMA D'S PIX/Contributed

Greene County junior Kaden Cummings (3) rushed for 96 yards on eight carries and scored two touchdowns, including the game-winning score, in the Tigers’ win over Wilkinson County on Aug. 28. MOMMA D'S PIX/Contributed

Tigers tame Wilkinson County for first win

Greene County found itself in an early hole last Friday night, but the Tigers never let the deficit shake their confidence.After falling behind 12-2, Greene County (1-1) rallied behind a dominant rushing attack and a defense that consistently put Wilkinson County (0-2) in difficult situations,...
Greene County senior running back JaQuez Hull (7) breaks through the Putnam County defense. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene County senior running back JaQuez Hull (7) breaks through the Putnam County defense. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Tigers look to bounce back against Wilkinson County

Greene County will look to put its season-opening loss behind it Friday night when it hosts Wilkinson County.In their Aug. 21 rivalry matchup against Putnam County, the Tigers struggled offensively, finishing with only 76 total yards in a 21-0 shutout defeat.Despite the result, head coach Chris...
Putnam County holds a 29-27-1 advantage over Greene County in the all-time series. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County holds a 29-27-1 advantage over Greene County in the all-time series. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene, Putnam to renew rivalry in season opener

Putnam County and Greene County will get their 2026 football seasons underway Friday night, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. when the longtime rivals meet at Tiger Stadium in Greensboro.The War Eagles head into the opener with some momentum after knocking off Class 4A West Laurens 24-21 in a...
Chris MacFarland, Greene County’s third head coach in as many years, intends to bring back stability to its football program. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Chris MacFarland, Greene County’s third head coach in as many years, intends to bring back stability to its football program. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers look to turn page under new coach

There is a new era of Greene County football underway.Chris MacFarland takes over the Tigers with high expectations and a clear vision for what he wants the program to look like moving forward.For MacFarland, that starts with something simple: consistency.“We want to make sure each day that we’re...
Greene County running back Johnathan Lawrence (27) prepares to stiff-arm a Hancock Central defender during last week’s scrimmage. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County running back Johnathan Lawrence (27) prepares to stiff-arm a Hancock Central defender during last week’s scrimmage. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers make statement in Hancock Central scrimmage

Greene County opened a new era last Friday night with a dominant performance against rival Hancock Central in a preseason scrimmage.No official score was kept, but the Tigers controlled much of the action during the first half, building momentum with a strong running game and a defense that...
Greene County players are already hard at work preparing for the Tigers’ 2026 campaign. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene County players are already hard at work preparing for the Tigers’ 2026 campaign. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Tigers use summer to build under MacFarland

A summer of change has brought plenty of new faces to the Greene County football program, but first-year head coach Chris MacFarland believes the Tigers are making steady progress as they prepare for the 2026 season.With fall camp approaching, Greene County has spent the offseason building...
Greene County rising senior Cameron Parker participates in a drill focused on ball security. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County rising senior Cameron Parker participates in a drill focused on ball security. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers use spring to build new identity

Spring practice gave new Greene County head coach Chris MacFarland his first opportunity to evaluate the Tigers on the field after taking over the program earlier this offseason.The spring was centered more on teaching and establishing fundamentals than worrying about results.Even so, MacFarland...
Greene County recently announced the hiring of Chris MacFarland as its new head football coach. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County recently announced the hiring of Chris MacFarland as its new head football coach. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

New Greene coach talks about why he took the job

When Greene County named Chris MacFarland its new head football coach, it wasn’t just filling a vacancy — it was bringing in a leader with a clear vision for building a winning program.For MacFarland, the decision to take over the Tigers came down to people and potential.“I was very impressed with...
Greene County High School recently announced the hiring of Chris MacFarland as its new head football coach. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene County High School recently announced the hiring of Chris MacFarland as its new head football coach. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene County hires new head football coach

Greene County High School has recently named Chris MacFarland as its new head football coach.MacFarland brings more than 30 years of coaching and educational experience to the program.
Rome assistant coach Chris MacFarland spoke first, talking to the crowd about various topics, including his head coaching experience and what he would bring to the Greene County program. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Rome assistant coach Chris MacFarland spoke first, talking to the crowd about various topics, including his head coaching experience and what he would bring to the Greene County program. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

GCHS hosts Q&A with head football coaching candidates

Greene County is still searching for its next head football coach, but the process may conclude later this week.The school hosted its final two candidates for a public question-and-answer session on Monday, drawing community members, parents, and school officials, including Dr. Aaryn Schmuhl.