Derrick Williams

Greene County guard Osy West (23) drives right through Lincoln County defenders while picking up a foul. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Greene County guard Osy West (23) drives right through Lincoln County defenders while picking up a foul. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Lady Tigers fall to Taylor in Sweet 16

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 2, 2023
After upsetting No. 2 seed Greenforest in the first round of Class A Division II state playoffs, No. 3 seed Greene County faced top-seeded Taylor County on Friday night.
Lady Tigers’ sophomore Shameria Mitchell (12) brings the ball up the court against Lincoln County on Senior Night earlier this month. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Lady Tigers’ sophomore Shameria Mitchell (12) brings the ball up the court against Lincoln County on Senior Night earlier this month. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Lady Tigers knock off Greenforest, advance to second round of state

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The No. 3 seed Greene County Lady Tigers went on the road earlier this week and defeated the Greenforest Lady Eagles 47-43 in the first round of the Class A Division II state playoffs.
Greene County's Keiara Jernigan (24) defends Lake Oconee Academy guard Georgia Bosart (3) in a loss on Friday, Jan. 6. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Greene County's Keiara Jernigan (24) defends Lake Oconee Academy guard Georgia Bosart (3) in a loss on Friday, Jan. 6. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Playoff Bound: Lady Tigers headed to postseason after win over Washington-Wilkes

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The Greene County girls basketball team is returning to the postseason for the first time in two years.  The Lady Tigers defeated Washington-Wilkes 47-39 on Tuesday. They will now move on to the region semifinals, which also qualifies them for the Class A Division II state playoffs.
Lady Tigers’ junior Anirah Merritt (4) sets up in a zone defense eyeing down LOA junior Georgia Bosart (3), who brings the ball up the court. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Lady Tigers’ junior Anirah Merritt (4) sets up in a zone defense eyeing down LOA junior Georgia Bosart (3), who brings the ball up the court. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Lady Tigers lose close region game at home

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, February 9, 2023
The Greene County girls basketball team hosted Lake Oconee Academy for the second installment of the region rivalry last Friday evening. The Lady Tigers battled back from an early double-digit deficit and were within one point late in the fourth quarter.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart (left) greets Tigers’ head coach Terrance Banks (right) during a visit last Friday to Greene County High School. CONTRIBUTED

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart (left) greets Tigers’ head coach Terrance Banks (right) during a visit last Friday to Greene County High School. CONTRIBUTED

Kirby-Copter lands in Tiger Town

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, January 19, 2023
After winning his second national title in two years, Georgia Bulldogs’ head coach Kirby Smart immediately hit the skies in his helicopter to travel to 10 schools across the state of Georgia.
Titans’ guard Jada Williams (22) returned from an injury she suffered earlier in the week to play against the Tigers. One of Williams many baskets made in the first half. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Titans’ guard Jada Williams (22) returned from an injury she suffered earlier in the week to play against the Tigers. One of Williams many baskets made in the first half. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

BASKETBALL: Lady Titans defend home court against Tigers

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 12, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy girls’ basketball team defended its home court last Friday night when region rivals Greene County came across town to the Titans’ gymnasium.
Principal Eddie Hood (far left) and athletic director Derrick Williams (far right) stand with Josh Nesbitt (center) and his family while being recognized at Greene County’s second annual Ring of Honor ceremony. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Principal Eddie Hood (far left) and athletic director Derrick Williams (far right) stand with Josh Nesbitt (center) and his family while being recognized at Greene County’s second annual Ring of Honor ceremony. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

‘Ring of Honor’ ceremony adds to Tiger culture

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 13, 2022
At the beginning of the 2021-22 school year, former athletic director Eddie Hood wanted to create something that brought Greene County alumni back to interact with current students and athletes.
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