Greene County Football 2023

Greene County senior and captain Chris Lowe (4) scampering towards the end zone after catching a ball from Steve Miller in the second half. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County senior and captain Chris Lowe (4) scampering towards the end zone after catching a ball from Steve Miller in the second half. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Game Preview: Greene County at Hancock Central

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Greene County football travels a short route down Highway 15 to face Hancock Central for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. • Series History: Greene County leads, 40-6. • Last Meeting: Greene County defeated Hancock Central 27-18 in 2022.
Greene County head coach Terrance Banks leads his team out onto the field before a scrimmage against Putnam County on Aug. 11. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Greene County head coach Terrance Banks leads his team out onto the field before a scrimmage against Putnam County on Aug. 11. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Tigers best Eagles in season opener

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 24, 2023
After playing a physical fall scrimmage against Putnam County, the Greene County football team began the regular season off on a positive note. The Tigers defeated the Eagles of Business Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Academy 37-12 in a contest where they led the entire time.
Greene County football players (From L to R): Chris Lowe (4), Steve Miller (3), Kevin Wynn (55), and Justin Hill (2) will be the leaders of the team this year. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Greene County football players (From L to R): Chris Lowe (4), Steve Miller (3), Kevin Wynn (55), and Justin Hill (2) will be the leaders of the team this year. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Tigers more comfortable under Banks in year two

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 24, 2023
The Greene County football program has stayed active this offseason in preparation for the 2023 football season, both on and off the field.
Hill (2) is set to make a big impact for the Tigers on defense in 2023. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Hill (2) is set to make a big impact for the Tigers on defense in 2023. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Hill intent on having successful senior season

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Greene County senior Justin Hill has been playing football for only three years, and in that time, he’s transitioned into one of the main leaders in the locker room and on the field.
A group of Greene County defenders bring down Putnam’s Kaleb Crawford (9) out wide to keep him from breaking off a long run. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

A group of Greene County defenders bring down Putnam’s Kaleb Crawford (9) out wide to keep him from breaking off a long run. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Defenses clash in Tigers’ scrimmage against Putnam County

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 17, 2023
The Greene County football team traveled to Al Reaves Field last Friday to take on Putnam County in the Tigers’ fall scrimmage. Both teams played their starters in the first half and gave the rest of their depth charts experience in the second half.
The Greene County Tigers take the field against Putnam County for a scrimmage at Al Reaves Field last Friday. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

The Greene County Tigers take the field against Putnam County for a scrimmage at Al Reaves Field last Friday. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Game Preview: B.E.S.T. Academy at Greene County High School

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Greene County will host Business Engineering Science Tech (BEST) Academy at 7:30 in Tiger Stadium for the Tigers’ regular-season opener. • Series History: Greene County leads the all-time series, 1-0. • Last Meeting: Greene County defeated BEST Academy 27-6 in 2022.
Tigers’ coach Aubrey Fortson talking with Kevin Wynn (55) and the rest of the defensive line in a game last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers’ coach Aubrey Fortson talking with Kevin Wynn (55) and the rest of the defensive line in a game last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Area football teams get acclimated for season

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, July 27, 2023
At the beginning of the week, all three Lake Country football teams – Morgan County, Greene County and Lake Oconee Academy – began the state-mandated acclimation week.
Greene County and Lake Oconee Academy players pose for a picture during a camp at the Greene County Recreation Department. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County and Lake Oconee Academy players pose for a picture during a camp at the Greene County Recreation Department. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County Recreation Department sees growth

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Over the last two years, Greene County has seen a 6.5 percent increase in population with over 20,000 residents now living in the area.
Steve Miller (left) and Kevin Wynn (right) took an unofficial visit to Georgia Tech with Tigers’ head coach Terrance Banks (middle) a few weeks ago. CONTRIBUTED

Steve Miller (left) and Kevin Wynn (right) took an unofficial visit to Georgia Tech with Tigers’ head coach Terrance Banks (middle) a few weeks ago. CONTRIBUTED

Tigers heating up on recruiting trail

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Last season, a lot of Greene County football players helped the team make the state playoffs for the first time since 2018, and some of them are starting to get recognized by college coaches for their talents.Rising juniors Kevin “Juju” Wynn and Steve Miller have experienced an active recruiting...
Greene County quarterback Steve Miller (1) stands tall in the pocket, looking for a wide receiver. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County quarterback Steve Miller (1) stands tall in the pocket, looking for a wide receiver. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers attend 7-on-7 camp at UGA

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Last week, the Greene County football team traveled to Athens to participate in a 7-on-7 tournament hosted by the University of Georgia.
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