Greene County Football 2024

Greene County senior Tamari Roberts recently committed to play football at Columbus State University. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County senior Tamari Roberts recently committed to play football at Columbus State University. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County's Tamari Roberts finds college ‘home’

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Greene County defensive back Tamari Roberts has found his college home at Columbus State University.Roberts completed his final football season with the Tigers last fall and has been actively searching for a place to continue his career on the gridiron.
Greene County defensive tackle Kevin Wynn.

Greene County defensive tackle Kevin Wynn.

Several Tigers tabbed to All-Region team

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Greene County had another successful season in 2024, and the Class A Division II Region 8 coaches recognized several Tigers by voting them to the All-Region team.
Kevin Wynn, a four-star defensive tackle at Greene County, signed with Florida State last Wednesday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Kevin Wynn, a four-star defensive tackle at Greene County, signed with Florida State last Wednesday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Miller, Wynn to represent Greene County at next level

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Greene County football’s Steve Miller and Kevin Wynn will continue their careers at the Division I level.Last week, Miller and Wynn signed the dotted line during the first day of the NCAA’s Early Signing Period for football. A signing ceremony was held for them at the school on Wednesday, Dec. 4.
Terrance Banks has left the Greene County High School football program after three consecutive home playoff berths. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Terrance Banks has left the Greene County High School football program after three consecutive home playoff berths. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Banks no longer head coach at Greene County

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 5, 2024
After three seasons, Terrance Banks is out as the head football coach at Greene County High School.Rumors surfaced on social media before Thanksgiving Break that Banks was no longer with the program, but on Dec. 2, the Lake Oconee News confirmed the news with GCHS athletic director Chad Smith.
Greene County running back Amari Durham (9) celebrates after scoring his team’s only touchdown of the night in the loss to the Indians. JONATHAN ANES/Contributed

Greene County running back Amari Durham (9) celebrates after scoring his team’s only touchdown of the night in the loss to the Indians. JONATHAN ANES/Contributed

Indians tame Tigers in first round

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Last Saturday, Irwin County dominated Greene County in the first round of the Class A Division II state playoffs.The Indians entered the postseason contest as the lower seed in the 32-team bracket but a higher-ranked team and left Greensboro with a commanding 41-7 victory over the Tigers.
Greene County running back Travez Gibson tries to shake off a Warren County defender and pick up a first down in last Friday’s win over the Screaming Devils. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County running back Travez Gibson tries to shake off a Warren County defender and pick up a first down in last Friday’s win over the Screaming Devils. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers top Warren County to finish second in region

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Greene County secured the No. 2 spot in the region standings last Friday with a 28-14 win over Warren County.However, the Tigers’ victory wasn’t easy. They used a late second-half surge to defeat the Screaming Devils.
Greene County running back Travez Gibson (4) breaks free and rushes for a first down in a game against Putnam County on Aug. 16. The junior rushed for two of the Tigers’ three touchdowns in last Friday’s loss at Lincoln County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County running back Travez Gibson (4) breaks free and rushes for a first down in a game against Putnam County on Aug. 16. The junior rushed for two of the Tigers’ three touchdowns in last Friday’s loss at Lincoln County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lincoln County tames Tigers, win region title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Lincoln County secured the Class A Division II Region 8 championship last week with a win over Greene County. The No. 6 Red Devils defeated the No. 7 Tigers 43-20 behind a solid first-half performance and a strong finish.
A trio of Greene County defenders bring Lake Oconee Academy wide receiver Cason Bennett (18) to the ground. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

A trio of Greene County defenders bring Lake Oconee Academy wide receiver Cason Bennett (18) to the ground. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Second-half surge sends Tigers past Titans

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Greene County used a solid second-half effort to defeat crosstown rival Lake Oconee Academy 33-10 last Friday.With the score tied 7-7 at the half, the Tigers (7-1, 2-0) outscored the Titans (5-4, 0-3) 26-3 in the second half, overcoming a slow start and coasting to a crucial victory.
Greene County running back Amari Durham (9) rushes past Washington-Wilkes defenders in Friday night’s region matchup. COURTESY OF MOMMA D’S PIX

Greene County running back Amari Durham (9) rushes past Washington-Wilkes defenders in Friday night’s region matchup. COURTESY OF MOMMA D’S PIX

Tigers win in exciting fashion over Washington-Wilkes

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 24, 2024
After not playing for nearly a month, Greene County defeated Washington-Wilkes with a dramatic win.The Tigers from Greensboro needed some late-game theatrics on their final possession of the game.
Greene County quarterback Landon Garretson (11) has led the Tigers this season, helping them achieve a 6-1 record entering Friday’s game. IAN TOCHER/File photo

Greene County quarterback Landon Garretson (11) has led the Tigers this season, helping them achieve a 6-1 record entering Friday’s game. IAN TOCHER/File photo

Tigers, Titans to meet on field for first time

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 24, 2024
The wait is finally over.The two schools in Greensboro on Highway 44 – Greene County and Lake Oconee Academy – will meet for the first time on the gridiron at Tiger Stadium on Friday for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff.
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