Greene County Football 2025

The Greene County Tigers take the field ahead of their game against Twiggs County last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

The Greene County Tigers take the field ahead of their game against Twiggs County last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Weather postpones Greene-Twiggs game

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 28, 2025
The non-region game between Greene County and Twiggs County on Thursday, Aug. 21, didn’t last long.The Tigers and Cobras were three plays into the contest from scrimmage when lightning caused a delay.
Greene County senior wide receiver August Haynes rumbles his way downfield. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County senior wide receiver August Haynes rumbles his way downfield. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers look to learn from season-opening loss to War Eagles

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Greene County (0-1) suffered a rough start to its 2025 season, losing 42-15 to Putnam County in Eatonton last Friday.It was a frustrating start for new first-year head coach Darius Robinson, who was hired in February.
Putnam County senior running back Omarion Butts (6) runs past a Greene County defender on his way to the end zone. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior running back Omarion Butts (6) runs past a Greene County defender on his way to the end zone. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam pounds Greene with ground game

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Putnam County relied on a strong running game to defeat Greene County 42-15 in the season opener on Aug. 15.The War Eagles (1-0) had two running backs – senior Omarion Butts and sophomore Kumari – who made the biggest impact.
The Tigers will be led by first-year head coach Darius Robinson, who was previously an assistant at Valdosta High School. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

The Tigers will be led by first-year head coach Darius Robinson, who was previously an assistant at Valdosta High School. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

New Greene coach sets new standards for Tigers

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 14, 2025
The Darius Robinson era at Greene County will officially begin Aug. 15 when the Tigers visit Putnam County.Previously an assistant at South Georgia powerhouse Valdosta, Robinson was hired as Greene’s new head coach to replace Terrance Banks, who is now at Central Gwinnett.
Greene County quarterback Landon Garretson returned for his senior season, hoping to lead the Tigers to a region title and a deep playoff run. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County quarterback Landon Garretson returned for his senior season, hoping to lead the Tigers to a region title and a deep playoff run. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene senior QB ready to lead

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Landon Garretson understands what it takes for a team to be successful.Garretson played his first two seasons of high school football at Class 5A’s Kell in Marietta. He then wanted a change of scenery and transferred to Greene County before the start of his junior year.
Greene County senior wideout Jordan Knox tries to dodge defenders during a scrimmage against Northeast (Macon) on Aug. 8. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County senior wideout Jordan Knox tries to dodge defenders during a scrimmage against Northeast (Macon) on Aug. 8. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers look to improve after scrimmage

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Greene County has some questions heading into the season opener this Friday after its scrimmage last week.The Tigers played their only scrimmage against Northeast Macon, the Class A Division I runner-up from last season, at home.
LOA’s Troy Evans (right) attempts to haul in a pass as teammate Corrion Jernigan tries to bat it down. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA’s Troy Evans (right) attempts to haul in a pass as teammate Corrion Jernigan tries to bat it down. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Area football teams host scrimmages this week

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 7, 2025
High school football in Georgia began on Friday, Aug. 1, as teams across the state participated in scrimmages.This week, scrimmages will continue.
Greene County senior Landon Garretson hopes his leadership skills can help the Tigers earn success on the gridiron this year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County senior Landon Garretson hopes his leadership skills can help the Tigers earn success on the gridiron this year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Garretson ready to lead Tigers in senior campaign

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Landon Garretson understands what it takes for a team to be successful.Garretson played his first two seasons of high school football at Class 5A’s Kell in Marietta. He then wanted a change of scenery and transferred to Greene County before the start of his junior year.
Greene County head coach Darius Robinson instructs one of his players during the team’s spring game in May. COURTESY OF MOMMA D’S PIX

Greene County head coach Darius Robinson instructs one of his players during the team’s spring game in May. COURTESY OF MOMMA D’S PIX

Why Greene?

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Darius Robinson took a chance on himself last fall when he only signed a six-month lease in Valdosta.At the time, Robinson served as an assistant coach under Shelton Felton at Valdosta High School, one of the state’s most prestigious football programs.
New Greene County head coach Darius Robinson talks with his team during a recent spring practice. COURTESY OF MOMMA D’S PIX

New Greene County head coach Darius Robinson talks with his team during a recent spring practice. COURTESY OF MOMMA D’S PIX

Tigers finish first spring with new coach

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 22, 2025
The Darius Robinson era of Greene County football has officially begun.The Tigers recently finished their first spring under Robinson, who replaced Terrance Banks earlier this year.Greene County began its spring camp schedule on April 23 by hitting the practice field.
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