Greene County High School

The Lady Tigers’ got the program’s first playoff win since 2009 last week. CONTRIBUTED

The Lady Tigers’ got the program’s first playoff win since 2009 last week. CONTRIBUTED

Lady Tigers make history, win first round playoff game in more than a decade

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, April 20, 2023
The Greene County girls soccer team entered the GHSA Class A Division II playoffs as the third seed out of Area 6, and they certainly made the most of it. The Lady Tigers took on the Lady Lions of Christian Heritage on April 11 and came out victorious with a final score of 2-0.
The Tigers celebrate after winning their first game since 2016 by posing for a photo with head coach William Thompson (center). They got a chance to paint Thompson’s head as a baseball following their huge victory. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

The Tigers celebrate after winning their first game since 2016 by posing for a photo with head coach William Thompson (center). They got a chance to paint Thompson’s head as a baseball following their huge victory. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Greene County baseball gets first win of the season

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, March 30, 2023
The Greene County baseball team isn’t one of the premier programs at the school, but the players that take the diamond every day love it immensely. The Tigers have played 10 non-varsity games so far this season, and they earned their first win last Monday over the Tigers of Washington-Wilkes.
Aubrey Fortson/File Photo

Aubrey Fortson/File Photo

Tigers tab Fortson as new wrestling head coach

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Greene County’s wrestling program has seen its ups and downs over the last 30 years, but it’s looking to change that with its most recent hire. The GCHS administration just signed Aubrey Fortson, who will be taking over for former head coach Todd Clifton.
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.
RJ Monford (24) has been one of Greene County’s sophomores that have seen a lof of minutes this year. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

RJ Monford (24) has been one of Greene County’s sophomores that have seen a lof of minutes this year. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Tigers win two straight over Titans, Patriots

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, February 9, 2023
The Greene County boys basketball team found some momentum this past weekend after winning consecutive games for the first time this season.
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