Mark Wright

Greene County forward Dontriel Grable (4) gets set to pass the ball to a teammate during a game against Washington-Wilkes in the Region 8 - A Division II tournament on Feb. 18. JUSTIN RILEY/Contributed

Greene County forward Dontriel Grable (4) gets set to pass the ball to a teammate during a game against Washington-Wilkes in the Region 8 - A Division II tournament on Feb. 18. JUSTIN RILEY/Contributed

Wright believes Tigers are built for state title run

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Greene County boys basketball team is headed to the Class A Division II state playoffs, and head coach Mark Wright believes his team is right where it wants to be.
Greene County’s Jack Brown (1) brings the ball up the floor in a region game against Towns County on Jan. 13. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County’s Jack Brown (1) brings the ball up the floor in a region game against Towns County on Jan. 13. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers betting on chemistry

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 5, 2026
The Greene County boys basketball team’s season has been marked by inconsistency.Head coach Mark Wright said the fluctuations have less to do with effort and more to do with circumstances beyond the court.“It’s really just been the situation,” Wright said.
Greene County junior guard Braylen Hurt (5) brings the ball up the floor in a game against Morgan County on Dec. 9. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Greene County junior guard Braylen Hurt (5) brings the ball up the floor in a game against Morgan County on Dec. 9. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Tigers putting puzzle together

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
The Greene County basketball team won two of three last week after starting the season with four straight losses.The Tigers have faced a challenging schedule to start the season, but have fared well despite some results.
Greene County head coach Mark Wright said junior guard Braylen Hurt (5) is a player to watch out for this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County head coach Mark Wright said junior guard Braylen Hurt (5) is a player to watch out for this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers have high expectations after turnover

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Greene County is coming off one of its best seasons in program history.The Tigers won a region championship, entered the state playoffs as a No. 1 seed, and reached the semifinals before losing to eventual runner-up McIntosh County Academy, finishing with a 22-8 record.
Jack Brown. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Jack Brown. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Tigers looking for leadership during summer

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 19, 2025
The Greene County boys basketball team suffered a disappointing end to its 2024-25 season.McIntosh County Academy defeated the Tigers 49-41 in the Final Four of the Class A Division II state tournament. They were one win shy of competing for a state championship after leading for most of the game.
Greene County senior Laryous Burt (10) was named the Class A Division II Region Player of the Year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene County senior Laryous Burt (10) was named the Class A Division II Region Player of the Year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene boys, girls earn All-Region recognition

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Greene County’s basketball teams had several players named to the All-Region team following the 2024-25 season.The Tigers dominated the All-Region honors, as head coach Mark Wright and six players garnered postseason accomplishments.
Braylen Hurt (5) walks off the court and is consoled by a member of the Greene County coaching staff after the Tigers lost to McIntosh County Academy on Friday in the Class A Division II semifinals. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Braylen Hurt (5) walks off the court and is consoled by a member of the Greene County coaching staff after the Tigers lost to McIntosh County Academy on Friday in the Class A Division II semifinals. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Tigers suffer loss to Bucs in Final Four

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 6, 2025
MILLEDGEVILLE – Greene County faced a setback in the fourth quarter of last week’s Final Four matchup against McIntosh County Academy, enabling the Bucs to clinch a 49-41 victory and move on to the state title game.
Greene County's Laryous Burt (4) attempts to go over a Charlton County defender during last week's first-round playoff matchup. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene County's Laryous Burt (4) attempts to go over a Charlton County defender during last week's first-round playoff matchup. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene's boys continue postseason run to Elite Eight

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Greene County basketball continued its playoff run last week, advancing to the Elite Eight round of the Class A Division II playoffs after securing victories over Charlton County and Calhoun County.
The Greene County basketball team poses for a photo with cheerleaders after defeating Warren County 76-61 last Friday in Hiawassee to win the program’s first region championship in a decade. CONTRIBUTED

The Greene County basketball team poses for a photo with cheerleaders after defeating Warren County 76-61 last Friday in Hiawassee to win the program’s first region championship in a decade. CONTRIBUTED

Tigers capture first region title in a decade

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The Greene County boys basketball team recently won its first region championship in a decade.The Tigers (19-7) won the Class A Division II Region 8 title with a 76-61 win over Warren County (18-9).Greene had previously beaten Warren twice in the regular season, but last Friday’s win wasn’t easy.
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