Steven Hopper

Denver McCommons was Greene County’s leading scorer this past season, averaging nearly 20 points a game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Denver McCommons was Greene County’s leading scorer this past season, averaging nearly 20 points a game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady Tigers fall in the first round of region tourney

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Greene County girls basketball season came to a close under tough circumstances, but for head coach Steven Hopper, the bigger picture showed signs of real progress for a program built almost entirely on youth.
Greene County guard Akerria Griggs (4) scored 10 points in Tuesday’s close win over Wilkinson County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County guard Akerria Griggs (4) scored 10 points in Tuesday’s close win over Wilkinson County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady Tigers get first W of season on Senior Night

Skyla Morris
Thursday, February 5, 2026
The Greene County girls basketball team picked up its first win of the season on Feb. 3, edging Wilkinson County 53-51 at home.With the victory, the Lady Tigers are now 1-16 overall and will close the regular season on Feb. 6 with a road game at Lake Oconee Academy.
Greene County head coach Steven Hopper praised junior Denver McCommons (5), who is averaging more than 20 points per game over the past five contests. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County head coach Steven Hopper praised junior Denver McCommons (5), who is averaging more than 20 points per game over the past five contests. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady Tigers experience growing pains

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Greene County girls basketball team has endured its share of growing pains this season, but head coach Steven Hopper believes his team is trending in the right direction as the region tournament approaches.The Lady Tigers have leaned heavily on youth.
Greene County guard Denver McCommons (5) advances the ball up the court in a game against Morgan County on Dec. 9. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Greene County guard Denver McCommons (5) advances the ball up the court in a game against Morgan County on Dec. 9. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Greene girls look to build chemistry

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 18, 2025
The Greene County Lady Tigers began this season with one goal in mind: to build more team chemistry.It’s the one thing head coach Steven Hopper wants to see more of as the season goes on.
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.
Jessaria Porter (was a key contributor to Greene County’s success late in the season. She will return next year to lead the Lady Tigers. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Jessaria Porter (was a key contributor to Greene County’s success late in the season. She will return next year to lead the Lady Tigers. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Future is bright for Lady Tigers

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 6, 2025
The Greene County Lady Tigers discovered a great deal about themselves during a rollercoaster season.On Feb. 18, they lost to Turner County 74-54 in the first round of the Class A Division II state tournament.
Greene County’s Jessaria Porter scored a team-high 16 points on Tuesday in a win over Towns County. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene County’s Jessaria Porter scored a team-high 16 points on Tuesday in a win over Towns County. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lady Tigers top Towns, clinch playoff berth

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 13, 2025
In a must-win game, the Greene County girls basketball team defeated Towns County on Tuesday night.The Lady Tigers defeated the Lady Indians 54-41 in the first round of the region tournament, earning them a spot in the semifinals.
Greene County’s Jessaria Porter (0) drives to the basket. She scored a team-high 22 points in the win over Monroe Area on Feb. 1. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene County’s Jessaria Porter (0) drives to the basket. She scored a team-high 22 points in the win over Monroe Area on Feb. 1. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene girls weather storm against Lady ‘Canes

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Greene County girls basketball got a much-needed win last week against Class 3A’s Monroe Area.The Lady Tigers snapped a long losing streak by defeating the Lady Hurricanes 60-45 on Feb. 1.With the win, Greene County improved to 4-14 overall. The non-region win was big for the Lady Tigers.
Kayla Sigman tries to go up and over two Hancock Central defenders during a game last season. She’s been huge for Greene County this season on the boards. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Kayla Sigman tries to go up and over two Hancock Central defenders during a game last season. She’s been huge for Greene County this season on the boards. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady Tigers looking to overcome adversity

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Greene County girls basketball is looking to overcome some of the adversity it faced earlier in the season.The Lady Tigers head into this weekend’s games with a 3-11 record and a 1-4 mark in region play.
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