Steven Hopper

Greene County's Jesaria Porter (0) brings the ball up the floor in a recent region tournament game against Washington-Wilkes. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene County's Jesaria Porter (0) brings the ball up the floor in a recent region tournament game against Washington-Wilkes. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene girls fall in second round to Taylor County

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Four quarters weren’t enough for Greene County and Taylor County in last Friday’s second-round playoff tilt.The two teams were tied at the end of regulation.
Greene County junior Steve Miller (1) scored 13 points in the win over Washington-Wilkes on Tuesday night. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene County junior Steve Miller (1) scored 13 points in the win over Washington-Wilkes on Tuesday night. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene County girls, boys sweep Washington-Wilkes to advance to state

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Both of Greene County’s basketball teams competed against Washington-Wilkes Tuesday, Feb. 13 during the second round of the region tournament. The Tigers and Lady Tigers each topped their opponents and qualified for the Class A Division II state playoffs, which starts next week.
Greene County guard Jesaria Porter brings the ball up the floor in transition against Towns County. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene County guard Jesaria Porter brings the ball up the floor in transition against Towns County. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lady Tigers top No. 7 Towns County

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Greene County girls’ basketball defeated No. 7 Towns County 67-55 on Tuesday, Jan. 16, in an upset. The Lady Tigers used a total team effort to take down the ranked Lady Indians last week. Greene County head coach Steven Hopper was impressed by his team’s performance that night.
Several Lady Tigers celebrate after knocking off Lake Oconee Academy this past Saturday. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Several Lady Tigers celebrate after knocking off Lake Oconee Academy this past Saturday. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Lady Tigers stun Titans in thriller

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Greene County got its first win over Lake Oconee Academy since the 2017-18 season last Saturday. The Lady Tigers stunned the Lady Titans, defeating them 45-42 in a low-scoring thriller. Greene County head coach Steven Hopper knew the girls could pull off the win and was happy after the game.
Greene County senior Amauria 'Osy' West drives the lane against Hancock Central. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene County senior Amauria 'Osy' West drives the lane against Hancock Central. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lady Tigers finding footing after ‘tumultuous’ start

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Greene County girls’ basketball has made strides and found its footing after a rough start to the year. The Lady Tigers started the season with an 0-6 record, but have won four of their last five games.
Hopper (left) takes over the position with multiple years of coaching experience in a variety of different sports. CONTRIBUTED

Hopper (left) takes over the position with multiple years of coaching experience in a variety of different sports. CONTRIBUTED

Hopper promoted to Lady Tigers’ head coach

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, June 22, 2023
The Greene County girls basketball program is coming off its first winning season since 2013-14, and they look to continue to build off that success with newly hired head coach Steven Hopper. Hopper takes over the position with multiple years of coaching experience in a variety of different sports.
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