Terrance Banks

Greene County quarterback Landon Garretson (11) has led the Tigers this season, helping them achieve a 6-1 record entering Friday’s game. IAN TOCHER/File photo

Greene County quarterback Landon Garretson (11) has led the Tigers this season, helping them achieve a 6-1 record entering Friday’s game. IAN TOCHER/File photo

Tigers, Titans to meet on field for first time

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 24, 2024
The wait is finally over.The two schools in Greensboro on Highway 44 – Greene County and Lake Oconee Academy – will meet for the first time on the gridiron at Tiger Stadium on Friday for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff.
Greene County defensive tackle Kevin Wynn, a Florida State commit, will be tasked with leading the Tigers' front seven in stopping Washington-Wilkes' run game this Friday. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Greene County defensive tackle Kevin Wynn, a Florida State commit, will be tasked with leading the Tigers' front seven in stopping Washington-Wilkes' run game this Friday. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Greene County, Washington-Wilkes renew rivalry

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Greene County (5-1) will be at Washington-Wilkes (3-4, 0-1 Class A Divison II Region 8) this Friday.This week’s game will be the region opener for the Tigers from Greensboro. They haven’t played since beating Miller Grove 33-0 on Sept.
Greene County running back Amari Durham (4) breaks away from defenders on his way to the end zone. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Greene County running back Amari Durham (4) breaks away from defenders on his way to the end zone. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Tigers maul Miller Grove in shutout fashion

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Class A Division II's No. 6 ranked Greene County easily defeated Class AA opponent Miller Grove, topping the Wolverines 33-0 Saturday afternoon in Greensboro. The Tigers improved to 5-1 overall as they closed out non-region play.
Greene County running back Amari Durham (9) has rushed a team’s second-best 344 yards and three touchdowns through five games. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County running back Amari Durham (9) has rushed a team’s second-best 344 yards and three touchdowns through five games. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers prepare for Miller Grove after bye

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Class A Division II’s No. 6-ranked Greene County will face Class AA’s Miller Grove this Friday at home.The Tigers (4-1) and Wolverines (3-2) are both coming off a bye week. Both will begin region play next week, too.
Greene County’s Steve Miller opened scoring for the home team with this play in the first quarter. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Greene County’s Steve Miller opened scoring for the home team with this play in the first quarter. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Greene County grinds out win over Laney

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Greene County got back in the win column this past Friday with a 14-8 non-region victory over Laney. The Tigers (4-1), currently ranked No. 6 in Class A Division II, grinded out the win over the Wildcats (3-2).
Greene County's defense huddles during a timeout of last week's game against Morgan County. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Greene County's defense huddles during a timeout of last week's game against Morgan County. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Greene County looks to regroup against Laney

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Following a 35-13 loss to Morgan County last week, Greene County looks to get back in the win column this Friday. Tigers’ head coach, Terrance Banks, had a simple, clear message for his team.“It’s over,” Banks said. “I’m proud of how we responded in the second half.
Greene County running back Amari Durham (9) tries to dodge a Haralson County defender. (COURTESY OF MAMA D'S PIX)

Greene County running back Amari Durham (9) tries to dodge a Haralson County defender. (COURTESY OF MAMA D'S PIX)

Tigers top Haralson County on the road

Lance@lakeoconeenews.us
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Greene County traveled 135 miles last Friday to Haralson County and returned home with a 25-3 win. The Tigers, currently ranked No. 6 in Class A Division II, dominated the Rebels in all three phases.The game was never in doubt. Greene led 12-3 at the half and pitched a shutout in the second half.
Morgan County leads the all-time series 31-25-1 over Greene County. FILE PHOTO

Morgan County leads the all-time series 31-25-1 over Greene County. FILE PHOTO

Greene, Morgan to face off on Friday

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Greene County and Morgan County, a battle of two ranked and undefeated teams, will meet this Friday in Madison.The Tigers are off to a 3-0 start and are ranked No. 6 in Class A Division II. On the other hand, the Dogs are also 3-0 overall and ranked No. 2 in Class AA.
Greene County running back Travez Gibson (4) rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns against Twiggs County. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Greene County running back Travez Gibson (4) rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns against Twiggs County. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Tigers break Twiggs, improve to 2-0

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Greene County improved to 2-0 on the season with a 36-0 rout of Twiggs County this past week. The Tigers relied heavily on their ground game and dominant defense against the Cobras on the road.Greene head coach Terrance Banks thought his team did better this week at executing the “small things.
Greene County will hit the road this Friday and is set to face Haralson County in northwest Georgia. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Greene County will hit the road this Friday and is set to face Haralson County in northwest Georgia. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Tigers to tangle with Rebels in Tallapoosa

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Greene County (2-0) will travel to northwest Georgia this Friday to play Haralson County. It will be the first meeting ever between these teams.The Rebels of Tallapoosa are off to a 1-1 start after going 2-8 last season under former coach Scott Peavey.
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