Greene County Girls Basketball 2025-26

New Greene County girls basketball coach Shakedra Ellison said she intends to elevate the Lady Tigers to more equally match the boys team’s local presence. CONTRIBUTED

New Greene County girls basketball coach Shakedra Ellison said she intends to elevate the Lady Tigers to more equally match the boys team’s local presence. CONTRIBUTED

Ellison named head coach of Lady Tigers

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Shakedra Ellison has been named the new head coach of the Greene County girls’ basketball program.She takes over from previous coach Steven Hopper as she steps into her first high school head coaching opportunity.
Greene County junior Braylen Hurt was a first-team All-Region selection. LANCE McCURLEY/ Staff

Greene County junior Braylen Hurt was a first-team All-Region selection. LANCE McCURLEY/ Staff

Greene boys, girls earn All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Greene County’s basketball teams recently wrapped up their 2025–26 seasons, with six standout players earning All-Region recognition.Three players from each program were honored, highlighting strong individual performances despite challenging campaigns.
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.
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