Chris MacFarland

Putnam County holds a 29-27-1 advantage over Greene County in the all-time series. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Greene, Putnam to renew rivalry in season opener

Lance McCurley

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Putnam County and Greene County will get their 2026 football seasons underway Friday night, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. when the longtime rivals meet at Tiger Stadium in Greensboro.

Chris MacFarland, Greene County’s third head coach in as many years, intends to bring back stability to its football program. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Tigers look to turn page under new coach

Lance McCurley

Thursday, August 20, 2026

There is a new era of Greene County football underway.Chris MacFarland takes over the Tigers with high expectations and a clear vision for what he wants the program to look like moving forward.For MacFarland, that starts with something simple: consistency.

Greene County running back Johnathan Lawrence (27) prepares to stiff-arm a Hancock Central defender during last week’s scrimmage. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Tigers make statement in Hancock Central scrimmage

Lance McCurley

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Greene County opened a new era last Friday night with a dominant performance against rival Hancock Central in a preseason scrimmage.

Greene County players are already hard at work preparing for the Tigers’ 2026 campaign. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Tigers use summer to build under MacFarland

Lance McCurley

Thursday, July 16, 2026

A summer of change has brought plenty of new faces to the Greene County football program, but first-year head coach Chris MacFarland believes the Tigers are making steady progress as they prepare for the 2026 season.

Greene County rising senior Cameron Parker participates in a drill focused on ball security. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Tigers use spring to build new identity

Lance McCurley

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Spring practice gave new Greene County head coach Chris MacFarland his first opportunity to evaluate the Tigers on the field after taking over the program earlier this offseason.The spring was centered more on teaching and establishing fundamentals than worrying about results.

Greene County recently announced the hiring of Chris MacFarland as its new head football coach. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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New Greene coach talks about why he took the job

Lance McCurley

Thursday, April 2, 2026

When Greene County named Chris MacFarland its new head football coach, it wasn’t just filling a vacancy — it was bringing in a leader with a clear vision for building a winning program.For MacFarland, the decision to take over the Tigers came down to people and potential.

Greene County High School recently announced the hiring of Chris MacFarland as its new head football coach. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene County hires new head football coach

Lance McCurley

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Greene County High School has recently named Chris MacFarland as its new head football coach.MacFarland brings more than 30 years of coaching and educational experience to the program.

Rome assistant coach Chris MacFarland spoke first, talking to the crowd about various topics, including his head coaching experience and what he would bring to the Greene County program. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

GCHS hosts Q&A with head football coaching candidates

Lance McCurley

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Greene County is still searching for its next head football coach, but the process may conclude later this week.The school hosted its final two candidates for a public question-and-answer session on Monday, drawing community members, parents, and school officials, including Dr. Aaryn Schmuhl.

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