Area Sports
Greenville edged by Carroll Eagles
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Greenville High School (GHS) Tigers faced a regional foe in the Eagles of Carroll this past Friday in the new Tiger Stadium but came up just short of a win, losing 35-33. The Eagles were quick to the air and led the Tigers 14-0 in the first…
Read MoreTigers felled by Rebels
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Greenville High School (GHS) Tigers of 2023 opened a new era in football as the first Tiger team to play in GHS’s $8,000,000 new stadium. The stadium itself had players and fans excited for it was truly a light show memorable of some college stadiums. It was…
Read MoreMcKenzie School volleyball seniors recognized
The McKenzie School volleyball senior players were honored during Senior Night, Tuesday, Oct 10. Pictured (L-R) are: Taylor Campbell, Harper Bennett, and Aimee Brooks. (Shea Odom | The Standard)
Read MoreMcKenzie falls to Wildcats
BY SHEA ODOM The Greenville Standard The McKenzie Tigers hosted the Florala Wildcats for homecoming and regional game this past Friday night. The Tigers dug hard for a tough battle but fell just short to the Wildcats 36-34. Florala kicked off to McKenzie for an intense first half of play. The Tigers received the…
Read MoreGCCCG Tournament a success
The City of Greenville, Greenville Police Department, Greenville Fire Department, Butler County Sheriff’s Department, Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department, recently partnered with the Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranch to host the Greenville Children’s Charity Classic Golf Tournament. By all accounts, the tournament was a success with over 90 golfers registering…
Read MoreElba trounces Panthers
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard The Georgiana Panthers traveled southeast to Elba Friday night to face the undefeated Tigers and brought home a loss, 38-6. This was to be the hardest test for the Panthers this season, and though a misting rain came down the entire game, a huge crowd of the…
Read MoreFDA Eagles edge Bessemer
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Fort Dale Eagles traveled north this past Thursday to face the Rebels of Bessemer Academy. The Eagles were able to fend off a last minute Rebel attempt to tie the game and brought home a 28-27 win. The first quarter was a stalemate of back and forth…
Read MoreTigers muzzle Bulldogs
BY SHEA ODOM The Greenville Standard The McKenzie Tigers traveled to J.U. Blacksher to battle against the Bulldogs for their homecoming game. The Tigers ultimately claimed the remarkable 38-16 victory at the close of the game. McKenzie kicked off to Blacksher to open the first half and the Bulldogs made a hard drive down…
Read MoreRams butt Tigers
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Tigers of Greenville High School traveled to face the Headland Rams this past Friday and were handed a 36-12 loss. The Greenville cats never quite found their footing against the Rams and quickly fell to a 21-0 deficit by the end of first quarter. In the second…
Read MorePanthers blank Brantley
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard The Panthers of Georgiana slammed the door on the green and white Bulldogs of Brantley. Head coach Berry Bess’s blue machine kept the Bulldogs scoreless at 26-0. Something that hasn’t been accomplished since 2018 Panthers Head Coach Berry Bess said, “It feels good to get somewhat of…
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