Lady ‘Dogs begin first season under new coach

MORGAN COUNTY

  • Returning starting pitcher Ryleigh Hilsman on the bump during a playoff game against Calvary Day of Savannah last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
    Returning starting pitcher Ryleigh Hilsman on the bump during a playoff game against Calvary Day of Savannah last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

    The Morgan County softball team kicked off its season Tuesday with a new head coach in Chad Pigg.

    Pigg was previously the head coach at Harris County and comes in with a wealth of knowledge and experience. He was hired by Morgan County Director of Athletics Doug Connelly in late June.

    Pigg spoke with the Lake Oconee News before the season opener. He acknowledged how excited he was to get the season …