FOOTBALL: ‘Dogs shutout Salem, prepare for homecoming against Hephzibah

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  • Morgan County senior D.J. Smith (6) tries to stiff-arm a Salem defender on his way to the end zone. JIM TURNER/Contributed
    Morgan County senior D.J. Smith (6) tries to stiff-arm a Salem defender on his way to the end zone. JIM TURNER/Contributed
  • Bulldogs’ sophomore Jaylen Elder (2) hauls in a 47yard TD pass from quarterback Talan Fuller. JIM TURNER/Contributed
    Bulldogs’ sophomore Jaylen Elder (2) hauls in a 47yard TD pass from quarterback Talan Fuller. JIM TURNER/Contributed

    Morgan County (5-2, Region 4-AAA) is now riding a two-game winning streak into its homecoming game this Friday against Hephzibah (4-3, 1-1 Region 4-AAA).

    The Bulldogs most recently defeated Salem 45-0 this past weekend at Bill Corry Stadium.

    “I’m pleased with the victory. We fought hard,” Morgan County head coach Clint Jenkins said. “However, it was a scary way to start the game with their (Salem) q…