From Sweet to Elite: Cason’s touchdown lifts Dogs past Sumter

  • Morgan County senior Jasper Cason (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in last Friday’s win over Sumter County. JIM TURNER/Contributed
    Morgan County senior Jasper Cason (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in last Friday’s win over Sumter County. JIM TURNER/Contributed
  • Morgan County running back Christan Monfort tries to pick up a first down with his legs. JIM TURNER/Contributed
    Morgan County running back Christan Monfort tries to pick up a first down with his legs. JIM TURNER/Contributed

    Morgan County senior tailback Jasper Cason came up big for his team in last Friday’s second-round playoff game against Sumter County.

    Cason, who transferred in from Camden County during the offseason, scored the game’s go-ahead touchdown via the ground with just over a minute left. The Dogs went up 36-30 over the Panthers and never looked back, as their defense came up with an interception on the n…