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Bulldog senior Zach Moore (13) brings down an ARC ball career in a win over the Musketeers on Sept. 29. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bulldog senior Zach Moore (13) brings down an ARC ball career in a win over the Musketeers on Sept. 29. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan faces first big region test versus Rebels

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 12, 2023
No. 9 Morgan County (6-1, 2-0 Region 4-AAA) will face Hephzibah (5-2, 1-1) this Friday on the road. • Series History: Morgan County leads, 5-1. • Last Meeting: Morgan County defeated Hephzibah 49-33 in 2022. Hephzibah is much improved this season after going 6-5 in 2022.
Titan junior Hayes Fleming (23) stiff-arms a would-be Augusta Prep Day tackler in last week’s game against the Cavaliers. Fleming was the team’s leading rusher with 70 yards on the ground. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Titan junior Hayes Fleming (23) stiff-arms a would-be Augusta Prep Day tackler in last week’s game against the Cavaliers. Fleming was the team’s leading rusher with 70 yards on the ground. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Titans look for fourth-straight win at Cherokee Christian

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 12, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy Titans are traveling to Woodstock this Friday to take on the Cherokee Christian Warriors at 7:30 p.m. • Series Record: Cherokee Christian leads the series, 1-0. • Last Meeting: Cherokee Christian defeated LOA 34-14 in 2022.
Morgan County’s Landen Vickers (54), Jamel Cox (50) and Brody Jenkins (10) chase down ARC quarterback Brooks Dickinson (11) in a 56-7 win over the Musketeers on Sept. 29. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County’s Landen Vickers (54), Jamel Cox (50) and Brody Jenkins (10) chase down ARC quarterback Brooks Dickinson (11) in a 56-7 win over the Musketeers on Sept. 29. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

‘Dogs pitch a shutout against Salem

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Morgan County’s defensive unit pitched its second shutout of the season and forced five turnovers as Class AAA’s No. 9 Bulldogs easily defeated region foe Salem 48-0 on Friday night. Morgan County (6-1, 2-0 Region 4-AAA) held the Seminoles (1-6, 0-2) to just 107 yards of total offense.
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) chats with ESPN sideline reporter Molly McGrath after the Bulldogs' 51-13 win over Kentucky. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) chats with ESPN sideline reporter Molly McGrath after the Bulldogs' 51-13 win over Kentucky. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Beck has career night as Georgia’s offense flourishes in win over No. 20 Wildcats

Lance McCurley
Sunday, October 8, 2023
Not much went wrong for Carson Beck in No. 1 Georgia’s 51-13 win over No. 20 Kentucky on Saturday. Beck set career highs in passing yards, completions, and touchdowns. The Jacksonville, Fl., native completed 28-of-35 passes for 389 yards, four passing scores and one interception in the win.
Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) during Georgia’s game against Auburn on Pat Dye Field at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) during Georgia’s game against Auburn on Pat Dye Field at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Smith: Well-rounded tight end Brock Bowers becoming Georgia legend

Loran Smith
Thursday, October 5, 2023
If you talk with Brock Bowers about his passions for hunting and fishing and know nothing about his background, you might take him for a native Georgian. He could hail from Americus, Valdosta, or Albany. Or perhaps the hills of Habersham.
BJ Mullens (3) jumping up and celebrating with fellow wide receiver Quay Burdette after he found the end zone in the first half. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

BJ Mullens (3) jumping up and celebrating with fellow wide receiver Quay Burdette after he found the end zone in the first half. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Greene County crowned as victors in Homecoming game over Towns County

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 5, 2023
The Greene County football team spent its Homecoming weekend in good spirits after getting a dominant win in its first region game of the season. The Tigers defeated Towns County 47-0 and kept their undefeated season alive by moving to 6-0.
Bulldog running back Jaydon Dorsey drags a Musketeer defender down the field in last week's contest against ARC. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Bulldog running back Jaydon Dorsey drags a Musketeer defender down the field in last week's contest against ARC. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Big night for Dorsey as ‘Dogs down ARC

News Staff
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Morgan County leaned on senior Jaydon Dorsey in its 56-7 win over Richmond Academy this past Friday. The Bulldogs’ running back rushed for 127 yards and three touchdowns, while also averaging nine yards per attempt.
Kentucky running Ray Davis (1) has faced Georgia before when he played at Vanderbilt. He transferred to Kentucky in the offseason and ran for a career-high 280 yards last week against Florida. COURTESY OF UK ATHLETICS

Kentucky running Ray Davis (1) has faced Georgia before when he played at Vanderbilt. He transferred to Kentucky in the offseason and ran for a career-high 280 yards last week against Florida. COURTESY OF UK ATHLETICS

Kentucky’s Ray Davis has Georgia’s attention

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Kentucky running back Ray Davis had a career day against Florida this past Saturday, rushing for a career-high 280 yards and three touchdowns while also hauling in a catch for a score.
Georgia tight end Brock Bowers put the offense on his back against Auburn with 14 catches for 157 yards and a touchdown. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers put the offense on his back against Auburn with 14 catches for 157 yards and a touchdown. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Beck, Bowers boost Bulldogs past Auburn

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Georgia entered the fourth quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium against Auburn tied 17-17 with the Tigers. By the end of it, the No. 1 Bulldogs came out on top 27-20 after senior quarterback Carson Beck and junior tight end Brock Bowers shined together in the fourth quarter. “Bowers did what he does.
Spike Dog seniors Ally Cox (18) and Emily Hilsman (2) help lift the region championship trophy after defeating ARC in the team's last area match of the season. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Spike Dog seniors Ally Cox (18) and Emily Hilsman (2) help lift the region championship trophy after defeating ARC in the team's last area match of the season. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Spike Dogs roll to fourth-straight region championship

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Over the past couple of weeks, Morgan County’s volleyball team has solidified itself as the Area 8-AAA champions.. With dominant wins over Harlem and Academy of Richmond County to end their region schedule, the Spike Dogs claimed their fourth straight region championship.
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