Aaron Paul

Morgan County’s Korbin Hedgwood (5) tries to battle for possession of the ball in a match against Lake Oconee Academy on Feb. 10. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County’s Korbin Hedgwood (5) tries to battle for possession of the ball in a match against Lake Oconee Academy on Feb. 10. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs’ season begins amid some changes

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Morgan County boys soccer team enters the 2026 season facing an unusual start — and an immediate test.After weather disruptions and scheduling issues wiped out the Dogs’ usual preseason scrimmage schedule, Morgan County opened the year without the benefit of a true practice game.
Morgan County keeper Blake Downs leaps to make a save in the first half against Jackson. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Morgan County keeper Blake Downs leaps to make a save in the first half against Jackson. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Dogs fall to Jackson in second round

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Both regular-season games between Morgan County and Jackson were decided by a single goal, with each team winning one of the first two contests. This was also the case in last week’s second-round playoff matchup.
L-R: Morgan County senior soccer players Blake Downs, Teddy Young, and Chase Link all signed to play at the next level during a ceremony on Friday, April 18. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

L-R: Morgan County senior soccer players Blake Downs, Teddy Young, and Chase Link all signed to play at the next level during a ceremony on Friday, April 18. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Three Dogs sign to play at next level

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Last Friday, three Morgan County soccer players put pen to paper as they signed to play soccer at the college level.Both Blake Downs and Chase Link signed to play at Truett-McConnell College, and Teddy Young is headed to Toccoa Falls College.
Aaron Paul, Morgan County’s head soccer coach, reached a major milestone last Friday with his 100th career win. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Aaron Paul, Morgan County’s head soccer coach, reached a major milestone last Friday with his 100th career win. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Paul hits century mark in career wins

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Morgan County’s dominant 8-0 win over Westside on March 25 was a special one for head soccer coach Aaron Paul.
Mogan County senior Carson Keener dribbles the ball up the field during a match against Jackson on March 18. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Mogan County senior Carson Keener dribbles the ball up the field during a match against Jackson on March 18. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Senior leadership paves way for Morgan boys' success

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 27, 2025
The Morgan County boys soccer team features a veteran-led roster this season.The Dogs are off to a great start in 2025, thanks to the leadership of their seniors as they compete against three other teams for the Region 4-AA championship. They aim to win a league title under coach Aaron Paul.
Morgan County sophomore midfielder Brandon Lopez (11) celebrates with teammates Cooper Franklin (3), Santiago Ramirez (19), and Carson Keener (17), after scoring a goal to tie the game with Peach County in last week’s second-round playoff game. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Morgan County sophomore midfielder Brandon Lopez (11) celebrates with teammates Cooper Franklin (3), Santiago Ramirez (19), and Carson Keener (17), after scoring a goal to tie the game with Peach County in last week’s second-round playoff game. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Morgan County boys' soccer takes down Peach, falls to Oconee in Elite Eight

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Morgan County soccer coach Aaron Paul thought about last season’s loss to Peach County in the second round of the playoffs for nearly a year.However, after last Wednesday’s 4-2 victory over the Trojans in this year’s second-round rematch, Paul felt a sense of happiness and relief.
Morgan County sophomore striker Korbin Hegwood (5) scored a hat trick in an 8-1 win over Dougherty last Wednesday. (WILL MORRISON/Staff)

Morgan County sophomore striker Korbin Hegwood (5) scored a hat trick in an 8-1 win over Dougherty last Wednesday. (WILL MORRISON/Staff)

Hegwood’s hat trick helps Dogs down Dougherty

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Korbin Hegwood powered Morgan County to an 8-1 win over Dougherty last week in a first-round playoff tilt.The sophomore striker scored three of eight goals, helping the Dogs advance to the second round.“Korbin played really well,” Morgan County coach Aaron Paul said after the match.
Morgan County sophomore striker Korbin Hegwood (5) scored a hat trick in an 8-1 win over Dougherty last Wednesday. (WILL MORRISON/Staff)

Morgan County sophomore striker Korbin Hegwood (5) scored a hat trick in an 8-1 win over Dougherty last Wednesday. (WILL MORRISON/Staff)

Hegwood's hat trick helps Dogs down Dougherty

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Korbin Hegwood powered Morgan County to an 8-1 win over Dougherty last week in a first-round playoff tilt.The sophomore striker scored three of eight goals, helping the Dogs advance to the second round.“Korbin played really well,” Morgan County coach Aaron Paul said after the game.
Morgan County goalkeeper Blake Downs allowed only one goal in last week’s big win over the Academy of Richmond County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County goalkeeper Blake Downs allowed only one goal in last week’s big win over the Academy of Richmond County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

4-PEAT: ‘Dogs edge ARC to capture region title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Morgan County soccer topped the Academy of Richmond last week to capture its fourth straight region title.The Dogs completed the season sweep of the Musketeers, winning 2-1 to lock up the top seed in Region 4-AAA entering the postseason next week.
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