Alan Shultz

Morgan County senior setter Abby Dennard was named the Area Player of the Year on top of being an All-State selection, as well as being an All-Area first-team selection. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Morgan County senior setter Abby Dennard was named the Area Player of the Year on top of being an All-State selection, as well as being an All-Area first-team selection. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Back-to-back state champion Spike Dogs collect All-Area awards

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Following a successful 2025 campaign that included a second-straight Class AA state championship, the Morgan County volleyball team had several players named to the All-Area team for their performances on the court.The Spike Dogs had nine players named to the All-Area team and one who also earned...
The Spike Dogs pose a photo after defeating Ringgold in the Class AA state championship match on Oct. 30. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

The Spike Dogs pose a photo after defeating Ringgold in the Class AA state championship match on Oct. 30. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

BACK-TO-BACK: Spike Dogs tame Tigers to win state title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Morgan County secured its third state championship in four years with a victory over Ringgold last week in the Class AA title match.The Spike Dogs defeated the Tigers 3-1 to also claim their second consecutive state championship.“I was very proud of (the girls) and excited for them,” Morgan County...
The Morgan County volleyball team takes a photo after beating Pike County on Tuesday, pointing at senior Camryn Scherer, who wears the No. 4, signaling they’re moving on to the semifinals. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

The Morgan County volleyball team takes a photo after beating Pike County on Tuesday, pointing at senior Camryn Scherer, who wears the No. 4, signaling they’re moving on to the semifinals. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

‘Hard to kill’ Spike Dogs blaze way to Final Four

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 23, 2025
The Morgan County volleyball team returns to a familiar spot in the postseason after beating Pike County on Tuesday.The No. 1 seed Spike Dogs (31-12) easily defeated the No. 8 Lady Pirates in straight sets, moving on to the Final Four round of the Class AA state playoffs.
Morgan County senior Abby Dennard has been a key piece to the team’s success this season. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Morgan County senior Abby Dennard has been a key piece to the team’s success this season. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Spike Dogs dominate path to win region title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Morgan County’s volleyball team will head into the Class 2A state playoffs next week in a good spot.The Spike Dogs recently wrapped up the regular season with a 27-12 overall record and won the region championship with a perfect 5-0 mark.
Senior E’mariona Johnson puts a ball back over the net. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Senior E’mariona Johnson puts a ball back over the net. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Spike Dogs pick up where they left off

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Morgan County volleyball aims to repeat as state champions, and the team is off to a strong start this season.The Spike Dogs have been on a tear recently, winning six out of their last eight entering the weekend.Morgan County’s first-year head coach Alan Shultz believes his team is performing well...
LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Spike Dogs host youth camp

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 17, 2025
New Morgan County High School volleyball head coach Alan Shultz had a chance to see what the future holds, as the team hosted a youth camp last week with a large number of kids in attendance.Nearly 100 girls packed the school’s competition gym to learn from their varsity and junior varsity peers.
Kathleen Goodwin celebrated with her players after they defeated the Savannah Arts Academy to win the Class 2A state title last November CHARLES JORDAN/File Photo

Kathleen Goodwin celebrated with her players after they defeated the Savannah Arts Academy to win the Class 2A state title last November CHARLES JORDAN/File Photo

Morgan County volleyball coach resigns, new hire announced

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Morgan County High School volleyball coach Kathleen Goodwin announced last month that she was resigning after a successful five-year stint, and her replacement was recently announced.MCHS athletic director Greg Thompson announced on social media that Alan Shultz, who was previously the head...
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