Brendan Conway

Morgan County’s Ty Tillery (23) delivers a pitch during a home game against top-ranked Harlem on April 17. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County’s Ty Tillery (23) delivers a pitch during a home game against top-ranked Harlem on April 17. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Diamond Dogs rack up Region 4-AAA honors

Despite a disappointing end to the year, the Morgan County baseball team had a successful 2023 season. The Diamond Dogs also racked up a lot of postseason awards, with a lot of players landing spots on the All-Region 4-AAA First and Second Teams. There were also a few individual awards won as well.
Morgan County senior Drew Stephens (24) takes a lead at first base in a loss to Cherokee Bluff last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior Drew Stephens (24) takes a lead at first base in a loss to Cherokee Bluff last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Diamond ‘Dogs blast Salem on Senior Night

Morgan County baseball evened its record at 7-7 on Senior Night with a 15-0 rout of Salem this past Tuesday. The Bulldogs honored five seniors - Drew Stephens, Jack Harper, Ethan Mizell, Jackson Miller and Brendan Conway before the game at Tracy Brown Field. They each contributed to the victory.
Morgan County senior Samuel Schofield recently announced he will attend and play for Georgia State University after graduating from high school. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior Samuel Schofield recently announced he will attend and play for Georgia State University after graduating from high school. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

BASEBALL: Schofield to continue career on the diamond at Georgia State

Morgan County senior Samuel Schofield has loved the game of baseball since he was a little boy and recently announced he will continue his career in college, playing for Georgia State. Schofield said he’s happy to finally have his decision nailed down.