Chad Pigg

Ryleigh Hilsman in the wind-up, getting set to deliver a strike. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady Dogs finding rhythm in region play

Lance McCurley

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Morgan County softball has recently been on a tear and is in a good position a few games into region play.After knocking off Jackson 8-0 on Tuesday, the Lady Dogs improved to 7-2 overall and 4-0 in the region.

Morgan County players pile on Mallory Martin after defeating Peach County as she scored the game's final run, solidifying the Lady 'Dogs mercy rule win and a trip to Columbus. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Lady Dogs’ coach confident in team

Lance McCurley

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Morgan County softball heads into 2024 after a successful run to the Elite Eight in Columbus last year.The Lady Dogs went 23-10-1 overall in 2023 and entered the postseason as the top seed after winning the region title with a 10-1 mark.

Ryan Henderson (first row, center) with her parents and the Morgan County softball coaching staff. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Lady Dogs softball players sign to play at next level

Lance McCurley

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Morgan County softball seniors Emmy Moss, Ryan Henderson, and Anna Kate Hill signed letters of intent during a Nov. 14 ceremony to continue their careers on the diamond and play at the college level.

Morgan County players pile on Mallory Martin after defeating Peach County as she scored the game's final run, solidifying the Lady 'Dogs mercy rule win. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

COLUMBUS BOUND: Lady 'Dogs softball sweeps regional to advance

Lance McCurley

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

After Morgan County softball defeated Calvary Day 8-0 on Monday, assistant coach Jason McBay told the players one more win would send them back to Columbus for the first time since 2016. Well, he was right. The Lady ‘Dogs handled business against No.

Ryleigh Hilsman (11) delivers a strike from the circle in last Monday's game against Harlem. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Lady ‘Dogs capture region title over Harlem

Lance McCurley

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Morgan County captured the Region 4-AAA championship last Wednesday with a 7-1 win over Harlem. After losing 2-1 on Sept. 19, the Lady ‘Dogs got a much-needed 3-2 victory over Harlem last Monday night, forcing a winner-takes-all game three on Wednesday, which played into their favor.

Bulldogs’ senior Ryan Henderson mashes a single up the middle in a loss to Prince Avenue on Aug. 31. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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‘Dogs softball on hot streak, get set for final stretch

Lance McCurley

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Morgan County softball has been hot as of late, winning six of its last nine heading into this week. The Bulldogs are 12-6-1 overall and 8-1 in region play following Tuesday’s league loss to Harlem.

Ryleigh Hilsman (11) delivers a pitch from inside the circle. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

‘Lady Dogs grind out first two wins of the season

Lance Mccurley_

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Morgan County picked up its first two wins of the season last week against a pair of non-region opponents. The Lady ‘Dogs opened up the year with losses to Social Circle and Franklin County but bounced back to defeat Monroe Area and Greenbrier to even up their record at .500 entering the week.

Returning starting pitcher Ryleigh Hilsman on the bump during a playoff game against Calvary Day of Savannah last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Lady ‘Dogs begin first season under new coach

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

The Morgan County softball team kicked off its season Tuesday with a new head coach in Chad Pigg. Pigg was previously the head coach at Harris County and comes in with a wealth of knowledge and experience. He was hired by Morgan County Director of Athletics Doug Connelly in late June.

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