Clint Jenkins

Christian Monfort (23) runs past defenders, rumbling his way down the field toward the end zone. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Christian Monfort (23) runs past defenders, rumbling his way down the field toward the end zone. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Monfort’s 4 TDs help Dogs run all over War Eagles

Christian Monfort played a major role in Morgan County’s decisive 46-14 win over Putnam County on Aug. 22.The senior tailback rushed 16 times for 171 yards and four touchdowns.
Morgan County and Putnam County will face off this Friday in Madison at Bill Corry Stadium for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. LANCE McCURLEY/File photo

Morgan County and Putnam County will face off this Friday in Madison at Bill Corry Stadium for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. LANCE McCURLEY/File photo

Dogs favored over War Eagles in rivalry game

Putnam County (1-0) and Morgan County (1-0) will renew their rivalry Friday night at Bill Corry Stadium in Madison. Last season, the Dogs defeated the War Eagles 42-28 in a shootout. Morgan is favored to win 48-16 this year, according to the Massey Ratings prediction by On3.com.
Morgan County running back Christian Monfort runs past Warren County defenders. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County running back Christian Monfort runs past Warren County defenders. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Balanced offense leads Morgan past Warren

Morgan County handled business in its season opener Aug. 16 against Warren County.The game was postponed from Friday to Saturday due to severe weather conditions, but that didn’t affect the Dogs (1-0) as they dominated the Screaming Devils 53-16 at Albert J. Massey Field.
Morgan County quarterback Davis Strickland hands the ball off to running back Christian Monfort during a scrimmage against Cherokee Bluff on Aug. 7. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County quarterback Davis Strickland hands the ball off to running back Christian Monfort during a scrimmage against Cherokee Bluff on Aug. 7. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan offense impresses in scrimmage

Morgan County faced off against Cherokee Bluff in a scrimmage on Aug. 7.The Dogs secured a 29-21 victory over the Bears in their home game at Bill Corry Stadium.Morgan County head coach Clint Jenkins was happy with the Dogs’ performance in the team’s preseason contest.
Morgan County head coach Clint Jenkins heads into his fifth season with the program and he has high expectations for this year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County head coach Clint Jenkins heads into his fifth season with the program and he has high expectations for this year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

All about ‘mindset’ for Morgan County coach Clint Jenkins

The school year has officially kicked off, meaning Friday-night lights are just around the corner.After a successful 2024 season, Morgan County is anticipating its return to Bill Corry Stadium, where the ‘Dogs remained undefeated last season before finishing 11-2 overall.
Morgan County offensive lineman Jamari Mundy is a multi-year starter for the Dogs. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County offensive lineman Jamari Mundy is a multi-year starter for the Dogs. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County senior Jamari Mundy playing for the future

Morgan County senior Jamari Mundy has been playing the game of football since he was eight years old.Mundy, 17, has been part of the Dogs’ varsity football roster throughout his entire high school career.
LOA’s Troy Evans (right) attempts to haul in a pass as teammate Corrion Jernigan tries to bat it down. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA’s Troy Evans (right) attempts to haul in a pass as teammate Corrion Jernigan tries to bat it down. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Area football teams host scrimmages this week

High school football in Georgia began on Friday, Aug. 1, as teams across the state participated in scrimmages.This week, scrimmages will continue.
Morgan County running back Christian Monfort will return to the team as a senior this season but has already committed to attend and play for the University of West Georgia next year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County running back Christian Monfort will return to the team as a senior this season but has already committed to attend and play for the University of West Georgia next year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County running back commits to West Georgia

Morgan County senior running back Christian Monfort announced last Monday that he has committed to play at West Georgia.Monfort chose to stay in-state and commit to the Wolves, who became a Division I program last year.
Morgan County senior Brody Jenkins has already committed to play football at Army once he graduates next summer. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior Brody Jenkins has already committed to play football at Army once he graduates next summer. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County's Brody Jenkins commits to Army

Morgan County specialist Brody Jenkins has found his college home by recently committing to Army.A two-way player for the Dogs, Jenkins served as both a linebacker and long snapper, the position he expects to play at the next level. He chose the Black Knights over Auburn, Air Force, and Navy.
Morgan County quarterback Gunner Braswell (11) runs past Walnut Grove defenders. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Morgan County quarterback Gunner Braswell (11) runs past Walnut Grove defenders. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Dogs use spring as evaluation period

Morgan County football’s staff recently used the spring to search for areas where their team could improve.Under head coach Clint Jenkins, the team’s staff has evaluated its players over the past few weeks.