Clint Jenkins

Four campers line up and get set to run sprints during a speed and agility drill. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Four campers line up and get set to run sprints during a speed and agility drill. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

‘Dogs host Pups for pipeline camp

Morgan County High School’s football team hosted its Pipeline Camp last week, and more than 50 kids attended.The Dogs and the coaching staff hosted children ages five through 12 at the three-day camp, which ran last Monday through Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Billy Corry Stadium.
Morgan County head coach Clint Jenkins speaks to his team after a win over ARC last seaosn. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County head coach Clint Jenkins speaks to his team after a win over ARC last seaosn. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

‘Dogs move down to Class AA, will face new region opponents

With high school football summer practices in full swing, the Lake Oconee News is doing a series breaking down the schedules for Morgan County, Greene County, and Lake Oconee Academy. We’ll start the series with Morgan County.
Draco Frazzitta enters his senior season at Morgan County with several Division I offers. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Draco Frazzitta enters his senior season at Morgan County with several Division I offers. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Frazzitta seeing results on recruiting trail

Morgan County rising senior Draco Frazzitta has seen his hard work pay off in the last few months.Frazzitta, who plays tight end and linebacker for the Bulldogs, has garnered interest from several Division I programs in recent months and currently holds offers from Georgia State, UAB, and Navy.
Morgan County wide receiver Dallas Dickerson (3) tracks a ball in the open field past a Walnut Grove defensive back. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Morgan County wide receiver Dallas Dickerson (3) tracks a ball in the open field past a Walnut Grove defensive back. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

‘Dogs air it out in scrimmage win over Walnut Grove

During last Friday’s scrimmage, Morgan County’s passing attack was on full display against Walnut Grove.The Dogs aired it out when the running game against a tough Warriors’ defensive front didn’t work.
Morgan County head coach Clint Jenkins looks on as two of his players work on making contact during a defensive drill at a practice last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County head coach Clint Jenkins looks on as two of his players work on making contact during a defensive drill at a practice last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bulldogs work on fundamentals during spring practice

During its spring practice session, Morgan County football’s team has worked hard the past few weeks.The ‘Dogs hit the field at the start of the month and returned to “working on fundamentals” of the game before their spring scrimmage against Walnut Grove High School this Friday at home.
(From L to R): Trevon Rhodes, Landen Vickers, Talan Fuller, and Antavious Elder all signed letters of intent last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

(From L to R): Trevon Rhodes, Landen Vickers, Talan Fuller, and Antavious Elder all signed letters of intent last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Four MCHS football players sign to play at next level

Morgan County football had four seniors sign letters of intent on National Signing Day to play at the next level.
Morgan County senior linebacker Landen Vickers (54) was named the Region 4-AAA Defensive Player of the Year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior linebacker Landen Vickers (54) was named the Region 4-AAA Defensive Player of the Year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County football racks up All-Region honors

After a successful 2023 season, the Morgan County football team earned many postseason honors. The Bulldogs went 10-2 with a second-round playoff appearance and won the Region 4-AAA championship, so it’s safe to say they earned all of these recognitions after their best season in 10 years.
Morgan County senior running back Jay Dorsey hugs a friend after the loss. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior running back Jay Dorsey hugs a friend after the loss. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Savannah Christian tops ‘Dogs in second round

Savannah Christian was too much for Morgan County last Friday night, defeating the Bulldogs, 33-10. The two teams traded blows throughout the opening two quarters, with the Raiders leading 17-10 at the half.
Morgan County running back Christian Monfort (23) stiff arms a Monroe defender in last weeks win over the Golden Tornadoes. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Morgan County running back Christian Monfort (23) stiff arms a Monroe defender in last weeks win over the Golden Tornadoes. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Bulldogs to host star-studded cast in Savannah Christian

Morgan County (10-1) will face its toughest test on Friday at home against Savannah Christian (9-2). The Raiders are one of the most talented teams in Class AAA, with several Division I prospects on their roster, including five-star Elijah Griffin, the nation’s No.