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Morgan County senior tight end Antavious Elder (8) rumbles past Harlem defenders. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior tight end Antavious Elder (8) rumbles past Harlem defenders. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County doesn’t plan to overlook Monroe in first round

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 9, 2023
No. 1 seed Morgan County begins the Class AAA postseason with No. 4 seed Monroe this Friday. The Bulldogs are coming off a win over Harlem to capture their first region title in six years.
Jay Dorsey (1) rushes away from defenders on an 80-yard touchdown in the third quarter of Friday’s win over Cross Creek. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Jay Dorsey (1) rushes away from defenders on an 80-yard touchdown in the third quarter of Friday’s win over Cross Creek. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Dorsey reaches 1,000-yard mark as Bulldogs defeat Cross Creek

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 2, 2023
It’s unique for a high school running back to surpass the 1,000-yard rushing mark in a season, but Morgan County has had it happen in back-to-back seasons. Last year it was Jacere Cooper, and this past Friday night, Jay Dorsey followed in his footsteps for the Bulldogs.
Morgan County defensive lineman Jamel Cox tries to bat down a pass thrown by Cross Creek quarterback Brandon Wallace (3). JIM TURNER/Contributed

Morgan County defensive lineman Jamel Cox tries to bat down a pass thrown by Cross Creek quarterback Brandon Wallace (3). JIM TURNER/Contributed

Morgan County, Harlem to play for region title Friday

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 2, 2023
The regular-season finale between Morgan County (8-1, 4-0 Region 4-AAA) and Harlem (7-2, 4-0) this Friday has huge implications, with the winner of the contest being crowned the region champs. • Series History: Morgan County leads, 18-10-1.
The Morgan County Bulldogs take the field on Sept. 29 before facing ARC. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

The Morgan County Bulldogs take the field on Sept. 29 before facing ARC. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bulldogs set to face Cross Creek off bye week

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Morgan County (7-1, 3-0 Region 4-AAA) hosts region foe Cross Creek (4-3, 1-2) this Friday at home. • Series History: Morgan County leads, 3-0. • Last Meeting: Morgan County defeated Cross Creek 49-6 in 2022. Class AAA’s No.
Morgan County quarterback Davis Strickland drops back to pass in a game earlier this season. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Morgan County quarterback Davis Strickland drops back to pass in a game earlier this season. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Bulldogs overcome early errors against Hephzibah

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Morgan County prevailed after a few early mistakes to defeat Hephzibah 35-6 on Friday night. The Bulldogs (7-1, 3-0 Region 4-AAA) were hoping to cruise into halftime with a 14-0 lead, but a few costly mistakes by the defense gave the Rebels (5-3, 1-3) some life with a late score.
Bulldog senior Zach Moore (13) brings down an ARC ball career in a win over the Musketeers on Sept. 29. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bulldog senior Zach Moore (13) brings down an ARC ball career in a win over the Musketeers on Sept. 29. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan faces first big region test versus Rebels

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 12, 2023
No. 9 Morgan County (6-1, 2-0 Region 4-AAA) will face Hephzibah (5-2, 1-1) this Friday on the road. • Series History: Morgan County leads, 5-1. • Last Meeting: Morgan County defeated Hephzibah 49-33 in 2022. Hephzibah is much improved this season after going 6-5 in 2022.
Morgan County’s Landen Vickers (54), Jamel Cox (50) and Brody Jenkins (10) chase down ARC quarterback Brooks Dickinson (11) in a 56-7 win over the Musketeers on Sept. 29. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County’s Landen Vickers (54), Jamel Cox (50) and Brody Jenkins (10) chase down ARC quarterback Brooks Dickinson (11) in a 56-7 win over the Musketeers on Sept. 29. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

‘Dogs pitch a shutout against Salem

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Morgan County’s defensive unit pitched its second shutout of the season and forced five turnovers as Class AAA’s No. 9 Bulldogs easily defeated region foe Salem 48-0 on Friday night. Morgan County (6-1, 2-0 Region 4-AAA) held the Seminoles (1-6, 0-2) to just 107 yards of total offense.
Bulldog running back Jaydon Dorsey drags a Musketeer defender down the field in last week's contest against ARC. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Bulldog running back Jaydon Dorsey drags a Musketeer defender down the field in last week's contest against ARC. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Big night for Dorsey as ‘Dogs down ARC

News Staff
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Morgan County leaned on senior Jaydon Dorsey in its 56-7 win over Richmond Academy this past Friday. The Bulldogs’ running back rushed for 127 yards and three touchdowns, while also averaging nine yards per attempt.
Tight end Antavious Elder (8) runs down the field as an Academy of Richmond County defender chases after him. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Tight end Antavious Elder (8) runs down the field as an Academy of Richmond County defender chases after him. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Game Preview: Stats favor Morgan over region foe Salem

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Morgan County (4-1, 1-0 Region 4-AAA) hits the road this week for a region matchup against Salem (1-5, 0-1). Series History: Salem leads the all-time series, 2-1. Last Meeting: Morgan County defeated Salem 45-0 in 2022. Salem hasn’t won much lately and hasn’t had a winning season since 2018.
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