Clint Jenkins

Bulldogs’ senior running back Jaydon Dorsey (1) runs behind his blockers in a win over Monroe Area on Sept. 15. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Game Preview: Bulldogs return after bye, set to face ARC in region opener

Lance McCurley

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Morgan County (4-1) returns this Friday after a bye to face the Academy of Richmond County (2-3) at home. • Series History: Morgan County leads, 4-1. • Last Meeting: Morgan County defeated ARC 21-14 in 2022.

Morgan County senior running back Jaydon Dosey dives for the pylon trying to score. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Bulldogs knock off No. 7 Monroe Area

Lance McCurley

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Morgan County (4-1) upset Class 3A’s No. 7 Monroe Area 35-17 this past Friday in a non-region game. The win was special for the Bulldogs, who had not beaten the Purple Hurricanes since 2019. Now, after consecutive top-10 wins, Morgan is up to the No. 7 spot in Class 3A rankings this week.

Dallas Dickerson (3) races toward the end zone in Morgan County’s 26-14 win over Hebron Christian last Friday. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Bulldogs hold off Hebron Christian, pick up 500th win

Lance McCurley

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Morgan County (3-1) held off a late push by Hebron Christian (3-1) on Friday night at Bill Corry Stadium to secure a 26-14 victory, which marked the football program’s 500th win. Morgan County became the state’s 48th program to reach 500 wins after defeating the Lions.

Bulldogs’ quarterback Davis Strickland (5) gets set to let the ball loose while being chased down by a Hebron Christian defender (9). JIM TURNER/Contributed

Game Preview: Monroe Area at Morgan County

Lance McCurley

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Morgan County (3-1) welcomes rival Monroe Area (3-1) to Madison on Friday for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. • Series History: Morgan County leads, 30-23. • Last Meeting: Monroe Area defeated Morgan County 37-13 in 2022. While Morgan County upset Hebron Christian 26-14 last week, Class AAA’s No.

Morgan County sophomore Davis Strickland (5) warms up before entering a scrimmage against Cherokee Bluff in August. He passed for two touchdowns in Friday’s win over Jasper County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Strickland, Bulldogs bounce back against Hurricanes

Lance McCurley

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Morgan County sophomore quarterback Davis Strickland accounted for three total touchdowns, with two through the air and one on the ground, as the Bulldogs defeated Jasper County 35-0 on Friday. It was a much-needed win after Morgan County (2-1) lost to rival Greene County 24-14 in Week 2.

Gavin Hall, who is now at Gainesville, runs away from Morgan County's Jaydon Dorsey (1) in Hebron Christian 35-28 win over Morgan County last year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Game Preview: Hebron Christian at Morgan County

Lance McCurley

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Morgan County (2-1) hosts fellow Class 3A team Hebron Christian (3-0) on Friday at Bill Corry Stadium. • Series History: Hebron Christian leads, 1-0 • Last Meeting: Hebron Christian defeated Morgan County 35-28 in 2022.

Tigers’ quarterback Steve Miller (1) runs over a Bulldog defender on his way to a 15-yard scramble. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers top Bulldogs, snap losing streak

Brendan Koerner

Thursday, August 31, 2023

The Greene County football team has started the 2023 season out well, with its most recent success coming against the Morgan County Bulldogs. The Tigers hosted head coach Clint Jenkins and company at Tiger Stadium for both teams’ second game of the year and walked away with a 24-14 victory.

Greene County’s Chris Lowe brings down Morgan County’s Drew Cole as he fights for a first-down. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Game Preview: Morgan County at Jasper County

Lance McCurley

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Morgan County (1-1) travels to Monticello Friday to take on Jasper County (2-0) for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. • Series History: Morgan County leads, 31-4-1 • Last Meeting: Morgan County defeated Jasper County 65-7 in 2022. Jasper County is off to its hottest start in over two decades.

Lander Vickers is ready to make an impact in his senior season for the Bulldogs. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Vickers strives for greatness in senior season

Lance McCurley

Friday, August 25, 2023

Morgan County senior Landen Vickers is a player that every coach dreams of having on their team. The veteran inside linebacker is a team-first guy who is the first one in the building and the last out.

Jay Dorsey (1) runs away from Social Circle defenders on his first touchdown run of the night. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

‘Dogs rout Social Circle in season opener

Lance McCurley

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Morgan County football opened up its season with a dominant win over Social Circle this past Friday.The Bulldogs jumped out to an early lead and never let the Redskins even come close, convincingly winning 41-7.

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