Clint Jenkins

Morgan County running back Jaydon Dorsey (1) runs over a Walnut Grove defender. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Morgan County running back Jaydon Dorsey (1) runs over a Walnut Grove defender. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Bulldogs play solid spring game, rout Walnut Grove

Morgan County ended its spring camp on a positive note this past Friday with a win over Walnut Grove. The Bulldogs absolutely dominated the Class AAAA Warriors of Walton County with a 34-7 victory. “Overall, it was a really good spring. I thought our energy was good all camp long.
Morgan County rising senior quarterback Talan Fuller (14) rolls out of the pocket and attempts a pass during a practice last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County rising senior quarterback Talan Fuller (14) rolls out of the pocket and attempts a pass during a practice last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan, Greene wrap up spring football with scrimmages

A pair of Lake Country area football programs – Class AAA’s Morgan County and Class A Division II’s Greene County – wrapped up spring practices this week with scrimmages against other programs.
Jaydon Dorsey (1) tries to break a tackle in Friday night’s loss. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Jaydon Dorsey (1) tries to break a tackle in Friday night’s loss. JIM TURNER/Contributed

FOOTBALL: Dogs’ historic season ends in first round

All good things must come to an end and that’s what recently happened for Morgan County’s football team. The Bulldogs’ historic season ended in the first round of the GHSA Class AAA playoffs. No. 3-seed Liberty County defeated No. 2-seed Morgan County 19-14 at Bill Corry Stadium on Saturday.
Morgan County quarterback Talan Fuller (14) drops back to pass in the third quarter Friday night. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County quarterback Talan Fuller (14) drops back to pass in the third quarter Friday night. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: ‘Dogs lose region title to Harlem, will face Liberty Co. in first round

Harlem defeated Morgan County 34-17 last Friday to secure the top spot in Region 4-AAA. The loss left a bad taste in the Bulldogs’ mouths, however, their goals are still in front of them. Morgan County will enter the GHSA Class AAA playoffs as the No. 2-seed.
Morgan County senior wide receiver Reggie Ross (12) tries to hurdle a defender after hauling in a pass from quarterback Talan Fuller. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior wide receiver Reggie Ross (12) tries to hurdle a defender after hauling in a pass from quarterback Talan Fuller. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: Bulldogs play a 'Tate of Two Halves,' survive a late scare against Hephzibah

Morgan County had a case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde this past week against Hephzibah. However, as Bulldogs’ second-year head coach Clint Jenkins said, “it was a tale of two halves.” It was, indeed. Morgan County defeated the Rebels 49-33 this past Friday night at Bill Corry Stadium.
Morgan County senior D.J. Smith (6) tries to stiff-arm a Salem defender on his way to the end zone. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Morgan County senior D.J. Smith (6) tries to stiff-arm a Salem defender on his way to the end zone. JIM TURNER/Contributed

FOOTBALL: ‘Dogs shutout Salem, prepare for homecoming against Hephzibah

Morgan County (5-2, Region 4-AAA) is now riding a two-game winning streak into its homecoming game this Friday against Hephzibah (4-3, 1-1 Region 4-AAA). The Bulldogs most recently defeated Salem 45-0 this past weekend at Bill Corry Stadium. “I’m pleased with the victory.
Gavin Hall (6) scrambles out of the pocket, evading Morgan County defensive back Jay Dorsey (1). LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Gavin Hall (6) scrambles out of the pocket, evading Morgan County defensive back Jay Dorsey (1). LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALl: Hall leads Lions past Bulldogs

DACULA – It was the Gavin Hall show on Friday night at Burlingame Field. The Hebron Christian quarterback scored all five Lions’ touchdowns in a 35-28 win over Morgan County. Hall was effective both through the air and on the ground. He completed 9-of-14 pass attempts for 241 yards and four scores.
Senior running back Jacere Cooper (24) evades a defender during Morgan County’s scrimmage with Cherokee Blu_. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Senior running back Jacere Cooper (24) evades a defender during Morgan County’s scrimmage with Cherokee Blu_. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: Cooper, Dorsey lead ‘Dogs past ‘Canes

Morgan County (3-0) tailbacks Jacere Cooper and Jay Dorsey ran wild against Jasper County (1-2) on Friday night in a 65-7 rout of the Hurricanes at Bill Corry Stadium. Both Cooper and Dorsey have been a big part of Morgan County’s offensive success so far.
Greene County’s offense lines up against the Morgan County defense during the first half of their contest against each other. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Greene County’s offense lines up against the Morgan County defense during the first half of their contest against each other. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

FOOTBALL: Bulldogs handle Tigers in rivalry game

The Morgan County football team hosted the Greene County Tigers at Bill Corry Stadium last Friday for their second game of the regular season. The Bulldogs defeated the Tigers 43-22, and head coach Clint Jenkins believed his team made some improvements from Week 1 to Week 2.