Cody Anderson

Morgan County head coach Cody Anderson and senior point guard Jacoby Simmons hug after the team defeated in the Class 2A state championship on March 14. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County head coach Cody Anderson and senior point guard Jacoby Simmons hug after the team defeated in the Class 2A state championship on March 14. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan seniors cap career with a ring

Skyla Morris
Thursday, March 19, 2026
MACON – The Morgan County boys basketball team dramatically capped its season on March 14, claiming the GHSA Class 2A state championship.The Dogs secured the title with a thrilling 53-52 overtime victory over Butler, finishing the season with a 26-6 overall record.
Buter senior guard Kwamane Bridges (1) is averaging nearly 20 points a game this season. (Photo courtesy of Will Cheney/The Augusta Chronicle)

Buter senior guard Kwamane Bridges (1) is averaging nearly 20 points a game this season. (Photo courtesy of Will Cheney/The Augusta Chronicle)

Dogs to face defending state champ Butler for title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 12, 2026
The Morgan County boys basketball team is one win away from a state championship, but the Dogs will have to go through the defending titleholder to get it.No. 5 seed Morgan County (25-6) is set to face No. 2 Butler (25-4) in the GHSA Class 2A state championship game Saturday at 1 p.m. in Macon.
Morgan County senior point guard Zeki Locus scored a team-high 17 points in the win over Therrell. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior point guard Zeki Locus scored a team-high 17 points in the win over Therrell. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Dogs rally in fourth to beat Therrell, advance to state title

Lance McCurley
Friday, March 6, 2026
DOUGLASVILLE — No. 5 seed Morgan County is heading back to the state championship after a 69–62 win over No. 16 seed Therrell in the GHSA Class 2A semifinal Friday at Legacy Arena in Douglas County.
Morgan County senior guard Zeki Locus (11) pushes the ball up the floor in transition. He scored 23 points and grabbed 24 rebounds in the region championship win over Rutland. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County senior guard Zeki Locus (11) pushes the ball up the floor in transition. He scored 23 points and grabbed 24 rebounds in the region championship win over Rutland. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs repeat as region champs with win over Rutland

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Morgan County boys basketball team left no doubt who still sits atop the region.
Morgan County seniors Zeki Locus (left) and Jacoby Simmons (right) have been a vital part of the program’s success over the last four years. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County seniors Zeki Locus (left) and Jacoby Simmons (right) have been a vital part of the program’s success over the last four years. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs’ basketball duo ready for postseason run

Skyla Morris
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The Morgan County boys basketball team has a dynamic duo in seniors Jacoby Simmons and Zeki Locus.The veteran point guards have been key contributors for the Dogs since their freshman seasons and entered their senior campaigns as multi-year starters.
Morgan County seniors Zeki Locus (left) and Jacoby Simmons (right) have been a vital part of the program's success over the last four years. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County seniors Zeki Locus (left) and Jacoby Simmons (right) have been a vital part of the program's success over the last four years. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs’ senior duo ready for postseason run

Skyla Morris
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The Morgan County boys basketball team has a dynamic duo in seniors Zeki Locus and Jacoby Simmons.The veteran point guards have been key contributors for the Dogs since their freshman seasons, and entered their senior campaigns as multi-year starters.
Morgan County head coach Cody Anderson said sophomore wing Garrett Ward (13) has been a key contributor to the team’s success so far this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County head coach Cody Anderson said sophomore wing Garrett Ward (13) has been a key contributor to the team’s success so far this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Defense, depth helps Dogs peak at right time

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Morgan County’s record shows improvement, but head coach Cody Anderson says the team’s growth goes beyond wins and losses.A demanding non-region schedule early in the season helped prepare a young Dogs’ roster for moments like this.“We wanted to be battletested,” Anderson said.
Morgan County freshman Trey Carter (12) has stepped up in his first year at the varsity level as a role player for the Dogs. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County freshman Trey Carter (12) has stepped up in his first year at the varsity level as a role player for the Dogs. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Dogs succeeding despite not being full strength

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Entering week eight of the season, the Morgan County basketball team still hasn’t played a game with its full roster.The Dogs have missed players for several different reasons, but they’ve had success in the first half of the year.
Morgan County sophomore Dreylon Brown (10) goes up for a layup in a road game against Hart County on Dec. 2. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County sophomore Dreylon Brown (10) goes up for a layup in a road game against Hart County on Dec. 2. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Dogs looking to take next step in 2025-26

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 11, 2025
The Morgan County boys basketball team had one of its better seasons in recent memory last year.The Dogs finished their 2024-25 campaign with a 22-7 overall record, including a 10-0 mark in region play.
Morgan County’s Zeki Locus (3) was named Co-Region 2-2A Player of the Year after averaging 13.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 3.8 steals per game as a junior for the Dogs. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County’s Zeki Locus (3) was named Co-Region 2-2A Player of the Year after averaging 13.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 3.8 steals per game as a junior for the Dogs. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Locus uses summer to improve

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Morgan County basketball player Zeki Locus is set for a big senior season this winter.Locus, a 6-foot, 175-pound point guard, was one of the team’s top contributors in 2024-25.Last year, Locus was named Co-Region 2-2A Player of the Year for his performance on the court. He averaged 13.4 points, 9.
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