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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

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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.
Morgan County basketball’s Justice Lewis (center) poses for a picture with his family during his signing ceremony. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County basketball’s Justice Lewis (center) poses for a picture with his family during his signing ceremony. CONTRIBUTED

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Lewis signs to play basketball with Truett McConnell

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Morgan County basketball’s Justice Lewis put pen to paper and signed to play at Truett McConnell University. Lewis inked with the Bears on May 22 during a signing ceremony.Lewis worked hard during his senior season to attract attention and receive an offer to play at the next level.
Morgan County’s boys relied on point guard Zeki Locus (3) the entire season to set the tone on offense. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County’s boys relied on point guard Zeki Locus (3) the entire season to set the tone on offense. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Dogs struggle in second-round loss to Warriors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Morgan County basketball’s 2024-25 season ended in the second round of the Class 2A tournament.The No. 3 seed Dogs lost to No. 19 KIPP Atlanta Collegiate (KAC) 65-48 on Feb. 22 on their home floor.
The Morgan County boys basketball team poses for a photo after defeating Westside (Macon) 54-40 on Saturday to win the Region 4-AA championship. CONTRIBUTED

The Morgan County boys basketball team poses for a photo after defeating Westside (Macon) 54-40 on Saturday to win the Region 4-AA championship. CONTRIBUTED

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'Dogs crowned region champs with win over Seminoles

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Morgan County boys basketball captured the Region 4-AA title after defeating Westside (Macon) on Feb. 15.The Dogs defeated the Seminoles 54-40 at home in the championship game, earning the title of region champions.
Morgan County’s Jacoby Simmons dribbles the ball up the floor in transition. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County’s Jacoby Simmons dribbles the ball up the floor in transition. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Depth helps Hoop Dogs gel

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Morgan County had an up-and-down start to the season by playing a tough schedule, but things are looking up. The Dogs entered this week with an overall record of 12-6 after experiencing success over the last month.
Former Morgan County basketball player B.J. Elder walks the red carpet out to midcourt with his family. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Former Morgan County basketball player B.J. Elder walks the red carpet out to midcourt with his family. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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‘Dogs honor BJ Elder, retire his number

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Morgan County boys’ basketball honored former player B.J. Elder by retiring his number on Dec. 20.Elder returned to Madison this past Friday with his wife, Khristina, and their four children to be honored between games. The former Bulldog and Georgia Tech standout saw his No.
Morgan County head coach Cody Anderson is proud of his team for battling through adversity early in the season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County head coach Cody Anderson is proud of his team for battling through adversity early in the season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Dogs battling adversity in early part of season

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Morgan County basketball sports a winning 6-5 record after Tuesday’s 54-38 victory over Class 5A Lanier. It was a much-needed win for the Dogs, who have been battling through adversity early this year.Morgan County coach Cody Anderson and his players are frustrated.
Morgan County’s Kobi Jefferies (5) tries to go over a Putnam County defender as he tries to make a contested basket. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County’s Kobi Jefferies (5) tries to go over a Putnam County defender as he tries to make a contested basket. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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‘Dogs open ‘24-‘25 season with mixed results

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Morgan County boys’ basketball has encountered mixed results to start its 2024-25 season.Entering this week, the Dogs were 1-2 overall, with a recent loss to rival Putnam County, but coach Cody Anderson knows his team is young and still learning to play together.
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