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Jaturi Brown (front row - left) and TJ Thomspon (front row - right) with two Morgan County assistant coaches at their signing ceremony on Wednesday, July 12. CONTRIBUTED

Jaturi Brown (front row - left) and TJ Thomspon (front row - right) with two Morgan County assistant coaches at their signing ceremony on Wednesday, July 12. CONTRIBUTED

Brown, Thompson find home at Thomas University

Morgan County basketball’s Jaturi Brown and TJ Thomspon recently decided where to attend college. The two recently-graduated Bulldogs committed to Thomas University on Monday and signed their letters of intent to play basketball for the Nighthawks during a ceremony held two days later.
A youth camper dribbles by a few of the others during a scrimmage game in the Bulldogs’ gymnasium. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

A youth camper dribbles by a few of the others during a scrimmage game in the Bulldogs’ gymnasium. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Morgan County basketball hosts summer youth basketball camp

This summer, the Morgan County basketball program has been trying to develop the skills of local players of all competition levels. Most recently, the Bulldog staff hosted a youth basketball camp during the first full week of June.
From L to R: Morgan County boys' basketball head coach Cody Anderson, Todd Peaster, Harrison Peaster, and Lindsay Peaster during the Bulldogs' Senior Night ceremony on Feb. 3.

From L to R: Morgan County boys' basketball head coach Cody Anderson, Todd Peaster, Harrison Peaster, and Lindsay Peaster during the Bulldogs' Senior Night ceremony on Feb. 3.

Peaster inks with The Winchendon School

Morgan County’s Harrison Peaster recently signed a letter of intent to continue his career at the next level. The now-graduated Bulldogs’ shooting guard is going to The Winchendon School in Massachusetts. He decided to go the preparatory school route because he values both education and sports.
Morgan County senior Shawn Morgan (center) with Bulldogs’ head coach Cody Anderson (left) and assistant Vincent Rogers (right) during his signing ceremony. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County senior Shawn Morgan (center) with Bulldogs’ head coach Cody Anderson (left) and assistant Vincent Rogers (right) during his signing ceremony. CONTRIBUTED

Bulldogs’ Shawn Morgan signs with Montreat College

Morgan County senior Shawn Morgan Jr. recently signed his letter of intent to play basketball at the next level for Montreat College in North Carolina. Morgan, who signed with the Cavaliers last Friday, is a 6-foot-5 forward with raw athleticism and a great work ethic.
Brown signs his letter of intent to play college basketball at North Carolina AT&T. The Bulldog senior held his signing ceremony last Wednesday at Morgan County High School’s auditorium. Brown was surrounded by friends, coaches and family. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Brown signs his letter of intent to play college basketball at North Carolina AT&T. The Bulldog senior held his signing ceremony last Wednesday at Morgan County High School’s auditorium. Brown was surrounded by friends, coaches and family. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Brown inks with North Carolina A&T

Qua Brown had a dream as a kid to play basketball at the next level and now his dream has come true. The Morgan County senior signed a letter of intent to play collegiately at North Carolina A&T last week. “The process went smoothly,” Brown said.
Reggie Ross (5) was a role player for the Bulldogs the past few years, but especially this past season for new head coach Cody Anderson. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Reggie Ross (5) was a role player for the Bulldogs the past few years, but especially this past season for new head coach Cody Anderson. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County basketball players garner All-Region honors

Morgan County recently had several boys and girls basketball players named to the All-Region 4-AAA Team. The Bulldogs had two players earn All-Region honors while two others were honorable mentions. The Lady Dogs also had several players earn All-Region honors and a few honorable mentions.
Bulldog freshman Brandon Nelson (13) brings the ball up the court against Hephzibah in a 66-51 loss on Tuesday, Jan. 31. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Bulldog freshman Brandon Nelson (13) brings the ball up the court against Hephzibah in a 66-51 loss on Tuesday, Jan. 31. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Hephzibah eliminates Bulldogs from playoff contention

No. 4-seed Hephzibah defeated No. 5-seed Morgan County 76-65 in the first round of the Region 4-AAA tournament on Monday.  The Rebels (10-12) punched their ticket to the Class AAA state playoffs and will move on to the semifinals of the region tournament.
Morgan County senior Reggie Ross (5) drives the lane against Cross Creek guard Quavon Henry (5). LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior Reggie Ross (5) drives the lane against Cross Creek guard Quavon Henry (5). LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bulldogs take new ‘perspective’ heading into region tournament

Morgan County boys’ basketball has struggled under new head coach Cody Anderson this season. The Bulldogs recently ended the regular season with a 72-65 victory over Harlem; however, they’ve lost three of four heading into next week’s region tournament as the No. 5 seed.
Bulldogs’ senior TJ Thompson (3) gets set to go up for a layup over an ARC defender after driving the lane. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bulldogs’ senior TJ Thompson (3) gets set to go up for a layup over an ARC defender after driving the lane. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

BASKETBALL: Bulldogs breathe new life in region play

Morgan County boys’ basketball completed its first go-round of region play last Friday, and new life is (literally) being breathed into the program heading into the final stretch of the season.