Cydney Burke

Cyndey Burke brings the ball up the floor for the Lady Dogs during a game earlier this season. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Cyndey Burke brings the ball up the floor for the Lady Dogs during a game earlier this season. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan’s Burke signs with Chattahoochee Valley

Skyla Morris
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Morgan County girls basketball senior Cydney Burke has sealed her plans to play the sport at the college level.The standout guard signed her letter of intent in a brief ceremony on March 27 and will continue her athletic and academic career at Chattahoochee Valley Community College in Alabama.
Morgan County senior Cydney Burke (24) drives the lane past a defender during a road game against Hart County on Dec. 2. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior Cydney Burke (24) drives the lane past a defender during a road game against Hart County on Dec. 2. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Burke scores 1,000th career point for Lady Dogs

Skyla Morris
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Morgan County guard Cydney Burke has been a vital piece of the Lady Dogs’ success this season.The senior, now in her fourth year on the varsity roster, reached a major milestone by scoring her 1,000th career point during a 65–17 road win over Rutland on Jan. 13.
Morgan County senior Cydney Burke, the team’s second-leading scorer last season, drives the lane in a scrimmage against Cedar Shoals on Nov. 4. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County senior Cydney Burke, the team’s second-leading scorer last season, drives the lane in a scrimmage against Cedar Shoals on Nov. 4. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan girls looking to replace production in 2025

Skyla Morris
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The 2025-26 season for the Morgan County girls basketball team is underway.The Lady Dogs were ranked No. 7 in Class AA in SandysSpiel. com’s preseason rankings.
The Morgan County girls basketball team poses for a photo after knocking off Westside Macon to advance to a second straight Elite Eight. CONTRIBUTED

The Morgan County girls basketball team poses for a photo after knocking off Westside Macon to advance to a second straight Elite Eight. CONTRIBUTED

Lady Dogs return to Elite Eight, prepare for Carver

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
For the second year in a row, the Morgan County girls basketball team has advanced to the Elite Eight round of the state playoffs.Two weeks ago, the Lady Dogs won the Region 4-2A championship and entered the postseason as the No. 5 overall seed out of a 32-team bracket.
Junior Jaylen Elder (11) was an All-Region selection for the Dogs. FILE PHOTO

Junior Jaylen Elder (11) was an All-Region selection for the Dogs. FILE PHOTO

Basketball ‘Dogs, Lady Dogs earn All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Morgan County’s basketball teams recently announced that six players made the All-Region 4-AAA list in 2024. The ‘Dogs and Lady Dogs had three players each make either the All-Region First or Second teams.
Franklin’s squad is 10-9 overall and 3-1 in region competition following Tuesday’s loss to Cross Creek. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Franklin’s squad is 10-9 overall and 3-1 in region competition following Tuesday’s loss to Cross Creek. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lady Dogs starting to find a rhythm

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Morgan County Lady Dogs’ coach Milfred Franklin feels his team is hitting its stride at the right time. Franklin’s squad is 10-9 overall and 3-1 in region competition following Tuesday’s loss to Cross Creek. The No. 7 Lady Razorbacks (12-4, 3-0) survived a scare by defeating Morgan County, 41-38.
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