Davis Strickland

After leading Morgan County to a state championship from the mound last season, Davis Strickland has opted to forego a football career at the University of West Georgia in favor of continuing his pitching career (which also delivered a state title last season) at Kennesaw State University. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Strickland signs with Kennesaw State

Skyla Morris

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Morgan County football and baseball standout Davis Strickland is taking a different path in his collegiate athletic career.

Morgan County senior Davis Strickland rounds third base, tosses his helmet into the air and celebrates after hitting a game-winning grand slam against Stephens County, securing an Elite Eight berth for the Bulldogs. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Strickland’s walk-off grand slam sends Bulldogs to Elite Eight

Lance McCurley

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Davis Strickland delivered when it mattered most in a pivotal moment for his team.

Morgan County senior quarterback Davis Strickland was named the Region Offensive Player of the Year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Dogs rack up All-Region honors

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

The Morgan County football team is coming off a successful season, finishing 2025 with a 12-1 record.The Dogs won a regional title and returned to the quarterfinals of the playoffs for a second straight year.

Morgan County senior quarterback Davis Strickland signed to play football at West Georgia. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Morgan County football celebrates early signing period

Skyla Morris

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Morgan County football’s Davis Strickland, Christian Monfort, and Brody Jenkins are now officially headed to play at the next level.The three seniors signed their letters of intent in a brief ceremony on Dec. 10, as part of the NCAA’s early signing period.

Morgan County senior quarterback Davis Strickland passed for 233 yards and three touchdown passes in the region championship on Oct. 31 against Callaway. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Perfect regular season means a lot to Morgan County seniors

Skyla Morris

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Morgan County’s win over Callaway to capture the region title on Oct. 31 was special for the program.With the 43-22 win over the Cavaliers, the Dogs capped off the 2025 regular season with a perfect 10-0 record for the first time in over half a century.

Morgan County senior quarterback Davis Strickland recently announced his commitment to the University of West Georgia. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Morgan County QB Davis Strickland commits to West Georgia

Lance McCurley

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Morgan County quarterback Davis Strickland recently decided where he wants to play at the next level.The senior gunslinger for the ‘Dogs chose to stay in the Peach State and recently committed to West Georgia.

Davis Strickland drops back to pass during a drill at the Elite 11 camp in Gainesville on March 30. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County's Davis Strickland competes at Elite 11 camp

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Morgan County quarterback Davis Strickland recently took part in the Elite 11 camp at Gainesville High School.The Elite 11 is the top quarterback camp in the country, attracting the best signal-callers who come to compete.

Junior running back Christian Monfort was named to the All-Region first-team list. FILE PHOTO

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‘Dogs rack up All-Region honors

Lance McCurley

Thursday, January 2, 2025

After its best season since 1962, Morgan County football racked up postseason All-Region 4-AA honors.Several players were named to the All-Region first team, and four were on the honorable mention list.Senior wide receiver Jaylen Elder highlighted the postseason award list for the Dogs.

Morgan County wide receiver Jaylen Elder (2) leaves a Putnam County defensive back in the dust on his way to scoring one of two touchdowns in last Friday's 42-28 win over the War Eagles. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

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’Dogs pound Putnam behind solid offensive display

Lance McCurley

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Morgan County answered the call again on offense in a 42-28 road win over Putnam County this past week.The ‘Dogs racked up 617 yards of total offense and scored 48 points in their first game against Warren County.

Morgan County wide receiver Dallas Dickerson (3) tracks a ball in the open field past a Walnut Grove defensive back. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

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‘Dogs air it out in scrimmage win over Walnut Grove

Lance McCurley

Thursday, May 23, 2024

During last Friday’s scrimmage, Morgan County’s passing attack was on full display against Walnut Grove.The Dogs aired it out when the running game against a tough Warriors’ defensive front didn’t work.

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