Jay Dorsey

Jay Dorsey (1) rushes away from defenders on an 80-yard touchdown in the third quarter of Friday’s win over Cross Creek. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Jay Dorsey (1) rushes away from defenders on an 80-yard touchdown in the third quarter of Friday’s win over Cross Creek. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Dorsey reaches 1,000-yard mark as Bulldogs defeat Cross Creek

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 2, 2023
It’s unique for a high school running back to surpass the 1,000-yard rushing mark in a season, but Morgan County has had it happen in back-to-back seasons. Last year it was Jacere Cooper, and this past Friday night, Jay Dorsey followed in his footsteps for the Bulldogs.
Morgan County sophomore Davis Strickland (5) warms up before entering a scrimmage against Cherokee Bluff in August. He passed for two touchdowns in Friday’s win over Jasper County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County sophomore Davis Strickland (5) warms up before entering a scrimmage against Cherokee Bluff in August. He passed for two touchdowns in Friday’s win over Jasper County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Strickland, Bulldogs bounce back against Hurricanes

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Morgan County sophomore quarterback Davis Strickland accounted for three total touchdowns, with two through the air and one on the ground, as the Bulldogs defeated Jasper County 35-0 on Friday. It was a much-needed win after Morgan County (2-1) lost to rival Greene County 24-14 in Week 2.
Jay Dorsey (1) runs away from Social Circle defenders on his first touchdown run of the night. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Jay Dorsey (1) runs away from Social Circle defenders on his first touchdown run of the night. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

‘Dogs rout Social Circle in season opener

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Morgan County football opened up its season with a dominant win over Social Circle this past Friday.The Bulldogs jumped out to an early lead and never let the Redskins even come close, convincingly winning 41-7.
Bulldog senior running back Jay Dorsey (1) runs away from Walnut Grove defenders in a scrimmage last May. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Bulldog senior running back Jay Dorsey (1) runs away from Walnut Grove defenders in a scrimmage last May. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

‘Dogs have unfinished business to attend to

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Morgan County football heads into year three under Clint Jenkins with some unfinished business in mind. The Bulldogs made positive strides in 2022 as they vastly improved, especially after winning seven games compared to four in 2021 during Jenkins’ first year.
Morgan County running back Jaydon Dorsey (left) takes a handoff from quarterback Talan Fuller (right). LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County running back Jaydon Dorsey (left) takes a handoff from quarterback Talan Fuller (right). LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

‘Dogs show fight in scrimmage against Bears

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 17, 2023
The outcome of last Thursday’s scrimmage didn’t count toward Morgan County’s record, but head coach Clint Jenkins liked the fight his Bulldogs put up against a tough Cherokee Bluff squad. The contest unofficially ended in a 14-14 tie after the Bears scored a late touchdown in garbage time.
Morgan County running back Jaydon Dorsey (1) runs over a Walnut Grove defender. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Morgan County running back Jaydon Dorsey (1) runs over a Walnut Grove defender. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Bulldogs play solid spring game, rout Walnut Grove

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Morgan County ended its spring camp on a positive note this past Friday with a win over Walnut Grove. The Bulldogs absolutely dominated the Class AAAA Warriors of Walton County with a 34-7 victory. “Overall, it was a really good spring. I thought our energy was good all camp long.
Senior running back Jacere Cooper (24) evades a defender during Morgan County’s scrimmage with Cherokee Blu_. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Senior running back Jacere Cooper (24) evades a defender during Morgan County’s scrimmage with Cherokee Blu_. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: Cooper, Dorsey lead ‘Dogs past ‘Canes

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Morgan County (3-0) tailbacks Jacere Cooper and Jay Dorsey ran wild against Jasper County (1-2) on Friday night in a 65-7 rout of the Hurricanes at Bill Corry Stadium. Both Cooper and Dorsey have been a big part of Morgan County’s offensive success so far.
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