Kathleen Goodwin

Kathleen Goodwin celebrated with her players after they defeated the Savannah Arts Academy to win the Class 2A state title last November CHARLES JORDAN/File Photo

Kathleen Goodwin celebrated with her players after they defeated the Savannah Arts Academy to win the Class 2A state title last November CHARLES JORDAN/File Photo

Morgan County volleyball coach resigns, new hire announced

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Morgan County High School volleyball coach Kathleen Goodwin announced last month that she was resigning after a successful five-year stint, and her replacement was recently announced.
Haedyn Crumbley (front row, fourth from left) and Quinn Butler (front row, third from right) signed with their respective colleges on Dec. 4. CONTRIBUTED

Haedyn Crumbley (front row, fourth from left) and Quinn Butler (front row, third from right) signed with their respective colleges on Dec. 4. CONTRIBUTED

Spike Dogs sign dotted line to continue careers

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Morgan County volleyball seniors Quinn Butler and Haedyn Crumbley are headed to play at the collegiate level.Last week, the two Spike Dogs signed the dotted line to play at their respective schools during a ceremony held at the school.
The Spike Dogs hoist up the Class 2A state championship trophy after defeating the Savannah Arts Academy in straight sets on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the LakePoint Sports complex in Emerson. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

The Spike Dogs hoist up the Class 2A state championship trophy after defeating the Savannah Arts Academy in straight sets on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the LakePoint Sports complex in Emerson. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Spike Dogs crowned Class 2A state champs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Coach Kathleen Goodwin knew her team could win the Class 2A state championship – and she was right as Morgan County volleyball defeated Savannah Arts Academy last Saturday in straight sets to capture the 2024 title.
The Spike Dogs celebrate as a team following Tuesday night’s win over East Jackson. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

The Spike Dogs celebrate as a team following Tuesday night’s win over East Jackson. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Spike Dogs serve Lady Eagles a loss, advance to Final Four

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 24, 2024
On Tuesday, Morgan County defeated East Jackson in straight sets (25-17; 25-10; 25-12) to advance to the semifinal round of the Class AA state playoffs and continue its quest for a state title.
Senior outside hitter Quinn Butler (6) gets set to serve in a match against Jefferson last week. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Senior outside hitter Quinn Butler (6) gets set to serve in a match against Jefferson last week. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Spike Dogs seeing success in final stretch

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Morgan County volleyball is firing on all cylinders heading into the final stretch of the regular season. The Spike Dogs are 27-2 following two more victories over Westminster Christian and Jackson on Tuesday.
The Morgan County Spike Dogs huddle after winning a point against Prince Avenue earlier this week. (CHARLES JORDAN/Staff)

The Morgan County Spike Dogs huddle after winning a point against Prince Avenue earlier this week. (CHARLES JORDAN/Staff)

Spike Dogs enter ‘24 season stress-free

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 15, 2024
The Morgan County volleyball team entered the 2024 season with a stress-free mindset.In 2022, the Spike Dogs won the Class 3A state championship, and last season, they returned a core group with hopes of winning back-to-back titles.
Makenzie Patzer (1) in a diving attempt trying to return a serve. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Makenzie Patzer (1) in a diving attempt trying to return a serve. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

VOLLEYBALL: Spike Dogs continue to roll

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 22, 2022
The Morgan County volleyball team has had an exceptional run through the month of September, and it doesn’t look like they’ll accept anything less. The Spike Dogs are 11-2 since Sept. 1, and had a 12-game winning streak from Aug. 18 to Sept. 8 in which they didn’t lose a single set.
Sophomore Quinn Butler communicates with her teammates on the court during a summer match against Oconee County. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Sophomore Quinn Butler communicates with her teammates on the court during a summer match against Oconee County. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

VOLLEYBALL: Butler to lead Lady Dogs after perfect ‘21 season

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 18, 2022
The Morgan County volleyball team is accustomed to having successful seasons due to the amount of athletes they have on its side of the net, year-in-and-year-out.
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