Morgan County Baseball 2026

A close-up of Morgan County's state championship ring. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Diamond Dogs officially receive championship rings

Skyla Morris

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Nearly four months have passed since the Morgan County baseball team ended its 2026 season on the mountaintop, claiming the GHSA Class 2A baseball championship after sweeping Pierce County at Georgia Southern University on May 25.The Bulldogs' victorious weekend in Statesboro unfolded dramatically,...

Morgan County’s Caylem Richardson had an outstanding postseason on the mound, striking out 25 batters over 24 1/3 innings while allowing just four hits and four runs. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

‘Big Papi’ delivers for Bulldogs in postseason

Lance McCurley

Thursday, June 4, 2026

STATESBORO — When Morgan County needed someone to steady the ship on the biggest stage in program history, Caylem “Big Papi” Richardson answered the call.Twice. The Bulldogs’ senior left-hander delivered one of the most memorable pitching performances ever seen in a GHSA state championship series,...

Morgan County senior Davis Strickland (4) celebrates with teammates after retiring Pierce County in order in the top of the seventh inning of Game 2, securing the state championship for the Bulldogs. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

DOGS ON TOP! Morgan County sweeps Pierce County for first-ever state baseball title

Lance McCurley

Monday, May 25, 2026

STATESBORO - For the first time in program history, the Morgan County Bulldogs are state champions.No. 2 seed Morgan County swept top-seeded Pierce County in the GHSA Class 2A championship series at J.I. Clements Stadium, clinching the title with a dominant 9-0 victory in Game 2 on May 25.The...

Ty Tillery pitched all seven innings in the Dogs’ 6-4 victory in Game 1, recording eight strikeouts while allowing five hits and two earned runs. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

STATE BOUND! Dogs make history with sweep of Lions

Skyla Morris

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Morgan County punched its ticket to the Class 2A state championship series on May 14, sweeping Franklin County in the Final Four to secure the program’s first-ever championship appearance.After falling to the Lions in last season’s Final Four, the Dogs got their revenge this year, winning 6-4 and...

Morgan County High School's Hudson Reed (2) and Davis Strickland (4) celebrate after rounding the bases. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs sweep defending state champion Rockmart to advance

Skyla Morris

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The Morgan County baseball team is headed back to the Class 2A semifinal round after sweeping defending state champion Rockmart on May 6.The Dogs swept the Yellow Jackets with 5-3 and 1-0 victories to advance to the Final Four.After trailing 2-0 in the first inning of game one, Morgan County...

Morgan County head baseball coach Steve Westmoreland runs through a banner after the Bulldogs defeated Stephens County 7-3 in a come-from-behind victory, earning his 400th career win. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Westmoreland wins 400th career game as Dogs take series over Stephens

Skyla Morris

Monday, May 4, 2026

Morgan County’s second-round playoff series win over Stephens County last week delivered a milestone moment for head coach Steve Westmoreland, as the Bulldogs’ dramatic Game 3 victory marked the 400th win of his coaching career.The Bulldogs clinched the series unforgettably, rallying from a 3-0...

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.With two outs and the bases loaded in the bottom half of the seventh inning, the Morgan County senior turned on an inside fastball and launched it over the fence for a walk-off grand slam, capping a stunning seven-run...

Morgan County slugger Gavin Hunt squares up a pitch, putting the barrel of the bat on the ball during an at-bat against Oconee County on April 15. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Dogs refocus after Oconee series, eye historic postseason run

Lance McCurley

Thursday, April 23, 2026

After seeing its 20-game winning streak snapped in a 2-1 midweek loss to Oconee County on April 15, the Morgan County baseball team responded exactly how head coach Steve Westmoreland hoped it would.The Bulldogs bounced back in emphatic fashion, defeating the Warriors 8-1 in the series finale on...

Last week, Morgan County completed the sweep of Callaway to capture the Region 2-2A championship. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

‘Dogs sweep Callaway to win back-to-back region titles

Skyla Morris

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Morgan County’s baseball team faced Callaway last week for its final region series of the season.The Bulldogs, ranked No. 1 in Class AA, swept the Cavaliers to clinch their second straight region championship.With the series win, Morgan County finished region play a perfect 15-0 and enters this...

Morgan County senior Ty Tillery rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam against Pike County April 3. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs looking to peak at right time

Lance McCurley

Thursday, April 9, 2026

The Morgan County baseball team continues to prove why it is ranked at the top of Class 2A.The Dogs have put together one of the best regular seasons in recent memory as the state playoffs approach.For head coach Steve Westmoreland, the recent run of success reflects a team that is beginning to...

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