Morgan County Boys Basketball 2025-26

Morgan County seniors Zeki Locus (left) and Jacoby Simmons (right) have been a vital part of the program’s success over the last four years. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County seniors Zeki Locus (left) and Jacoby Simmons (right) have been a vital part of the program’s success over the last four years. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs’ basketball duo ready for postseason run

The Morgan County boys basketball team has a dynamic duo in seniors Jacoby Simmons and Zeki Locus.The veteran point guards have been key contributors for the Dogs since their freshman seasons and entered their senior campaigns as multi-year starters.
Morgan County seniors Zeki Locus (left) and Jacoby Simmons (right) have been a vital part of the program's success over the last four years. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County seniors Zeki Locus (left) and Jacoby Simmons (right) have been a vital part of the program's success over the last four years. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs’ senior duo ready for postseason run

The Morgan County boys basketball team has a dynamic duo in seniors Zeki Locus and Jacoby Simmons.The veteran point guards have been key contributors for the Dogs since their freshman seasons, and entered their senior campaigns as multi-year starters.
Morgan County head coach Cody Anderson said sophomore wing Garrett Ward (13) has been a key contributor to the team’s success so far this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County head coach Cody Anderson said sophomore wing Garrett Ward (13) has been a key contributor to the team’s success so far this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Defense, depth helps Dogs peak at right time

Morgan County’s record shows improvement, but head coach Cody Anderson says the team’s growth goes beyond wins and losses.A demanding non-region schedule early in the season helped prepare a young Dogs’ roster for moments like this.“We wanted to be battletested,” Anderson said.
Morgan County freshman Trey Carter (12) has stepped up in his first year at the varsity level as a role player for the Dogs. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County freshman Trey Carter (12) has stepped up in his first year at the varsity level as a role player for the Dogs. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Dogs succeeding despite not being full strength

Entering week eight of the season, the Morgan County basketball team still hasn’t played a game with its full roster.The Dogs have missed players for several different reasons, but they’ve had success in the first half of the year.
Morgan County sophomore Dreylon Brown (10) goes up for a layup in a road game against Hart County on Dec. 2. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County sophomore Dreylon Brown (10) goes up for a layup in a road game against Hart County on Dec. 2. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Dogs looking to take next step in 2025-26

The Morgan County boys basketball team had one of its better seasons in recent memory last year.The Dogs finished their 2024-25 campaign with a 22-7 overall record, including a 10-0 mark in region play.
Morgan County’s Zeki Locus (3) was named Co-Region 2-2A Player of the Year after averaging 13.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 3.8 steals per game as a junior for the Dogs. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County’s Zeki Locus (3) was named Co-Region 2-2A Player of the Year after averaging 13.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 3.8 steals per game as a junior for the Dogs. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Locus uses summer to improve

Morgan County basketball player Zeki Locus is set for a big senior season this winter.Locus, a 6-foot, 175-pound point guard, was one of the team’s top contributors in 2024-25.Last year, Locus was named Co-Region 2-2A Player of the Year for his performance on the court. He averaged 13.4 points, 9.