Morgan County Football

Former Morgan County wide receiver Dallas Dickerson tries to secure a catch as a defender brings him down to the ground during a game in 2023. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Former Morgan County wide receiver Dallas Dickerson tries to secure a catch as a defender brings him down to the ground during a game in 2023. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Former Morgan County receiver signs with UGA

Former Morgan County wide receiver Dallas Dickerson recently signed to continue his college career at Georgia.Dickerson played two full seasons with the Dogs before transferring to North Oconee, where his recruitment took off after helping the Titans win the GHSA Class 4A state championship in 2024.
Morgan County senior tight end Drew Ainslie (80) was named the team’s Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against Rutland this past Friday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior tight end Drew Ainslie (80) was named the team’s Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against Rutland this past Friday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Dogs weather storm against Hurricanes, improve to 7-0

Morgan County brought the heat in its road matchup against Rutland on Oct. 3.The Dogs dominated the Hurricanes 60-27, improving to 7-0 overall and 2-0 in the region.Morgan County head coach Clint Jenkins thought his offense was successful in moving the football down the field.
Davis Strickland drops back to pass during a drill at the Elite 11 camp in Gainesville on March 30. CONTRIBUTED

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

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.
Davis Strickland (5) gets ready to deliver a pass in a Class AAA second-round state playoff game between Morgan County and Savannah Christian on Nov. 17.

Davis Strickland (5) gets ready to deliver a pass in a Class AAA second-round state playoff game between Morgan County and Savannah Christian on Nov. 17.

Strickland to play in Georgia Elite Classic

Morgan County’s Davis Strickland was invited to play in the Georgia Elite Classic this Friday in Rome. The Bulldogs’ sophomore quarterback accepted the invitation to play in the game from Georgia high school football guru Rusty Mansell.
Bulldog senior Zach Moore (13) brings down an ARC ball career in a win over the Musketeers on Sept. 29. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bulldog senior Zach Moore (13) brings down an ARC ball career in a win over the Musketeers on Sept. 29. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan faces first big region test versus Rebels

No. 9 Morgan County (6-1, 2-0 Region 4-AAA) will face Hephzibah (5-2, 1-1) this Friday on the road. • Series History: Morgan County leads, 5-1. • Last Meeting: Morgan County defeated Hephzibah 49-33 in 2022. Hephzibah is much improved this season after going 6-5 in 2022.
Drew Camp, a former Georgia football player and Madison resident, and his family during a Bulldogs’ game more than a decade ago. CONTRIBUTED

Drew Camp, a former Georgia football player and Madison resident, and his family during a Bulldogs’ game more than a decade ago. CONTRIBUTED

Camp returning home to play against Bulldogs

Former Morgan County quarterback Cal Camp will live out his dream on Saturday by playing a game at Sanford Stadium, but he will be competing against top-ranked Georgia as an opponent. Camp, a Madison native, plays for the UT-Martin Skyhawks, who the Bulldogs will host on Saturday.
Harris signed his letter of intent in the Morgan County theater to announce that he will be playing for the Wolves next fall. CONTRIBUTED

Harris signed his letter of intent in the Morgan County theater to announce that he will be playing for the Wolves next fall. CONTRIBUTED

Bulldogs’ punter signs with West Georgia

About a month ago, Morgan County senior and varsity punter Nolan Harris signed his letter of intent to play at the next level for the University of West Georgia in the fall.
Morgan County offensive coordinator Brett Bell during drills at spring practice on Monday, May 8. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County offensive coordinator Brett Bell during drills at spring practice on Monday, May 8. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Brett Bell named Morgan County's new offensive coordinator

Morgan County football assistant coach Brett Bell is taking on a new role heading into the 2023 season. Bell was previously the defensive coordinator for the Bulldogs during the past few years but is now taking over the offensive coordinator position.
Former Morgan County offensive coordinator Loren Purvis during the Bulldogs’ 7-on-7 passing camp last summer at Madison County High School in Danielsville. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Former Morgan County offensive coordinator Loren Purvis during the Bulldogs’ 7-on-7 passing camp last summer at Madison County High School in Danielsville. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Purvis accepts head coaching job at South Effingham

For the past two seasons, Loren Purvis has been Morgan County’s offensive coordinator, but will now take on a new role at South Effingham High School, where he was recently named the new head coach. In April, the former Bulldogs’ coordinator and assistant coach announced the news via his Twitter.