Morgan County Football 2022

Morgan County center Griffin Britt (55) gets set to snap the ball to Bulldogs’ running back Jacere Cooper (24), who is in the wildcat formation for the Blue Team. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: Greene, Morgan players compete in FCA All-Star game

Lance McCurley

Thursday, December 22, 2022

Several Lake Country athletes got to play football once more in their high school uniforms at the 2022 Athens-area Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) All-Star game. There were also two coaches, both from Morgan County, that got to participate in the contest.

Morgan County running back Jacere Cooper (24) celebrates with a teammate after scoring a touchdown against Social Circle. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: Greene, Morgan players selected for All-Region teams

Lance McCurley

Thursday, December 15, 2022

Several football players from Greene County and Morgan County have recently been named All-Region selections in their respective classifications because of their on-field performances this past season.

Jaydon Dorsey (1) tries to break a tackle in Friday night’s loss. JIM TURNER/Contributed

FOOTBALL: Dogs’ historic season ends in first round

Lance McCurley

Thursday, November 17, 2022

All good things must come to an end and that’s what recently happened for Morgan County’s football team. The Bulldogs’ historic season ended in the first round of the GHSA Class AAA playoffs. No. 3-seed Liberty County defeated No. 2-seed Morgan County 19-14 at Bill Corry Stadium on Saturday.

Morgan County quarterback Talan Fuller (14) drops back to pass in the third quarter Friday night. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: ‘Dogs lose region title to Harlem, will face Liberty Co. in first round

Lance McCurley

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Harlem defeated Morgan County 34-17 last Friday to secure the top spot in Region 4-AAA. The loss left a bad taste in the Bulldogs’ mouths, however, their goals are still in front of them. Morgan County will enter the GHSA Class AAA playoffs as the No. 2-seed.

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MCCURLEY: The end is near

Lance McCurley

Thursday, November 3, 2022

“The future is uncertain, but the end is always near.” – Jim Morrison The future is for sure, uncertain, for several area high school football teams heading into the month of November. This Friday marks the end of the regular season in GHSA and GIAA.

Antavious Elder (8) holds up TJ Thompson (11) after he scored a TD against Social Circle earlier this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: Fuller, Thompson help Bulldogs crush Cross Creek

Lance McCurley

Thursday, November 3, 2022

Morgan County’s offensive tandem of quarterback Talan Fuller and wide receiver TJ Thompson hooked up four times in a 49-6 victory against Cross Creek on Friday night. Fuller completed 11-of-13 passes for 265 yards, a season-high four TDs and one INT.

Morgan County senior wide receiver Reggie Ross (12) tries to hurdle a defender after hauling in a pass from quarterback Talan Fuller. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: Bulldogs play a 'Tate of Two Halves,' survive a late scare against Hephzibah

Lance McCurley

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Morgan County had a case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde this past week against Hephzibah. However, as Bulldogs’ second-year head coach Clint Jenkins said, “it was a tale of two halves.” It was, indeed. Morgan County defeated the Rebels 49-33 this past Friday night at Bill Corry Stadium.

Morgan County senior D.J. Smith (6) tries to stiff-arm a Salem defender on his way to the end zone. JIM TURNER/Contributed

FOOTBALL: ‘Dogs shutout Salem, prepare for homecoming against Hephzibah

Lance McCurley

Thursday, October 13, 2022

Morgan County (5-2, Region 4-AAA) is now riding a two-game winning streak into its homecoming game this Friday against Hephzibah (4-3, 1-1 Region 4-AAA). The Bulldogs most recently defeated Salem 45-0 this past weekend at Bill Corry Stadium. “I’m pleased with the victory.

Jacere Cooper (24) rushed for season-high 180 yards with a TD last Friday. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: Morgan County holds off ARC in region opener

Lance McCurley

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Morgan County (4-2, 1-0 Region 4-AAA) snapped a two-game losing streak last Thursday with a win over the Academy of Richmond County (3-3, 0-1 Region 4-AAA). The Bulldogs defeated the Musketeers 21-14 in their 2022 region opener. Prior to the game, they spent their bye week working on fundamentals.

The lights at Tigers Stadium Stadium in Greensboro shine bright before Greene County gets set to host Oglethorpe County. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: Several area games moved due to inclement weather

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Several Lake Country area football programs have moved their games up a day this week due to expected inclement weather from Hurricane Ian. Here's a list of the confirmed changes: Baldwin High at Howard High, 7 p.m. (Thursday, 9/29) GMC Prep at Johnson County, 7:00 p.m.

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