Morgan County Football 2023

Morgan County quarterback Davis Strickland drops back to pass in a game earlier this season. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Morgan County quarterback Davis Strickland drops back to pass in a game earlier this season. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Bulldogs overcome early errors against Hephzibah

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Morgan County prevailed after a few early mistakes to defeat Hephzibah 35-6 on Friday night. The Bulldogs (7-1, 3-0 Region 4-AAA) were hoping to cruise into halftime with a 14-0 lead, but a few costly mistakes by the defense gave the Rebels (5-3, 1-3) some life with a late score.
Morgan County’s Landen Vickers (54), Jamel Cox (50) and Brody Jenkins (10) chase down ARC quarterback Brooks Dickinson (11) in a 56-7 win over the Musketeers on Sept. 29. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County’s Landen Vickers (54), Jamel Cox (50) and Brody Jenkins (10) chase down ARC quarterback Brooks Dickinson (11) in a 56-7 win over the Musketeers on Sept. 29. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

‘Dogs pitch a shutout against Salem

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Morgan County’s defensive unit pitched its second shutout of the season and forced five turnovers as Class AAA’s No. 9 Bulldogs easily defeated region foe Salem 48-0 on Friday night. Morgan County (6-1, 2-0 Region 4-AAA) held the Seminoles (1-6, 0-2) to just 107 yards of total offense.
Bulldog running back Jaydon Dorsey drags a Musketeer defender down the field in last week's contest against ARC. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Bulldog running back Jaydon Dorsey drags a Musketeer defender down the field in last week's contest against ARC. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Big night for Dorsey as ‘Dogs down ARC

News Staff
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Morgan County leaned on senior Jaydon Dorsey in its 56-7 win over Richmond Academy this past Friday. The Bulldogs’ running back rushed for 127 yards and three touchdowns, while also averaging nine yards per attempt.
Tight end Antavious Elder (8) runs down the field as an Academy of Richmond County defender chases after him. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Tight end Antavious Elder (8) runs down the field as an Academy of Richmond County defender chases after him. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Game Preview: Stats favor Morgan over region foe Salem

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Morgan County (4-1, 1-0 Region 4-AAA) hits the road this week for a region matchup against Salem (1-5, 0-1). Series History: Salem leads the all-time series, 2-1. Last Meeting: Morgan County defeated Salem 45-0 in 2022. Salem hasn’t won much lately and hasn’t had a winning season since 2018.
Bulldogs’ senior running back Jaydon Dorsey (1) runs behind his blockers in a win over Monroe Area on Sept. 15. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bulldogs’ senior running back Jaydon Dorsey (1) runs behind his blockers in a win over Monroe Area on Sept. 15. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Game Preview: Bulldogs return after bye, set to face ARC in region opener

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Morgan County (4-1) returns this Friday after a bye to face the Academy of Richmond County (2-3) at home. • Series History: Morgan County leads, 4-1. • Last Meeting: Morgan County defeated ARC 21-14 in 2022.
Morgan County senior running back Jaydon Dosey dives for the pylon trying to score. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Morgan County senior running back Jaydon Dosey dives for the pylon trying to score. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Bulldogs knock off No. 7 Monroe Area

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Morgan County (4-1) upset Class 3A’s No. 7 Monroe Area 35-17 this past Friday in a non-region game. The win was special for the Bulldogs, who had not beaten the Purple Hurricanes since 2019. Now, after consecutive top-10 wins, Morgan is up to the No. 7 spot in Class 3A rankings this week.
Dallas Dickerson (3) races toward the end zone in Morgan County’s 26-14 win over Hebron Christian last Friday. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Dallas Dickerson (3) races toward the end zone in Morgan County’s 26-14 win over Hebron Christian last Friday. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Bulldogs hold off Hebron Christian, pick up 500th win

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Morgan County (3-1) held off a late push by Hebron Christian (3-1) on Friday night at Bill Corry Stadium to secure a 26-14 victory, which marked the football program’s 500th win. Morgan County became the state’s 48th program to reach 500 wins after defeating the Lions.
Bulldogs’ quarterback Davis Strickland (5) gets set to let the ball loose while being chased down by a Hebron Christian defender (9). JIM TURNER/Contributed

Bulldogs’ quarterback Davis Strickland (5) gets set to let the ball loose while being chased down by a Hebron Christian defender (9). JIM TURNER/Contributed

Game Preview: Monroe Area at Morgan County

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Morgan County (3-1) welcomes rival Monroe Area (3-1) to Madison on Friday for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. • Series History: Morgan County leads, 30-23. • Last Meeting: Monroe Area defeated Morgan County 37-13 in 2022. While Morgan County upset Hebron Christian 26-14 last week, Class AAA’s No.
Morgan County sophomore Davis Strickland (5) warms up before entering a scrimmage against Cherokee Bluff in August. He passed for two touchdowns in Friday’s win over Jasper County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County sophomore Davis Strickland (5) warms up before entering a scrimmage against Cherokee Bluff in August. He passed for two touchdowns in Friday’s win over Jasper County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Strickland, Bulldogs bounce back against Hurricanes

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Morgan County sophomore quarterback Davis Strickland accounted for three total touchdowns, with two through the air and one on the ground, as the Bulldogs defeated Jasper County 35-0 on Friday. It was a much-needed win after Morgan County (2-1) lost to rival Greene County 24-14 in Week 2.
Gavin Hall, who is now at Gainesville, runs away from Morgan County's Jaydon Dorsey (1) in Hebron Christian 35-28 win over Morgan County last year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Gavin Hall, who is now at Gainesville, runs away from Morgan County's Jaydon Dorsey (1) in Hebron Christian 35-28 win over Morgan County last year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Game Preview: Hebron Christian at Morgan County

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Morgan County (2-1) hosts fellow Class 3A team Hebron Christian (3-0) on Friday at Bill Corry Stadium. • Series History: Hebron Christian leads, 1-0 • Last Meeting: Hebron Christian defeated Morgan County 35-28 in 2022.
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