Morgan County Football 2023

Greene County’s Chris Lowe brings down Morgan County’s Drew Cole as he fights for a first-down. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County’s Chris Lowe brings down Morgan County’s Drew Cole as he fights for a first-down. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Game Preview: Morgan County at Jasper County

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Morgan County (1-1) travels to Monticello Friday to take on Jasper County (2-0) for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. • Series History: Morgan County leads, 31-4-1 • Last Meeting: Morgan County defeated Jasper County 65-7 in 2022. Jasper County is off to its hottest start in over two decades.
Lander Vickers is ready to make an impact in his senior season for the Bulldogs. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Lander Vickers is ready to make an impact in his senior season for the Bulldogs. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Vickers strives for greatness in senior season

Lance McCurley
Friday, August 25, 2023
Morgan County senior Landen Vickers is a player that every coach dreams of having on their team. The veteran inside linebacker is a team-first guy who is the first one in the building and the last out.
Jay Dorsey (1) runs away from Social Circle defenders on his first touchdown run of the night. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Jay Dorsey (1) runs away from Social Circle defenders on his first touchdown run of the night. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

‘Dogs rout Social Circle in season opener

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Morgan County football opened up its season with a dominant win over Social Circle this past Friday.The Bulldogs jumped out to an early lead and never let the Redskins even come close, convincingly winning 41-7.
The Morgan County Bulldogs defeated the Greene County Tigers, 43-22, in 2022. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

The Morgan County Bulldogs defeated the Greene County Tigers, 43-22, in 2022. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Game Preview: Morgan County at Greene County

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Morgan County and Greene County will renew a historic rivalry on Friday night in Greensboro. Series History: Morgan County leads, 31-24-1 Last Meeting: Morgan County defeated Greene County 43-22 in 2022. Morgan County has owned its rival over Greene County as of late, winning 10 of 11 since 2010.
Bulldog senior running back Jay Dorsey (1) runs away from Walnut Grove defenders in a scrimmage last May. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Bulldog senior running back Jay Dorsey (1) runs away from Walnut Grove defenders in a scrimmage last May. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

‘Dogs have unfinished business to attend to

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Morgan County football heads into year three under Clint Jenkins with some unfinished business in mind. The Bulldogs made positive strides in 2022 as they vastly improved, especially after winning seven games compared to four in 2021 during Jenkins’ first year.
Morgan County running back Jaydon Dorsey (left) takes a handoff from quarterback Talan Fuller (right). LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County running back Jaydon Dorsey (left) takes a handoff from quarterback Talan Fuller (right). LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

‘Dogs show fight in scrimmage against Bears

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 17, 2023
The outcome of last Thursday’s scrimmage didn’t count toward Morgan County’s record, but head coach Clint Jenkins liked the fight his Bulldogs put up against a tough Cherokee Bluff squad. The contest unofficially ended in a 14-14 tie after the Bears scored a late touchdown in garbage time.
The Morgan County Bulldogs get set to take the field before a scrimmage against Cherokee Bluff last Thursday. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

The Morgan County Bulldogs get set to take the field before a scrimmage against Cherokee Bluff last Thursday. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Game Preview: Social Circle at Morgan County

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Morgan County will host Social Circle Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Billy Corry Stadium for the season opener. • Series History: Morgan County leads, 1-0 • Last Meeting: Morgan County defeated Social Circle 42-18 in 2022.
Morgan County running back Jay Dorsey (1) breaks away from a Walnut Grove defender during a scrimmage against the Warriors in May. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Morgan County running back Jay Dorsey (1) breaks away from a Walnut Grove defender during a scrimmage against the Warriors in May. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

GAME PREVIEW: Morgan County Bulldogs to host Cherokee Bluff for scrimmage

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Morgan County football is set to host Cherokee Bluff later this week for a scrimmage to end fall camp. The Bulldogs and Bears will hit the gridiron for a second consecutive year in a preseason matchup. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10 at Legion Field in Bill Corry Stadium.
A Morgan County offensive lineman practices hitting a tackling dummy last week in 90-plus degree heat. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

A Morgan County offensive lineman practices hitting a tackling dummy last week in 90-plus degree heat. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Area teams handle the heat wave

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 3, 2023
As Lake Country football teams begin fall camp, coaches and players have to be cautious with this summer’s blistering heat. Programs will have to follow new Georgia High School Association (GHSA) protocols on heat and humidity.
Tigers’ coach Aubrey Fortson talking with Kevin Wynn (55) and the rest of the defensive line in a game last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers’ coach Aubrey Fortson talking with Kevin Wynn (55) and the rest of the defensive line in a game last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Area football teams get acclimated for season

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, July 27, 2023
At the beginning of the week, all three Lake Country football teams – Morgan County, Greene County and Lake Oconee Academy – began the state-mandated acclimation week.
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