Morgan County Football 2023

Morgan County defensive coordinator David Bethea during a padded camp last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County defensive coordinator David Bethea during a padded camp last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bethea named Morgan County's new defense coordinator

Lance Mccurley_
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Morgan County football head coach Clint Jenkins recently promoted David Bethea to become the team’s new defensive coordinator after serving since 2021 as the defensive backs coach.
Morgan County head football coach Clint Jenkins (left) with camper Markei Peaks (right) after he won the camp MVP award on day one. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County head football coach Clint Jenkins (left) with camper Markei Peaks (right) after he won the camp MVP award on day one. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County hosts youth football camp

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 20, 2023
The Morgan County football team recently hosted a youth camp for potential future Bulldogs. The camp ran Monday through Wednesday last week and about 40 kids came out for the fun. Morgan County head coach Clint Jenkins said he was excited to see so many young faces at the football camp.
Elder after scoring a touchdown in a non-region game against Hebron Christian Academy last season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Elder after scoring a touchdown in a non-region game against Hebron Christian Academy last season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Elder commits, signs with UAB

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Morgan County rising senior Antavious Elder announced his commitment to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) via social media in the early evening of July 10.
Morgan County quarterback Talan Fuller looks for an open pass-catcher. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County quarterback Talan Fuller looks for an open pass-catcher. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bulldogs compete in 7-on-7 at Athens Academy, UGA

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Morgan County football started its summer with a bang following the GHSA-mandated dead week. Last week, the Bulldogs competed against other local teams in a passing camp at Athens Academy and recently attended the Kirby Smart 7-on-7 camp at the University of Georgia on Tuesday.
Morgan County running back Jaydon Dorsey (1) runs over a Walnut Grove defender. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Morgan County running back Jaydon Dorsey (1) runs over a Walnut Grove defender. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Bulldogs play solid spring game, rout Walnut Grove

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Morgan County ended its spring camp on a positive note this past Friday with a win over Walnut Grove. The Bulldogs absolutely dominated the Class AAAA Warriors of Walton County with a 34-7 victory. “Overall, it was a really good spring. I thought our energy was good all camp long.
Morgan County rising senior quarterback Talan Fuller (14) rolls out of the pocket and attempts a pass during a practice last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County rising senior quarterback Talan Fuller (14) rolls out of the pocket and attempts a pass during a practice last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan, Greene wrap up spring football with scrimmages

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 18, 2023
A pair of Lake Country area football programs – Class AAA’s Morgan County and Class A Division II’s Greene County – wrapped up spring practices this week with scrimmages against other programs.
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