Morgan County Football 2024

Morgan County helmet (Contributed)

Morgan County helmet (Contributed)

Morgan, Putnam ready to resume rivalry on gridiron

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Putnam County and Morgan County will meet on the gridiron for the first time since 2021 this Friday in Eatonton. The ‘Dogs lead the all-time series 31-18-1, but the War Eagles have won the last two games by a combined 42-2 score.Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin is happy the rivalry is back.
Morgan County tight end Drew Ainslie hauls in a pass over two Cherokee Bluff defenders during last week's scrimmage. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Morgan County tight end Drew Ainslie hauls in a pass over two Cherokee Bluff defenders during last week's scrimmage. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

‘Dogs open season with Warren County

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Morgan County opens its 2024 season this Friday night at home against Class A Division II’s Warren County.Last week, the ‘Dogs scrimmaged Cherokee Bluff on the road and are now transitioning to the regular season.
Greene County and Putnam County will officially renew their rivalry on the gridiron this Friday for the first time in five years. (FILE PHOTO)

Greene County and Putnam County will officially renew their rivalry on the gridiron this Friday for the first time in five years. (FILE PHOTO)

Tigers, War Eagles renew rivalry

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 15, 2024
This Friday, the Greene County-Putnam County football rivalry will be renewed for the first time in five years.The teams scrimmaged each other the past two seasons, but the result will count this Friday.
Morgan County football player Draco Frazzitta (18) blocks a Cherokee Bluff defender during last Thursday's scrimmage. Frazzitta recently committed to Navy. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Morgan County football player Draco Frazzitta (18) blocks a Cherokee Bluff defender during last Thursday's scrimmage. Frazzitta recently committed to Navy. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Morgan County's Draco Frazzitta sets eyes on future, commits to Navy

Lance McCurley
Monday, August 12, 2024
Morgan County senior football player Draco Frazzitta recently announced where he will play at the next level.Frazzitta, a 6-foot-6, 240-pound tight end and outside linebacker for the Bulldogs, announced on Twitter he will attend the United States Naval Academy.
Morgan County wide receiver Ty Tillery makes a catch in midair during a padded camp in July. Tillery will be one of the pass catchers the Bulldogs’ offensive attack will rely on this year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County wide receiver Ty Tillery makes a catch in midair during a padded camp in July. Tillery will be one of the pass catchers the Bulldogs’ offensive attack will rely on this year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County to scrimmage Bears before season

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Morgan County’s football team will hit the gridiron this Thursday for a preseason scrimmage at Cherokee Bluff. The Bulldogs will travel to Flowery Branch to face the Bears, who they’ve scrimmaged against the last two years.
Four campers line up and get set to run sprints during a speed and agility drill. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Four campers line up and get set to run sprints during a speed and agility drill. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

‘Dogs host Pups for pipeline camp

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Morgan County High School’s football team hosted its Pipeline Camp last week, and more than 50 kids attended.The Dogs and the coaching staff hosted children ages five through 12 at the three-day camp, which ran last Monday through Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Billy Corry Stadium.
Morgan County head coach Clint Jenkins speaks to his team after a win over ARC last seaosn. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County head coach Clint Jenkins speaks to his team after a win over ARC last seaosn. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

‘Dogs move down to Class AA, will face new region opponents

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
With high school football summer practices in full swing, the Lake Oconee News is doing a series breaking down the schedules for Morgan County, Greene County, and Lake Oconee Academy. We’ll start the series with Morgan County.
Draco Frazzitta enters his senior season at Morgan County with several Division I offers. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Draco Frazzitta enters his senior season at Morgan County with several Division I offers. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Frazzitta seeing results on recruiting trail

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Morgan County rising senior Draco Frazzitta has seen his hard work pay off in the last few months.Frazzitta, who plays tight end and linebacker for the Bulldogs, has garnered interest from several Division I programs in recent months and currently holds offers from Georgia State, UAB, and Navy.
Morgan County wide receiver Dallas Dickerson (3) tracks a ball in the open field past a Walnut Grove defensive back. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Morgan County wide receiver Dallas Dickerson (3) tracks a ball in the open field past a Walnut Grove defensive back. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

‘Dogs air it out in scrimmage win over Walnut Grove

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 23, 2024
During last Friday’s scrimmage, Morgan County’s passing attack was on full display against Walnut Grove.The Dogs aired it out when the running game against a tough Warriors’ defensive front didn’t work.
Morgan County head coach Clint Jenkins looks on as two of his players work on making contact during a defensive drill at a practice last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County head coach Clint Jenkins looks on as two of his players work on making contact during a defensive drill at a practice last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bulldogs work on fundamentals during spring practice

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 16, 2024
During its spring practice session, Morgan County football’s team has worked hard the past few weeks.The ‘Dogs hit the field at the start of the month and returned to “working on fundamentals” of the game before their spring scrimmage against Walnut Grove High School this Friday at home.
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