Morgan County Girls Basketball 2024-25

Morgan County senior Jaden Young (14) was named the Co-Region Player of the Year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior Jaden Young (14) was named the Co-Region Player of the Year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Dogs, Lady Dogs earn All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Following the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, several players on Morgan County’s basketball teams earned All-Region honors.The program’s two coaches — Cody Anderson (boys) and Milfred Franklin (girls) — were also recognized with a postseason award. They were each named Region Coach of the Year.
Morgan County senior guard Jaden Young (center) was emotional after the loss to Murray County. She was instrumental in helping the Lady Dogs attempt a comeback and led them in scoring with 31 points. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior guard Jaden Young (center) was emotional after the loss to Murray County. She was instrumental in helping the Lady Dogs attempt a comeback and led them in scoring with 31 points. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lady Dogs come up short in Final Four

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 6, 2025
AMERICUS – Murray County defeated Morgan County 71-66 in the Class AA semifinal on Feb. 28 at Georgia Southwestern University’s Storm Dome, securing a place in the state title game in Macon this week.
Morgan County head coach Milfred Franklin has relied on senior Jaden Young (14) as a leader throughout the season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County head coach Milfred Franklin has relied on senior Jaden Young (14) as a leader throughout the season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Experience helps Morgan girls advance to Final Four

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 27, 2025
After reaching the Elite Eight for the second consecutive year, the No. 5 seed Morgan County girls' basketball team took another step forward on Tuesday, defeating No. 20 Carver (Columbus) at home to advance.The Lady Dogs toppled the Lady Tigers 58-33 to advance to the Class 2A Final Four.
The Morgan County girls basketball team poses for a photo after knocking off Westside Macon to advance to a second straight Elite Eight. CONTRIBUTED

The Morgan County girls basketball team poses for a photo after knocking off Westside Macon to advance to a second straight Elite Eight. CONTRIBUTED

Lady Dogs return to Elite Eight, prepare for Carver

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
For the second year in a row, the Morgan County girls basketball team has advanced to the Elite Eight round of the state playoffs.Two weeks ago, the Lady Dogs won the Region 4-2A championship and entered the postseason as the No. 5 overall seed out of a 32-team bracket.
The Morgan County girls basketball team poses for a photo after defeating Callaway 62-51 on Saturday to win the Region 4-AA championship. CONTRIBUTED

The Morgan County girls basketball team poses for a photo after defeating Callaway 62-51 on Saturday to win the Region 4-AA championship. CONTRIBUTED

Lady ‘Dogs capture region title, ready for playoffs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The Morgan County girls basketball team (18-9) defeated Callaway on Feb. 15 to win the Region 4-AA title.The Lady Dogs conquered the Lady Cavs 62-51 on their home floor to secure the region championship.
The Morgan County boys basketball team poses for a photo after defeating Westside (Macon) 54-40 on Saturday to win the Region 4-AA championship. CONTRIBUTED

The Morgan County boys basketball team poses for a photo after defeating Westside (Macon) 54-40 on Saturday to win the Region 4-AA championship. CONTRIBUTED

'Dogs crowned region champs with win over Seminoles

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Morgan County boys basketball captured the Region 4-AA title after defeating Westside (Macon) on Feb. 15.The Dogs defeated the Seminoles 54-40 at home in the championship game, earning the title of region champions.
Morgan County’s Cydney Burke (left) guards Oconee County’s Lydia Gay (right) in a game earlier this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County’s Cydney Burke (left) guards Oconee County’s Lydia Gay (right) in a game earlier this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady Dogs focus on the small details

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 6, 2025
While the Morgan County Lady Dogs are first in the Region 4-AA standings, head coach Milfred Franklin wants his team to keep focusing on the important details as the regular season comes to a close this week.
Morgan County sophomore guard Madison Holcomb (2) dribbles down the lane as she tries to make a basket against an Oconee County defender. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County sophomore guard Madison Holcomb (2) dribbles down the lane as she tries to make a basket against an Oconee County defender. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady Dogs learn lessons from tough non-region schedule

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Despite a losing record entering this week, the Morgan County girls basketball team remains a top-10 team in Class 2A.The Lady Dogs are ranked No. 8 in the SandySpiel.com Class 2A rankings because of their tough schedule.
Morgan County senior Jaden Young (left) was presented a game ball with her team’s logo on it after scoring her 1,000th career point in a game against Greene County on Dec. 6. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County senior Jaden Young (left) was presented a game ball with her team’s logo on it after scoring her 1,000th career point in a game against Greene County on Dec. 6. CONTRIBUTED

Young nets 1,000th point in win

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Morgan County senior Jaden Young reached the 1,000-point mark in a win over rival Greene County on Dec. 6. Young reached the milestone in the first quarter of the Lady Dogs’ dominant 57-31 road win over the Lady Tigers.Young said the moment felt surreal, which came on a layup from a fast break.
Last week, Morgan County girls’ basketball player Jaden Young signed to play at Emmanuel College. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Last week, Morgan County girls’ basketball player Jaden Young signed to play at Emmanuel College. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Young finds college home at Emmanuel

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
It is official.Morgan County girls’ basketball senior Jaden Young has signed with Emmanuel College to continue her hoops career. She signed with the Lady Lions last week during a ceremony at the school.Young considered several schools before deciding on Emmanuel College, located in Franklin Springs.
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