Morgan County High School

Morgan County first baseman Drew Ainslie (7) makes a dive to tag first and get the runner out in last Monday’s game against Savannah Country Day. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Morgan County first baseman Drew Ainslie (7) makes a dive to tag first and get the runner out in last Monday’s game against Savannah Country Day. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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Diamond Dogs top Hornets to advance

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, April 27, 2023
After winning the region, the Morgan County baseball program hosted its first series as the area’s No. 1 seed in the GHSA Class 3A State Playoffs earlier this week. The Diamond Dogs faced the Savannah Country Day Hornets last Monday in a double-header that started at 5 p.m.
T. Michael Stone/Reporter

T. Michael Stone/Reporter

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Olympic Gold found in Morgan County

News Staff
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Kids from Greene County visited their neighbors in Morgan County at Bill Corry Stadium for a Special Olympics event held April 18.
Lady Dogs' junior Camp Stamps dribbles the ball downfield. She had the game's first goal on Tuesday against Long County. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lady Dogs' junior Camp Stamps dribbles the ball downfield. She had the game's first goal on Tuesday against Long County. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lady Dogs net dominant win over Long County in first round of Class AAA state playoffs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 13, 2023
The top-seeded Morgan County girls soccer team started off its playoff run with a convincing 5-0 win over No. 4 seed Long County on Tuesday. In Tuesday's matchup, Morgan County struck first on the scoreboard as junior Camp Stamps netted a goal on an assist from senior Sidda Outlaw.
MCCSS officials, teachers and students break ground on the new field house at Bill Corry Stadium. CONTRIBUTED

MCCSS officials, teachers and students break ground on the new field house at Bill Corry Stadium. CONTRIBUTED

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MCCSS breaks ground on new $5.7 million field house

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Members of the Morgan County Charter School System recently gathered with many others at Bill Corry Stadium at Morgan County High School for a groundbreaking ceremony for its new field house. According to school officials, the project is set to be completed in October.
Junior Lofton Cathey (2) tries to keep the ball away from a Clarke Central defender in Morgan County’s 3-0 win over the Lady Gladiators last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Junior Lofton Cathey (2) tries to keep the ball away from a Clarke Central defender in Morgan County’s 3-0 win over the Lady Gladiators last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Lady Dogs split games to end regular season

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Morgan County girls soccer split two games with non-region opponents last week to end its 2023 season. The Lady ‘Dogs faced two Class AAAAA teams in Clarke Central and Ola at Bill Corry Stadium. Morgan County dominated the Lady Gladiators 3-0 on Tuesday to remain undefeated.
The Bulldogs pose for a photo after defeating Harlem 2-0 last week to capture their third straight Region 4-AAA title. CONTRIBUTED

The Bulldogs pose for a photo after defeating Harlem 2-0 last week to capture their third straight Region 4-AAA title. CONTRIBUTED

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3-PEAT: Bulldogs defeat Harlem, capture Region 4-AAA title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 30, 2023
The Morgan County boys soccer team needed to defeat Harlem by at least two goals to secure the Region 4-AAA championship, and that’s exactly what the Bulldogs did in last Thursday’s victory. Morgan County topped Harlem 2-0 to win its third straight region title and fifth under coach Aaron Paul.
Bulldog freshman Drew Ainslie (7) slaps a line drive into right field in a loss to Apalachee last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Bulldog freshman Drew Ainslie (7) slaps a line drive into right field in a loss to Apalachee last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Diamond Dogs take two from Salem, drop one to Apalachee

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 30, 2023
The Morgan County baseball team (8-8, 5-0) was busy last week as it played three games. The Bulldogs completed the sweep of region foe Salem but dropped a contest to non-region opponent Apalachee.
Morgan County freshman pitcher Ty Tillery (23) delivers a pitch from the mound against Cherokee Bluff on Monday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County freshman pitcher Ty Tillery (23) delivers a pitch from the mound against Cherokee Bluff on Monday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Diamond Dogs snap losing streak

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 16, 2023
  MCHS eighth-year head coach Merritt Ainslie told the Lake Oconee News last week that he likes scheduling tough competition for his squad, especially because it will only help them in the long run.
Reggie Ross (5) was a role player for the Bulldogs the past few years, but especially this past season for new head coach Cody Anderson. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Reggie Ross (5) was a role player for the Bulldogs the past few years, but especially this past season for new head coach Cody Anderson. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Morgan County basketball players garner All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Morgan County recently had several boys and girls basketball players named to the All-Region 4-AAA Team. The Bulldogs had two players earn All-Region honors while two others were honorable mentions. The Lady Dogs also had several players earn All-Region honors and a few honorable mentions.
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