Morgan County High School

Riley Bernard (26) attempts a free kick in a loss to Eastside last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Riley Bernard (26) attempts a free kick in a loss to Eastside last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Lady Dogs open season with perfect record

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 9, 2023
After a disappointing loss to Cherokee Bluff in the Elite Eight round of the Class 3A state playoffs last year, Morgan County girls soccer has started out the 2023 season with an 8-0 record. The Lady Bulldogs learned a lot from that loss last year and have been on a tear as of late.
Julian Tenorio (31) takes a shot on goal last year during a win over ARC. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Julian Tenorio (31) takes a shot on goal last year during a win over ARC. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Harlem loss leaves questions for Bulldogs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 9, 2023
The Morgan County boys soccer team enters the midpoint of its season with a 4-2-1 record. The Bulldogs are second in the Region 4-AAA standings after a 2-1 loss to Harlem last Tuesday.
Morgan County junior Kiwi Lane (10) in transition trying to get past a Long County defender in last week's first-round win. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County junior Kiwi Lane (10) in transition trying to get past a Long County defender in last week's first-round win. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Carver cuts Lady Dogs from playoff picture

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Morgan County (20-8) met its match on Friday against top-seed and Class AAA’s No. 4-ranked Carver-Columbus (20-9) in the second round of the Class AAA state playoffs. The Lady Tigers advanced in the Sweet 16 tilt with a dominant 94-31 win over the No. 2 seed Lady Dogs.
Rickard was charged on four counts of sexual assault of a student with victims in Morgan, Oconee and Walton counties from ages 14-16. CONTRIBUTED

Rickard was charged on four counts of sexual assault of a student with victims in Morgan, Oconee and Walton counties from ages 14-16. CONTRIBUTED

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Former MCHS assistant principal sentenced to 25 years

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Almost a decade after he left North Oconee High School to replace retiring assistant principal Kenny Moore at Morgan County High School, Ryan Rickard has been sentenced to 25 years with 15 years to be served in confinement and the remainder on probation, according to court documents.
Morgan County senior Jack Harper (2) hits a blooper up the middle in a scrimmage against Walnut Grove last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior Jack Harper (2) hits a blooper up the middle in a scrimmage against Walnut Grove last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Diamond Dogs expect region title, playoff berth in 2023

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Morgan County baseball has seen a lot of success under head coach Merritt Ainslie and entering his eighth year, the Bulldogs are primed to make another deep run in the state playoffs.
The Mat Dogs gather around head coach Jared Rector to discuss strategy during a match last season at Stephens County High School. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

The Mat Dogs gather around head coach Jared Rector to discuss strategy during a match last season at Stephens County High School. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Mat Dogs qualify seven for state finals

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 16, 2023
This past weekend, the Morgan County wrestling team had a strong showing at the Class AAA sectionals. The Mat Dogs qualified 13 wrestlers for the state sectionals after capturing the Area 4-AAA title two weeks ago, and seven of them are now headed to the state finals this upcoming weekend in Macon.
Bulldog freshman Brandon Nelson (13) brings the ball up the court against Hephzibah in a 66-51 loss on Tuesday, Jan. 31. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Bulldog freshman Brandon Nelson (13) brings the ball up the court against Hephzibah in a 66-51 loss on Tuesday, Jan. 31. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Hephzibah eliminates Bulldogs from playoff contention

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
No. 4-seed Hephzibah defeated No. 5-seed Morgan County 76-65 in the first round of the Region 4-AAA tournament on Monday.  The Rebels (10-12) punched their ticket to the Class AAA state playoffs and will move on to the semifinals of the region tournament.
Morgan County senior Reggie Ross (5) drives the lane against Cross Creek guard Quavon Henry (5). LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior Reggie Ross (5) drives the lane against Cross Creek guard Quavon Henry (5). LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Bulldogs take new ‘perspective’ heading into region tournament

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Morgan County boys’ basketball has struggled under new head coach Cody Anderson this season. The Bulldogs recently ended the regular season with a 72-65 victory over Harlem; however, they’ve lost three of four heading into next week’s region tournament as the No. 5 seed.
The Mat Dogs dominated this past weekend at the Area 4-AAA traditional meet. They are sending 13 wrestlers to the Class AAA sectionals. CONTRIBUTED

The Mat Dogs dominated this past weekend at the Area 4-AAA traditional meet. They are sending 13 wrestlers to the Class AAA sectionals. CONTRIBUTED

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3-Peat: Mat Dogs win third straight area meet

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Morgan County wrestling added another achievement to its resume this past weekend in Harlem. The Mat Dogs competed in the Area 4-AAA meet and left with a first-place finish. Morgan County also had numerous wrestlers punch their tickets to the Class AAA state sectionals.
Caroline Jenkins tries to complete a tuck dive during the state meet on Tuesday.

Caroline Jenkins tries to complete a tuck dive during the state meet on Tuesday.

Jenkins, Thurmond make history by competing at state meet

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Morgan County added a new sport this school year and it already has experienced considerable success. The Bulldogs’ new diving team features only two divers in freshman Caroline Jenkins and sophomore Sidney Thurmond; however, both qualified for the state diving championships on Jan.
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