Morgan County High School

Jaden Young (14) drives the lane against a Lady Rebels’ defender in Friday night’s 62-43 win. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Jaden Young (14) drives the lane against a Lady Rebels’ defender in Friday night’s 62-43 win. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

BASKETBALL: Lady Dogs building ‘chemistry’ as they stay hot

The Morgan County girls’ basketball team rode a seven-game winning streak into this week.  The Lady Dogs also went 3-0 in that span and defeated two Region 4-AAA foes in the process. Morgan County head coach Milfred Franklin can see his girls building ‘chemistry.
Morgan County freshman Brandon Nelson (13) dribbles the ball at the top of the key. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County freshman Brandon Nelson (13) dribbles the ball at the top of the key. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

BASKETBALL: Bulldogs lose leading scorer, drop next two games

Morgan County boys’ basketball (4-5) ended the first part of its schedule with two straight losses on the court and an even bigger loss in the dressing room. Last week, the Bulldogs fell to both Social Circle and Eastside. The losses came after they defeated Class AA’s No.
Sophomore Judson Carter, who wrestles in the 125-pound weight class, tries to pin an opponent. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Sophomore Judson Carter, who wrestles in the 125-pound weight class, tries to pin an opponent. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

WRESTLING: Mat Dogs finish second at Tommy Warren Duals

The Morgan County Wrestling team placed second among 12 teams this past Saturday at the Tommy Warren Duals, held at Oconee County High School.
From left to right: Addie Harper, Reese McPherson, Madison McKee, Cailyn Berisko, Morgan McCormack, Ari Paine and Brenna Garrett. CONTRIBUTED

From left to right: Addie Harper, Reese McPherson, Madison McKee, Cailyn Berisko, Morgan McCormack, Ari Paine and Brenna Garrett. CONTRIBUTED

XC: Lady Dogs place 10th in Carrollton during state meet

The Morgan County girls’ cross-country traveled to Carrollton this past weekend for the GHSA Class AAA state meet, and the Lady ‘Dogs left with a 10th-place finish. MCHS girls’ head coach Erin Spinks was proud of her team on their performance.
Morgan County’s Chloe Burns (13) goes up for a block in the first round of the state playoffs against the Calvary Day Cavaliers. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Morgan County’s Chloe Burns (13) goes up for a block in the first round of the state playoffs against the Calvary Day Cavaliers. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

VOLLEYBALL: Spike Dogs continue to roll into the second round

The Morgan County Spike Dogs continued to play impressive volleyball as the team headed into the first round of the GHSA Class AAA state playoffs Tuesday. The Spike Dogs hosted the Calvary Day Cavaliers and used the home court to their advantage.
Hudson Reed in the batter’s box during a game with the Canes National travel team. CONTRIBUTED

Hudson Reed in the batter’s box during a game with the Canes National travel team. CONTRIBUTED

BASEBALL: Hudson Reed commits to UGA

The Georgia Bulldogs baseball team has added another Morgan County player from the class of 2026 – Hudson Reed. Reed joins fellow baseball and football teammate Ty Tillery as another Bulldog commit coming from the Diamond Dogs in 2022.
Harper commits to USC-Aiken

Harper commits to USC-Aiken

BASEBALL: Harper commits to USC-Aiken

Jack Harper will enter his senior year at Morgan County High School already knowing where he’s going to attend college and continue his baseball career. The Bulldogs’ slugger recently committed to play at the University of South Carolina-Aiken following his final season at MCHS.
Anderson (right) watches a pick-up game during an open gym held at Morgan County High School on Tuesday night. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Anderson (right) watches a pick-up game during an open gym held at Morgan County High School on Tuesday night. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

BASKETBALL: Anderson ready to “invest” and make an impact

Newly hired Morgan County boys’ basketball coach Cody Anderson is ready to make an impact - both on the court and off - after accepting the job last week. He told the Lake Oconee News that the opportunity to coach the Bulldogs is a “blessing.
Jaturi Brown (35) attempts to make a layup over two War Eagle defenders. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Jaturi Brown (35) attempts to make a layup over two War Eagle defenders. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

BASKETBALL: Bulldogs ‘getting after it’ in summer league games

The Morgan County boys’ basketball team has been practicing hard over the last month, despite recently losing head coach Jamond Sims after he resigned. Sims’ former assistant Brian Green usually runs things in the summer for the Bulldogs.