Morgan County Softball 2023

Ryan Henderson (first row, center) with her parents and the Morgan County softball coaching staff. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Ryan Henderson (first row, center) with her parents and the Morgan County softball coaching staff. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady Dogs softball players sign to play at next level

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Morgan County softball seniors Emmy Moss, Ryan Henderson, and Anna Kate Hill signed letters of intent during a Nov. 14 ceremony to continue their careers on the diamond and play at the college level.
Morgan County players pile on Mallory Martin after defeating Peach County as she scored the game's final run, solidifying the Lady 'Dogs mercy rule win. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County players pile on Mallory Martin after defeating Peach County as she scored the game's final run, solidifying the Lady 'Dogs mercy rule win. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

COLUMBUS BOUND: Lady 'Dogs softball sweeps regional to advance

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
After Morgan County softball defeated Calvary Day 8-0 on Monday, assistant coach Jason McBay told the players one more win would send them back to Columbus for the first time since 2016. Well, he was right.  The Lady ‘Dogs handled business against No.
Bulldogs’ senior Ryan Henderson mashes a single up the middle in a loss to Prince Avenue on Aug. 31. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bulldogs’ senior Ryan Henderson mashes a single up the middle in a loss to Prince Avenue on Aug. 31. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

‘Dogs softball on hot streak, get set for final stretch

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Morgan County softball has been hot as of late, winning six of its last nine heading into this week. The Bulldogs are 12-6-1 overall and 8-1 in region play following Tuesday’s league loss to Harlem.
Ryleigh Hilsman (11) delivers a pitch from inside the circle. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Ryleigh Hilsman (11) delivers a pitch from inside the circle. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

‘Lady Dogs grind out first two wins of the season

Lance Mccurley_
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Morgan County picked up its first two wins of the season last week against a pair of non-region opponents. The Lady ‘Dogs opened up the year with losses to Social Circle and Franklin County but bounced back to defeat Monroe Area and Greenbrier to even up their record at .500 entering the week.
2023 Spike Dogs’ captain Quinn Butler (6) getting ready to serve the ball at a home match during last year’s regular season. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

2023 Spike Dogs’ captain Quinn Butler (6) getting ready to serve the ball at a home match during last year’s regular season. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Spike Dogs find streak of recent success

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 24, 2023
The Morgan County volleyball team, defending title winners of Class 3A, opened up its 2023 season with a difficult slate of games. In a tournament at the start of the year, the Spike Dogs played four games against all types of opponents.
Returning starting pitcher Ryleigh Hilsman on the bump during a playoff game against Calvary Day of Savannah last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Returning starting pitcher Ryleigh Hilsman on the bump during a playoff game against Calvary Day of Savannah last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady ‘Dogs begin first season under new coach

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Morgan County softball team kicked off its season Tuesday with a new head coach in Chad Pigg. Pigg was previously the head coach at Harris County and comes in with a wealth of knowledge and experience. He was hired by Morgan County Director of Athletics Doug Connelly in late June.
Chad Pigg/CONTRIBUTED

Chad Pigg/CONTRIBUTED

Chad Pigg named new Lady Dogs’ softball coach

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Morgan County High School didn’t have to look far in hiring new head softball coach Chad Pigg. Pigg was previously the head softball coach at Harris County, where new MCHS head baseball coach Steve Westmoreland came from.
Subscribe to