Quinn Butler

Haedyn Crumbley (front row, fourth from left) and Quinn Butler (front row, third from right) signed with their respective colleges on Dec. 4. CONTRIBUTED

Haedyn Crumbley (front row, fourth from left) and Quinn Butler (front row, third from right) signed with their respective colleges on Dec. 4. CONTRIBUTED

Spike Dogs sign dotted line to continue careers

Morgan County volleyball seniors Quinn Butler and Haedyn Crumbley are headed to play at the collegiate level.Last week, the two Spike Dogs signed the dotted line to play at their respective schools during a ceremony held at the school.
The Spike Dogs hoist up the Class 2A state championship trophy after defeating the Savannah Arts Academy in straight sets on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the LakePoint Sports complex in Emerson. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

The Spike Dogs hoist up the Class 2A state championship trophy after defeating the Savannah Arts Academy in straight sets on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the LakePoint Sports complex in Emerson. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Spike Dogs crowned Class 2A state champs

Coach Kathleen Goodwin knew her team could win the Class 2A state championship – and she was right as Morgan County volleyball defeated Savannah Arts Academy last Saturday in straight sets to capture the 2024 title.
The Morgan County Spike Dogs huddle after winning a point against Prince Avenue earlier this week. (CHARLES JORDAN/Staff)

The Morgan County Spike Dogs huddle after winning a point against Prince Avenue earlier this week. (CHARLES JORDAN/Staff)

Spike Dogs enter ‘24 season stress-free

The Morgan County volleyball team entered the 2024 season with a stress-free mindset.In 2022, the Spike Dogs won the Class 3A state championship, and last season, they returned a core group with hopes of winning back-to-back titles.
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

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.
Sophomore Quinn Butler gets up at the net to send a spike to the opponents’ side. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Sophomore Quinn Butler gets up at the net to send a spike to the opponents’ side. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

VOLLEYBALL: Spike Dogs clinch top spot in region

The Morgan County volleyball team (31-5) has only lost two matches since the beginning of September and ended the month with a ton of momentum heading into postseason play. The Spike Dogs defeated the Musketeers of Academy of Richmond County (ARC) in two straight sets on Sept.
Makenzie Patzer (1) in a diving attempt trying to return a serve. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Makenzie Patzer (1) in a diving attempt trying to return a serve. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

VOLLEYBALL: Spike Dogs continue to roll

The Morgan County volleyball team has had an exceptional run through the month of September, and it doesn’t look like they’ll accept anything less. The Spike Dogs are 11-2 since Sept. 1, and had a 12-game winning streak from Aug. 18 to Sept. 8 in which they didn’t lose a single set.
Sophomore Quinn Butler communicates with her teammates on the court during a summer match against Oconee County. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Sophomore Quinn Butler communicates with her teammates on the court during a summer match against Oconee County. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

VOLLEYBALL: Butler to lead Lady Dogs after perfect ‘21 season

The Morgan County volleyball team is accustomed to having successful seasons due to the amount of athletes they have on its side of the net, year-in-and-year-out.