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A close-up of Morgan County's state championship ring. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

A close-up of Morgan County's state championship ring. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Diamond Dogs officially receive championship rings

Skyla Morris
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Nearly four months have passed since the Morgan County baseball team ended its 2026 season on the mountaintop, claiming the GHSA Class 2A baseball championship after sweeping Pierce County at Georgia Southern University on May 25.The Bulldogs' victorious weekend in Statesboro unfolded dramatically,...
Morgan County head baseball coach Steve Westmoreland runs through a banner after the Bulldogs defeated Stephens County 7-3 in a come-from-behind victory, earning his 400th career win. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County head baseball coach Steve Westmoreland runs through a banner after the Bulldogs defeated Stephens County 7-3 in a come-from-behind victory, earning his 400th career win. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Westmoreland wins 400th career game as Dogs take series over Stephens

Skyla Morris
Monday, May 4, 2026
Morgan County’s second-round playoff series win over Stephens County last week delivered a milestone moment for head coach Steve Westmoreland, as the Bulldogs’ dramatic Game 3 victory marked the 400th win of his coaching career.The Bulldogs clinched the series unforgettably, rallying from a 3-0...
Morgan County senior Ty Tillery waits on a pitch at the plate. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County senior Ty Tillery waits on a pitch at the plate. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs sweep Wolfpack in non-region series

Skyla Morris
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Last week, Morgan County competed against Class 5A’s Greenbrier in a two-game series.The Dogs, ranked No. 1 in Class 2A, swept the home-and-home series with 6-4 and 11-2 victories.Following the sweep, Morgan County head coach Steve Westmoreland said he was pleased with his team’s overall...
Morgan County will lean heavily on senior Ty Tillery, an Auburn signee, to anchor the mound this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County will lean heavily on senior Ty Tillery, an Auburn signee, to anchor the mound this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Diamond Dogs off to hot start

Lance McCurley
Friday, March 6, 2026
The Morgan County baseball team has made a strong statement to start the 2026 season, sitting at 6-2 entering this week after a challenging early schedule.Facing tough non-region opponents, the Dogs, ranked No. 1 in Class 2A, have relied on a balanced mix of pitching and timely hitting to stay...
Morgan County’s Caylem Richardson rounds the bases after hitting a home run in a playoff game last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County’s Caylem Richardson rounds the bases after hitting a home run in a playoff game last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan baseball faces season of transition

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 12, 2026
As the 2026 season begins, the Morgan County baseball team is ready to build on last year’s success.In 2025, the Dogs finished 32-10, captured a region championship, and reached the semifinals, leaving a “bitter taste” that has fueled their offseason motivation.This year, the team returns a veteran...
Morgan County baseball seniors Hudson Reed (left), Caylem Richardson (middle), and Ty Tillery (right) held a signing ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 12, in the school’s auditorium. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County baseball seniors Hudson Reed (left), Caylem Richardson (middle), and Ty Tillery (right) held a signing ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 12, in the school’s auditorium. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County baseball players sign to play at next level

Skyla Morris
Thursday, November 20, 2025
The Morgan County baseball team recently had three players sign letters of intent to play at the next level.On Nov. 12, seniors Ty Tillery, Caylem Richardson, and Hudson Reed held a signing ceremony in the school’s auditorium.
Morgan County's Cole Wesley walks off the diamond after being tagged out on a force play at second base during the first inning of game three. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County's Cole Wesley walks off the diamond after being tagged out on a force play at second base during the first inning of game three. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Diamond Dogs falter in Final Four

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Franklin County knocked Morgan County out of the Class AA state playoffs last week with a 2-1 series win.The two teams split the first two games, with both ending in a walk-off. After falling behind early, the Dogs won game one 10-7 when Jack Whitlow hit a three-run bomb.
Caylem Richardson celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Caylem Richardson celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Richardson helps Dogs down Appling to reach Final Four

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Caylem Richardson led top-seed Morgan County to its first semifinal appearance since 2018 with a significant win over No. 8 Appling County on May 8.After splitting the first two games of the Class AA quarterfinal series on May 7, Richardson delivered an impressive performance on the mound and...
Last week, Morgan County seniors Skylar McCoy (left) and Ben Atkinson signed to play baseball at the college level. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Last week, Morgan County seniors Skylar McCoy (left) and Ben Atkinson signed to play baseball at the college level. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Two Diamond Dogs sign to play at college level

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Earlier this month, Morgan County baseball’s Ben Atkinson and Skylar McCoy signed to play at the next level.Both seniors will remain in the Peach State. Atkinson is signing with LaGrange College, and McCoy is heading to Middle Georgia State University.
Morgan County junior Hudson Reed (3) rounds thirds base and advances to home plate. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County junior Hudson Reed (3) rounds thirds base and advances to home plate. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Dogs tame Tigers to advance

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Top-seed Morgan County is returning to the Elite Eight after sweeping No. 16 seed Ringgold on May 1.The ‘Dogs (28-5) dominated No. 32 seed Butler, winning 19-0 and 20-0 in the first round on April 25.
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