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Former Morgan County ace Ty Tillery recently showcased his talents at the MLB Draft Combine. CONTRIBUTED

Former Morgan County ace Ty Tillery recently showcased his talents at the MLB Draft Combine. CONTRIBUTED

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Tillery showcases talent at MLB Draft Combine

Skyla Morris
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Former Morgan County right-handed pitcher Ty Tillery recently participated in the 2026 MLB Draft Combine, held June 23-26 in Phoenix.
Morgan County senior quarterback Davis Strickland was named the Region Offensive Player of the Year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior quarterback Davis Strickland was named the Region Offensive Player of the Year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Dogs rack up All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
The Morgan County football team is coming off a successful season, finishing 2025 with a 12-1 record.The Dogs won a regional title and returned to the quarterfinals of the playoffs for a second straight year.
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

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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 senior quarterback Davis Strickland passed for 233 yards and three touchdown passes in the region championship on Oct. 31 against Callaway. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County senior quarterback Davis Strickland passed for 233 yards and three touchdown passes in the region championship on Oct. 31 against Callaway. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Perfect regular season means a lot to Morgan County seniors

Skyla Morris
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Morgan County’s win over Callaway to capture the region title on Oct. 31 was special for the program.With the 43-22 win over the Cavaliers, the Dogs capped off the 2025 regular season with a perfect 10-0 record for the first time in over half a century.
Morgan County High School senior Ty Tillery will be Auburn bound upon graduating next year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County High School senior Ty Tillery will be Auburn bound upon graduating next year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Auburn flips Morgan pitcher away from UGA

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Morgan County pitcher Ty Tillery recently flipped his commitment from Georgia to SEC rival Auburn.Tillery committed to the Bulldogs almost three years ago, before entering ninth grade.
Hudson Reed was named Region 2-AA Player of the Year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Hudson Reed was named Region 2-AA Player of the Year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Diamond Dogs rack up All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 19, 2025
In 2025, the Morgan County baseball team had a successful postseason run, advancing to the Class AA state semifinals. Following the season, nearly a dozen Diamond Dogs were named to the All-Region team.
Morgan County junior Hudson Reed (2) has been instrumental in the team’s success at the plate over the last few weeks. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County junior Hudson Reed (2) has been instrumental in the team’s success at the plate over the last few weeks. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Offensive explosion powers Diamond Dogs to 19-2

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Morgan County has witnessed the baseball soaring off its bats in recent weeks.Literally. The Dogs (19-2, 7-0), ranked No. 1 in Class AA, have been hitting the ball exceptionally well lately.
Morgan County sophomores Ty Tillery (23), Hudson Reed (18), Drew Ainslie (7), and Davis Strickland (4) have helped lead the team this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County sophomores Ty Tillery (23), Hudson Reed (18), Drew Ainslie (7), and Davis Strickland (4) have helped lead the team this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Young nucleus helps lead Diamond Dogs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Morgan County baseball has a young nucleus of four sophomores that has helped the team succeed this year.Four sophomores – Ty Tillery, Hudson Reed, Drew Ainslie, and Davis Strickland – have contributed a lot to the program’s success.
Morgan County’s Ty Tillery (23) delivers a pitch during a home game against top-ranked Harlem on April 17. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County’s Ty Tillery (23) delivers a pitch during a home game against top-ranked Harlem on April 17. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Diamond Dogs rack up Region 4-AAA honors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Despite a disappointing end to the year, the Morgan County baseball team had a successful 2023 season. The Diamond Dogs also racked up a lot of postseason awards, with a lot of players landing spots on the All-Region 4-AAA First and Second Teams. There were also a few individual awards won as well.
Morgan County junior Zach Moore (13) slides into home plate as the Bulldogs took a 3-2 lead over Columbus in game three on Monday. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County junior Zach Moore (13) slides into home plate as the Bulldogs took a 3-2 lead over Columbus in game three on Monday. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Morgan falls to Blue Devils in game three

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 4, 2023
The series between Morgan County and Columbus in the second round of the Class AAA state playoffs came down a game three, which is where the Blue Devils came away with a big 6-4 win.
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