Zeki Locus

Morgan County senior Zeki Locus (second from left, front row) poses with his coaches after signing with Piedmont University to continue his basketball career. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County senior Zeki Locus (second from left, front row) poses with his coaches after signing with Piedmont University to continue his basketball career. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan's Locus signs to play at next level

Skyla Morris
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Morgan County senior Zeki Locus has confirmed his plans and intends to continue his basketball career in-state.The Dogs’ former guard signed his letter of intent in the school’s auditorium on April 17 and is set to play at Piedmont University in Demorest.As a four-year varsity player for Morgan...
Morgan County senior point guard Zeki Locus goes up for a layup over a Butler defender. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior point guard Zeki Locus goes up for a layup over a Butler defender. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Locus leads Dogs to state championship

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 19, 2026
MACON – Zeki Locus delivered when it mattered most.The Morgan County senior point guard recorded a double-double with 20 points and 13 rebounds in the Class 2A state championship game, knocking down two clutch free throws in the closing seconds to lift the Dogs to a 53–52 overtime victory over...
Morgan County head coach Cody Anderson and senior point guard Jacoby Simmons hug after the team defeated in the Class 2A state championship on March 14. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County head coach Cody Anderson and senior point guard Jacoby Simmons hug after the team defeated in the Class 2A state championship on March 14. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan seniors cap career with a ring

Skyla Morris
Thursday, March 19, 2026
MACON – The Morgan County boys basketball team dramatically capped its season on March 14, claiming the GHSA Class 2A state championship.The Dogs secured the title with a thrilling 53-52 overtime victory over Butler, finishing the season with a 26-6 overall record.Morgan County’s historic...
Morgan County senior guard Zeki Locus (11) pushes the ball up the floor in transition. He scored 23 points and grabbed 24 rebounds in the region championship win over Rutland. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County senior guard Zeki Locus (11) pushes the ball up the floor in transition. He scored 23 points and grabbed 24 rebounds in the region championship win over Rutland. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs repeat as region champs with win over Rutland

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Morgan County boys basketball team left no doubt who still sits atop the region.After weathering an early test, the Dogs pulled away in dominant fashion to defeat Rutland 52–34 on Friday night, securing their second straight Region 2-2A championship and continuing a run of consistency that head...
Morgan County seniors Zeki Locus (left) and Jacoby Simmons (right) have been a vital part of the program’s success over the last four years. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County seniors Zeki Locus (left) and Jacoby Simmons (right) have been a vital part of the program’s success over the last four years. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs’ basketball duo ready for postseason run

Skyla Morris
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The Morgan County boys basketball team has a dynamic duo in seniors Jacoby Simmons and Zeki Locus.The veteran point guards have been key contributors for the Dogs since their freshman seasons and entered their senior campaigns as multi-year starters.Their familiarity with the program has built up...
Morgan County seniors Zeki Locus (left) and Jacoby Simmons (right) have been a vital part of the program's success over the last four years. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County seniors Zeki Locus (left) and Jacoby Simmons (right) have been a vital part of the program's success over the last four years. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs’ senior duo ready for postseason run

Skyla Morris
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The Morgan County boys basketball team has a dynamic duo in seniors Zeki Locus and Jacoby Simmons.The veteran point guards have been key contributors for the Dogs since their freshman seasons, and entered their senior campaigns as multi-year starters.Their familiarity with the program has been...
Morgan County’s Zeki Locus (3) was named Co-Region 2-2A Player of the Year after averaging 13.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 3.8 steals per game as a junior for the Dogs. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County’s Zeki Locus (3) was named Co-Region 2-2A Player of the Year after averaging 13.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 3.8 steals per game as a junior for the Dogs. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Locus uses summer to improve

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Morgan County basketball player Zeki Locus is set for a big senior season this winter.Locus, a 6-foot, 175-pound point guard, was one of the team’s top contributors in 2024-25.Last year, Locus was named Co-Region 2-2A Player of the Year for his performance on the court.
Junior Jaylen Elder (11) was an All-Region selection for the Dogs. FILE PHOTO

Junior Jaylen Elder (11) was an All-Region selection for the Dogs. FILE PHOTO

Basketball ‘Dogs, Lady Dogs earn All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Morgan County’s basketball teams recently announced that six players made the All-Region 4-AAA list in 2024. The ‘Dogs and Lady Dogs had three players each make either the All-Region First or Second teams.
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