Milfred Franklin

Morgan County girls head coach basketball Milfred Franklin unexpectedly stepped down from his postion last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County girls head coach basketball Milfred Franklin unexpectedly stepped down from his postion last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Franklin steps down as coach of Lady Dogs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 26, 2026
In an unexpected move, Milfred Franklin has resigned as head coach of the Morgan County girls basketball team, leaving the program in search of new leadership.Franklin has led the Lady Dogs the past four years, compiling a 79-39 overall record.
Morgan County senior Cydney Burke was named by opposition coaches to the Region 2-2A All-Region first team. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County senior Cydney Burke was named by opposition coaches to the Region 2-2A All-Region first team. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Lady Dogs fall short in playoffs; rack up all-region honors

Skyla Morris
Friday, March 6, 2026
Morgan County’s season was cut short in the first round of the Class 2A state playoffs.No. 29 seed Franklin County upset the No. 4 Lady Dogs 43-42 on Feb. 24.
Morgan County senior Cydney Burke (24) drives the lane past a defender during a road game against Hart County on Dec. 2. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior Cydney Burke (24) drives the lane past a defender during a road game against Hart County on Dec. 2. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Burke scores 1,000th career point for Lady Dogs

Skyla Morris
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Morgan County guard Cydney Burke has been a vital piece of the Lady Dogs’ success this season.The senior, now in her fourth year on the varsity roster, reached a major milestone by scoring her 1,000th career point during a 65–17 road win over Rutland on Jan. 13.
Morgan County senior Cydney Burke, the team’s second-leading scorer last season, drives the lane in a scrimmage against Cedar Shoals on Nov. 4. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County senior Cydney Burke, the team’s second-leading scorer last season, drives the lane in a scrimmage against Cedar Shoals on Nov. 4. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan girls looking to replace production in 2025

Skyla Morris
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The 2025-26 season for the Morgan County girls basketball team is underway.The Lady Dogs were ranked No. 7 in Class AA in SandysSpiel. com’s preseason rankings.
Morgan County senior Jaden Young (14) was named the Co-Region Player of the Year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior Jaden Young (14) was named the Co-Region Player of the Year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Dogs, Lady Dogs earn All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Following the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, several players on Morgan County’s basketball teams earned All-Region honors.The program’s two coaches — Cody Anderson (boys) and Milfred Franklin (girls) — were also recognized with a postseason award. They were each named Region Coach of the Year.
Morgan County senior guard Jaden Young (center) was emotional after the loss to Murray County. She was instrumental in helping the Lady Dogs attempt a comeback and led them in scoring with 31 points. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior guard Jaden Young (center) was emotional after the loss to Murray County. She was instrumental in helping the Lady Dogs attempt a comeback and led them in scoring with 31 points. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lady Dogs come up short in Final Four

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 6, 2025
AMERICUS – Murray County defeated Morgan County 71-66 in the Class AA semifinal on Feb. 28 at Georgia Southwestern University’s Storm Dome, securing a place in the state title game in Macon this week.
Morgan County head coach Milfred Franklin has relied on senior Jaden Young (14) as a leader throughout the season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County head coach Milfred Franklin has relied on senior Jaden Young (14) as a leader throughout the season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Experience helps Morgan girls advance to Final Four

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 27, 2025
After reaching the Elite Eight for the second consecutive year, the No. 5 seed Morgan County girls' basketball team took another step forward on Tuesday, defeating No. 20 Carver (Columbus) at home to advance.The Lady Dogs toppled the Lady Tigers 58-33 to advance to the Class 2A Final Four.
The Morgan County girls basketball team poses for a photo after knocking off Westside Macon to advance to a second straight Elite Eight. CONTRIBUTED

The Morgan County girls basketball team poses for a photo after knocking off Westside Macon to advance to a second straight Elite Eight. CONTRIBUTED

Lady Dogs return to Elite Eight, prepare for Carver

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
For the second year in a row, the Morgan County girls basketball team has advanced to the Elite Eight round of the state playoffs.Two weeks ago, the Lady Dogs won the Region 4-2A championship and entered the postseason as the No. 5 overall seed out of a 32-team bracket.
The Morgan County girls basketball team poses for a photo after defeating Callaway 62-51 on Saturday to win the Region 4-AA championship. CONTRIBUTED

The Morgan County girls basketball team poses for a photo after defeating Callaway 62-51 on Saturday to win the Region 4-AA championship. CONTRIBUTED

Lady ‘Dogs capture region title, ready for playoffs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The Morgan County girls basketball team (18-9) defeated Callaway on Feb. 15 to win the Region 4-AA title.The Lady Dogs conquered the Lady Cavs 62-51 on their home floor to secure the region championship.
Morgan County’s Cydney Burke (left) guards Oconee County’s Lydia Gay (right) in a game earlier this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County’s Cydney Burke (left) guards Oconee County’s Lydia Gay (right) in a game earlier this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady Dogs focus on the small details

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 6, 2025
While the Morgan County Lady Dogs are first in the Region 4-AA standings, head coach Milfred Franklin wants his team to keep focusing on the important details as the regular season comes to a close this week.
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