Morgan County Boys Basketball 2023-24

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.
Harlem's Kee Williams (1) and Braylon Bussey (0) box out Morgan County's Jay Elder during a free-throw attempt. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Harlem's Kee Williams (1) and Braylon Bussey (0) box out Morgan County's Jay Elder during a free-throw attempt. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Overtime loss ends season for Bulldogs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Morgan County’s boys basketball team fell to Harlem in overtime Monday in the first round of the region tournament. The Bulldogs of Columbia County topped Morgan County’s Dogs 56-52 in a close battle to the end.
Morgan County junior Jay Elder (11) tries to get past a Salem defender in last Friday’s one-point loss. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County junior Jay Elder (11) tries to get past a Salem defender in last Friday’s one-point loss. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Hoop ‘Dogs not making excuses

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Morgan County boys’ basketball has struggled as of late, losing five straight coming into this week. The ‘Dogs woes started in a non-region loss to Forsyth Central on Jan. 15.
Zeki Locus (3) was named to the All-Tournament team last week at the Wimberly Classic. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Zeki Locus (3) was named to the All-Tournament team last week at the Wimberly Classic. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Dogs look to turn corner after tourney

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Morgan County basketball enters the new year looking to turn a corner after going 2-1 at the Oscar Wimbley Classic, held at Lamar County High School last week. The ‘Dogs enter this week at 8-6. Locust Grove defeated Morgan County 57-51 on Dec. 28 behind a strong effort from a few key players.
Morgan County sophmore guard Jacoby Simmons (2) drives the lane inside during the first quarter against Oconee County on Tuesday night. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County sophmore guard Jacoby Simmons (2) drives the lane inside during the first quarter against Oconee County on Tuesday night. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

‘Dogs finally finding footing

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 14, 2023
The Morgan County boys’ basketball team is finally finding its footing after a rough start to the season. Last week, the ‘Dogs won back-to-back games against Athens Christian (59-58) on Tuesday and Josey (75-41) on Friday before losing to rival Putnam County (70-55) on Saturday.
Jamauri Evans (5) drives inside the lane during a fast break in the third quarter against Athens Christian on Tuesday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Jamauri Evans (5) drives inside the lane during a fast break in the third quarter against Athens Christian on Tuesday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

‘Dogs respond after early season adversity

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 7, 2023
After starting the season 2-0, the Morgan County boys’ basketball team faced some adversity in the next three games, losing to Mill Creek, Lambert, and Lanier, which are all schools in higher classes. The ‘Dogs defeated Oconee County and Lanier Christian before losing their next three games.
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