Duane Turner

Jatavious Ward placed third in the 215-pound weight class. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Jatavious Ward placed third in the 215-pound weight class. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Three Mat Dogs place at state tournament

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 20, 2025
MACON – Last week, Morgan County’s wrestling team ended the 2024-25 season in impressive fashion.Senior Paul Bessette and juniors Clay Turner and Jatavious Ward were the Mat Dogs who secured a spot on the podium for placing in the top six of their respective weight classes at the state traditional...
Paul Bessette is one of two Mat Dogs returning to the traditional state championships in Macon. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Paul Bessette is one of two Mat Dogs returning to the traditional state championships in Macon. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Mat Dogs send eight to state traditional championships

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Morgan County had a strong showing at last week's Class 2A sectional round of the traditional tournament.The Mat Dogs sent 13 grapplers to sectionals, as eight moved on to the state competition in Macon on Thursday.Morgan County head coach Duane Turner is excited for the guys who advanced and get...
Morgan County’s Clay Turner tries to pin his opponent from Burke County at the area team duals tournament in Madison on Monday, Jan. 13. LANCE McCURLEY/ Staff

Morgan County’s Clay Turner tries to pin his opponent from Burke County at the area team duals tournament in Madison on Monday, Jan. 13. LANCE McCURLEY/ Staff

Mat Dogs wrap up first part of season

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
The Morgan County wrestling team was busy wrapping up the first part of the season last week.On Jan. 13, the Mat Dogs hosted and placed first overall in the area’s teams duals tournament, earning them a spot at the Class 2A state championships in Columbus High School four days later.Morgan County’s...
Sophomore Tripp Davis, who placed second in the 165-pound weight division, forces his opponent onto the mat. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Sophomore Tripp Davis, who placed second in the 165-pound weight division, forces his opponent onto the mat. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Mat Dogs impress at area traditional tournament, send 13 to sectionals

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Morgan County’s wrestling team had an impressive showing at the Area 4-AAA traditional tournament on Feb. 3.The Mat Dogs hosted the Academy of Richmond County, Salem, Harlem, Hephzibah, and Cross Creek, but blew away their competition.
Morgan County senior wrestler Christopher Morgan tries to force his opponent to surrender this past weekend at the Class AAA state duals tournament, held at Lumpkin County High School. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County senior wrestler Christopher Morgan tries to force his opponent to surrender this past weekend at the Class AAA state duals tournament, held at Lumpkin County High School. CONTRIBUTED

Mat Dogs finish fifth at state duals

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 25, 2024
The Morgan County wrestling team recently finished fifth at the Class AAA state duals. The Mat Dogs traveled to Lumpkin County Friday to compete against seven other teams, going 3-2 over the weekend.
(From L to R): Morgan County seniors Omar Hayes, Chase Scherer, Christopher Morgan, Miles Butler, and Caleb Turner. CONTRIBUTED

(From L to R): Morgan County seniors Omar Hayes, Chase Scherer, Christopher Morgan, Miles Butler, and Caleb Turner. CONTRIBUTED

Mat Dogs dominate area duals, headed to state meet

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Morgan County hosted the Area 4-AAA duals this past Friday for Senior Night. The Mat Dogs dominated the competition by sweeping the meet with wins over Hephzibah, Harlem, and Cross Creek.
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