Morgan County Boys Soccer 2024

Morgan County sophomore midfielder Brandon Lopez (11) celebrates with teammates Cooper Franklin (3), Santiago Ramirez (19), and Carson Keener (17), after scoring a goal to tie the game with Peach County in last week’s second-round playoff game. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Morgan County sophomore midfielder Brandon Lopez (11) celebrates with teammates Cooper Franklin (3), Santiago Ramirez (19), and Carson Keener (17), after scoring a goal to tie the game with Peach County in last week’s second-round playoff game. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Morgan County boys' soccer takes down Peach, falls to Oconee in Elite Eight

Morgan County soccer coach Aaron Paul thought about last season’s loss to Peach County in the second round of the playoffs for nearly a year.However, after last Wednesday’s 4-2 victory over the Trojans in this year’s second-round rematch, Paul felt a sense of happiness and relief.
Morgan County sophomore striker Korbin Hegwood (5) scored a hat trick in an 8-1 win over Dougherty last Wednesday. (WILL MORRISON/Staff)

Morgan County sophomore striker Korbin Hegwood (5) scored a hat trick in an 8-1 win over Dougherty last Wednesday. (WILL MORRISON/Staff)

Hegwood's hat trick helps Dogs down Dougherty

Korbin Hegwood powered Morgan County to an 8-1 win over Dougherty last week in a first-round playoff tilt.The sophomore striker scored three of eight goals, helping the Dogs advance to the second round.“Korbin played really well,” Morgan County coach Aaron Paul said after the game.
Morgan County goalkeeper Blake Downs allowed only one goal in last week’s big win over the Academy of Richmond County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County goalkeeper Blake Downs allowed only one goal in last week’s big win over the Academy of Richmond County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

4-PEAT: ‘Dogs edge ARC to capture region title

Morgan County soccer topped the Academy of Richmond last week to capture its fourth straight region title.The Dogs completed the season sweep of the Musketeers, winning 2-1 to lock up the top seed in Region 4-AAA entering the postseason next week.
Morgan County midfielder Julian Tenorio (18) tries to dribble the ball away from a Groves defender in last season’s first-round playoff win. He will be a huge part of the Dogs’ success in 2024. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County midfielder Julian Tenorio (18) tries to dribble the ball away from a Groves defender in last season’s first-round playoff win. He will be a huge part of the Dogs’ success in 2024. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Youthful ‘Dogs kick-off soccer season

Despite losing nine seniors from last season, Morgan County’s boys soccer team has high hopes for this year. A large portion of the roster this season is younger players, but coach Aaron Paul knows he still has some talent.