Morgan County Softball 2024

Morgan County High School’s varsity softball team is recognized by the Morgan County Board of Education for winning the AA state championship. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Morgan County High School’s varsity softball team is recognized by the Morgan County Board of Education for winning the AA state championship. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

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State champion teams shine at BOE meeting

Hannah Barron
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Morgan County High School’s varsity volleyball and fast-pitch softball teams were recognized as Class AA state champions during the Morgan County Board of Education meeting last Monday.The teams made school history on Nov. 2 by winning their respective state championships on the same day.
The Morgan County softball celebrates a huge victory after Kymora Smith (4) scored the game-winning run on a passed ball against Rockmart last Wednesday in the opening round of the Class AA Elite Eight tournament in Columbus. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

The Morgan County softball celebrates a huge victory after Kymora Smith (4) scored the game-winning run on a passed ball against Rockmart last Wednesday in the opening round of the Class AA Elite Eight tournament in Columbus. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady Dogs ‘make noise’ in Columbus, win state title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Morgan County softball coach Chad Pigg walked off the field Saturday in Columbus with a smile on his face.Pigg watched his players storm the field as his team secured an 8-3 victory over top-seed and reigning champion Appling County.
A Morgan County player celebrates after scoring the go-ahead during game three of the series against Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe last Tuesday. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

A Morgan County player celebrates after scoring the go-ahead during game three of the series against Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe last Tuesday. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lady Dogs headed back to Columbus

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
After defeating Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe in a three-game series, the Morgan County softball team returns to Columbus and the Georgia High School Association’s Class AA Elite Eight this week.
The Morgan County softball team captured its second straight region championship under head coach Chad Pigg last week with a 14-2 win over Jackson last week. (CONTRIBUTED)

The Morgan County softball team captured its second straight region championship under head coach Chad Pigg last week with a 14-2 win over Jackson last week. (CONTRIBUTED)

‘Playing for each other’: Lady Dogs capture region crown

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Morgan County’s softball team recently captured its second straight region title under coach Chad Pigg.The Lady Dogs defeated Jackson on Senior Night to secure the Region 2-AA championship. They also entered the season's final week with a 19-3 overall record and a 14-0 mark in region play.
Ryleigh Hilsman in the wind-up, getting set to deliver a strike. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Ryleigh Hilsman in the wind-up, getting set to deliver a strike. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady Dogs finding rhythm in region play

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Morgan County softball has recently been on a tear and is in a good position a few games into region play.After knocking off Jackson 8-0 on Tuesday, the Lady Dogs improved to 7-2 overall and 4-0 in the region.
Morgan County players pile on Mallory Martin after defeating Peach County as she scored the game's final run, solidifying the Lady 'Dogs mercy rule win and a trip to Columbus. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Morgan County players pile on Mallory Martin after defeating Peach County as she scored the game's final run, solidifying the Lady 'Dogs mercy rule win and a trip to Columbus. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Lady Dogs’ coach confident in team

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Morgan County softball heads into 2024 after a successful run to the Elite Eight in Columbus last year.The Lady Dogs went 23-10-1 overall in 2023 and entered the postseason as the top seed after winning the region title with a 10-1 mark.
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