Morgan County Wrestling 2024-25

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...
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