Morgan County Softball 2025

Morgan County sophomore Sidney Fischer was named the Region 2-2A Pitcher of the Year. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County sophomore Sidney Fischer was named the Region 2-2A Pitcher of the Year. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan softball earns All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 11, 2025
The Morgan County High School softball team recently had several players earn All-Region honors.One Lady Dog player earned an individual award, nine were named to the All-Region team, and one garnered honorable mention. Third-year head coach Chad Pigg also received a prestigious postseason honor.
The Morgan County softball team finished as runners-up in Class AA, losing to Sonoraville 6-2 in the state championship game. CONTRIBUTED

The Morgan County softball team finished as runners-up in Class AA, losing to Sonoraville 6-2 in the state championship game. CONTRIBUTED

Lady Dogs finish as runners-up at state

Skyla Morris
Thursday, November 6, 2025
The Morgan County softball team has concluded its 2025 season, following its third consecutive trip to Columbus.The Lady Dogs ultimately ended their trip as the runner-up in Class 2A, after falling 6-2 to Sonoraville on Nov. 1.Morgan County finished the 2025 season with a 25-10 overall record.
Morgan County senior ace Ryleigh Hilsman returned to the circle last week in the Sweet 16 series against Hart County during the fourth inning of game two after missing the entire regular season due to an injury. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County senior ace Ryleigh Hilsman returned to the circle last week in the Sweet 16 series against Hart County during the fourth inning of game two after missing the entire regular season due to an injury. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

COLUMBUS BOUND! Lady Dogs dominate Hart to advance to Elite Eight

Skyla Morris
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The Morgan County Softball team recently earned its spot in Columbus for the Class 2A Elite Eight, aiming to defend its 2024 state championship.The Lady Dogs dominated their second-round playoff series against Hart County on Oct. 22, sweeping the series 12-0 and 14-0.
Morgan County's Ryleigh Hilsman races toward home plate to score a run. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County's Ryleigh Hilsman races toward home plate to score a run. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County softball sweeps Tattnall in first round

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Morgan County softball team (18-8) took care of business in the first round of the state playoffs last week.The No. 3 seed Spike Dogs swept No. 30 Tattnall County, winning 12-0 and 14-2 to advance to the next round.
Morgan County junior Mary Faulker is one of the team’s most reliable players and was a key part of the successful postseason last year, which led to a state championship. LANCE McCURLEY/File photo

Morgan County junior Mary Faulker is one of the team’s most reliable players and was a key part of the successful postseason last year, which led to a state championship. LANCE McCURLEY/File photo

Lady Dogs capture third-straight region title, begin playoff run

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Morgan County recently captured its third straight region championship under head coach Chad Pigg.The Lady Dogs finished region play with a 9-1 record, with their only loss coming to Jackson on Sept. 16.
Morgan County sophomore Kennedi Johenkins has been the team’s most reliable pitcher while senior ace Ryleigh H LANCE McCURLEY/Staff ilsman is out with an injury. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County sophomore Kennedi Johenkins has been the team’s most reliable pitcher while senior ace Ryleigh H LANCE McCURLEY/Staff ilsman is out with an injury. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lady Dogs hold their own without star pitcher

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 11, 2025
The Morgan County softball team has faced a few ups and downs so far this season.The Lady Dogs lost star pitcher Ryleigh Hilsman to an injury earlier this season, and she hasn’t returned, but they’ve managed to hold their own without her, despite facing some tough competition so far.
Morgan County pitcher Ryleigh Hilsman is primed to have a stellar senior campaign from the circle. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County pitcher Ryleigh Hilsman is primed to have a stellar senior campaign from the circle. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady Dogs determined to combat complacency

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 24, 2025
The Morgan County softball team put together an impressive run at the state tournament in Columbus last year.
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