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Morgan County’s team celebrating at center court after one of its regular season win over Oconee County earlier this year. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Morgan County’s team celebrating at center court after one of its regular season win over Oconee County earlier this year. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Spike Dogs’ season ends at state quarterfinals

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, November 9, 2023
After making it out of the first two rounds of the GHSA state playoffs, the Morgan County volleyball team experienced a third-round exit earlier last week. The Spike Dogs lost to Oconee County 3-1 in the third installment of this season’s matchup.
Spike Dog sophomore Camryn Scherer (4) returns a Thomasville serve in the second set of last Wednesday’s match. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Spike Dog sophomore Camryn Scherer (4) returns a Thomasville serve in the second set of last Wednesday’s match. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Spike Dogs’ electric play puts them back in the Elite 8

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 26, 2023
After dominating the competition in its first two postseason matches, the Morgan County volleyball team is back in the GHSA Class 3A Elite Eight. The Spike Dogs are the reigning champions of the classification and have proven why – defeating Thomasville and St.
Allie Cox with her mother, Christy, and her father, Mercer, at Morgan County’s senior night game last week. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Allie Cox with her mother, Christy, and her father, Mercer, at Morgan County’s senior night game last week. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Cox reaches career milestone for Spike Dogs

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Morgan County’s volleyball team has been successful over the past few years due to players like senior Allie Cox, who just recently got her 2,000th career assist. Cox’s consistent facilitation of the ball has really opened up Morgan County’s ability to score points.
Spike Dog seniors Ally Cox (18) and Emily Hilsman (2) help lift the region championship trophy after defeating ARC in the team's last area match of the season. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Spike Dog seniors Ally Cox (18) and Emily Hilsman (2) help lift the region championship trophy after defeating ARC in the team's last area match of the season. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Spike Dogs roll to fourth-straight region championship

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Over the past couple of weeks, Morgan County’s volleyball team has solidified itself as the Area 8-AAA champions.. With dominant wins over Harlem and Academy of Richmond County to end their region schedule, the Spike Dogs claimed their fourth straight region championship.
2023 Spike Dogs’ captain Quinn Butler (6) getting ready to serve the ball at a home match during last year’s regular season. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

2023 Spike Dogs’ captain Quinn Butler (6) getting ready to serve the ball at a home match during last year’s regular season. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Spike Dogs find streak of recent success

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 24, 2023
The Morgan County volleyball team, defending title winners of Class 3A, opened up its 2023 season with a difficult slate of games. In a tournament at the start of the year, the Spike Dogs played four games against all types of opponents.
Haedyn Crumbley gets set to serve a ball in a region match against ARC last season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Haedyn Crumbley gets set to serve a ball in a region match against ARC last season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Crumbley mentally strong for Spike Dogs

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 24, 2023
The Morgan County volleyball team won its first state championship in program history last season, and current junior Haedyn Crumbley played a crucial role in the Spike Dogs run through the bracket.
The Spike Dogs will face Oconee County in the final on Friday night. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

The Spike Dogs will face Oconee County in the final on Friday night. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

VOLLEYBALL: Spike Dogs to face familiar foe in state final

Lance McCurley
Friday, November 4, 2022
After defeating Sandy Creek (36-17, 3-0) in four sets in its state semifinal match last weekend, the Morgan County volleyball team (35-6, 10-0) earned a trip to the LakePoint Sports Complex Friday in Emerson for the GHSA Class 3A State Championship game.
Morgan County’s Chloe Burns (13) goes up for a block in the first round of the state playoffs against the Calvary Day Cavaliers. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Morgan County’s Chloe Burns (13) goes up for a block in the first round of the state playoffs against the Calvary Day Cavaliers. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

VOLLEYBALL: Spike Dogs continue to roll into the second round

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 20, 2022
The Morgan County Spike Dogs continued to play impressive volleyball as the team headed into the first round of the GHSA Class AAA state playoffs Tuesday. The Spike Dogs hosted the Calvary Day Cavaliers and used the home court to their advantage.
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