Kymora Smith

Morgan County senior Kymora Smith won the state championship in the long jump with a mark of 18-1. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Morgan County senior Kymora Smith won the state championship in the long jump with a mark of 18-1. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Smith takes home gold for Morgan

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Morgan County’s Kymora Smith placed first at the Class AA state track-and-field meet in the long jump on May 9.Smith secured the gold medal with a personal record of 18-1.The Morgan County senior said stepping up to the podium with the first-place trophy was a surreal moment.
The Morgan County girls basketball team poses for a photo after knocking off Westside Macon to advance to a second straight Elite Eight. CONTRIBUTED

The Morgan County girls basketball team poses for a photo after knocking off Westside Macon to advance to a second straight Elite Eight. CONTRIBUTED

Lady Dogs return to Elite Eight, prepare for Carver

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
For the second year in a row, the Morgan County girls basketball team has advanced to the Elite Eight round of the state playoffs.Two weeks ago, the Lady Dogs won the Region 4-2A championship and entered the postseason as the No. 5 overall seed out of a 32-team bracket.
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.
Junior Jaylen Elder (11) was an All-Region selection for the Dogs. FILE PHOTO

Junior Jaylen Elder (11) was an All-Region selection for the Dogs. FILE PHOTO

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Basketball ‘Dogs, Lady Dogs earn All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Morgan County’s basketball teams recently announced that six players made the All-Region 4-AAA list in 2024. The ‘Dogs and Lady Dogs had three players each make either the All-Region First or Second teams.
Kymora Smith (left) and Jaden Young (right) participated in a Sandy’s Spiel basketball camp this summer to further develop their skills. CONTRIBUTED

Kymora Smith (left) and Jaden Young (right) participated in a Sandy’s Spiel basketball camp this summer to further develop their skills. CONTRIBUTED

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Multiple Lady ‘Dogs shine during summer camps

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Even though the 2022-23 school year just ended less than a month ago, the Morgan County girls basketball team has already been putting in work to get better this offseason.
Tanayah Briney (21) bounces a pass inside the paint during a 50-40 win over Eastside on Dec. 17. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tanayah Briney (21) bounces a pass inside the paint during a 50-40 win over Eastside on Dec. 17. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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BASKETBALL: Lady Dogs cruise into new year with confidence

Story And Photos By Lance Mccurley
Thursday, January 5, 2023
The Morgan County girls’ basketball team ended the 2022 part of its schedule on a high note. The Lady Dogs (9-3) competed in the Chuck Miller Classic last week and went 3-0 in the tournament. Morgan County head coach Milfred Franklin is starting to see the pieces come together.
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