Morgan County Boys Soccer 2023

Morgan County’s Scott Chamberlain (8) dribbles the ball away from a Groves’ defender in the first round of the Class AAA playoffs on April 12. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County’s Scott Chamberlain (8) dribbles the ball away from a Groves’ defender in the first round of the Class AAA playoffs on April 12. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Chamberlain overcomes adversity to help lead Bulldogs, earn GACA All-State honor

Morgan County’s Scott Chamberlain dealt with a different injury for each of the first three years of high school, and as he headed into his senior season this past spring, he was hoping for a different result.
Morgan County boys soccer coach Aaron Paul directs players from the sideline of the Bulldogs’ tie with Apalachee High School March 16 in Winder.

Morgan County boys soccer coach Aaron Paul directs players from the sideline of the Bulldogs’ tie with Apalachee High School March 16 in Winder.

Paul reflects on how this Bulldogs’ team was his favorite

Morgan County boys’ soccer coach Aaron Paul would be remiss if he didn’t say this season’s team was his favorite to coach, especially after how hard his guys battled through adversity all year long. Despite not reaching the third round as the Bulldogs had hoped, Paul enjoyed every second of 2023.
Carson Keener (17) eyes down Clarke Central senior Clayton Dufur (9) as he tries to dribble the ball away and take a shot from outside the box. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Carson Keener (17) eyes down Clarke Central senior Clayton Dufur (9) as he tries to dribble the ball away and take a shot from outside the box. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bulldogs fall to Clarke Central, Ola to end season

After being crowned region champions over Harlem, Morgan County boys soccer (7-5-2, 7-1 Region 4-AAA) dropped its last two matches of the regular season last week to Clarke Central and Ola. However, the Bulldogs are still in a good place as they head into the state playoffs next week as a No.
The Bulldogs pose for a photo after defeating Harlem 2-0 last week to capture their third straight Region 4-AAA title. CONTRIBUTED

The Bulldogs pose for a photo after defeating Harlem 2-0 last week to capture their third straight Region 4-AAA title. CONTRIBUTED

3-PEAT: Bulldogs defeat Harlem, capture Region 4-AAA title

The Morgan County boys soccer team needed to defeat Harlem by at least two goals to secure the Region 4-AAA championship, and that’s exactly what the Bulldogs did in last Thursday’s victory. Morgan County topped Harlem 2-0 to win its third straight region title and fifth under coach Aaron Paul.
Bulldog senior Mckaylan Williams (right) goes up for a header against a Wildcats' defender. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Bulldog senior Mckaylan Williams (right) goes up for a header against a Wildcats' defender. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County boys head into home stretch

The Morgan County boys soccer team heads into its final stretch of the season this week, with four matches left on its 2023 schedule before the Class AAA state playoffs start in April. The Bulldogs entered the week with a 6-2-2 record and a 6-1 mark in Region 4-AAA play.
Julian Tenorio (31) takes a shot on goal last year during a win over ARC. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Julian Tenorio (31) takes a shot on goal last year during a win over ARC. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Harlem loss leaves questions for Bulldogs

The Morgan County boys soccer team enters the midpoint of its season with a 4-2-1 record. The Bulldogs are second in the Region 4-AAA standings after a 2-1 loss to Harlem last Tuesday.