With their 24-13 win over 3A’s Oconee County, the Morgan County Bulldogs moved from No. 9 to No. 3 in the latest AJC rankings . The six-spot jump was the highest by far, regardless of classification, with the next-highest being three spots.
The Bulldogs, looking to build off last year’s success , are 3-0 with the win over the Warriors despite being a five-point underdog at home.
Bulldogs coach Clint Jenkins said the difference was key defensive stops on fourth down throughout the game, and senior Jaylen Elder’s 64-yard touchdown reception to make it 24-7 with six minutes remaining.
“Great job by the defense,” Jenkins said. “I’m proud of their resilience. I have a ton of respect for Oconee County and their tradition, and they have a good offensive line. They moved the ball on us and we bent some, but we held on critical downs, especially on our end of the field, when our backs were against the wall.”
Bulldogs junior Davis Strickland was 15 of 21 passing for 223 yards and three touchdowns, and Elder had six catches for 100 yards. Christian Monfort, a junior, had 183 yards on 26 carries.