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New Albany Bulldogs

  • New Albany tennis repeats as 4A state tennis champs

    There were more than enough setbacks before New Albany could finally hit the courts in defense of its state title in 4A tennis. Recent rains reeked havoc on the postseason, but on Tuesday, almost two weeks after the originally scheduled state title match against St. Stanislaus, the Bulldogs took care of business, defeating the Rock-a-Chaws five games to one, winning its second consecutive state title; the third title in four years.

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  • Bulldogs end season against Kosciusko

    New Albany’s season came to an end after a series sweep by Kosciusko over the weekend.
    The Whippets took a 1-0 series lead with a 5-2 win last Thursday.
    Kosciusko built a 4-0 lead, scoring two runs in both the first and third innings before New Albany scored its first run in the fourth inning. The Bulldogs were held to three hits in the game and committed five errors in the loss.
    Ben Foster had the loss on the mound for the Bulldogs, while Ryan Rigby had the win for Kosciusko as well as multiple hits.

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  • Celebrating success in archery

    Archery season came to an end last week with the championships, run by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.
    With the sport growing throughout the state, more schools are participating each year, but as of right now, this is an activity that does not have a sanctioned state championship by the Mississippi High School Activities Association.

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  • Area teams advance in playoffs

    The Bulldogs fought from behind to take the first round series against Pontotoc on Friday.
        After defeating the Warriors, 7-3, on Thursday, New Albany found itself down the entire game after a solo home run by Trey Henry in the second inning gave Pontotoc the 1-0 lead.
    In the seventh, Grant Hogue and Jimmy Baldon reached base on singles, and with two outs, Jonah Zahller drove in the two runs to take the lead, 2-1. Ben Foster pitched the complete game for the Bulldogs and shut down the Warriors in the bottom of the seventh to earn the sweep.

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  • New Albany tennis wins north half title

    New Albany is heading back to Jackson to defend its state title in 4A tennis after the Bulldogs earned a 5-2 win at Pontotoc in the north half finals on Thursday.

    New Albany picked up wins in girls’ doubles one and two, boys’ singles and boys’ doubles number two to clinch the north half title. The Bulldogs closed out the match, winning in girls’ number one singles and falling in boys’ number one doubles and in mixed doubles.

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  • Bulldogs sweep Pontotoc, advance to play Kosciusko

    The Bulldogs fought from behind to take its first round series against Pontotoc on Friday.

    After defeating the Warriors, 7-3, on Thursday, New Albany found itself down the entire game after a solo home run by Trey Henry in the second inning gave Pontotoc the 1-0 lead.

    In the seventh, Grant Hogue and Jimmy Baldon reached base on singles, and with two outs, Jonah Zahller drove in the two runs to take the lead, 2-1. Ben Foster pitched the complete game for the Bulldogs and shut down the Warriors in the bottom of the seventh to earn the sweep.

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  • New Albany's Spears signs with Mississippi State

    For one New Albany basketball standout, her storied career took the next step on Wednesday, signing to play at Mississippi State.

    Jazmine Spears has entertained fans for the last five seasons, serving as the backbone for the Lady Bulldogs and leading her team to a 4A state title in 2011. The senior will keep the same colors and mascot as she heads to State in the fall.

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  • All-County basketball team selected

    County coaches met last Thursday, selecting this year’s All-County basketball team, the top players from each school this season.
    Headlining  the girls’ selections is Mississippi State signee Jazmine Spears, who led the Lady Bulldogs to a county tournament title, regular season division title and a playoff appearance.
    The senior led the Lady Bulldogs, averaging 27.8 points per game and 14.9 rebounds per game. She is joined on the All-County team by teammate Erin Michael Carter.

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  • Powerlifters win at state

    In only the second year of the program, East Union made its mark on powerlifiting in 2A, winning the team state championship last Saturday in Jackson.

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  • Area baseball teams pick up weekend wins

    East Union avenged its first loss of the season, bouncing back to beat Hamilton, 8-5, on Friday.
    Falling to the Tigers earlier in the week, Cody Bo Dillard picked up the win on the mound and was one of five East Union batters with multiple hits.
    Dustin Pratt highlighted the Urchins’ offense with a home run, as East Union overcame an early 3-0 deficit, scoring its eight runs over three innings.
    After the weekend, East Union is at 10-8 (5-1) after falling to Heritage Academy, 4-3, and defeating Columbus, 13-11.

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