New Albany Bulldogs

 For the third consecutive year, the Bulldogs finish division play as tournament champions, but it did not come easily in the 2-4A boys title game on Friday.

Despite leading for a majority of the game, the Bulldogs had to go to overtime to top Rosa Fort, 79-72.

On Jan. 6, the Lady Bulldogs suffered a difficult defeat to Rosa Fort, falling to 0-2 in division play. The events following that game, however, became the story.
Freshman guard Kayla Parker passed out following the 62-61 loss and began having seizures in the trainer’s room at Memorial Gym. After tests at the hospital and some time off the court, Parker has returned, playing a significant part in New Albany’s last two wins over Senatobia and Tupelo.

 This time two years ago, Summer Sanderson had never set foot on the soccer field, but on Saturday, she led the Lady Bulldogs in the biggest game in school history, hosting Germantown in the second round of 4A playoffs.

“Summer is a refreshing addition to our team. This is only her second season, and prior to that, she had never been to a soccer game,” NAHS coach Les Huntington said. “She fought hard, and she has worked toward improving her skills since day one. She’s come a long way.

History was made for the Lady Bulldogs, and Saturday features several firsts for the young squad.
Never has the girls’ soccer team made it to the second round of the playoffs, but that will change after New Albany defeated Lewisburg, 2-0, in Tuesday’s first round.
“This is very big for our program,” coach Les Huntington said.