New Albany Bulldogs

A strong defensive effort helped the Bulldogs in their division win over Shannon, 9-4, and with a little help from Itawamba, New Albany now sits in first place in Region 1-4A.

The ‘Dawgs jumped to a 5-0 lead in the second, scoring three runs off a bases loaded double by Tyler Beaty, accompanied by an RBI single from Joshua Googe and a Red Raider error that plated Easton Hall.

Riley Alef made it a 9-0 game in the fifth with his grand slam, but the ‘Dawgs could not pick up one more run to end the game in five innings.

School personnel from the New Albany and Union County School Districts are working with local physicians, physical and occupational therapists, and athletic trainers to make preparations for the upcoming pre-participation sports physical screening event to be held on Thursday, May 5th.  For the fourth consecutive year, the physicians of Creekmore Clinic will allow the use of their office for this event.  However, Creekmore Clinic is not responsible for required follow-ups.

Continuing the county’s excellence in basketball, New Albany’s John Stroud and Jazmine Spears were honored last week by the Clarion Ledger after the Lady Bulldogs’ championship run.
Stroud, named the state’s Coach of the Year, became only the second coach to receive the honor for both boys’ and girls’, joining Ingomar’s Norris Ashley.

West Union is halfway to repeating as the fast pitch champions in Union County, opening the tournament with two Friday night wins.

Bailey Bogue went 3-for-4 on the day with a double, triple and home run, leading the Lady Eagles to a 4-2 win over Myrtle and 2-0 win over East Union.

Against the Lady Hawks, Bogue’s triple came with two outs and no runners on base. A Myrtle error scored Bogue, but the Lady Hawks quickly rebounded, scoring two runs off a hit by Jenna Jordan and a West Union error.