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New Albany Bulldogs

  • Cullins signs with Holmes CC softball

    New Albany softball had its third player sign to play college ball on Tuesday, as Shaneka Cullins decided to continue her career at Holmes Community College.

  • National Signing Day

    Four Bulldogs will have the opportunity to continue playing football at the next level, signing with Holmes, Northwest and Itawamba Community Colleges on Wednesday.

  • New Albany sweeps Lafayette at home

    The Bulldogs improved to 2-1 in division play, fighting off a second half surge by Lafayette, defeating the Commodores, 65-55, on Tuesday.

    Tied at 27 at the half, the Bulldogs went ahead by seven early in the third quarter, preceding a 16-0 run by Lafayette, giving the ‘Dores a 44-36 lead. Montreal Nabors hit three triples in the frame, including one to close the quarter.

  • Area teams compete in the Hotbed Classic

    West Union opened the annual Kiwanis Hotbed Classic with an exciting game against Kossuth. Despite the efforts of RJ Coleman, the Eagles dropped a 57-55 contest, with the senior leading all scorers with 23 points.

    Coleman helped the Eagles jump out to a 10-point lead, 22-12, after the first quarter, scoring 12 points. Down 9-4 in the frame, the Eagles outscored Kossuth, 18-3, and Tyler Wooley made it a double figure lead with his three-pointer at the end of the quarter.

  • Season ends for Bulldogs against Pontotoc

    Pontotoc started quickly, and despite a strong showing in the second half, New Albany was unable to overcome the early deficit, falling 6-4, in the second round of the 4A soccer playoffs.

    Less than 10 minutes into the match, Rafael Vidana had the Warriors ahead, 2-0, but Anthony Fernandez cut that lead to one in the 15th minute. Pontotoc scored three more times before the end of the half, Vidana scoring once more, along with Luke Littlejohn and Diego Pizarro.

  • Kiwanis prepares for annual Hotbed Classic

    Boasting premier matchups for boys’ basketball in the area, this year’s installment of the Hotbed Classic features eight games and each of the Union County schools and New Albany.

  • Lady Bulldogs' season comes to an end; Bulldogs advance to second round

    Amid the excitement of the beginning of the playoffs, the Lady Bulldogs were challenged with a first round opponent in Florence, the defending state champions in 4A. Despite staying with the Lady Eagles throughout the first half, New Albany’s season came to an end with a 3-0 loss on Wednesday night.

  • Lady Bulldogs win first division title

    The Lady Bulldogs have consistently showed improvement over the last three seasons. First, the goal was to reach the playoffs, then advance out of the first round. Having already accomplished these goals in recent years, New Albany won its first division title on the girls’ side after an impressive weekend, beginning with a 3-1 win over Corinth last Thursday night.

  • Falcons, Lady Bulldogs win UCT championships

    Playing three games in as many nights, fourth seeded Ingomar prevailed on Saturday to win the 2013 Union County Tournament championship after a 68-59 win over New Albany.

  • Union County Tournament: Day 2

    The second night of the Union County Tournament was highlighted by two close match ups on the boys’ side, setting up a rematch of last year’s title game between New Albany and Ingomar.

    The Falcons held on in its semifinal contest against top-seeded East Union, 65-60, despite giving up a double-digit lead in the second half. Sam Cobb put Ingomar ahead by 11, 35-24, to open the third quarter, but late scoring from Vadale Rucker put the Urchins within five, 46-41, to close the frame.

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