New Albany Bulldogs

New Albany will be on the road once more this week, traveling to Amory in a big 4A showdown.
“This is a big game for us, especially in 4A,” Head Coach Ron Price said. “A lot of people have predicted Amory to be a state championship contender because of what they accomplished last year. Looking at them on film, you can see why people are saying that.”

Boston Newsome continues to be the driving force for the Bulldogs’ offense, and it was his three touchdowns that put New Albany back in the win column, defeating Pontotoc, 21-14.

The Bulldogs trailed 14-7 entering the fourth quarter after Reid Tackett had an interception return for a touchdown for Pontotoc. Newsome would score from two-yards out to tie the game, and after holding Pontotoc on its ensuing drive, marched down the field once more for the senior’s third score with nine seconds remaining.

Even illness couldn’t stop one Lady Bulldog senior from bringing in the game-winning run. Having sat out until the final inning, Tamariaa Ivy stepped to the plate with bases loaded, one out, and with two strikes against her, hit the ball out to left field, bringing in the deciding run, giving New Albany the 10-9 win against Corinth on Monday.

A project at least three years in the making was completed earlier this month; a commitment the New Albany School District has made to its track program.