Teams from Alba-Golden, Mineola and Quitman competed over the weekend at the state bass fishing tournament. They joined 325 two-man teams from around the state on Lake Belton for the three-day … more

Five student athletes from Quitman, four from Mineola and one from Alba-Golden competed in six events at last week’s state high school track meet in Austin. In the pole vault, … more

It sounds silly, but just before Rivercrest came to bat in the bottom of the third inning, a buzzard flew in and landed atop the light tower in left field. At that time Alba-Golden held a 3-0 lead in … more

Wood County athletes head to Austin this week to compete in the state track and field championships at the University of Texas, and two have posted the best performances among the nine qualifiers … more

Two wins, three runnerup finishes and a wildcard bid will send 10 student-athletes from Alba-Golden, Mineola and Quitman to the state high school track meet following performances at regional meets Friday and Saturday. more

Behind 16 base hits and a strong pitching performance, the McLeod Lady Longhorns brought the Alba-Golden Lady Panthers’ softball season to an end with an 11-4 bidistrict win last Tuesday in Hughes Springs.  more

When a local athlete achieves a ticket to the Texas state track and field championships, many people make the trip with them in spirit. There is no doubt that athletes compete at the state meet as individuals or, in case of relays, in small teams, but they represent families and schools and communities.  more

At this stage of the spring, fans are accustomed to reading of the spectacular individual performances which may launch a track and field athlete out of the area to regional competition and possibly beyond. 

Seldom, however, do local track teams take area titles – it is just a very, very difficult thing to achieve. more

The Alba-Golden Panthers figuratively hoisted a district championship pennant last Friday by defeating the visiting Como-Pickton Eagles 7-2. The win made the Panthers the 2022 District 15-2A baseball champions.  more

All three local schools earned track and field district championship titles last week. There may be perhaps no better gauge to the health of an athletic department than sustained superior performance in track and field.    more

Simultaneous action at the Alba-Golden ballparks last Tuesday saw the Panthers claim an 8-1 win over the visiting Cumby Trojans while the Lady Panthers fell to the Rivercrest Lady Rebels by the same … more

Chaelton Cook pitched a complete game for the win Monday as Alba-Golden defeated North Hopkins 7-2 in district baseball. more