Alba-Golden students have returned to school this summer for workouts and drills. The sessions have been drawing 20-30 girls and 40-50 boys in high school and 20-30 junior high students. more

“No stress and no fear,” stated recently-named NCAA all-American pole vaulter Kaylee Bizzell, about her recommendation to young athletes. The Alba-Golden High School graduate was home for a visit from her busy life at Stephen F. Austin University. more

With the cancellation of in-classroom learning for the remainder of the school year in Texas, local school districts have been scrambling to come up with plans for graduation and other related activities. more

The ballparks are silent at the moment as scholastic competition has been shut down for the balance of the spring, so far. Often in the absence of an activity, it serves us well to consider the impact and vitality of that activity. more

Some familiar faces from Alba-Golden and Quitman high schools claimed blue ribbons at the 2020 Hawkins Hawk Relays last Thursday. more

Mineola’s Sabria Dean added another honor to her long list of accolades, earning the District 12-3A Most Valuable Player in girl’s basketball. Freshman Cacie Lennon of Alba-Golden was named Freshman of the Year. more

Mineola junior Jonah Fischer was named the District 12-3A boys Most Valuable Player while teammate freshman Dawson Pendergrass earned Freshman Player of the Year and fellow freshman T.J. Moreland received accolades as the Newcomer of the Year. more

Izzy Tresca of Mineola placed second in her weight class at the regional high school powerlifting meet Saturday in Fairfield and qualified for the state meet. more

Under clear skies Alba-Golden high school hosted athletes from Quitman and Mabank in a three-way tennis tournament last Friday. more

The Mineola Yellowjackets finished as undefeated district champions. Alba Golden was 5-7 and snagged the last playoff spot. more

The Alba-Golden Panthers did just enough to clip the Grand Saline Indians 35-32 last Tuesday in Grand Saline. The Panthers came through at critical times to produce a score or generate a defensive turnover.  more

The Feb. 11 season finale between the Alba-Golden Lady Panthers and the hosting Grand Saline Lady Indians finished with some frantic action and a narrow, 45-44, loss for the Lady Panthers. more