Lady Panthers undefeated in district, Panthers stay in district hunt

Posted 2/1/24

Wins last week over Cumby and Fruitvale kept Alba-Golden basketball teams in the running for district titles and playoff berths.

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Lady Panthers undefeated in district, Panthers stay in district hunt

(Monitor photo by Sam Major)

Wyatt Sutton lays-in a basket for Alba-Golden Friday. The Panthers secured their hold on second place in the district standings at 7-1 last week with wins over Cumby 62-48 last Tuesday and a pesky Fruitvale squad Friday 60-49.

(Monitor photo by Sam Major)

Gavin Parker earns free throws driving to the basket Friday against Fruitvale. Alba-Golden took a 60-49 win. Next up is a visit to undefeated district leader North Hopkins on Friday followed by a visit from Cooper on Tuesday in the battle for second place.

(Monitor photo by Sam Major)

Erin Langston defends for Alba-Golden against Fruitvale Friday. The 86-30 win kept the Lady Panthers unbeaten in district play, coupled with last Tuesday’s 54-20 win over Cumby. The final two games are Friday at North Hopkins and next Tuesday hosting Cooper.

(Monitor photo by Sam Major)

Alba-Golden’s Lainey Teel dives for a loose ball. Coach Troy Wallace described the style of play: “We emphasize this type of effort every single day. Once they bought in to me and saw that the formula that I was showing them would make them successful, they went all in and haven’t looked back. This is now ‘Just how we do it!’ These girls have been incredible to work with.”

Posted Thursday, February 1, 2024 10:10 am

Wins last week over Cumby and Fruitvale kept Alba-Golden basketball teams in the running for district titles and playoff berths.

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Lady Panthers undefeated in district, Panthers stay in district hunt

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