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Lady Panthers survive comeback

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Lady Panther freshman Sadie Wright logged some quality minutes in the win over Crossroads last week.

The Alba-Golden Lady Panthers demonstrated a bit of a bipolar personality on their way to a 41-32 win over the visiting Cross Roads Ladycats last Tuesday.

Mineola soccer off to good start

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In action against Chapel Hill, Michael Camargo lined-up a strike in the offensive zone.

Coach Shelby Turner’s Mineola soccer side has started its campaign by finishing second at the Sabine New Year’s Tourney and taking their first scheduled match …

Lady Bulldogs win a nail-biter vs. Mineola

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Chance Williams of Mineola puts up a shot over Quitman’s over Bryson Hobbs as the two neighbors met in district competition last week.

In a clash between top district basketball teams last Tuesday, Jan. 7, the Quitman Lady Bulldogs edged the Mineola Lady Jackets 46-45 at Ballard Gym. With wins Friday to conclude the first half Quitman stands in second place with a 5-1 record while Mineola is third at 4-2. …

Martin’s Mill sweeps Alba-Golden

Thursday, January 9

Lady Panthers Jayla Sitar and Piper Hallman contest for possession of the ball against Martin’s Mill.

The Martin’s Mill Mustangs came to Alba-Golden Panther gymnasium on New Years Eve Day and dealt two decisive defeats to the varsity hosts. The Lady Mustangs prevailed 65-29 and the …

Lady Jackets dominate Grand Saline

Thursday, January 9

Lady Jacket Caroline Castleberry sends a bounce pass to a cutting Jayla Jackson.

The Mineola Lady Jackets used quick feet and solid decision-making in securing a 51-18 win over the visiting Grand Saline Lady Indians last Friday. The tone of the game was set by the …

Mineola’s Caden Beck challenges a play in the paint.

Indians outman Jackets

Thursday, January 9

Little wonder that the Grand Saline Indians made a deep run in the football playoffs last fall. Their athleticism, size and quickness were on display …

McMahon is all-state selection

Thursday, January 9

Outside hitter Mahayla McMahon, a Mineola junior, has been named honorable mention on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 3A all-state volleyball team.

Alba-Golden pair commit to play for Dallas College

Thursday, January 9

Alyssa Murdock, left, and Lainey Teel of Alba-Golden have committed to play volleyball for Richland College in Dallas in the fall. They are shown with Richland Coach Grace Wells.

Two Alba-Golden seniors will continue their volleyball careers as Thunderducks. Alyssa Murdock and Lainey Teel signed letters of intent to attend Dallas College and play for the Richland Thunderducks. A signing ceremony was held at the school Dec. 19. Teel, an outside hitter, was the district most valuable player while Murdock was the distirct’s libero of the year.

Alba-Golden and Mineola girls bring home first-place trophies

Thursday, January 2

Mineola and Alba-Golden girls basketball teams captured holiday tournaments last week. After taking a 42-39 district victory over LaPoynor heading into the holidays, the Alba-Golden Lady …

Mineola’s Caden Rupert scores on North Lamar with a reverse lay-up.

Yellowjackets defeated by North Lamar

Thursday, January 2

The visiting North Lamar Panthers used alert defensive work and a multi-faceted offensive scheme to hand Mineola a 51-39 defeat Tuesday, Dec 17. The Yellowjackets were undone by …

Zane Strange goes up for a clean dunk late in the win over Eustace.

Taller Jackets blast Eustace

Thursday, January 2

The Mineola Yellowjackets took good advantage of that fortuitous basketball advantage – height – as they defeated Eustace on Dec. 20, 80-34. Mineola put up 49 points in the …

Lady Jacket Kali Chrietzberg drives to the basket against Eustace.

Lady Jackets cruise

Thursday, January 2

The Mineola Lady Jackets used their productive defensive press to force 10 first-half turnovers, as Mineola cruised to a 61-25 win at Eustace Dec. 20.

Quitman varsity squads win a pair of home games against Harmony

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Kaylin Sapp dribbles past the Harmony defense to get into position for a basket in the Lady Bulldogs’ non-district victory last week. They started the district schedule against Edgewood Tuesday.

The Quitman Bulldogs hosted a thrilling doubleheader against the Harmony Eagles on Tuesday, Dec 10, with the girls’ and boys’ teams securing impressive wins. Lady Bulldogs Defeat …

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Alba-Golden’s Brett Sutton gets the steal for the Panthers in last Tuesday’s matchup with Celeste at Panther gym.

Alba-Golden Panthers fall to Celeste in non-district contest

Thursday, December 19, 2024

The Alba-Golden boys will be in the Boles Tournament after the Christmas break Dec. 26-28, then open district play hosting Martins Mill on Tuesday, Dec. 31 with girls and boys JV and varsity games starting at 11 a.m.

Joecey Lewers splits defenders to get to the basket for an Alba-Golden score against Cayuga.

Lady Panthers open district hoops play with a victory

Thursday, December 19, 2024

The Alba-Golden Lady Panthers used a strong second half to win their district opener last week against Cayuga, 45-27. They will be in the Boles Tiournament Dec. 26-28 and resume district play on Dec. 31 hosting Martins Mill, with games starting at 11 a.m.

The Lady Jackets did not make it easy for Malakoff’s tall post in the district-opener. Adelyn Steward, Mahayla McMahon and Kali Chrietzberg fight for possession.

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