Josh Smith takes over as the new boy's basketball coach at Baird this year. The Bears struggled to a 3-19 record last season and a 2-10 mark in District 13-1A. But Smith expects a much improved team this year. “Much better,” he replied. “We have many more kids playing, which will make us more competitive.” Baird, which returns four starters and five lettermen, has good ... Read More
Albany Boy’s Basketball
The Albany boys’ basketball team could be poised for another playoff run if a number of underclassmen can step up. “We are more experienced,” admitted Albany coach Ryder Peacock, who is entering his 10th season as the head coach of the Lions. He said the strength of this year’s team is its athleticism. Albany, which lost only two lettermen from last year’s team, returns ... Read More
Anson Girl’s Basketball
The Anson girl’s basketball team had an outstanding season a year ago, and the Lady Tigers believe this year could be even better. Anson returns three starters and five lettermen from last year’s squad that finished 21-5 overall. The Lady Tigers were runner-up to Haskell in District 10-2A with a 9-3 record and lost 52-38 to eventual state champion Lipan in the area round of ... Read More
Albany Girls Basketball
The Albany girls basketball team is a perennial playoff contender, but the Lady Lions missed the postseason last year, finishing with an 8-13 record overall and a 3-9 mark in the always competitive District 10-2A. Among the returning players that Albany coach Tate Thompson will be relying are 5’6” Alli Hill, 5’5” Tana Thompson, 5’0’’ junior point guard Brylee Moore and 5’0” ... Read More
Abilene High Girls Basketball
Brenda Andress, a former standout basketball player at Abilene Christian University, takes over as the new girls basketball coach at Abilene High. She inherits a team that struggled to a 4-7 record overall and 2-10 mark in District 2-6A last yeare. But she is hoping to bring a new attitude to the Lady Eagles. “This program’s main focus is to work hard, practice and act ... Read More