The Breckenridge boys basketball team was 11-22 overall and 3-9 in District 7-3A a year ago. But the Buckaroos return seven lettermen and four starters from last season’s squad. And they are now in a newly configured District 8-3A. “We will have a lot of seniors and will be part of another tough district in 8-3A,” said third-year Breckenridge coach Brent Lucas. ... Read More
Hamlin Girls Basketball
New Hamlin girl basketball coach T.J. Fly said the Lady Pipers will be “older and very athletic” this season, relying on their speed and quickness to overcome a lack of height. Hamlin returns eight lettermen and three starters from last year’s team that finished 1-11 in powerful District 10-2A. Samantha Gonzalez, a 5’6” senior guard, provides that ... Read More
Coleman Boys Basketball
The Coleman boys basketball team went three rounds deep in the playoffs a year ago, finishing 18-14 overall and earning District 8-2A’s top spot in the postseason. Coleman coach Cameron Lowman believes his Bluecats will be a contender for the district title again this season. “We will be bigger, better defensively and more experienced,” said Lowman. “Our team ... Read More
Albany Boys Basketball
The Albany boys basketball team returns the bulk of its team from a year ago when the Lions took third in District 10-2A with a 8-4 record. Albany won its bi-district playoff game before losing 64-60 to Italy in the area round. “The strength of this year’s team is its experience,’ said Ryder Peacock, in his 11th season as the head boys basketball coach at ... Read More
Stamford Girls Basketball
The Stamford girls basketball team enjoyed an incredible season a year ago. The Lady Bulldogs were the only Big Country team to reach the state tournament, posting a 36-3 record before losing in the Class 2A state tournament championship game. It was Stamford’s first-ever appearance in the state tournament. Although second-year head coach Joe Crabb lost four ... Read More