The Albany Lions have been one of the Big Country’s most consistent winners under veteran coach Denney Faith, who has compiled a remarkable 318-107-4 record in 34 seasons, all at Albany. The Lions, who went 11-2 a year ago and won their 13th district title in the last 14 years, were 5-0 in capturing the District 8-2A Division II crown. Albany lost an 18-13 heartbreaker to ... Read More
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Abilene High Volleyball
Caroline Cleveland, a former standout at Abilene High, takes over as the new head volleyball coach at her alma mater. She inherits a team with eight returning starters that went 4-13 overall and 2-10 in District 2-6A a year ago. “Compared to last year, this team will be mentally tough,” Cleveland emphasized. “The culture will be different along with the leadership academy ... Read More
Abilene High Eagles
Abilene High started last season 1-4 while battling the COVID-19 restrictions and also missing head coach Mike Fullen, who was in his own battle with colon cancer. But Fullen returned to the sideline at midseason and the Eagles caught fire to win five in a row before losing to powerhouse Denton Guyer in the third round of the Class 6A Division II playoffs. The late surge ... Read More
Brownwood Lady Lions
With seven returning starters coming back from last year’s 12-9 team, Brownwood is brimming with optimism entering this year’s volleyball season. “This year’s team will be more seasoned and well-disciplined with a lot more confidence,” Lady Lions coach Allison Smith emphasized. Brownwood, which finished runner-up to Stephenville in District 6-4A with a 5-3 mark a year ... Read More
Clyde Lady Bulldog Volleyball
Led by middle blocker Liz Underwood, the Clyde volleyball team will try to build on the momentum from last year’s success. The Lady Bulldogs went 21-7 a year ago, breezed through the District 6 -3A race with a 10-0 mark and reached the area round of the Class 3A playoffs. Underwood, the district MVP, was named to the Class 3A all-state team as well as the Big Country Player ... Read More