Albany girls split finale

By Donnie A. Lucas

The eighth grade Lady Cubs won the last game of the season on Monday, squeaking by Roscoe 14-13, while the seventh grade lost in Roscoe, and the combined B team tied.

The eighth grade finished the season with a 9-7 record, including 6-4 in district.

“This was an exciting game to end the season with,” coach Jamie Wilson said. “We were down by two points with 16 seconds remaining when Robin Lucas stepped up and made the game-winning three-pointer.”

The coach thanked the team for a “fantastic” season. 

Eighth grade scorers were Ashlyn Holson 4, Lucas 6, Callan Edgar 2, and Kiana Roberson 2.

The 7A team lost to Roscoe 19-29.

“I loved watching every girl grow in her own way,,” Wilson said. “I saw hustle and drive from everyone. They gave it their all, and as a coach, that’s all I can ask for.”

Scoring for 7A were Caroline Holson 6, Julia Vega 2, Makenna McNeill 9, and Ann Davis 2.

The combined B team tied with Roscoe 3-3.

Scoring were Myleigh Leveridge 1 and Emily Schedule 2.