Estridge listed on state team

By Donnie A. Lucas

The 2020 Class 2A All-State Football selections were announced Monday by the Texas Sports Writers Association, and the list includes one Albany player.

Senior Wesley Estridge received Honorable Mention by the organization at the defensive lineman position.

The 2A selections included schools from both Division I and Division II.

Estridge was also named to the Class 2A second team All-Big Country at defensive lineman. He was the district lineman of the year, totaling 74 tackles (27 solo), including 18 for a loss and 2.5 sacks.

He is the son of Val and Blake Estridge of Albany.

The Lions won the district title with a 5-0 record, and advanced to the regional playoff in 2020, losing to Windthorst, 18-13, to finish the season with a 11-2 overall record.