Stories by Jake Phillips
1. Cougars’ season ends after blowout loss
The Albany High men’s basketball team did not envision its season ending this way.
The Cougars were destroyed Tuesday night against a hot St. Joseph Notre Dame team, 75-41. Though the Cougars defeated St. Joe’s at home earlier in the season, they dropped their most recent game against ...
2. Seniors trump Juniors in Powder-Puff finals
The Senior Class of 2008 started homecoming week off on a good foot as they crushed the Junior Class of 2009 in the Powder-Puff football championship game, 28-18.
The juniors took the ball to start the game and, following a controversial play, were able to go down the field and score a touchdown. ...
3. Seniors, juniors advance to Powder-Puff finals
The seniors won their Powder-Puff football preliminary game against the Sophomores by a score of 15-8 on Friday, October 26, while the juniors defeated the Freshmen 16-8 on Thursday, October 25. Both teams advanced to the championship match and are pitted to face each other at lunch in the gym on Monday, October 29. After a slow start, the seniors struck ...
4. Cougars crushed 40-7 at Piedmont
The Albany High football team traveled to Piedmont High School on October 12 to take on the Highlanders in a key BSAL league game. The Cougars looked to get back on track against Piedmont following losses in their previous three games, but instead were crushed 40-7.
Things started off badly for ...
5. Lady Cougars off to a quick start
As anticipated, the Albany High Cougars volleyball team is off to a strong start.
Albany got the regular season underway on Thursday, September 6, against Las Lomas. The ladies easily disposed of the competition, winning in straight sets (3-0) by scores of 25-17, 28-26, and 25-19. Albany played the game ...
6. Mountain biking team racing along
The Albany High School mountain biking team is little known around the school, but the team is already well into its second season. The team was started last year as a club, and has a strong core of returning members, as well as some newcomers. Sophomores ...
7. Lady Cougars advance in BSAL playoffs, take on St. Pats tonight at 7
On Tuesday, February 13, the Albany High School women’s basketball team prevailed in a playoff victory over BSAL opponent St. Joseph Notre Dame. Even without leading scorer Tori Nicks, the Lady Cougars handled the Pilots throughout the game, resulting in a 52-45 victory. The Lady Cougars jumped out ahead of the Bruins in the first quarter and never lost the lead. ...
8. Basketball team wins in thriller
The Cougars took on the Alameda Hornets on Tuesday, December 5 and delivered a thriller. The two teams played evenly throughout the first quarter, but Alameda took a 34-24 lead heading into halftime.
Alameda maintained their lead through the third quarter, and led 46-35 heading into the fourth. The Cougars brought ...
9. Boys soccer team picks up second win of season
The Cougars varsity soccer team defeated the John Swett Indians 3-0 on Wednesday, December 6. After picking up a win and two ties in their previous games, the Cougars were eager to continue their undefeated streak.
Albany senior Richie Bertone put the Cougars out to a quick lead with ...
10. Varsity season has a bitter-sweet ending
The Cougars went on the road to face the St. Mary’s Panthers on November 4. After suffering a homecoming defeat, the Cougars were hoping to pull off their biggest win of the season by beating their cross-town rivals. The Cougar faithful showed up in solid numbers to root on their ...
11. Cougars homecoming spoiled in 54-32 loss
The Albany Cougars took on the St. Patrick-St. Vincent Bruins at Homecoming last Friday, October 27. The Cougars hoped to be victorious in their homecoming game and inspire school unity after a week of class rivalry. A sea of red and white covered the bleachers as current students and old ...
12. Parcel tax putting Albany athletics on the rise
In November 2005, the Albany community passed a parcel tax that contributes extra money to specific school needs. One of these needs is athletics. Each year, over $1 million comes into the school district, with $135,000 of that going to athletics. ...