Transfers, Tragedies, and Tensions: Top Albany Herald Sports Stories of 2024

ALBANY — Transfers, tragedies, and on-field drama captured the attention of Albany Herald Sports readers in 2024. Leading the way was the article “Lee County Star Transfers to Dougherty,” which became the year’s most-viewed story on AlbanyHerald.com/sports with over 8,900 views.

The top story detailed the journey of Braylon Chaney, a standout guard from Lee County who transferred to Dougherty as the summer basketball season began. Chaney has since transferred again, joining Sherwood Christian Academy, where he now stars as the Eagles’ starting point guard and leading scorer.

Two tragic losses involving Deerfield-Windsor graduates also ranked among the year’s most-read articles. Vehicle accidents claimed the lives of Gleaton Jones in December and David Mullins in May, leaving a lasting impact on the Albany community.

Rounding out the list were stories of athletic achievements, emotional moments, and off-the-field incidents that resonated with readers.

Top 10 Albany Herald Sports Stories of 2024

1. Lee County Star Transfers to Dougherty
2. Five Lee County Trojans Sign Scholarship Offers
3. Nine Lee County Players Sign to Play College Football
4. From Streetlights to Stadiums: Brothers’ Football Journey Shapes Albany Gridiron
5. Tragic Loss: Deerfield-Windsor Star and UGA Player Gleaton Jones Dies
6. Fight Erupts After Lee County Edges Top-Ranked Schley County
7. UGA-Bound Deerfield-Windsor Grad Killed Hours After Graduation
8. Lee County 9th Grade Baseball Records No-Hitter
9. Lee County Football Crushes Sprayberry 64-0
10. Westover to Seek Charges Against Cairo Spectators