SPORTS BRIEFS: Albany State volleyball picked to win SIAC East

ASU volleyball picked to win SIAC East

The Albany State volleyball team was picked to win the SIAC’s Eastern Division in voting by coaches and sports information directors released Monday by the conference office.

Albany State received five of a possible 12 first-place votes. Clark Atlanta, which had six first-place votes, was picked to finished second, followed by Benedict, which received one first-place vote.

Fort Valley State and Paine round out Eastern Division voting. Kentucky State was picked to win the Western Division, followed by Spring Hill.

Albany State outside hitter Jannai Cheeks was named to the preseason all-conference first team.

Monahan wins Doublegate golf championship

Michael Monahan won the championship flight of the Doublegate Country Club Men’s Club Championship on Sunday.

Grady Anderson placed second in the championship flight, followed by Peter Lee and Bradley Abell.

In the open flight, Dan Hill placed first, followed by Henry Barnard and Pat Kelley.

Clay Chester swept the senior gross and net competition. Tom Rief had the best gross score in super senior competition, while Bill Heys had the best net score in that division.