Tennis team hosts 6 other schools for matches

By Melinda L. Lucas

After taking a week off for spring break, members of the Albany High School tennis team will be back in action on Wednesday, March 18, hosting Breckenridge players  at the local courts starting at 2:00 p.m.

AHS athletes will then participate in the Seymour Invitational, with girls playing on March 25 and boys on March 30.

The district meet is set for the following week on April 6 and April 8 at Abilene’s Rose Park Tennis Center.

Little Dribblers finish season

By Kathy Thomson

Albany Little Dribblers teams played their fourth and final set of games last weekend on Saturday, Feb. 29. 

League organizer Clint Chapman thanked all the coaches, players, and referees for a great season. 

Chapman added that he is looking for a new coordinator for the Little Dribblers division, which includes local boys and girls in second through fourth grades. 

Anyone willing to take on that project is asked to contact Chapman at 325-338-7570.

MISD to dismiss for spring break

By Kathy Thomson

School schedules typically get crowded once the weather warms up, with spring sports, spring break, exams, UIL meets, and other activities filling the calendar, and that seems to be the case in Moran. 

Spring Break

MISD will release at the normal time on Friday, March 6 for spring break.

The campus will be closed during the week of March 9-13, with classes resuming at the usual time on Monday, March 16.

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Moran athletes place well in first track meet

By Kathy Thomson

Moran High School’s boys and girls track teams competed in their first meet of the year last Thursday, Feb. 27, and will run in another meet this Friday before taking a week off for spring break.  

“The guys and girls competed in the Santa Anna Relays this past week and had a really good showing,” said coach John Hughes. “There is still some work to do, but we have a great starting point for the rest of the season.”

The boys finished 11th overall, with 21.5 points, while the girls took fourth place with a score of 59.

Community garden, bake sale planned in Moran

By Kathy Thomson

Several community activities are being organized in Moran this spring, offering various opportunities for locals spend time with old friends and cultivate new ones.

Community Garden

A community garden is being organized by Karen Bishop and Teresa King.

“Everybody in town is invited to participate,” said Bishop. “This is for everyone who is willing to put in some effort. I am hoping to get the community working together on the garden.”

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