By Sandy Morris Albany High School  senior Addie Beth Denton signed with the Cisco College Rodeo Team on Monday, March 22. Denton, who competed in her first rodeo at age three, said it’s always been a goal of hers to rodeo in college.

By Sandy Morris Members of the Albany Volunteer Fire Department will host their annual Easter egg hunt at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 3 at the city park. The park will be sectioned off for each individual age group.

By Donnie A. Lucas The junior high district track meet is set for Saturday, March 27, in Hamlin. All four Albany teams will participate, including seventh and eighth grade boys and girls teams. Field events for the four divisions will begin at 9:00 a.m.

By Sandy Morris Albany FFA andShackelford County 4-H members wrapped up action at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo last week with their steer entries.

By Sandy Morris The Moran varsity track team members competed over Spring Break on Thursday, March 18 at the May Tiger Relays. The next meet is scheduled for Friday, March 26 at Paint Rock. Varsity Girls Results Hannah Noble placed second in the 100 and 200 meter dash.

At their March meeting, Callahan-Shackelford Farm Bureau directors voted to support local food banks and Project Graduation activities. The board voted to participate in the “Helping Hands Assistance Program” sponsored by Texas Farm Bureau.

By Sandy Morris Senior athlete Wesley Estridge has worked his way to the top of Region 6, Division 3 Single Heavy Weight Powerlifting, and has advanced to the state meet, set for Saturday, March 27 in Abilene. A send-off for Estridge will be held at 1:00 p.m.

By Donnie A. Lucas Despite schedule conflicts because of spring break last week, the Lion and Lady Lion track teams competed well at the Eastland meet held March 18.

By Donnie A. Lucas After taking a break last week, the Lion baseball team and Lady Lion softball girls both returned to district play this week. The softball team was 2-0 as spring break started, with district wins over Gorman and Baird. The girls traveled to Cross Plains Tuesday, winning 13-5.

By Sandy Morris The Big Country Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) recently announced the list of coaches and athletes selected to participate in the Big Country Chevy Dealers 2021 FCA All-Star Festival.