By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions got the 2023 softball season underway last week, going 2-4-1 in the first seven games.None of the games lasted beyond five innings.The Lady Lions make their second tournament outing of the season this weekend at San Angelo. On Friday, Feb.

By Sam WallerSign up deadline for Albany Little League is this Friday, Feb. 24, according to league organizer Paul Hamilton.Registration forms are available at Nancy Smith Elementary School and Albany Junior/Senior High. Online registration is available at albanytxll.com.

Photos taken of fifth and sixth grade youth basketball teams and individuals are ready for pickup at The Albany News office.Little Dribblers pictures were taken last Saturday, and those packages will be available about mid-March.Call 325-762-2201 for more information.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions tennis team got their season underway Thursday, Feb. 16, with a four-team round-robin at Abilene’s Rose Park Tennis Center.Albany returned to Rose Park Thursday, Feb. 23 (today) for the Hawley Invitational.Coach M.J.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions and Lady Lions track and field teams start their season Thursday, Feb. 23 (today) at the Breckenridge relay meet with several athletes involved in other activities.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions baseball team took advantage of nice weather Monday, Feb. 20 to get in a scrimmage against Merkel in advance of the opening games later this week.The Lions were scheduled to face Mason at 11:30 a.m. and Brady at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, Feb.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Little Dribblers program completed its second week of play Saturday, Feb. 18 after starting the season Saturday, Feb. 11.Thenext games start at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at both Albany High School gyms.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Project Graduation will be operating the concession stand at two track meets in March as fundraising events.Albany will host the Roaring Lion Relays on Thursday, March 23, and a junior high meet on Friday, March 24.

By Sam WallerPresley Green of Albany and Samantha Hinkle of Moran have received the Good Citizen award from the Lee’s Legion Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.The DAR Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship.

By Sam WallerParents of teens can gain insights and practical wisdom to help develop deeper relationships with teens in today’s ever challenging cultural crisis as First Baptist Church of Albany hosts viewings of the ENGAGE simulcast.Sessions are scheduled for 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb.