By Sam WallerThree Moran students will compete Saturday, April 22, at the Region II-1A academic meet at Angelo State University.Terra Thompson qualified in Computer Science, Tyler Waddell advanced in Social Studies and Ellis Hise is entered in Mathematics.

By Sam WallerMoran’s Alli Scott won four events at the District 13-1A track meet Thursday, April 13, at May, taking the first step toward a return to the state meet.Scott, a two-time state qualifier, will compete in the area meet on Thursday, April 20 (today), at Hermleigh.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions are officially qualified for the Class 2A baseball playoffs after running their winning streak to seven.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions endured a difficult week, splitting games with Baird and Cross Plains, as they look to get back on the right path with the softball playoffs looming.Albany (15-12-1 overall, 7-3 District 8-2A) visited Cisco on Tuesday, April 18, falling 15-0.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High tennis program continues preparations for district competition with an intrasquad tournament Thursday, April 20 (today) at the high school courts.Coach M.J. Reneau said the junior high schedule must work around other events.

By Sam WallerLast year’s state tennis tournament was a history-making event for Albany as Sarah Cotter claimed the first state tennis championship in school history.Coach M.J.

By Sam WallerAbout 100 tickets have been sold for Project Graduation’s raffle of a Sony PlayStaion 5 gaming console.“We definitely want to sell more,” Project Graduation organizer Amanda Tabor said.Tickets are one for $5 or five for $20. The prize drawing will be held Monday, May 8.

By Donnie A. LucasSix Albany High School students will compete in the Region II-2A UIL Academic Meet on Friday at Grayson College in Denison.Five of the qualifiers are entered in journalism events, with one student advancing to the regional level in computer science.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions won the boys team title Thursday, April 13 at the area track meet between Districts 9-2A and 10-2A, qualifying all but one athlete for regional competition.The Region II-2A meet  is scheduled for Friday-Saturday, April 28-29 at Springtown.

By Sam WallerMatthews Memorial Presbyterian Church’s fundraising efforts for its summer mission trip to Belize will continue with three items up for bid following the concert and auction held at the Aztec Theater.“The worship concert and auction went well,” MMPC youth minister Becky Wills said.