Albany High School graduating senior Ella Webb has been awarded the Nancy and Ted Paup Big  Country Athletic Hall of Fame Scholarship.

By Sam WallerSix members of the Albany Lady Lions softball team were honored for the on-field performance this season with inclusion on the All-District 8-2A team.The Lady Lions, who battled low numbers all spring, finished with a 15-15-1 record and a berth in the bi-district round of the playoffs...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Rebels 12U softball team finished third last weekend at the USA District 11 tournament, played Friday-Sunday, May 19-21 at Abilene.The Rebels went 6-2 for the weekend, coming within a game of playing for the championship in the 22-team field.“Everything those girls had,...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions may not have gotten the prize they wanted at the Class 2A boys state golf tournament, but they definitely got a prize.After starting the final round in second place, the Lions held on to take third in the team standings, finishing a stroke ahead of hard-charging...

By Sam WallerAfter months of planning and fundraising, members of the Albany High School Class of 2023 will enjoy the fruits of their Labors Friday, May 26 with the annual Project Graduation party.The final touches are being applied this week by parents and community members in charge of the event.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD will put the finishing touches on the 2022-23 school year at 6:00 p.m. Friday, May 26, with high school graduation at Cisco College Auditorium.Eight seniors will receive their diplomas, doubling last year’s senior class.Chloe Hendricks has been named valedictorian, with Emily...

By Sam WallerAlbany coaches are offering two sports camps over the next two weeks for students entering kindergarten through ninth grade for the 2023-24 school year.The Albany Lions & Lady Lions All-Sports Camp will run Tuesday-Thursday, May 30-June 1, offering instruction by David Fairchild and...

By Sam WallerFor the second year in a row, the Indians won the Albany Little League’s Majors title as the youth baseball program begins wrapping up its season.League organizer Paul Hamilton said there are still three rainouts to be made up if scheduling conflicts can be addressed.“The district...

By Sam WallerThe Feed Store’s second annual Powder Puff flag football game took some juggling of schedules to get in after being delayed because of wet grounds earlier this month, but eventually accomplished its task.Senior Briley Tabor was involved in four touchdowns as the Pink team (seniors and...

By Melinda L. LucasAfter several game cancellations and delays because of conflicts, absences, and occasional bad weather, photos of all spring youth league teams have been completed by the Albany News staff.All-star and tournament teams might be taken over the next few weeks, but all regular...