By Melinda L. Lucas
The Albany Lions’ postseason baseball run came to an end Saturday after falling in three games to the undefeated Gruver Greyhounds in the regional semifinals, but not before the team delivered one of its most memorable performances of the season.
Albany (12-7-3) opened the best-of-three series with a dominant 10-0 win over Gruver in Game 1, handing the Greyhounds their first loss of the year.
The Albany ISD band program presented its annual spring concert Thursday, May 15 in the Albany High School gymnasium, featuring performances from sixth grade, seventh grade, and high school bands.
Director of bands Jessica Watkins said this year’s format brought all three bands together in a combined performance to close the show. Each group also performed individual pieces during the evening.
Musicianship awards were presented to students from each group.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Albany High School sophomore Kylee Bennett represented her school and region Monday at the UIL State Academic Meet, competing in the news writing event on the University of Texas campus in Austin.
Bennett qualified for state after earning a first-place finish in news writing at the Region II Academic Meet last month. Her advancement placed her among the top 12 student journalists in the state across Class 2A, and she joined a field of 72 competitors from all classifications, 1A through 6A.
Albany Golf Club will mark its 100th anniversary next month with the Centennial Classic, a special Father’s Day weekend tournament set for June 14–15. The event will celebrate a century of local golf history with a competitive scramble, Saturday night gathering, and a recreation of a historic club photo.
