By David H. Waller
The Albany golf team entered district play with momentum after winning the Haskell Tournament on March 25. The tournament featured several district opponents, including Hawley and Haskell, giving Albany a chance to measure its progress before the postseason.
The Albany 1 team placed first overall, while Albany 2 finished fourth. Head coach Tate Thompson said the win helped set the tone for the following week.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Albany High School tennis players continue to prepare for the district meet later this month by participating in area tournaments, many of their opponents from larger schools.
All of the AHS athletes are competing at the varsity level, and coach M.J. Reneau intends for that to be the plan at the District 10-2A tournament at Rose Park Tennis Center in Abilene Monday and Tuesday, April 21-22.
By Melinda L. Lucas
The Albany Lions had a win-loss split last week as they work through the first half of the district baseball schedule.
They were on the road Tuesday night, facing Hawley, but will be back in town on Friday, April 4 to host Haskell for a 5:00 p.m. start. Next Tuesday, April 8, the Lions will end the first half with a home game against Anson.
As of Tuesday’s press deadline, the Lions hold a 4-3-3 overall record and are 2-2 in district.
District Games
By Melinda L. Lucas
Last week’s softball games against district opponents ended up about as coach Jimmy Fuentes expected, with an 0-18 loss to district leader Stamford and a 11-0 win over Abilene TLCA.
Albany hosted both games – Stamford on Tuesday, March 25 and TLCA on Friday. The Friday evening game signaled the start of the second half of district play.
