Spring sports near starting dates

The start of springs ports creeps closer as Albany athletes gear up for the busiest time of year.

While softball starts next week, baseball is in wait-and-see mode as several players are still involved with basketball.

Albany will host its JV tournament Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 22-24. The varsity is entered in the Hawley-Ansontournament Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 29-March 2, then will host a tournament …