State athletes recognized

By Sam Waller

The Albany Lions golf team was among three teams honored at a reception Sunday, June 4 by the Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame in Abilene.

Also recognized were softball teams from Hermleigh, which won the Class 1A state championship, and Stamford, which reached the Class 2A state tournament. The Lions were feted for finishing third in the Class 2A boys state tournament.

Team member Luke Marshall was also recognized for his achievements in tennis, finishing second in Class 2A boys singles at the state tournament. A separate reception was held for state tennis and track medalists on May 21, but Marshall was unable to attend because of state golf.

At the earlier reception, Albany’s Adam Hill and Kiana Roberson and Moran’s Alli Scott were among those recognized. Hill won gold in the boys 300-meter hurdles and silver in the 110 hurdles at the Class 2A state track meet, while Roberson claimed silver in both the girls shot put and discus.

At the Class 1A state meet, Scott claimed her second state gold medal in the girls 100 hurdles and placed second in the 300 hurdles. She also finished fifth in the high jump.