Tennis team to compete in Abilene

The Albany tennis team returns from spring break with almost a full lineup Thursday, March 21 (today) at the Abilene High tournament.

Albany has appeared in just two tournaments this spring with a third event cancelled because of bad weather. In its last outing on Monday, March 4, just six players competed in the Vernon tournament.

Another truncated lineup will compete Tuesday, March 26 at the Weatherford tournament.

Coach M.J. Reneau announced the addition of a tournament Thursday, April 11 at Abilene Christian. She is also looking to add an event the following week before the District 10-2Atournament on Monday-Tuesday, April 22-23.

“It’s definitely better to be playing in April than February,” Reneau said. “We started tennis season earlier than ever this year because I have six seniors who were eager to get out here. We always wanted to fill those dates inApril, but there’s not much available.”

At Abilene, Albany will have eight of 10 lineup spots filled.

Sidney Russell and Hattie Braly will play girls singles with Christian Hernandez in boys singles. Ingirlsdoubles ,Jaci Chapman will pair with Robyn Trail. The boys doubles teams will be Cason Fairchild- Cade Fairchild and Woods Peterson-Brayden Watson. Abi Hale-Jake Hale and Jaxson Street-Mimi Ivy are entered in mixed doubles.