By Sam WallerAlbany’s summer conditioning programs for boys and girls entered its second week with participation rates holding steady.“It’s just good, hard work,” Albany head football coach Denney Faith said. “We’ve had about the same number of kids, 20 to 25, showing up.

By Sam WallerOne Albany Little League All-Star team had its run in the District 5 tournament come to an end this week, with a second still playing and a third just getting started.Albany’s Major All-Stars survived one elimination game before falling to Wylie on Monday.The Minor All-Stars are among...

By Sam WallerEight graduates from Shackelford County high schools enjoyed one last hurrah as high school athletes last week in the Big Country Fellowship of Christian Athletes All-Star Festival.“Everything went very smoothly,” local FCA representative Paul Johnston said.

By Sam WallerTwo local children’s sports camps are accepting applications for their events in June and July.The Albany Volleyball Camp will be Monday-Wednesday, June 27-29.The Little Cubs Cheer Camp is set for Monday-Wednesday, July 25-27.Cost for the volleyball camp is $25 per camper and includes...

By Sam WallerAlbany’s 7-on-7 team came up one play short of qualifying for state Friday, June 10 at the Abilene Division III State Qualifying Tournament.After advancing out of pool play, Albany lost 13-12 to Miles on a failed conversion attempt in one of two games that determined state qualifiers.

By Sam WallerAlbany enjoyed a good turnout this week for the start of its summer conditioning program, which got underway Monday, June 13.Lions football coach Denney Faith said about 25 athletes attended the first two morning sessions, while Lady Lions basketball coach Tate Thompson reported about...

By Sam WallerAlbany Little League’s entry in the Big Country Machine Pitch Classic won the Red Bracket on Saturday, June 11, and advanced to the championship bracket on Monday, June 13, before losing to Wylie.In Saturday’s bracket, which Albany hosted, the team of local 8- and 9-year-olds defeated...

By Sam WallerAlbany Little League will host one of three brackets for the Big Country Machine Pitch Classic on Saturday, June 11 at the Little League complex.Albany will play Cisco at 9:00 a.m., with Clyde and Haskell meeting in the other first-round game.

By Sam WallerAnother summer sports camp offered by Albany coaches wrapped up this week, but more are on the horizon.The Albany Lions & Lady Lions All-Sports Camp completed a three-day run.

By Sam WallerEntries are still being accepted for the Albany Golf Club’s annual Father’s Day Golf Tournament.The three-person scramble is scheduled for Saturday-Sunday, June 18-19 at Albany Golf Course.Albany Golf Club president Randy Walker said seven spots are still available for the Saturday...