By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions passed their toughest test of the postseason so far, overcoming an eight-run deficit in Game 2 to complete a sweep of their Class 2A regional quarterfinal baseball series against Coleman at McMurry’s Walt Driggers Field.The Lions (19-4) pulled away to win Game 1,...

By Sam WallerAlli Scott claimed the second state gold medal in Moran history Saturday, May 14 at the Class 1A state track meet.Scott won the 100-meter hurdles at Myers Stadium in Austin, claiming Moran’s first track state title since Amy Moore won the 440-yard dash in 1972, which was the first year...

By Donnie A. LucasA recap of Albany High’s athletic success during the 2021-2022 school year was given at the annual Athletic Banquet on Tuesday, including the announcement of several special memorial awards.Coaches for each sport also recognized their teams, along with handing out various...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions moved on in the Class 2A baseball playoffs last week with a sweep of their area series against Eldorado.The Lions won the series opener 3-2 on Thursday, May 12, at Abilene Christian’s Crutcher Scott Field, then completed the sweep with a 12-1 victory on Saturday, May...

By Sam WallerAlbany athletes came home with three medals – one gold, one silver, and one bronze – from the Class 2A state track meet, held Friday, May 13 at Myers Stadium in Austin.Senior Sarah Cotter won the girls high jump, sophomore Adam Hill was second in the boys 110 hurdles, and sophomore...

By Sam WallerMoran’s Alli Scott will make her second appearance at the Class 1A state track meet and is hopeful the experience gained last year will pay off.A send-off for Scott, a junior, is scheduled for Friday afternoon at Moran High School.Scott, who qualified for state in the 100 hurdles as a...

By Donnie A. LucasLocal high school athletes will be honored for their participation and achievements in sports for the 2021-2022 school year at the annual All-Sports Banquet scheduled for Tuesday, May 17 in the main gym at the high school.The serving lines for the meal will start at 7:00 p.m.,...

By Sam WallerAlbany finished fifth out of 12 in the team standings in their first appearance since 1994 at the state golf tournament.The tournament was played Monday-Tuesday, May 9-10 at Lions Golf Course in Austin.Albany shot a team score of 358-352–710 to move up a spot in the final round.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions took the first step in the Class 2A baseball playoffs last week, sweeping their bi-district series against Winters at Abilene Cooper.The Lions (15-4) won the series opener 11-4 on Friday, May 6, then completed the sweep with a 12-0 victory in Game 2 on Saturday, May...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions continued their run in the Class 2A softball playoffs by sweeping their area series with Ozona.On Friday, May 6, Albany won the series opener 12-3 at San Angelo Lake View, then clinched the sweep with a 12-2 victory on Monday, May 9 at Stanton.Albany advanced to...