By Sam WallerAlbany graduate Joshua Dyer made his first home run with the McMurry Warhawks one to remember, hitting his first college grand slam in a recent home game.Dyer connected in the eighth inning of 14-12 loss to University of the Ozarks on Monday, Feb. 28 at McMurry’s Walt Driggers...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions golf team won the team title with two of the top three individual scores Wednesday, March 2, at the Hawley tournament.Albany followed up by finishing eighth at the Eula tournament, played Monday, March 7, at Shady Oaks Golf Course.The ­Lions carded a team score of 373...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions tennis team competed in two events last week with 11 players making up seven entries in an Albany tennis meet on Wednesday, March 3, while the bulk of the lineup spent the weekend at the Brock team tournament.“The most important thing is finding the kids some playing...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions took on seven opponents from larger schools last week, winning once and playing well in a string of close losses.On Tuesday, March 8, the Lady Lions began their final week of nondistrict play with a 11-6 loss to Breckenridge at Webb Park.

By Sam WallerAlbany track and field athletes combined for 10 first place finishes last week at meets at Anson and Eastland.Both meets were held Thursday, March 3.

By Sam WallerTwelve Albany basketball players were recognized for their efforts this season with inclusion on the All-District 10-2A teams, which were selected by a vote of district coaches.For the boys, junior Cole Chapman was selected the district’s Offensive Player of the Year, while junior Coy...

By Sam WallerFour members of the Moran Lady Bulldogs were recognized for their achievement with inclusion on the All-District 13-1A girls basketball team.Senior Johnnie Hise was named to the first team with junior Hannah Noble earning a spot on the second team.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions golf team restarted its season Wednesday, March 2, at Hawley after an abortive attempt last week.The Lions were scheduled to open last week at Haskell.

By Sam WallerAfter seeing last week’s tournament wiped out by the weather, the Albany Lions tennis team doubled up with two events this week.On Wednesday, March 2, an Albany meet pitted players from Albany, Breckenridge, Bronte, Highland, Stamford, and Winters in round robin competition.Albany’s...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions baseball team will be at full strength this weekend when it plays its first varsity games.The Lions will play at the Eastland tournament on Thursday, March 3 (today), and Friday, March 4.The Lions played Class 3A opponents Jim Ned and Eastland on Thursday and Class 4A...