By Melinda L. LucasNine Albany Lions earned all-district recognition following a successful season that saw the team reach the third round of the Class 2A playoffs.

By Melinda L. LucasTwo Albany seniors and one from Moran will represent their schools at the 2025 Big Country FCA All-Star Festival, scheduled for June 5-7 in Abilene and Brownwood.Albany’s Abi Hale will compete in the Bev Ball All-Star Volleyball Classic on Thursday, June 5, at 7 p.m.

By Melinda L. LucasWith the 2024-25 school year wrapped up, Albany Junior/Senior High athletes are already turning their attention to the upcoming athletic seasons as summer conditioning begins.

Summer sports camps conducted by Albany coaches continue the next two weeks with basketball and volleyball camps.The All-Sports Camp was held earlier this week. Registration with QR codes and contact information for the remaining two camps is available on Lauren Peacock’s and M.J.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany Little League concluded its 2025 regular season last week, with teams in both the Majors and Minors divisions now turning their attention to postseason play in the District 5 Little League tournament.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany High School was represented by two mixed doubles teams at the UIL State Tennis Tournament last week in San Antonio, and both duos closed out the season with impressive performances on the court.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany Lions’ postseason baseball run came to an end Saturday after falling in three games to the undefeated Gruver Greyhounds in the regional semifinals, but not before the team delivered one of its most memorable performances of the season.

Albany Golf Club will mark its 100th anniversary next month with the Centennial Classic, a special Father’s Day weekend tournament set for June 14–15.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany Lions continued their postseason run with a two-game sweep over the Wink Wildcats in the area round of the Class 2A D2 baseball playoffs, played Thursday, May 8 in Colorado City.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany High School will be represented by two mixed doubles teams at the UIL State Tennis Tournament – an achievement that reflects a standout season for the program.