By Donnie A. Lucas A pair of Albany jumpers made their first trip to the Class 2A UIL State Track Meet last Friday, picking up valuable experience if not medals. Sophomore Cole Chapman competed in the high jump, clearing 6-02 to finish in eighth place.

By Donnie A. Lucas Although they waited to score late in both games of the bi-district baseball series against Coleman last week, the Lions earned a two-game sweep to advance to the area round of the playoffs.

By Donnie A. Lucas A recap of Albany High’s athletic success during the 2020-2021 school year was given at the annual All-Sports Banquet on Tuesday, including the announcement of several special memorial awards.

By Sandy Morris Moran sophomore athlete Alli Scott took home the gold in the 100 meter hurdles at the Region 2 1A track meet at Angelo State University in April and earned a trip to the University Interscholastic League Track and Field State Championships taking place this weekend, May 6 to May 8.

By Melinda L. Lucas The Albany High School tennis team made an impressive showing at the Region 2-2A tennis tournament held April 26-27 in North Richland Hills, with junior Sarah Cotter making her first trip to the state meet in girls singles.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lady Lion softball team lost two close games against Anson in the bi-district round of the Class 2A playoffs last week, ending the season for the Albany girls.

By Sandy Morris The 2021 All-Sports Banquet, which honors local students for their participation in high school athletic events, has been set for Tuesday, May 11 at the Albany High School gymnasium at 7:00 p.m. The serving line will begin at 7:00 p.m., according to Athletic Booster Club secretary...

By Donnie A. Lucas Four Albany basketball players have been recognized with selection to the Class 2A All-Big Country Basketball team. Senior Barrett Beal was unanimously picked for the first team, while sophomore Cole Chapman received the Sixth Man Award for the team.

By Donnie A. Lucas Two Albany tracksters will compete in jumping events at the State Track Meet on Friday at the Mike Myers Stadium on the campus of the University of Texas. Sophomore Cole Chapman won the high jump Region II Track Meet, going 6-02 on his last attempt.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lion baseball team ended the regular season undefeated, advancing into the playoffs as the winner of District 8-2A. Albany (16-3-1, 10-0) will face the Coleman Bluecats (12-10, 8-5) in the bi-district series that starts Friday and continues on Saturday.