By David H. WallerThe Albany High School boys golf team turned in two of their best rounds of the season at last week’s regional tournament but fell just short of advancing to state, finishing sixth in a highly competitive field.

Albany’s boys and girls track teams competed in the Region I-2A track meet last weekend in Springtown, facing one of the most competitive fields in recent memory. Though no athletes advanced to the state meet this year, coaches said the experience will be a motivator going forward.

By Melinda L. LucasAfter taking a long weekend off for the Easter holiday, the Albany Lions returned to the field for the last game of the regular baseball season on Tuesday against Hawley. Results were not available at press time and will be reported next week.

By David H. WallerAlbany’s track and field athletes are preparing for a major test this weekend as they head into the regional meet in Springtown.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany Lions are in position to advance into the baseball playoffs as the Division II number two seed behind the district-leading Stamford Bulldogs.

By David H. WallerThe Albany Lions golf team is set to compete in the regional tournament this week at Old Brickyard Golf Club in Ferris, with tee times beginning Wednesday morning.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Lady Lions ended another rocky softball season last week with losses to Anson and district winner Stamford, both of whom are advancing to the playoffs.The mostly young Albany players finished with 2-7 district record.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany High School tennis team got its final tune-up prior to the district tournament with a partial lineup involved in practice games Monday, April 14 against Abilene High School JV players.

By David H. WallerWe have a winner. After weeks of games and hours of pretending to understand college basketball, The Albany News Bracket Challenge has officially crowned a champion: Shelby Coffee.Shelby came out swinging with a strong bracket—boldly picking three of the four No.

By David H. WallerThe Albany Lions and Lady Lions battled through tough fields at last week’s district track meet in Cisco, with a strong amount of athletes advancing to the area meet set for this Thursday (today) in Graham.