By Melinda L. Lucas

For the second week in a row, the Lions split district outings, losing a close 8-9 game against Hawley on April 1, then outscoring Haskell 14-4 in a make-up game on Monday, April 7 to start the second half of district action.

As of press time on Tuesday, Albany was 5-4-3 overall, 3-3 in district.

Albany hosted Anson on Tuesday, with those results to be published next week. The Lions will be on the road Friday, April 11, with a 7:00 p.m. start time in Stamford.

By Melinda L. Lucas

Cold and rainy weather on Friday delayed Albany’s softball action against Haskell until Monday night and forced back-to-back district games with an outing against Anson on Tuesday, April 8.

Losses to Hawley on April 1 and to Haskell puts the Lady Lions’ district record at 2-5 prior to Tuesday’s game. They are in fifth place among the six district teams.

By Melinda L. Lucas

Mimi Ivy and Cade Fairchild topped the chart as mixed doubles champions last week at the Sharon Wartes Abilene High Tournament, defeating several “big school” JVs and “small school” varsity teams.

“Mimi and Cade obviously played very well again, and I’m also super proud of our consolation winners,” Reneau said. “They got a tough first draw but battled back to get the consolation trophy.”

By Melinda L. Lucas

Two Moran High School students will move on to regional UIL academic competition after placing in the top three at the district UIL competition last week in Eula.

Ellis Hise placed first in ready writing out of 12 contestants. He also competed in mathematics.

Ezekiel Henson was second in social studies and was entered in spelling as well.

The two MHS students will travel to San Angelo for the regional contest April 25-26.

Upcoming Events

By David H. Waller

Albany’s high school track teams closed out their home meet with a solid showing on March 27, at the Albany High School track. Both the Lions and Lady Lions used the meet as a final tune-up before heading into this week’s district competition.

The District 10-2A Meet was held Wednesday, April 2, in Cisco. Results from the district meet will appear in next week’s edition of The Albany News.

By David H. Waller

The Albany golf team entered district play with momentum after winning the Haskell Tournament on March 25. The tournament featured several district opponents, including Hawley and Haskell, giving Albany a chance to measure its progress before the postseason.

The Albany 1 team placed first overall, while Albany 2 finished fourth. Head coach Tate Thompson said the win helped set the tone for the following week.

By Melinda L. Lucas

Albany High School tennis players continue to prepare for the district meet later this month by participating in area tournaments, many of their opponents from larger schools.

All of the AHS athletes are competing at the varsity level, and coach M.J. Reneau intends for that to be the plan at the District 10-2A tournament at Rose Park Tennis Center in Abilene Monday and Tuesday, April 21-22.

By Melinda L. Lucas

The Albany Lions had a win-loss split last week as they work through the first half of the district baseball schedule.

They were on the road Tuesday night, facing Hawley, but will be back in town on Friday, April 4 to host Haskell for a 5:00 p.m. start. Next Tuesday, April 8, the Lions will end the first half with a home game against Anson.

As of Tuesday’s press deadline, the Lions hold a 4-3-3 overall record and are 2-2 in district.

District Games

By Melinda L. Lucas

Last week’s softball games against district opponents ended up about as coach Jimmy Fuentes expected, with an 0-18 loss to district leader Stamford and a 11-0 win over Abilene TLCA.

Albany hosted both games – Stamford on Tuesday, March 25 and TLCA on Friday. The Friday evening game signaled the start of the second half of district play.

Albany’s junior high track teams wrapped up their seasons at the district meet in Cisco on March 29 with standout efforts from both the girls and boys.

For the Lady Cubs, both the seventh and eighth grade girls teams finished as runner-up in the overall standings.

“That was huge to see, just with our numbers and the relays,” said girls coach Lauren Peacock. “We had three relays in both divisions, and it’s been a while since we’ve been able to put those numbers on the track.”