By Donnie A. Lucas

The Lady Lions opened  district with a pair of decisive wins during the last week over Gorman and Baird.

The team is open this weekend, but will be back in action on Tuesday, March 23 in Cross Plains. The first pitch is set for 5:00 p.m.

Albany started district at home on March 9 with a 18-1 victory over Gorman, followed this week with a 17-2 win over Baird on Monday.

“We began district with two wins, and that is good,” coach Jimmy Fuentes said. “However, we weren’t as consistent as I would have liked us to be.”

By Donnie A. Lucas

Strong pitching performances led the Lion baseball team to a sweeping 3-0 record in the Windthorst tournament last week and gave coach David Fairchild his 400th career win.

Albany will open district next Tuesday, March 23, hosting Stamford at 5:00 p.m. The Lions will travel to Haskell on Friday, March 26 as the race for the district title continues.

Fairchild was recognized by fans and players after the third win of the tourney over Peaster, 8-5, including the unveiling of a banner, signs, and a plaque noting the milestone.

By Sandy Morris

The Moran varsity track team members competed in the first meet of the season on Thursday, March 4 in Rising Star. 

The next meet is scheduled for Thursday, March 18 at the May Tiger Relays.

Varsity Girls Results

Alli Scott placed second in long jump, first in the 100 meter dash, and first in the 300 meter hurdles.

Hannah Noble came in first in the 100 meter dash and 200 meter dash. 

Johnnie Hise was second in high jump, and fourth in the 800 meter dash.

By Sandy Morris

The Albany Girls Softball Association is ready to kick off the season and will hold a ‘Field Day’ at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 13 at Webb Park on the Albany softball field. 

Registration

Jacey Shack, president of AGSA, said registration has been extended through Saturday.

“Because of the weather and other issues, some kids didn’t get a form to sign up,” said Shack. “We decided to extend registration to give everyone who wants to play a chance to sign up.”

By Donnie A. Lucas

The junior high track teams opened the season last Tuesday, March 2 in Breckenridge, followed by competing in the Albany meet on Monday.

Coach M.J. Reneau said that the Breckenridge meet was a good beginning for the eighth grade.

“All the girls have a great starting point in their events,” Reneau said. “Our goal is to improve our marks and times each week.”

Coach Ginger Norton said that the seventh graders also did a good job at the first meet.

By Donnie A. Lucas

The Lions varsity baseball team defeated ­DeLeon last Tuesday, then played four games at the Glen Rose tournament on Thursday through Saturday, with a 1-2-1 result.

The tournament that Albany was scheduled to host has been cancelled due to teams dropping out because of cases of the coronavirus at some of the schools on the schedule.

By Sandy Morris

There will be a send-off for Albany High School athlete Wesley Estridge at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 11.

The send-off will begin at the high school and proceed through the downtown area going towards Breckenridge. 

The local high school senior will be competing at the Texas High School Powerlifting Association’s regional level competition to be held in Alvord on Friday, March 12.

Estridge is currently sitting in first place in Region 6, Division 3 Single Heavy Weight Powerlifting. 

By Melinda L. Lucas

The Albany High School boys golf team finished third at the Hawley Golf Tournament last Wednesday, March 3, and several local golfers placed in the top 10 among the medalists.

Out of the 35 total competitors in the tournament, Houston Heatly placed fourth as an individual, while Lute Wheeler was right behind him in fifth.  Both athletes are freshmen.

“The boys are continuing to get better each week,” said golf coach Tate Thompson. “For some of them, this is the first time that they’ve played in tournaments.” 

By Donnie A. Lucas

The Albany boys basketball program was represented well, taking nine spots in the District 10-2A All-District selections announced this week.

Albany senior Barrett Beal was named Offensive MVP by the district’s coaches, while freshman Adam Hill took another of the superlatives with 6th Man of the Year.

By Donnie A. Lucas

The Lady Lions softball team had a full week of games last week, playing six bouts including five at the Clifton tournament on Friday and Saturday.

Albany opened district competition this week, with a Tuesday game against Gorman. The Lady Lions won the contest 18-1. Details will be reported next week.

The local team is off this weekend but will host Baird on Monday, March 15 at 12:00 p.m.

Albany lost to Cooper’s JV on March 2, 13-8. 

ALBANY LIONS vs Cooper JV

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