By Donnie A. Lucas
Albany senior and standout athlete Jaleigh Morales has committed to play basketball next year at McMurry University in Abilene.
The university announced Morales’ decision last week since the usual signing day ceremonies were canceled due to both the university and the high school being closed because of statewide coronavirus precautions.
By Kathy Thomson
Earlier this month the District 20-A All-District boys basketball teams were announced, and three Moran Bulldogs were included in the honorees.
Sophomore Lyric Huskey was named to the Second Team All District.
Moran senior Harley Schafer was among those given Honorable Mention.
Sophomore Arren Hawley and Schafer were both placed on the All-District Academic team.
Top accolades were divided between players from Eula and Baird, who went one and two in district.
By Donnie A. Lucas
The Lion baseball team was off to a strong start with a pair of wins during the first day of the Brock tournament, only to have the rest of the three-day event canceled due to rain and possible concerns over the coronavirus.
Starting the season with a 7-0 record, the Lions and all other high school teams across the state are in a two-week deferral due to the virus. The University Interscholastic League, which controls all athletic and academic contests, has suspended all practices and games until March 30.
[EDITOR’S NOTE:
At press time on Wednesday, there were rumors that the UIL had cancelled all athletic events for the remainder of the school year, but the News was not able to confirm that in time for this edition. If that proves to be the case, most of the facts in this story are obsolete.]
By Donnie A. Lucas
High school sports statewide have been suspended through March 29 by the University Interscholastic League as part of an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus, meaning all practices and games are prohibited.
By Kathy Thomson
Albany High junior Wesley Estridge competed in the Texas High School Powerlifting Association Region 1, Division 3 Championships in Sundown last Saturday, but did not advance to state.
The initial event was the squat, followed by bench press, and then dead lift.
Estridge was successful in his attempt of 700 pounds in his squat. He improved the score on his second attempt, matching his personal meet record of 710 for the squat.
However, he was unable to tie his personal best of 405 in bench press.
[EDITOR’S NOTE:
At press time on Wednesday, there were rumors that the UIL had cancelled all athletic events for the remainder of the school year, but the News was not able to confirm that in time for this edition. If that proves to be the case, most of the facts in this story are obsolete.]
By Kathy Thomson
By Donnie A. Lucas
After a rocky start due to a loss in Anson last week, the Lady Lion softball team turned things around to win the championship game at the Clifton tournament despite being the smallest school entered.
The softball team was off this week for spring break, but is scheduled to be back in action next Friday in Snyder with a 5:00 p.m. first pitch.
Albany opened last week with an 11-8 loss in Anson, but came back to win four of five games in Clifton for the championship.
By Donnie A. Lucas
The Lion baseball team is off to a strong start, winning all three games at the Hamlin tournament last week and picking up a victory in Eastland to post an undefeated 5-0 record so far for the season.
Albany will play in the Lloyd Burton Memorial Tournament in Brock Thursday and Friday, opening with a 12:00 noon game against Covenant and a 2:00 p.m. bout versus Grandview.
The Lions will return on Friday for a 4:00 p.m. game against West, followed by a 6:00 p.m. pairing with DeLeon.
By Donnie A. Lucas
Members of the Lion varsity basketball team were honored with various selections to the All-District Team for District 8-2A .
Junior Cade Neve received the Lions’ lone superlative award as 6th Man of the Year for the district, while two seniors were tapped for the first team and a senior and a freshman were named to the second team.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Albany senior Alayna Koemel participated in her first golf meet of the season last week, playing as a medalist and tying for sixth overall at the Hawley golf tournament held before spring break on March 4.
“Alayna set a personal goal to break 130, and she accomplished that,” said golf coach Tate Thompson.
Koemel recorded an 18-hole score of 128 for the day.
She was Albany’s only entry at Hawley.
The local senior will travel to Shady Oaks Golf Course in Baird for a girls competition hosted by Jim Ned on March 16.
