By Melinda L. LucasLast 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.

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...

By Sam WallerAlban Lions and Lady Lions track and field athletes returned from spring break to compete Thursday, March 20 at the Haskell Indian Relays.Albany will host the Roarin’ Lion Relays on Thursday, March 27 (today) in its final outing before the District 10-2A meet on Wednesday, April 2 at...

By Sam WallerAlbany Junior High Cubs and Lady Cubs track teams used their home meet Friday, March 21as their final tuneup before district competition.The junior high district meet is Saturday, March 29 at Cisco.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions boys golf team endured difficult conditions and a strong field Wednesday, March 19 to with the team title at the Jim Ned Invitational played at Shady Oaks Golf Course in Baird.Albany golfers made their final outing before the district tournament this week at Haskell.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions softball team battled Friday, March 21 in a 9-0 loss at Anson as pitcher Carisa Barrera returned to action after being struck in the face by a line drive against Hawley.The Lady Lions (6-3 overall, 1-2 District 8-2A) hosted Stamford on Tuesday, March 25.

By Sam WallerAlbany FFA members Jacob Knight and Brycen Turnbow wrapped up their season in the Texas High School Bass Association on Saturday, March 22 with the final West Division tournament at Lake Brownwood.The duo caught several fish but did not submit them for weigh-in.

By Sam WallerThe Albany tennis team returned from spring break with about a month to get ready for district, the process starting Tuesday, March 18 at the first of two Abilene High tournaments on the schedule.The netters played in a quadrangular event Monday, March 24 a Vernon.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions baseball team split its first two District 8-2A games last week and now make their first home appearances in district plan.The Lions (3-2-3 overall, 1-1 district) hosted Stamford on Tuesday, March 25. Results will be reported next week.

March Madness is underway, and The Albany News is inviting you to take part in our Bracket Challenge! Inside this week’s paper, you’ll find the full NCAA Men’s Tournament bracket to fill out and submit.