By Sam WallerThe Albany golf teams got their first look of the year last week at the course that will host district competition with differing levels of success at the Eula tournament at Shady Oaks Golf Course.

By David H. WallerLast week marked the official start of the 2025 golf season at Albany Golf Club, as the course hosted its first high school tournaments in nearly a decade, with both boys’ and girls’ teams competing last Monday and Wednesday, respectively.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions softball team enjoyed its best week of the season so far, going 4-0, and now looks to keep the momentum going.Albany (4-1) visited Roby on Tuesday, March 4. Results will be reported next week. At 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 7, Roby visits Albany.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions baseball team opened its season Thursday, Feb. 27 with two games in the American Cancer Society tournament, but a third contest was cancelled because of player availability.The Lions (0-1-1) host the Albany Lion Varsity Baseball Tournament this weekend.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions boys golf teams had a strong showing on their home course last week with the first team finishing third at the Lion Invitational at Albany Golf Course.Albany golfers spent this week at the Eula tournament, played at Shady Oaks Golf Course.

By Sam WallerAlbany track and field athletes entered competition Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Eastland Maverick Relays.Albany, which had its first scheduled meet cancelled because of weather, was competing Thursday, March 6 (today) at the Cross Plains meet.

By Sam WallerAfter two weather cancellations, the Albany Junior High Cubs and Lady Cubs track teams finally got a taste of competition Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the Bronco Relays in Breckenridge.The teams returned to action Monday, March 3 at the Cross Plains meet. Results will be reported next week.

By Sam WallerThe Albany tennis team took just three entries to the Hawley Invitational on Thursday, Feb. 27, but came home with the top two spots in mixed doubles.With the entire lineup available Monday, March 3 at the Vernon Invitational, Albany claimed one title and five medals in three draws.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions saw their boys basketball season come to an end Friday, Feb. 21 with a 66-46 loss to Graford in the area round of the Class 2A Division II playoffs at Eastland.The Lions, who reached the second round for the fifth year in a row, finished the season with a 14-9 record.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions earned 13 places on the All-District 10-2A girls basketball honors list with four team members cited for both their play and academics.The team was selected by vote of district coaches and released following the exit of all district qualifiers from the playoffs.