Shackelford County hunters can expect another subpar spring turkey season. “The numbers are way down,” game warden Jacob Mort said.

Albany Softball Association opening ceremonies will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, March 21 (today) at Webb Park.

TheAlbany Lions and Lady Lions track and field programs were denied a chance to compete in a big meet Saturday, March 16 when the Possum Kingdom Relays at Graham were cancelled because of inclement weather.

The Albany Lions baseball team saw its final tuneup before the start of district play rained out Friday, March 15, with a game at Snyder being cancelled. The Lions (6-1 overall) opened the District 8-2Aschedule Tuesday, March 19 with a 3-4 loss at Hawley.

TheAlbanytennisteam returns from spring break with almost a full lineup Thursday, March 21 (today) at the Abilene High tournament. Albany has appeared in just two tournaments this spring with a third event cancelled because of bad weather.

Albany Lions and Lady Lions golfers had a busy week as they prepare for district competition with appearancesintwotournament over three days. Albany has one tournament remaining before district.OnMonday,March 25, Myleigh Leveridge will play in the girls division of the Haskell tournament, followed by the boys on Wednesday, March 27.

Color photo packets of the youth basketball and Little Dribbler teams, takenby TheAlbanyNews, are ready for pickup this week at the news office. High school softball packets will be available by Monday.

Albany Little League began its season Monday, March 18 with the Reds beating the Oilers 10-0 in the first Majors game. “It started off great,” organizer Paul Hamilton said.

TheMoranBulldogsand Lady Bulldogs had their second outing of the track andfieldseasonwashedout Saturday, March 16 when the Possum Kingdom Relays at Graham were called off because of weather. Moranathletesreturnto action Thursday, March 21 (today) at May.

Albany Little League will be playingonanewsurfaceduring its 2024 season. Work began this week on installing new sod and infield dirt at the Little League complex.