The Albany Lions and Lady Lions track teams started their season Monday, Feb. 26, at Anson’s Tiger Relays with 12 varsity athletes placing in the top six.

Moranjuniorhightrack teams competed in their first meet Tuesday, Feb. 27 at Breckenridge.

Albany senior Lute Wheelerbecamethefourth member of his class to earn the chance to participate in athletics at the college level, signing Wednesday, Feb. 14 to play golf for North Central Texas College in Gainesville.

Albany Little League is wrapping up registration for its 2024 season this weekend. Albany Little League organizer Paul Hamilton saidmorethan100players have registered so far.

Albany entries won four of five draws Thursday, Feb. 22 at the Hawley Invitational in the first tournament of the tennis season, played atAbilene’s Rose Park Tennis Center.

The Albany Lady Lions opened their softball season by going 3-1 last weekend at the Clyde tournament. “We got some games under our belt, saw game situations and came out of it with a whole list of things we’ve got to cover,” Lady Lion coach Jimmy Fuentes said.

Formal team photos of the Albany Lion state championship football team and their coaches can now be ordered in various sizes at The Albany News, open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or by calling 325-762-2201.The picture was taken in front of the Nail Stadium gates with all trophies...

Thursday in Graham The Albany Lions had to hold on tight Monday, Feb. 19 in the opening round of the Class 2A boys basketball playoffs, but managed to escape with a 51-50 bidistrict victory over Windthorst atBreckenridge.

A lot of miles are to be covered on the track and on the highway between now and May 3, but the Albany Lions and Lady Lions track and field teams are gearing up to end another season at the state meet in Austin.

The Albany Lions tennis program has been well represented at the Class 2A state tournament the last two years. Several players with state experience will attempt to keep the streak going.