Funds being raised for 4th monument

Albany’s Champions Park will receive an upgrade in 2024 as fundraising for a monument to honor the Albany Lions’ fourth state football championship is now underway. Three six-foot-by-sixfoot granite monuments honoring championship teamsfrom1960,1961,and 2022 were installed and dedicatedinOctoberbefore the homecoming game against Roscoe.
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Jr. high season ends one week early

TheAlbanyJuniorHigh basketball season came to an end a week earlier than expected Monday, Jan.29withgamesagainst Stamford. Games against Abilene Christian scheduled for Feb.
Jr. high season ends one week early

Spring sports practices getting underway

With basketball season winding down, spring sports are cranking up for the Albany Lions and Lady Lions. Practices are already underway for baseball, softball, golf, tennis, and track and field.
Spring sports practices getting underway

Little Dribblers to start Feb. 10

The start of the Albany Little Dribblers Association’s 2024 season moved a step closer with finalization of the league schedule. The four-week season will tip off at 9:00 a.m.
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Youth teams to finish with tournament

Albany’s entries in the BigCountryYouthBasketball Association wrapped up their regular season Saturday,Jan.27,andnow turn their attention to the postseason tournament. The tournament for all teams will be played Saturday, Feb.
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Baseball registration underway

Player registration for AlbanyLittleLeague’s2024 season is picking up with several already signed up. Organizer Paul Hamilton said the baseball program willagainhaveonline registration this year, with information on how to register available through the elementary school office.
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Lions bounce back with Haskell win

The Albany Lions suffered their first rough stretch of the season last week, dropping close games to Cisco and Hawley to close out the first half of the District 10-2A schedule. The Lions (9-3 overall, 5-2 district) opened the second round of district play Tuesday, Jan.
Lions bounce back with Haskell win