About 50 local youth will begin play Saturday, Feb. 10 in theAlbany Little Dribblers Association.

Albany’s sixth grade girls team won its bracket of the Big Country Youth Basketball Association postseason tournament, played Saturday, Feb. 3 at Eula.

The Albany Softball Association is gearing up for its 2024 season after a parentmeetingonSunday, Feb. 4.

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♦ TheAlbany Lady Lions were seconds away from ending a 10-gamelosingstreaklastweek only to suffer disappointment. TheLadyLions(5-16overall, 0-10 District 10-2A) had the district bye on Tuesday, Jan.

The Albany Lions clinched a berth in the Class 2A boys basketball playoffs after wins against Haskell and Hamlin last week. The Lions (10-3 overall, 6-2 District 10-2A) had a district bye on Tuesday, Jan.

By Donnie A. Lucas A lucky basketball fan will have the chance to earn some money on Friday, Feb.

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.

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

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.