By Sam WallerThe girls portion of Albany Junior/Senior High’s summer conditioning program concluded this week and will resume Monday, July 17 following a two-week break.The program is open to all incoming seventh through 12th graders who plan to participate in interscholastic sports.Albany...

By Sam WallerSeven players from the Albany Lions baseball team were recognized for their achievements on the field this season with inclusion on the All-Big Country Preps Baseball Team.Junior Tyler Chapman was selected as a starting infielder on the first team with senior Coy Lefevre tabbed as a...

By Sam WallerAlbany’s run in the Division III 7-on-7 State Tournament came to an end Friday, June 23 with a 27-19 loss to Daingerfield in the second round of championship bracket play.The Lions went 3-2 at the tournament, which was played Thursday-Friday, June 22-23 at College Station’s Veterans...

By Sam WallerA total of 86 campers attended the Albany Volleyball Camp, receiving instruction in the sport from Albany volleyball coach M.J. Reneau and several assistants.The camp was the third offered by Albany coaches since school let out for the summer, following an all-sports camp and...

By Sam WallerAlbany Little League’s season came to an end Tuesday, June 20, as the Majors All-Stars were eliminated from the Little League International Tournament with a 5-4 loss to Abilene Northern at the Wylie complex.Albany finished 1-2 in the 12-team, double-elimination tournament, having...

By Sam WallerAlbany’s junior high 7-on-7 team made its first two outings this month, competing in tournaments at Celina and College Station.The team closed out its short season Monday, June 26 with games against teams from Anson and Hamlin at Anson.

By Sam WallerParticipation remained strong as Albany Junior/Senior High’s summer conditioning program for prospective athletes entered its second week despite numerous other activities demanding time.The program is open to all incoming seventh through 12th graders who plan to participate in...

By Sam WallerAlbany Little League saw one of its all-star teams advance in the 2023 Little League International Tournament as it hosted its final games of the year.“The season wrapped up really well, and over 160 kids played ball,” Albany Little League organizer Paul Hamilton said.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s summer 7-on-7 program wraps up its short season this week at the Division III State 7-on-7 Tournament.The 32-team event will be played Thursday, June 22 (today), and Friday, June 23, at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station.“The importance of this is the kids...

By Sam WallerAlbany’s summer 7-on-7 program qualified for the 7-on-7 State Tournament by winning its side of the Abilene State Qualifying Tournament Friday, June 9 at McMurry University.Albany qualified in Division II, which includes Class 1A (six-man) through Class 3A Division II.