By Sam Waller

Moran began its spring sports schedule with high school, junior high, and elementary track meets over the last two weeks.

On Tuesday, March 7, Moran students were competing in the Early tennis tournament. Results will be reported next week.

High school track athletes return to action Thursday, March 9 (today) at Rising Star.

High School

The Lady Bulldogs began competition Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Breckenridge relays meet, then boys and girls teams competed at Trent on Friday, March 3.

By Sam Waller

The Albany tennis team came away with nine medals, including five gold, Tuesday, Feb. 28 in a two-team competition with Hawley at Rose Park Tennis Center in Abilene.

Albany will host its tournament Thursday, March 9 (today). Coach M.J. Reneau said action will get underway at 8:30 a.m.

Albany engaged in bracket play against Hawley with players competing in both singles and doubles.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Lions golf team shot five rounds under 90 Monday, March 6 to finish second in the team standings at the Eula tournament at Baird’s Shady Oaks Golf Course.

Albany’s Myleigh Leveridge played in the girls division Wednesday, March 8. Results will be reported next week.

Albany golfers have next week off for spring break, then return to action Monday, March 20 (boys) and Wednesday, March 22 (girls) at the Trent tournament at Shady Oaks.

By Sam Waller

The Albany track and field teams were left with nowhere to run Thursday, March 2 with the cancellation of the Bangs meet.

Albany athletes return to action Thursday, March 9 (today) at Cisco.

Boys coach Rod Britting said the loss of a meet was something the Lions would have to overcome in the weeks before the district meet on Thursday, April 6.

By Sam Waller

The Lady Lions softball team closed out its tournament schedule last week by going 2-3 Thursday-Saturday, March 2-4 at the Clifton tournament.

Albany (8-9-1) was supposed to open District 10-2A play Tuesday against Gorman, but the Panthers forfeited because they didn’t have enough players.

Lady Lions coach Jimmy Fuentes announced a handful of schedule changes that will allow the team to take off most of next week for spring break.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Lions baseball team remained undefeated last week, winning two games at the weather-shortened Bonham/Bells tournament.

The Lions (4-1) played 4A Vernon in their home opener Tuesday, March 7, losing 7-4. Details will be reported next week.

Albany hosts its varsity tournament Thursday, March 9 (today) through Saturday, March 11. The Lions are scheduled to play Eastland at 9:00 a.m. and Seymour at 3:00 p.m. today, followed by Brady at 11:00 a.m. Friday and Winters at 11:00 a.m. Saturday.

By Sam Waller

Four members of the Moran Lady Bulldogs earned places on the All-District 13-1A girls basketball team selected by vote of the district coaches.

Senior Alli Scott was named to the first team, while senior Alyssa Allred earned a spot on the second team. Seniors Emily Murk and Samantha Hinkle received honorable mention.

The team was released following the elimination of the district’s playoff qualifiers. District champion Eula was the last 13-1A team in the playoffs, falling to Hermleigh in the third round.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Lions boys golf team began their season with an eye on returning to state with tournaments at Abilene’s Maxwell Golf Course and Hawley’s Twisted Oaks Country Club.

The Lions make their next tournament outing Monday, March 6 at the Eula Invitational at Baird’s Shady Oaks Golf Course. The girls division, which will include Albany’s My­leigh Leveridge and Chelsy Parsons, will be played Wednesday, March 8.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Lions baseball team had the bats going Thursday, Feb. 23, opening the season with a pair of wins at the Brady tournament.

The Lions (2-0) return to action Friday-Saturday, March 3-4 at the Bonham/Bells tournament. Albany plays Bonham at 11:30 a.m. and Mount Vernon at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, then faces Rio Vista at 11:30 a.m. Saturday.

Albany hosts Seymour at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 7 in its home opener.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Lady Lions went 3-3 in their second tournament outing of the season Friday-Saturday, Feb. 24-25, reaching the consolation finals at the San Angelo tournament.

The Lady Lions (5-6-1)play their final tournament this weekend at Clifton. The tourney features a round-robin format with teams seeded for a final game.

On Thursday, March 2 (today), Albany plays Clifton and Moody. On Friday, March 3, Albany will face Hico, Comanche, and Belton. Teams will be matched based on their records from the first five games for a game on Saturday, March 4.