By Sam WallerThe Albany High School tennis program returned from spring break for its final tournament before district competition.The District 10-2A tournament will be held Thursday-Friday, March 30-31 in Abilene.Local players competed Tuesday, March 21 at Brownwood in their last tuneup.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions baseball team came off spring break to immediately begin District 8-2A competition this week.The Lions (8-2 overall) hosted Hawley on Tuesday, March 21 in the district opener for both teams. Hawley won in a close 2-1 game.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions will be operating on a thin margin for error over the next few weeks after an injury left the softball team with nine players.The Lady Lions (11-9-1 overall, 3-0 district) returned from spring break Tuesday, March 21 and defeated Cross Plains 14-7 at Webb Park.

By Sam WallerThe Albany boys track team competed in the big school division Saturday, March 18 at the Possum Kingdom Relays in Graham, competing against Class 3A, 4A, and 5A opponents.Albany will host the Roaring Lion Relays on Thursday, March 23 (today) at the high school track.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Softball Association will begin its season next week with 57 girls on five teams in three age groups.Games begin Monday, March 20, with the season concluding in mid-May for teams that enter district tournaments in Abilene.

By Sam WallerMoran’s Tyler Waddell and Connor Hail took third place in boys doubles Tuesday, March 7 at the Santa Anna tournament played at Early High School.“This was our first tournament of the season,” coach Jo Hise said. “I’m very proud of how everyone played.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High track teams competed in their second meet of the season Friday, March 10, at the Junior High Lobo Relays at Cisco.The teams return to action Friday, March 24, when they host the Albany junior high meet.At Cisco, Albany athletes won eight events.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions softball team only took the field one time last week but picked up two wins to even their record.The Lady Lions (10-9-1 overall, 2-0 District 8-2A) moved above .500 on Tuesday, March 14 with a 16-0 victory over Abilene TLCA.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions golf team took advantage of spring break to get in a practice round at Sweetwater Country Club, which will host the second round of the District 10-2A tournament next month.Albany’s next tournament outing is Monday, March 20 (boys), and Wednesday, March 22 (girls), at...

By Sam WallerAlbany’s plans to host its annual tennis tournament Thursday, March 9 were done in by the weather, costing the program a key outing with district competition looming.Albany will compete in the Brownwood tournament on Friday, March 24 in its final tune-up before the District 10-2A...