By Donnie A. Lucas
Although they waited to score late in both games of the bi-district baseball series against Coleman last week, the Lions earned a two-game sweep to advance to the area round of the playoffs.
Albany will face the Ozona Lions (13-7-1, 7-3) in a best of three series starting Thursday in Hermleigh with a first pitch at 6:00 p.m. Game 2 is set for Friday at 4:00 p.m. in Hermleigh, with a third game immediately following if needed.
By Donnie A. Lucas
A recap of Albany High’s athletic success during the 2020-2021 school year was given at the annual All-Sports Banquet on Tuesday, including the announcement of several special memorial awards.
Coaches for each sport also recognized their teams, along with handing out various sport-specific awards.
Thirteen senior athletes were presented special awards in memory or honor of local citizens who exemplified special qualities.
The banquet was sponsored by the Athletic Booster Club.
By Sandy Morris
Moran sophomore athlete Alli Scott took home the gold in the 100 meter hurdles at the Region 2 1A track meet at Angelo State University in April and earned a trip to the University Interscholastic League Track and Field State Championships taking place this weekend, May 6 to May 8.
The girls 1A 100 meter hurdles is the third event on Saturday, May 8, in Mike A. Myers Stadium at the University of Texas campus in Austin.
The stadium is located at 707 Clyde Littlefield Drive.
By Melinda L. Lucas
The Albany High School tennis team made an impressive showing at the Region 2-2A tennis tournament held April 26-27 in North Richland Hills, with junior Sarah Cotter making her first trip to the state meet in girls singles.
Albany’s other girls singles competitor, freshman Sidney Russell, finished fourth in the region, and the girls double duo of Susie Cormack and Ella Webb fought their way through the tournament to earn third place medals.
By Donnie A. Lucas
The Lady Lion softball team lost two close games against Anson in the bi-district round of the Class 2A playoffs last week, ending the season for the Albany girls.
Anson won the first game of the series, 2-0, on Thursday in a game that was moved to an all-weather turf field at Hermleigh due to rain.
Anson took the second game 6-5, played at another all-weather field at Stanton on Saturday.
By Sandy Morris
The 2021 All-Sports Banquet, which honors local students for their participation in high school athletic events, has been set for Tuesday, May 11 at the Albany High School gymnasium at 7:00 p.m.
The serving line will begin at 7:00 p.m., according to Athletic Booster Club secretary Tisha Wilkins.
High school athletes will be recognized, and coaches will announce winners of various awards, including several special memorial awards.
By Donnie A. Lucas
Four Albany basketball players have been recognized with selection to the Class 2A All-Big Country Basketball team.
Senior Barrett Beal was unanimously picked for the first team, while sophomore Cole Chapman received the Sixth Man Award for the team.
Both Beal and Chapman also were selected as Honorable Mention for the All-Big Country Super Team, which includes players from all classifications.
Freshman Adam Hill and sophomore Coy Lefevre both received Honorable Mention for the Class 2A team.
By Donnie A. Lucas
Two Albany tracksters will compete in jumping events at the State Track Meet on Friday at the Mike Myers Stadium on the campus of the University of Texas.
Sophomore Cole Chapman won the high jump Region II Track Meet, going 6-02 on his last attempt. Junior Luke Ivy finished second in the triple jump with a leap of 43-10.25, also on his final attempt.
Chapman will jump at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, while Ivy will compete at 1:00 p.m.
Both events are part of Session 3, which includes the field events for Class 2A and 5A.
By Donnie A. Lucas
The Lion baseball team ended the regular season undefeated, advancing into the playoffs as the winner of District 8-2A.
Albany (16-3-1, 10-0) will face the Coleman Bluecats (12-10, 8-5) in the bi-district series that starts Friday and continues on Saturday.
Game 1 is set for Glen Rose at 6:30 p.m. Friday, with the Lions serving as the home team. Ticket prices are set at $5 for adults and $3 for students.
By Sandy Morris
Moran sophomore athlete Alli Scott punched her ticket to the state meet after taking first place in the 100 meter hurdles at the Region 2 1A track meet at Angelo State University on April 23-24.
She will compete at the state track meet in Austin on Saturday, May 8.
Scott also tied for sixth place with Johnnie Hise in the high jump and earned 10th place in the long jump.
In addition to the high jump, Hise competed in the 800 meter run, placing 15th.
