Albany basketball players named to all-district teams

Albany’s Adam Hill was named Most Valuable Player on the All-District 10-2A boys basketball team as the Lions and Lady Lions combined to have 14 athletes earn mention. The teams were selected by votes of district coaches and released after all playoff qualifiers had been eliminated.
Albany basketball players named to all-district teams

Baseball season gets underway

Four Albany pitchers combined on a five-inning no-hitter Tuesday, Feb. 27 as the Lions opened their baseball season with a 17-0 victory against Colorado City at the Clyde field.
Baseball season gets underway

Wheeler signs letter of intent

Albany senior Lute Wheelerbecamethefourth member of his class to earn the chance to participate in athletics at the college level, signing Wednesday, Feb. 14 to play golf for North Central Texas College in Gainesville.
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Little League sign-up to end

Albany Little League is wrapping up registration for its 2024 season this weekend. Albany Little League organizer Paul Hamilton saidmorethan100players have registered so far.
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Lady Lions record 3-1 start at Clyde

The Albany Lady Lions opened their softball season by going 3-1 last weekend at the Clyde tournament. “We got some games under our belt, saw game situations and came out of it with a whole list of things we’ve got to cover,” Lady Lion coach Jimmy Fuentes said.
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Official photo now available

Formal team photos of the Albany Lion state championship football team and their coaches can now be ordered in various sizes at The Albany News, open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or by calling 325-762-2201.

The picture was taken in front of the Nail Stadium gates with all trophies wonduringthe2023 season.

Sizes range from5x7up to 16x20, with the initial order to be placed by the end of March.

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Lions survive bi-district nailbiter

Thursday in Graham The Albany Lions had to hold on tight Monday, Feb. 19 in the opening round of the Class 2A boys basketball playoffs, but managed to escape with a 51-50 bidistrict victory over Windthorst atBreckenridge.
Lions survive bi-district nailbiter