By Sam WallerFive Albany athletes will be trying to go faster, higher, and farther Friday, May 13 at the Class 2A state track meet at Myers Stadium in Austin.For the boys team, Tye Edgar is entered in the pole vault, Cole Chapman in the triple jump, and Adam Hill in the 110 hurdles.“Any time you go...

By Sam WallerMembers of the Albany Junior High tennis claimed three division titles and another 10 top four finishes last week at the junior high district tournament at Abilene’s Rose Park Tennis Center.In the girls competition on Monday, May 2, the Lady Cubs swept the top three spots in seventh...

By Sam WallerMoran’s Alli Scott earned a return to state three times over last week at the Region II-1A track meet, qualifying in three events.Scott, a junior, qualified for state last year in the 100 hurdles.

By Sam WallerWhen the 2022 Albany Lions golf team tees it up at the state tournament next week, it will be continuing a legacy that dates back more than 60 years.From 1959 through 1969, the Lions qualified for state 10 times in 11 years.

By Sam WallerThe ladies of the Albany High School classes of 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 showed that football isn’t purely a male domain Sunday, May 1, with an entertaining Powder Puff game at Nail Stadium.Sarah Cotter scored two touchdowns in the final minutes to help the Pink team, composed of...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions advanced to the second round of the Class 2A softball playoff by sweeping their bi-district series against Hawley.On Thursday, April 28, the Lady Lions won the first game 14-6, then completed the sweep Saturday, April 30 with a 7-6 victory.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions baseball team tuned up for the playoffs with a 13-3 senior night victory over Hawley in five innings on Tuesday, April 26 at home.Before the game, seniors Luke Ivy and Cooper Fairchild were honored in a senior night ceremony.

By Sam WallerFive Albany track and field athletes earned the right to compete for a state championship at last week’s Region II-2A meet.Albany has had a state qualifier every year since at least 1985, which is as far back as UIL archives go.The regional meet was held Friday-Saturday, April 29-30 at...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High tennis team got its first taste of outside competition Wednesday, April 20, with more than 30 players competing against opponents from Winters at the Albany courts.“The junior high tennis season is very short,” coach M.J. Reneau said.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs qualified four athletes in eight events to regional competition at last week’s area meet.The area meet, held Wednesday, April 20 at May, matched athletes from Moran’s District 13-1A against those from District 14-1A. The top four finishers in each event advanced...