By Donnie A. Lucas While the school year is ending today for local classes, a couple of summer programs for junior high and high school students are scheduled to start in June.

By Donnie A. Lucas With the end of the school year, students might be looking for something to keep them busy this summer. There are several options including a host of sports camps during the summer break, including one that starts next week.

By Sandy Morris Albany will host the first two rounds of the Major League District 5 baseball tournament on Saturday, May 29 and Monday, May 31. Local league president Paul Hamilton said the tournament is being held at multiple host sites.

By Donnie A. Lucas Sarah Cotter had a longtime dream become reality last week. The Albany junior became the first Albany girl tennis player to advance to the state meet, taking the gold medal at the Region II-2A tennis meet held earlier this month at North Richland Hills.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lions baseball team swept the Region I-2A regional quarterfinal series against the Hawley Bearcats last week to move on the next round of the Class 2A playoffs.

By Melinda L. Lucas Albany junior athlete Sarah Cotter is competing in the state tennis meet this week, with her first match set for 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. May 20.

By Donnie A. Lucas Local students will have the opportunity to participate in several sports camps during the summer break, including one scheduled June 1-3 the week after school ends.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lion baseball team won two straight games in the area series last week against Ozona, advancing to the regional quarterfinal round of the playoffs starting Friday.

By Sandy Morris Moran schools put the wraps on their athletic year this past weekend when a local hurdler competed at the state meet.

By Melinda L. Lucas The Albany junior high tennis team brough home several medals from last week’s district tournament, including gold in both girls and boys doubles.