By Sam WallerAlban Lions and Lady Lions track and field athletes returned from spring break to compete Thursday, March 20 at the Haskell Indian Relays.

By Sam WallerAlbany Junior High Cubs and Lady Cubs track teams used their home meet Friday, March 21as their final tuneup before district competition.The junior high district meet is Saturday, March 29 at Cisco. Field events start at 9:00 a.m. with running events starting at 1:00 p.m.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions boys golf team endured difficult conditions and a strong field Wednesday, March 19 to with the team title at the Jim Ned Invitational played at Shady Oaks Golf Course in Baird.Albany golfers made their final outing before the district tournament this week at Haskell.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions softball team battled Friday, March 21 in a 9-0 loss at Anson as pitcher Carisa Barrera returned to action after being struck in the face by a line drive against Hawley.The Lady Lions (6-3 overall, 1-2 District 8-2A) hosted Stamford on Tuesday, March 25.

By Sam WallerAlbany FFA members Jacob Knight and Brycen Turnbow wrapped up their season in the Texas High School Bass Association on Saturday, March 22 with the final West Division tournament at Lake Brownwood.The duo caught several fish but did not submit them for weigh-in.

By Sam WallerThe Albany tennis team returned from spring break with about a month to get ready for district, the process starting Tuesday, March 18 at the first of two Abilene High tournaments on the schedule.The netters played in a quadrangular event Monday, March 24 a Vernon.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions baseball team split its first two District 8-2A games last week and now make their first home appearances in district plan.The Lions (3-2-3 overall, 1-1 district) hosted Stamford on Tuesday, March 25. Results will be reported next week.

March Madness is underway, and The Albany News is inviting you to take part in our Bracket Challenge! Inside this week’s paper, you’ll find the full NCAA Men’s Tournament bracket to fill out and submit.

By Sam WallerMembers of the Albany Lions and Lady Lions track and field teams cut their spring break short Saturday, March 15 to compete at the Buckaroo Relays at Breckenridge.The teams return to action Thursday, March 20 (today) at Haskell.

By Sam WallerThe Albany tennis program returned to competition following spring break Tuesday, March 18 at the Abilene High tournament.Results will be reported next week.