By Kathy Thomson

There will be a send-off for Wesley Estridge at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 13 starting at the high school and going through town towards Abilene, as the local high school junior heads to the Texas High School Powerlifting Association Region 1, Division 3 Championships in Sundown this weekend, and everyone is encouraged to cheer him on.

Estridge is ranked third in the region in the super heavy weight class, with total lifts of 1570, qualifying for the third straight year.

By Kathy Thomson

Several Moran Lady Bulldogs were recently awarded all-district basketball honors.

Sophomore Johnnie Hise was selected to the second team all-district.

Senior November Meredith, junior Dariann Hawley, sophomore Reshaley Schafer, and freshman Chloe Hendricks were honorable mention all-district.

Sophomores Hannah Rogers, Sage O’Keefe, and Harmony Slaughter joined Meredith, Hawley, Hise, Hendricks, and Schafer on the academic all-district team.

By Kathy Thomson

The week before spring break was busy for tracksters at Moran, with varsity, junior high, and elementary students traveling to various meets.

The varsity boys team tied for fifth with 34 points and girls team placed sixth with 52 points at the Cowboy Relays in Bryson on Friday, March 6. 

Medal winners included Alli Scott who won gold in the 100 meter hurdles, Dariann Hawley with two silver medals in the distance runs, and bronze medalists Arren Hawley, Johnnie Hise, and Reshaley Schafer.

By Melinda L. Lucas

Families are invited to celebrate the beginning of Spring Break and International Kite Month at a special event this Saturday, March 7 at the Old Jail Art Center. 

With the start of spring less than two weeks away, the OJAC staff is planning to observe warmer weather by creating kites from styles and designs from all over the globe, according to Old Jail education director Erin Whitmore.

By Donnie A. Lucas

The Lady Lions won four out of six games at the Stephenville tournament last week, bringing home the second place trophy.

Albany traveled to Anson on Tuesday for a rematch against the Lady Tigers, losing 11-8 to post a record of 8-4 for the season.

The squad will be on the road both Friday and Saturday at the Clifton Tournament, playing three pool games on Friday alone. The opening round is set for 10:30 a.m. Friday against McGregor, with a second game at 3:00 p.m. versus Connally. The third round will be at 4:30 p.m. against Reicher.

By Donnie A. Lucas

Three varsity pitchers combined for a no-hitter in the season opener Friday as the Lion baseball team shut out Abilene Christian High School 10-0.

The boys defeated Eastland Tuesday 5-2, with results to be reported next week.

Albany’s varsity will play in the Hamlin tournament starting Thursday (today) against Colorado City starting at 3:00 p.m. The Lions will return to the tournament on Friday for a 1:00 p.m. game, followed by an 11:00 a.m. bout versus Merkel on Saturday.

By Donnie A. Lucas

Albany girls basketball players picked up several All-District selections for District 8-2A, including one superlative.

Senior Jaleigh Morales was named the  Offensive MVP by the district’s coaches. The standout racked up well over 1,000 points during her three years in Albany, receiving special recognition at the Lady Lions’ final home game.

The Lady Lions finished third in the district race with a 6-4 record, while Haskell (10-0) and Stamford (8-2) took first and second.

By Melinda L. Lucas

After taking a week off for spring break, members of the Albany High School tennis team will be back in action on Wednesday, March 18, hosting Breckenridge players  at the local courts starting at 2:00 p.m.

AHS athletes will then participate in the Seymour Invitational, with girls playing on March 25 and boys on March 30.

The district meet is set for the following week on April 6 and April 8 at Abilene’s Rose Park Tennis Center.

By Kathy Thomson

Moran High School’s boys and girls track teams competed in their first meet of the year last Thursday, Feb. 27, and will run in another meet this Friday before taking a week off for spring break.  

“The guys and girls competed in the Santa Anna Relays this past week and had a really good showing,” said coach John Hughes. “There is still some work to do, but we have a great starting point for the rest of the season.”

The boys finished 11th overall, with 21.5 points, while the girls took fourth place with a score of 59.

By Kathy Thomson

Moran High School tracksters opened the season in Santa Anna on Thursday, Feb. 27.

Results of the meet were not available at press time and will be reported next week.

The junior high teams will head to May for a meet on Tuesday, March 2.

Head track coach John Hughes is pleased with participation numbers.

“We have 22 kids out for high school track and 15 for junior high,” said Hughes. “With the large numbers, we should do well at the district meet.”

Basketball Finale