Albany will have six entries comprising nine athletes vying for state berthsWednesday-Thursday, May8-9attheRegion II-2A tennis tournament atRichlandTennisCenter in North Richland Hills.

Moran took three entries to the junior high district tennis tournament Wednesday, May 1 at Eula. CompetingwereJaelynn Courtney and Amelia York in girls doubles, Ricky Lee and Rob Williams in boys doubles, and James Hise in boys singles.

The Albany tennis program claimed the boys, girls, and overall team titles at the District 10-2A tournament and qualified six entries for regional competition. The Region II-2A tournament will be played Wednesday- Thursday, May 8-9 at Richland Tennis Center in North Richland Hills.

The Albany Lions and Lady Lions withstood the competition and the elements to qualify three individuals and a relay team for seven state berths at the Region II-2A track meet. The Class 2A state meet will be held Friday, May 3 at Myers Stadium in Austin.

Lack of experience will not be a factor for the Albany Lions golf team at the Class 2A state tournament.

♦ The Albany Lady Lions weredealtanunexpectedly early end to the softball regular season and now turn their attention to the playoffs. Albany(8-4)willtakeon Anson at 6:00 p.m.

TheAlbany Junior High tennis program conducted intrasquad play last week in preparation for its district tournament. This week, however, has seen a series of obstacles.

The Albany Lions are in the running for the top spot in district after a 6-3 victory over Haskell April 16 and a decisive 11-0 win at Cisco on Tuesday. The Lions (13-2 overall, 7-2 District 8-2A) are currently in sole possession of second place in the district standings, a game back of Stamford.

The Albany News will take team and individual photos of the Little League Oilers tonight (Thursday), with the other three teams to be scheduled next week. On Saturday, all t-ball and coach pitch teams associated with the Albany Little League Association will be taken starting at 8:00 a.m.

The Moran boys doubles pair of Caleb York and Ellis Hise won a playback Monday, April 22 at the District 13-1A tennis tournament to qualify for regional competition. The Region II-1A tournament will be played Thursday-Friday, May 9-10 at San Angelo.