By Sam Waller

The Albany Lions baseball team took advantage of nice weather Monday, Feb. 20 to get in a scrimmage against Merkel in advance of the opening games later this week.

The Lions were scheduled to face Mason at 11:30 a.m. and Brady at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23 (today), at the Brady tournament.

Albany will also host its annual JV tournament Thursday-Saturday. The five-team event will give each team three games. The Albany JV will begin play at 12:20 p.m. today.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Lions and Lady Lions track and field teams start their season Thursday, Feb. 23 (today) at the Breckenridge relay meet with several athletes involved in other activities.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Lions tennis team got their season underway Thursday, Feb. 16, with a four-team round-robin at Abilene’s Rose Park Tennis Center.

Albany returned to Rose Park Thursday, Feb. 23 (today) for the Hawley Invitational.

Coach M.J. Reneau said last week’s event against opponents from Abilene Christian, Clyde, and San Angelo was a good way to start despite not having her full lineup. Luke Marshall, a state qualifier in boys singles last year, and Ella Webb, a regional doubles qualifier, did not compete.

Photos taken of fifth and sixth grade youth basketball teams and individuals are ready for pickup at The Albany News office.

Little Dribblers pictures were taken last Saturday, and those packages will be available about mid-March.

Call 325-762-2201 for more information.

By Sam Waller

Sign up deadline for Albany Little League is this Friday, Feb. 24, according to league organizer Paul Hamilton.

Registration forms are available at Nancy Smith Elementary School and Albany Junior/Senior High. Online registration is available at albanytxll.com.

Albany Little League is open to boys and girls to play at the T-ball, Coach Pitch, Minor, Major, Intermediate and Junior levels.

Registration fees are $50 for T-ball and Coach Pitch, $75 for Major and Minor, and $85 for Intermediate and Junior.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Lady Lions got the 2023 softball season underway last week, going 2-4-1 in the first seven games.

None of the games lasted beyond five innings.

The Lady Lions make their second tournament outing of the season this weekend at San Angelo. On Friday, Feb. 25, Albany will play pool games against Bangs, Forsan, and Midland Christian. Bracket play will be held Saturday, Feb. 26.

By Sam Waller

A free throw by Adam Hill in the last seconds of overtime gave Albany the win in a bi-district game Tuesday that was a battle from the beginning.

Tied up at the end of regulation time because of a Seymour free throw, the Lions eventually defeated the Panthers 54-53 in a nail-biter. Details will be reported next week.

By Sam Waller

The Moran Lady Bulldogs wrapped up the girls basketball season Tuesday, Feb. 7, falling just short in a comeback bid at Baird.

Meanwhile, the Moran boys basketball team entered its final game of the season this week.

The Moran boys closed the season Tuesday, Feb. 14 at home against Rising Star. Senior night activities were held before the game.

Girls Basketball

At Baird, the Lady Bulldogs lost 37-31 despite a big comeback in the second half.

By Sam Waller

Deadline for player registration for Albany Little League has been extended to Friday, Feb. 24, according to league organizer Paul Hamilton.

Registration forms are available at Nancy Smith Elementary School and Albany Junior/Senior High. Online registration is available at albanytxll.com.

Albany Little League is open to boys and girls to play at the T-ball, Coach Pitch, Minor, Major, Intermediate and Junior levels.

Registration fees are $50 for T-ball and Coach Pitch, $75 for Major and Minor, and $85 for Intermediate and Junior.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Lady Lions softball team opened the spring sports season Tuesday, Feb. 14, with a 4-4 tie with Eastland.

The game was originally scheduled to be played in Albany but was moved to Eastland because of field conditions.

Details will be reported next week.

The Lady Lions are playing in their first tournament Friday-Saturday, Feb. 17-18, also at Eastland. Other tournaments are set for Feb. 23-25 at San Angelo and March 2-4 at Clifton.

Albany’s next home game is 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 against Abilene Cooper at Webb Park.