By Sam WallerAlbany’s youth basketball teams wrapped up their season Saturday, Feb. 4 at a postseason tournament in Eula.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions were the last obstacle between Stamford and the District 10-2A championship.The Lady Bulldogs, ranked No. 22 in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Class 2A poll, were not to be denied, rolling to a 69-18 victory Friday, Feb. 3 at Stamford.The Lady Lions...

By Sam WallerThe spring sports season is fast approaching for Albany High School teams.Softball will start things off at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 against Eastland at Webb Park before spending the following weekend at the Eastland tournament.Lady Lions coach Jimmy Fuentes said the team has some...

By Sam WallerNine Shackelford County high school seniors have been selected to participate in the 2023 Big Country FCA All-Star Festival.The festival, scheduled for June 4-10, features 350 of the area’s top student-athletes competing in seven sports held in four cities.As part of the leadup to the...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions football team continues to receive accolades for the efforts on the way to winning the Class 2A Division II state championship, claiming eight spots on the Blue Bell./Texas Sports Writers Association 2A All-State Team.The TSWA team is selected by vote of sports writers...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions officially punched their ticket for the postseason Friday, Feb. 3 with a 45-30 victory at Stamford.The Lions (12-3 overall, 8-2 district) still have a shot at the District 10-2A championship.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs dropped two district basketball games last week before winter weather jumbled this week’s schedule.Weather forced postponement of games scheduled on Tuesday, Jan. 31 to Thursday, Feb. 2 (tonight).

By Sam WallerRegistration deadline for the Albany Softball Association is Monday, Feb. 6.Registration forms are available at Nancy Smith Elementary School.

By Sam WallerThe calendar has just ticked over to February, but that qualifies as springtime in Texas high school sports.The Albany Lions and Lady Lions have begun practicing for baseball and softball, while track, tennis, and golf programs are also gearing up.

By Sam WallerThree Albany Lions football players were honored for their achievements in the classroom with inclusion on the Texas High School Coaches Association’s Academic All-State team.Cole Chapman earned second team honors, while Coy Lefevre and Keatin Russell received honorable mention.More...