By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions moved on in the Class 2A baseball playoffs last week with a sweep of their area series against Eldorado.The Lions won the series opener 3-2 on Thursday, May 12, at Abilene Christian’s Crutcher Scott Field, then completed the sweep with a 12-1 victory on Saturday, May...

By Donnie A. LucasA recap of Albany High’s athletic success during the 2021-2022 school year was given at the annual Athletic Banquet on Tuesday, including the announcement of several special memorial awards.Coaches for each sport also recognized their teams, along with handing out various...

By Sam WallerLocal coaches are offering two sports camps in June for students entering kindergarten through ninth grade for the 2022-23 school year.The Albany Basketball Camp is scheduled for Wednesday-Thursday, June 1-2 at the Albany High School gym with instruction by Tate Thompson and Ryder...

By Melinda L. LucasAfter several game cancellations and delays because of conflicts, absences, and occasional bad weather, photos of all but one local team have been completed by the Albany News staff.Albany’s intermediate league baseball players are scheduled to have their pictures made at 7:30...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions had their deepest run in the Class 2A softball playoffs since 2018 come to an end last week with a three-game loss to Hamlin in the regional quarterfinals at McMurry University’s Edwards Field.“We finally got the program back to where it’s accustomed to being...

By Sam WallerAlbany Independent School District will conduct physical exams for students who plan to participate in junior high or high school activities for the 2022-23 school year on Tuesday, May 24.The exams will start at 4:30 p.m., according to Peacock.“The girls will report to the main gym and...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a free junior golf clinic in conjunction with Central Texas Junior Golf.The clinic for students in third through eighth grade is scheduled for 2:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at Albany Golf Club.Instruction will be by PGA professionals.To...

By Sam WallerAlli Scott claimed the second state gold medal in Moran history Saturday, May 14 at the Class 1A state track meet.Scott won the 100-meter hurdles at Myers Stadium in Austin, claiming Moran’s first track state title since Amy Moore won the 440-yard dash in 1972, which was the first year...

By Sam WallerMoran seventh through 12th grade students who have met certain criteria will be rewarded with a trip to Six Flags Over Texas on Friday, May 20 as the school year begins winding down.Principal Jo Hise said qualifying for the trip required meeting academic and attendance standards.“They...

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Romie Hinshaw won the 12-and-under age division of the Western Heritage Classic Fiddlers Contest on Saturday, May 14.The event was part of the Western Heritage Classic, which ran Tuesday, May 10, through Sunday, May 15, in Abilene.