By Sam Waller
The 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 14, at San Angelo’s Nathan Donsky Field.
By Donnie A. Lucas
A 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 sport-specific awards.
A total of 13 senior athletes were presented a total of 12 special awards in memory or honor of local citizens who exemplified special qualities.
The banquet was sponsored by the Albany Athletic Booster Club.
By Sam Waller
Local 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 Peacock.
Sessions are 9:00-10:30 a.m. for grades 4-9 and 10:45 a.m.-noon for kindergarten through third grade.
Registration fee is $25 per child.
Registration forms should be mailed to Ryder Peacock, 375 Ranch Road 1, Albany TX 76430.
By Melinda L. Lucas
After 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 p.m. Thursday, May 19 at the intermediate field on Griffin Road.
By Sam Waller
The 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 after a couple of years hiatus with a big playoff run,” Lady Lions coach Jimmy Fuentes said. “It was good to have that happen, especially for this group of seniors who’ve dealt with a lot of adversity throughout their careers.”
By Sam Waller
Albany 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 the boys will report to the fieldhouse,” athletic director Ryder Peacock said. “This is for all sports, band, cheerleading – anything that requires a physical.”
By Sam Waller
The 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 preregister, visit the Central Texas Junior Golf Facebook page or call 325-895-0817.
Clubs will be provided for those who do not have a set.
By Sam Waller
Alli 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 the UIL held a state meet for girls.
Scott narrowly missed adding another top spot, finishing second in the 300 hurdles.
By Sam Waller
Moran 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 couldn’t have any unexcused absences,” Hise said. “They could only miss seven days altogether, and they have to be passing their classes.”
By Sam Waller
Albany’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. The festival regularly draws several participants from Albany.
In addition to Hinshaw, a third grader, Albany sixth grader Charli Trail finished third in the Fiddlers Contest, and first grader Olena Hinshaw finished fifth.
Gage Burton, competing in the same division, came in sixth.
